Flu Myths vs. Facts
In my daily practice at Primary Care Associates, I get asked many questions about the flu and the flu vaccine. Despite improved access to accurate, responsible information in the media and on the web, a number of myths about the flu and the vaccine still exist. So...
The Flu Epidemic: What YOU can do
Influenza has officially reached epidemic proportions in several regions of the United States. Approximately 7.3% of deaths (exceeding the 7.2% threshold) are now attributed to pneumonia and the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Mount...
Weight Management Tips for 2013
Don't just take a Weight-and-See approach to losing pounds in 2013. Two-thirds of adult Americans are overweight and one-third are obese. Tip: Exert portion control. A single portion should fit on your palm; a restaurant meal is usually the size of multiple portions....
Metabolic Surgery for Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes, often associated with obesity, is one of the most rapidly emerging health crises in our community. For many years, the goal in treating type 2 diabetes has been to use medication and lifestyle changes to control this chronic disease. Mild disease has...
Helping Far, Helping Near
When yet another team sets off from the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science for some remote location in Africa or Central America, its thoughts are on how to provide the superior standard of care, considered to be the routine at home, to...
Mount Sinai Saved My Life
My name is Loren Ridinger and I was diagnosed with and underwent brain surgery for a brain aneurysm, all within a couple months. I am so grateful to Mount Sinai, Dr. Joshua Bederson, and Dr. Aman Patel for saving my life; for saving my life; over 30,000 people die...
How do I get rid of dark circles under my eyes?
On a daily basis, my patients complain about dark circles under their eyes, the so-called raccoon eyes. These dark circles make it seem like you did not get enough sleep. Some people, even with a good night’s sleep, look tired because of these dark...
Can I get a blood clot from sitting at my computer?
Guest blog post by George J. Todd, MD, Chair of the Department of Surgery at Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai WestQuestion: A young co-worker of mine (age 28) developed difficulty breathing and pain in his chest. He went to the emergency department...