An Interdisciplinary Approach to Voice Therapy
Every patient is different. Unlike many other practices, Mount Sinai Health System laryngologists and speech pathologists work collaboratively to evaluate patients and develop an individualized treatment plan for vocal cord injury. “Since much of what causes vocal...
Prevalence and the Understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder Are on the Rise
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing in prevalence, but so are options for evaluation and therapies, said Paige Siper, PhD, Chief Psychologist for the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment, and Michelle Gorenstein, PsyD, Director of Outreach for the...
Mount Sinai Researchers Report Significant Secondhand Marijuana Smoke Exposure In New York City Apartments
Mount Sinai researchers have raised concerns about significant exposure to marijuana secondhand smoke in New York City apartments. Data from a new study suggesting nearly one third of families smell marijuana smoke when their children are...
Four Tips for Safe Snow Shoveling
It's that time of year again. Snow is starting to fall and fill driveways and sidewalks. Some inspired people will grab their cameras to photograph the beauty, but most will be grabbing their shovels. But how do you shovel snow safely and minimize the...
Treating Autoimmune Patients with Airway Disorders
Robert Lebovics, MD, has a famous observation in his practice: “It is amazing what you can see when you just take a look.” As an ear, nose, and throat physician who has specialized in treating autoimmune disorders that impact the airway for more than three...
Heart Disease and COVID-19: How to Reduce Your Risks
During the pandemic, you may be exercising less, limiting your trips outside, and no longer eating a healthy diet, and this may be taking its toll. Some doctors say 25 percent of their patients have gained up to 20 pounds, and that can be leading to...
Can Balloon Sinuplasty Help Relieve Chronic Rhinosinusitis?
Approximately 15 percent of adults in the United States experience debilitating symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), which include congestion, runny nose, and headache. Far fewer, however, seek the advice of a physician. Satish Govindaraj, MD, Chief of Rhinology...
Thyroid Cancer: Total Thyroidectomy or Hemithyroidectomy – Which is Right for You?
Physicians are taught to make recommendations based on research and experience. But Marita Teng, MD, Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Mount Sinai, often finds herself telling patients that decisions in thyroid cancer...
How Will We Know Any New COVID-19 Vaccine Is Safe?
Vaccines for COVID-19 are in the news these days. For many pediatricians and preventive medicine specialists, vaccines have always been one of their most important tools and one of their most trusted measures for keeping patients healthy. In this Q&A,...