Staying Informed on Mpox
Mpox—a rare disease caused by the monkeypox virus that results in fever and a blistery rash—has been in the news lately. Normally found in parts of Africa, an increasing number of mpox cases have been confirmed in Europe and the United States. In this Q&A, Bernard...
Helping Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Thrive
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease where your immune system attacks your central nervous system, including the optic nerve, the brain, and the spinal cord. This can cause serious neurological symptoms, however the field has undergone advancements in...
Why You Should Get a COVID-19 Booster Shot for Your Child Age 5 to 11
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently recommended that children ages 5 through 11 receive a COVID-19 booster shot five months after completing the vaccine series. In this Q&A, Kristin Oliver, MD, MHS, a pediatrician and preventive medicine...
What Parents Should Know About the Baby Formula Shortage
A nationwide shortage of infant formula has caused anxiety for parents across the nation as local and national agencies and private industry work to improve supply. “Understandably, this has been a scary and concerning time for parents,“ says Morgan Howard, RD, CDN, a...
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...