New Pathway to Treating Rheumatoid Arthritis Identified
A new gene associated with disease severity in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) has been identified by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. This finding could provide a new pathway for treatment and a way to measure the prognosis of...
A New Waiting Room that Supports Men’s Health
The idea that men often take better care of their cars than their own health led to the recent opening of a sports-themed waiting room at the Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology’s midtown office at 625 Madison Avenue. The special...
Teledermatology: Expanding Care Where Access is Limited
Diagnosing and treating patients from hundreds of miles away using online platforms is the basis of telemedicine, a new and fastgrowing trend. In dermatology, there are already numerous studies highlighting the value of teledermatology in...
How to Manage Skin Rashes During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can be associated with skin conditions that require medical evaluation because of possible health risks to the mother or her baby. The first manifestation may be itching, which affects up to 20 percent of pregnant women. Itching can be mild but...
What Causes Speech Delay in Children?
Pediatric otolaryngologists (ear, nose, and throat doctors) play a vital role in the evaluation and management of children with speech delay, a communication disorder characterized by late speech and language development. These specialists, working with...
Sports Players, Beware of Nasal Fractures
Injuries to the nose and face are common for both weekend warriors and children involved in sports. The bleeding and possible disfigurement associated with facial trauma can cause great anxiety for patients or the parents of injured children....
Why Does My Skin Feel So Dry in the Winter?
As the temperatures drop, it’s important to use a moisturizer to keep skin healthy and vibrant throughout the winter months. On a daily basis, we see advertisements touting the hydrating capability of various lotions and creams. The options can be...
How Much Protein Do You Really Need?
Protein makes its way in and out of the news often, from high-protein/low-carb diet fads to the addition of protein in food products like sports bars and ice cream. Consumers can be left wondering how much protein they truly need. The 2015 Dietary...
Why Diets Don’t Work and What to Do Instead
You might be thinking, why is a dietitian telling me not to diet? Don’t they put people on diets? Well, it’s complicated. Let’s first define ‘diet’ in the context of this post. When I say diet, I am referring to an eating plan with rules focused on...