Why Are My Fingers Locking?
A common complaint from patients in the hand therapy clinic is that their fingers are “locking.” Locking in the fingers is most commonly associated with a condition called trigger finger, which occurs when there is inflammation around the tendons that bend the...
A Generous Gift Advances Breast Cancer Screening at Mount Sinai
When it comes to breast cancer, Joyce Glasgold and her daughter, Ellen Glasgold Lange, know firsthand how important early detection can be. Joyce Glasgold’s mother died of breast cancer, and many of her family members had the disease. Mrs. Glasgold herself was...
Is Dry Air Causing Your Nosebleeds?
Otolaryngologist Isaac Namdar, MD, explains how the change in seasons may cause nosebleeds and why you shouldn’t tilt your head back to stop the bleed.
Is It Worth It to Take Tamiflu?
This year’s flu season is expected to be among the worst in the last decade—with flu-related hospitalizations already higher than normal, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One reason is that masking and social distancing requirements...
For Parents on Halloween: Tips for a Happy and Safe Holiday
Halloween is a special time for kids and parents alike. But it can be important for parents to exercise some caution, as some activities can create potential hazards, especially for younger children. To help keep the holiday healthy and fun, Tessa Scripps, MD,...
What Is the Safest Way for My Baby to Sleep?
Did you know that because of the special shape of babies’ throats, they have much less risk of choking while lying on their backs? This is one of many safe sleep facts that pediatricians want parents and other caregivers to know. Every year in the United States,...
Why a Colonoscopy Is the Best Way to Detect and Prevent Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy is one of those important, routine medical procedures that most people would rather avoid. But experts say the test is a highly effective tool for both preventing colorectal cancer and diagnosing it at an early stage. Colonoscopy is also helpful in...
Seven Common Misconceptions About Breast Cancer
One of the most common cancers in the United States, breast cancer will affect about 1 in 8 women in their lifetimes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Yet there are many misconceptions about breast cancer—and improving your knowledge of the...
Here’s Why You Should Get a Flu Shot Now
With the arrival of fall, the weather is getting cooler, the days are getting short, and it’s time for your annual flu shot. Since the outbreak of the COIVD -19 pandemic, the presence of seasonal flu, caused by the influenza virus, has been lower than normal, as...