What You Need to Know About the Latest COVID-19 Variant
You may have noticed that more people you know have gotten COVID-19 recently. One reason is the virus that causes COVID-19 continues to evolve into variants that are more contagious. The latest one is known as XBB.1.5, and since early December it has become the...
Is Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery the Best Option for Me?
If you are struggling with obesity, you’re not alone. More than 25 percent of New Yorkers are overweight or obese, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Obesity is related to a number of common medical conditions, including type 2 diabetes, high...
Expert Advice on RSV and Other Respiratory Illnesses in Children
As often happens at this time of the year, physicians are busy caring for children with respiratory illnesses that can range from a common cold to something more serious, including COVID-19. What’s different this season is an increase in the number of cases of...
Mount Sinai Offers Home Infusion Services
If you need IV therapy, you may be able to receive it at home. Your Mount Sinai care provider may decide you are a good candidate for home infusion services and enroll you in the program. Once you are enrolled in Mount Sinai Home Infusion, Mount Sinai makes all...
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?
The peak season for the flu in the United States typically runs from December through March, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If you have not already gotten your annual flu shot, now is the time to do so. You can go to a Mount Sinai...
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,...