How Can I Tell if I Need a Hearing Test?
One in eight people in the United States over age 12 has hearing loss in both ears, according to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders, and many younger people are now experiencing problems. At the same time, only one in five who would...
What Should I Do If I Think I Have A Concussion?
Physical therapist Jenna Tosto Mancuso, PT, DPT, NCS, explains what a concussion does to the brain and what to do if you may have sustained the injury.
How Can I Manage My Low Vision?
Visual impairment is a common condition that affects more than 12 million adults over age 40 in the United States. But low vision—a condition that affects one in six adults throughout the nation—is different. People with low vision have reduced visual acuity (the...
What Are Sensory Processing Differences and How Do They Relate to Autism?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder. It often appears in the first three years of life and affects social communication and behavior. Several different signs can prompt someone to seek out an autism evaluation. In this Q&A, Paige Siper, PhD,...
Center of Excellence for Pancreatic Cancer Multidisciplinary Team at Mount Sinai West Provides Customized and Comprehensive Treatment Plan in One Day
A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer can be scary and overwhelming. And, it can be daunting and time-consuming for patients to figure out which physicians to see and arrange for all the needed diagnostic testing. Mount Sinai’s Center of Excellence for Pancreatic Cancer...
Expert Advice on Diagnosing and Treating Aphasia
Aphasia is loss of the ability to understand or express spoken or written language. It commonly occurs after strokes or traumatic brain injuries. It can also occur in people with brain tumors or degenerative diseases that affect the language areas of the brain....
Could My Hair Loss Be Alopecia?
Hair loss—called alopecia areata—can be upsetting. If it affects you, you may feel as if you’re the only one, but it’s more common than you think. About seven million Americans have alopecia areata, including men, women, and children of all ethnic groups. In this...
What Is the Latest Omicron Subvariant, and Why Does It Matter?
Headlines are appearing about a new version of the COVID-19 virus—a new type of the Omicron variant called a subvariant. The original Omicron variant is the one that that caused cases to spike in December and January. It’s too early to tell whether the new subvariant...
As COVID-19 Cases Fall, Here Are Four Things to Keep in Mind About Masking and Safety
The number of COVID-19 cases in New York is returning to the levels before the Omicron surge that began in December, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced new guidance on masking. We are heading in the right direction, and “there is reason...