Can I Get COVID-19 from Contact Lenses?
As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues, more is learned about how the virus affects the body. Recently, researchers in China noted that COVID-19 may be present in eye secretions, causing symptoms such as pink eye. For contact lens wearers,...
What Patients with Breast or Gynecologic Cancer Need to Know About COVID-19
People with breast or gynecologic cancer may be at increased risk for COVID-19. This may be because of the cancer itself or due to cancer treatment weakening the immune system and making them more susceptible, or because they have more encounters with the...
Mount Sinai Program Allows Home-Based Care for Elderly COVID-19 Patients
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals and health systems are exploring ways to increase their capacity. One of these approaches involves offering home-based programs for people who qualify. Mount Sinai Hospitalization at Home provides...
I’m Concerned I May Have Cancer. Can I See A Doctor During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
The business world may be on pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that does not mean medical conditions have taken a reprieve. If you are worried that you might have breast or gynecologic cancer, you need expert advice. Elisa R. Port, MD, Director of...
Advice on Distance Learning for Individuals with Hearing Loss
According to UNESCO, school closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have impacted approximately 1.4 billion students. Children in pre-primary through high school, as well as adults in collegiate and graduate education are now engaged in “distance” or...
Should I Prepare a COVID-19 Emergency Care Kit?
Everyone is worrying about COVID-19. At home preparation is essential for social distancing and in the unfortunate event that yourself or a loved one becomes ill. Stocking up on the basics is a good approach. But, what do you need to have on...
How Older Adults Can Protect Themselves From COVID-19
COVID-19 is a concern for everyone. But the elderly may be at increased risk of contracting this virus--or developing a bad case of it. Linda V. DeCherrie, MD, Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai,...
COVID-19: Managing Anxiety and Depression
The outbreak of COVID-19 is challenging all of us to cope in new ways. For people with depression and anxiety, life can seem overwhelming in normal times. Rachel Yehuda, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai...
How to Talk to Your Child About COVID-19
Discussing difficult topics with children can be uncomfortable and this pandemic is no exception. Aliza Pressman, PhD, co-Founding Director and Director of Clinical Programming for the Mount Sinai Parenting Center, shares information parents and guardians can use as...