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Rachel Zolno, MD, Assistant Professor, Neurology, at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is bringing a new dimension to identifying and managing multiple sclerosis in youngsters, underscoring the benefits of a center that offers the latest treatments and a...

What You Should Know About Autism and Medications

Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability. People on the autism spectrum have varied abilities and support needs. Some may have advanced conversation skills and can live with minimal support, whereas others may use few to no words and require 24/7 care....

Mount Sinai Queens Performs Its First-Ever Iliac-Branch Endovascular Aortic Repair Using Fixed Imaging

Mount Sinai Queens has achieved a milestone in surgical innovation with the successful completion of its first iliac-branch endovascular aortic repair (IBE)—a complex, minimally invasive procedure to treat an abdominal aortic aneurysm and iliac artery...

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As new variants of COVID-19 emerge, COVID-19 vaccines are updated to remain effective. This year’s formulations were approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with narrower eligibility, and an advisory committee of the Centers for Disease Control and...

“I Am a Mount Sinai Nurse”

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What is a Mount Sinai nurse? A Mount Sinai nurse is so many things: a team player, dedicated caregiver, critical thinker, continuous learner, mentor, patient advocate. And so much more. At Mount Sinai, we believe that a Mount Sinai nurse is the nurse all other nurses...

Of Integrity, Persistence, Leadership, and Responsibility: Mount Sinai Graduate Students Start Their Science Training

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Alec C. Kimmelman, MD, PhD, stepped to the podium as the keynote speaker at Mount Sinai’s Lab Coat Ceremony, the celebratory start of academic research and training for the newest PhD and MD-PhD students. He recalled how he had felt a few decades earlier when he was a...

A New Era in Rehabilitation at Mount Sinai: Advanced Center Opens at Mount Sinai Morningside

Mount Sinai Health System has opened the newly relocated Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Center at Mount Sinai Morningside, marking a major milestone in rehabilitation medicine. The move expands inpatient rehabilitation capacity on Manhattan’s West Side—complementing Mount...

The Movie Quad Gods Debuts Wednesday, July 10, on HBO-Max

Jul 2, 2024 | Uncategorized

Quad Gods is a real-life story of how three New Yorkers with quadriplegia meet at the Abilities Research Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital and, together with David Putrino, PhD, the Center Director and Angela Riccobono, PhD, Director of the Rehabilitation Psychology/Neuropsychology program at the Mount Sinai Rehabilitation Center, create the world’s first fully quadriplegic e-sports team.

The HBO Original documentary debuts Wednesday, July 10, at 9 pm on HBO-Max and is available to stream on Max. The film is a story of perseverance and recovery as the three compete in the billion-dollar video gaming world while bringing awareness to the potential of the human mind and spirit.

Read the press release or watch the movie trailer.

You can read a detailed article about this initiative in the Rehabilitation and Human Performance Report.

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Jun 27, 2024 | Uncategorized

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Mount Sinai Participates in Puerto Rican Day Parade, Demonstrating a Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Jun 13, 2024 | Uncategorized

Mount Sinai’s Heritage of Latinx Alliance (HOLA) employee resource group participated in the 67th Puerto Rican Day parade down Fifth Avenue in New York in a joyous display of dancing and interacting with the crowd. The event was held Sunday, June 9.

“Events like these hold great significance as they bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the strong foundation of diversity within the Mount Sinai Health System. Coming together for a shared purpose truly embodies our motto, We Find a Way,” said Shawn Lee, Director of Operations for the Central Billing Office and Co-Lead of the Heritage of Latinx Alliance. “During the parade, we found our way down Fifth Avenue, proudly representing Mount Sinai.”

“Marching in the parade demonstrates Mount Sinai’s diversity and inclusion efforts to our thousands of hard working employees, to the tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans in New York City, and to millions more New Yorkers,” said Frank Pabon, Director of Operations at the Central Billing Office and Co-Lead of Heritage of Latinx Alliance. “Our participation makes a statement to all who march in the parade and watch on television that Mount Sinai values the culture and history of Puerto Ricans.”

Participation in the parade was made possible by the Mount Sinai Health System Office for Diversity and Inclusion, Carlos A. Maceda, MBA, Chief Supply Officer, Sylvia Anavitate, Billing Coordinator, and the HOLA employee resource group.

“Thank you to everyone who joined us,” said Mr. Pabon. “We had an amazing time and look forward to having an even bigger presence at the parade next year.”

Mount Sinai’s Million Dollar Circle Recognition Honors Underrepresented Vendors

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A clinical trial helped a young boy overcome his peanut allergy, and the research team is gearing up for next steps

‘You Represent the Very Best’

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A Final Address

At Commencement, Dennis S. Charney, MD, reflects on a career to remember

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Students reflect on Commencement Day at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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A retired nurse returns to the intensive care unit where she worked for many years and later received lifesaving care

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When You Change the Clocks for Daylight Saving Time, Do You Get Headaches?

Mar 12, 2024 | Uncategorized

Have you ever noticed you might get more headaches when you change the clocks for daylight saving time? It’s not just a figment of your imagination. It’s real, according to the experts at Mount Sinai.

Fred Cohen, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and a headache specialist at the David S. and Ruth L. Gottesman Center for Headache Treatment and Translational Research, says there might be some science to why this is happening. And the key to avoiding headaches is making sure you get enough quality sleep, seven to eight hours, even if you change the clocks.

Fred Cohen, MD

It turns out sleep is one of the most important aspects of headache health.

Sleep allows our brain time to clean itself. There are chemical substances in the brain called neuropeptides and neurotransmitters that transmit messages in your brain that you use during the day. If you don’t sleep well, the brain can’t clean itself properly. The build-up of neuropeptides can cause inflammation, and inflammation leads to headaches.

“So that’s why it’s very important that we have good quality sleep, and that’s just not sleeping too little or sleeping too much,” Dr. Cohen says. Good quality sleep means you are not repeatedly waking up during the night or experiencing problems such as snoring, gasping for air, or going to the bathroom often.

“When daylight savings comes around, whether it’s spring forward or fall back, it’s very important to preserve seven to eight hours of sleep to prevent this from causing headache attacks,” Dr. Cohen says.

However, if you notice you are having frequent headaches, it may be worthwhile to contact a headache specialist.

Learn more about Neurology services at Mount Sinai