From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In The News - December 31, 2013 Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 12:17:45 PM
In the News December 31, 2013
NBC Nightly News – December 30 Fighting Lung Cancer – Nancy Snyderman Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, killing more than 160,000 people a year. Today, a government panel released guidelines that could improve those numbers. Healthy adults between the ages of 55 and 80 who are heavy smokers- they’ve smoked the equivalent of a pack a day for thirty years, should get an annual low-dose CT scan to detect early signs of cancer. Those who have quit within the last fifteen years should also be screened. “We think this will make a big difference and many people will be able to enjoy a very productive life once they get screened and they find their lung cancer early,” said Claudia Henschke, MD, Professor of Radiology at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -Dr. Claudia Henschke, Professor of Radiology, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/nightly-news/53946523/#53946523
The Atlantic – December 30 How Sleep Deprivation Decays the Mind and Body– Seth Maxon Getting too little sleep can have serious health consequences, including depression, weight gain, and heart disease. According to Steven Feinsilver, MD, Director of the Center For Sleep Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital, humans need, on average, seven and one quarter hours of sleep to stay healthy. “Now clearly like all biological things there are probably people who feel great on five hours, and they’re really lucky, and some people who need nine hours, and they’re not so lucky,” Feinsilver said. “Whether you can train that to change, I don’t know.” Feinsilver also said, the notion that a person can “catch up” on lost sleep is misconstrued. “If you’re getting five hours of sleep Monday through Friday, by Friday, you owe yourself like, 10 or 12 hours of sleep,” said Feinsilver. “It’s not quite that simple. What that means is that, in order for you to catch up on weekends, you’d have to sleep ridiculous hours. And nobody does. You’d have to sleep the seven, plus an extra 12.” -Dr. Steven H. Feinsilver, Director, Center For Sleep Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/12/how-sleep-deprivation-decays-the- mind-and-body/282395/
The New York Times – December 30 A New Take On The Avon Lady– Alix Strauss Events are often held to educate patients about skin health. The ticket price often includes wine, cheese, raffle tickets and various skin products. Eric S. Schweiger, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at The Mount Sinai Hospital, said he has not held such events, but sees no harm in them. “Many doctors charge $150 to $200 for consultations,” Schweiger said. “This is more acceptable and affordable.” For some consumers, Dr. Schweiger added, an “education night” may relieve confusion. “People ask, ‘Do I need a dermatologist or Sephora? Nights like these let you go to both.” -Dr. Eric S. Schweiger, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/02/fashion/Dermatologists-Skin-Care-Lines-Beauty- Lessons.html?hpw&rref=fashion&_r=0
Brooklyn Daily Eagle – December 24 Strike Up The Band (Picture) Music teacher James Trybendis and members of the James Madison High School Marching Band played holiday tunes at Beth Israel Brooklyn on Wednesday. Seen with Trybendis and the band are Rabbi Sheldon Goldsmith; Rhona Hetsrony, VP, administration, Marguerite Corda, RN, VP, patient care services; and Rabbi Jacob Hoenig, who arranged the bands holiday concert. - Rabbi Sheldon Goldsmith; Rhona Hetsrony, VP, administration; Marguerite Corda, RN, VP, patient care services; and Rabbi Jacob Hoenig, Beth Israel Brooklyn Learn more: (No web link available)
Prevention.com– December 31 Six Things You Need To Do In The Shower Right Now- Jessica Chia Sure, your typical shower leaves you clean and stubble-free (when there's time anyway), but if all you're doing is shampooing and shaving in there, you're totally missing out. These simple tweaks can take your everyday shower from ordinary to indulgent—and they don't take tons of time to do. The key: “Really think about the order you do things in—you can do things more quickly if you’re strategic,” says Joshua Zeichner, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.prevention.com/beauty/beauty/6-beautifying-shower-secrets?s=1&? cm_mmc=Facebook-_-Prevention-_-beauty-Ssmax-_-6thingsyoushoulddointheshower
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In The News - December 30, 2013 Date: Monday, December 30, 2013 11:25:01 AM
In the News December 30, 2013
New York Times – December 29 Dr. Robert Neuwirth, a Pioneering Gynecologist, Dies at 80 – William Yardley Robert Neuwirth, MD, a prominent gynecologist who developed minimally invasive techniques that helped many women avoid hysterectomies, died on December 17 from complications from a stroke. Dr. Neuwirth, who spent much of his career as chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals, was described as both a physician and a tinkerer. He spent decades refining and revising his own techniques trying to find simpler, more efficient ways to reduce painful and excessive menstrual bleeding. One of his consistent goals was to create treatments that were relatively easy and inexpensive, in part so they could be used in countries with less sophisticated medical care. “He didn’t want to make these complex,” said Jacques Moritz, MD, Director of Gynecology, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals. “He always wanted to keep it as simple as possible so that more people could do it.” One of the earliest methods Dr. Neuwirth developed was a minimally invasive technique to remove fibroids individually, leaving the uterus in place. His innovations often involved what is known as endometrial ablation, in which the tissue lining the uterus is deliberately reduced or destroyed to reduce heavy bleeding, called menorrhagia. He also received a patent for a technique that involves inserting a balloon-like device into the uterus and filling it with hot water to essentially burn away part of the uterine wall. That procedure, which can be done in a doctor’s office, has also become commonplace. In recent years, he was working on still another method, a chemical treatment that involves applying silver nitrate to parts of the uterine wall. Dr. Neuwirth is survived by five children and six grandchildren. He was 80 years old. -Dr. Jacques Moritz, Director of Gynecology, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/30/us/dr-robert-neuwirth-a-pioneering-gynecologist- dies-at-80.html?_r=0
NY1 News – December 29 Researchers Investigate If Lower Prices Can Help Fight Obesity Epidemic – Erin Billups Healthier food options like fresh fruits and vegetables usually cost more than processed meals and snacks. The steep cost can be a hindrance to people trying to eat more of it. Researchers at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals’ New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center monitored the food purchases of 47 overweight customers, who were given special loyalty cards that sliced the price of fruits, vegetables, diet soda and bottled water in half. "With a 50 percent discount, participants purchased three times as many fruits and vegetables as they did before the discount, and they consumed about 50 percent more," says Allan Geliebter, Ph.D., New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center. Study participants kept track of their body weight and eating habits and researchers concluded even when the prices of fresh fruit and vegetables went back up, many continued to buy healthier food. Researchers hope eventually to do a study with 300 participants, with the ultimate goal of illustrating the need for policy intervention. -Dr. Allan Geleibter, Psychologist, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center Learn more: http://www.ny1.com/content/lifestyles/health/190090/researchers-investigate-if-lower- prices-can-help-fight-obesity-epidemic (Time Warner Cable account required)
WCBS-TV – December 27 Incredible Emergency Microsurgery Saves NYC Man’s Fingers – Max Gomez A construction accident left 39 year old dad Jeffrey Bowden facing amputation of all five fingers, but an amazing microsurgery saved his hand. By now we've heard many stories of legs, arms and hands being reattached, but fingers are much harder. Bones, blood vessels and nerves are that much smaller. Even tougher is to get the intricate tendons, pulleys and joints in fingers to work again. Bowden was transferred to Mount Sinai for a hand-saving operation, but that was more than nine hours after the accident. “Because it was delayed it made surgery more difficult and complicated,” said Philip Torina, MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital. The 10-and-a-half hour procedure was made possible partly because Bowden's original doctors had kept his fingers in ice. “We were able to reconnect his index finger with microsurgery, re-vascularize the finger, fix all the bone injuries and skin injuries as well,” Torina said. Bowden told Gomez on Friday he's started intensive physical therapy, working to carefully flex his reattached fingers. It's too early to tell for sure, but he said he's hopeful he'll regain nearly full use of his hand. -Dr. Philip Torina, Assistant Professor of Surgery, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/27/dr-max-gomez-incredible-emergency- microsurgery-saves-nyc-mans-fingers/
WABC-TV – December 27 What is Your New Year’s Resolution? – Jay Aldersberg When you see the ball drop in Times Square, don’t remember all those resolutions you dropped in 2013 all the ways you were going to eat right, stay in shape, and invest in your health. You may have been shooting to high or too broadly. The idea for 2014 is to be realistic and be, KISS, Keep It Simple Stupid. “By not making something quantifiable you have a very limited way of self-monitoring and adhering to whatever you are trying to accomplish”, says Jaclyn London, Senior Dietitian at The Mount Sinai Hospital. “Commit to also making half of your plate vegetables. Eliminate any kind of calorie containing, sugar beverages. That includes coffee drinks and juice.” -Jaclyn London, Senior Dietitian, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/video?id=9374005
Health – December 24 Tips to Jump-Start Your New Year’s Resolutions Healthier eating, losing weight and getting more exercise are among the most common New Year’s resolutions, and it’s important to make a plan and be patient to achieve these goals, an expert says. It’s best to focus on specific changes to make your goal more attainable, said Kelly Hogan, Clinical Dietitian at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Here are some examples: Replace fried chicken or fish with baked or broiled versions two or three times a week; eat four or five servings of vegetables every weekday; and cook dinner at home three nights a week instead of ordering carry-out food. Instead of cutting out all your nightly desserts, plan to have one small dessert one or two nights per week. -Kelly Hogan, Clinical Dietitian, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://news.health.com/2013/12/29/tips-to-jump-start-your-new-years-resolutions/ Additional: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-12-jump-start-year-resolutions.html http://www.medbroadcast.com/health_news_details.asp? news_id=29404&news_src=1&news_channel_id=1029
The New York Daily News – December 29 Daily Checkup: Women's global health – Katie Charles The director of global women’s health at Mount Sinai, Taraneh Shirazian is a minimally-invasive gynecologic surgeon who specializes in problems like fibroids, endometriosis and pelvic pain. She also runs a nonprofit, Saving Mothers, that provides education and training for local health-care providers around the world. Although on average women worldwide live four years longer than men, about 300,000 each year are still dying from preventable problems related to pregnancy and childbirth. “The women’s global health movement seeks to address the most important and predominant needs of women around the world, which are related to health problems that women can face here in the States but are more pronounced in low-resource settings,” says Shirazian. “For instance, one of the most pressing problems is maternal mortality and related morbidities like chronic pelvic pain, fistula, prolapse — and 99% of maternal deaths each year occur in developing countries.” -Dr. Taraneh Shirazian, Director, Global Women’s Health, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/daily-checkup-sunday-dec-29-women- global-health-article-1.1556715
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In the News December 27, 2013
Time Warner Cable News (Rochester) – December 25 Austin's Gift A week after Blake Simmons was born, doctors discovered he had a rare heart defect. He needed a heart transplant to survive. After three months of waiting, Simmons got his new heart. His family traveled to The Mount Sinai Hospital for the operation. -The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://rochester.twcnews.com/content/search/710240/austin-s-gift/
HealthDay – December 26 Tanning Salons Now Outnumber McDonald's Outlets in Florida: Study Skin cancer researchers report in a new study that in Florida, tanning salons now outnumber McDonald's fast-food restaurants. "Indoor tanning is known to cause skin cancers, including melanoma, which is deadly,” said Joshua Zeichner, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research in Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "Despite an increase in public awareness efforts from dermatologists, people are still sitting in tanning beds," said Dr. Zeichner, who was not connected to the new research. -Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Director, Cosmetic and Clinical Research; Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/cancer-information-5/skin-cancer-news-108/tanning-salons- now-outnumber-mcdonald-s-outlets-in-florida-study-683348.html
Glamour – January Issue We Reality-Test the Cleanse Craze! – Cristina Goyanes Reporter Cristina Goyanes from Glamour magazine decided to put juice cleansing to the test. Her goal was to see whether blood tests could measure what juicing actually does to a woman’s body. After complaining of sluggishness, her initial pre-cleanse blood test reported low levels of iron and vitamin D. Once she started her juice cleanse, she was only allowed to have a single salad of raw kale and seven 14- ounce bottles of juices. After five days of cleansing, she had lost two pounds and had felt more energetic. Dr. Lynn Allen from the New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center at the St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals said the weight that was lost will come back almost immediately. “When you’re on a restrictive diet of 800-1,000 calories, anyone can lose weight, even if you eat nothing but M&M’s.” As for the improved energy, Dr. Allen points out that cleansing allows for people to stay away from junk food. “A lot of people get a good response because cleanses are an improvement over McDonalds.” -Dr. Lynn Allen, Research Associate, New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals (No web link available)
Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine – January 1 Point-of-Care Ultrasound Education: The Increasing Role of Simulation and Multimedia Resources – Resa E. Lewis, MD, Beatrice Hoffmann, MD, PhD, Yanick Beaulieu, MD, FRCPC and Mary Beth Phelan, MD, RDMS This article, co-authored by Resa E. Lewiss, Attending Physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals, reviews the current technology, literature, teaching models, and methods associated with simulation-based point-of-care ultrasound training. Ultrasound simulators can be categorized into 2 groups: low and high fidelity. An additional concept used in simulation-based ultrasound training is blended learning. Blended learning may include face-to-face or online learning often in combination with a learning management system. Increasingly, with simulation and Web-based learning technologies, tools are now available to medical educators for the standardization of both ultrasound skills training and competency assessment. -Dr. Resa E. Lewiss – Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://www.jultrasoundmed.org/content/33/1/27.full
Filipino Reporter – December 20-26 Beth Israel Brooklyn Raises $4,146 to Aid Haiyan Victims A bake sale and basket raffle organized by the Diversity Council at Beth Israel Brooklyn raised over $4,000 to aid victims of Typhoon Yolanda. The entire hospital community banded together to support this effort. Money raised from the sale and raffle was sent to the ABS-CBN Foundation International, which is helping disaster victims. (Photo feature) - Beth Israel Brooklyn (No web link available)
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In the News December 26, 2013
Fox News – December 25 Newborn Undergoes Surgery for Bilateral Cleft Palate in Time for Christmas – Loren Grush Throughout Joy Frederick’s pregnancy with her daughter Bella Rose, everything seemed completely normal. The soon-to-be mom experienced very little nausea, and all of her prenatal testing indicated that everything was going smoothly. It wasn’t until Bella was born six months ago at The Mount Sinai Hospital that Frederick noticed Bella had two very large gaps in the roof of her mouth – a condition known as a bilateral cleft palate. Just a month before Christmas, Bella underwent a four hour surgery to reconnect her facial tissues – and it went off without a hitch. While Bella will need more surgery in the future, her mouth and gums are now fully attached, and there are almost no signs of her once very severe cleft palate. The surgery was performed by Peter Taub, MD, Co-Director of the Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery Program and Professor of Dentistry, Surgery, Medical Education, and Pediatrics, and Ali Attaie, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dentistry and Pediatrics at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -Dr. Peter Taub, Co-Director, Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery Program, Professor, Dentistry, Surgery, Medical Education, Pediatrics, The Mount Sinai Hospital -Dr. Ali Attaie, Assistant Clinical Professor, Dentistry, Pediatrics, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/12/25/newborn-undergoes-surgery-for-bilateral-cleft- palate-in-time-for-christmas/
Playbill – December 25 Motown: The Musical Diva Valisia LeKae Opens Up About Cancer Battle and Love from the Broadway Community Earlier this year, Valisia LeKae made a splash on The Great White Way playing — what many thought was to be — the role of her lifetime as Diana Ross in Motown The Musical. A little over six months after the Berry Gordy-produced show became one of Broadway's biggest box-office hits of 2013, the Tony Award-nominated performer discovered she has ovarian cancer. "Her cancer is associated with genetic inherited cancers, yet she has no family history," David Fishman, MD, Director of the National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program at The Mount Sinai Hospital, and Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai commented, citing that the cancer can be very aggressive and survival can range from 40-90 percent. "She required an operation and will need six rounds of chemotherapy." Dr. Fishman performed the surgery on LeKae, for clear cell carcinoma of the ovary. -Dr. David Fishman, Director, National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://playbill.com/news/article/185831-Motown-The-Musical-Diva-Valisia-LeKae-Opens- Up-About-Cancer-Battle-and-Love-from-the-Broadway-Community/pg1?tsrc=hph
Town & Village – December 19 Beth Israel Louis Armstrong Center to Hold Symposium on Converging Disciplines at the Crossroads of Cancer Care Implications in theory and practice for the use of integrative medicine in the treatment of cancer will be synthesized across medical, psychological, spiritual, and psychosocial domains during a two-day symposium on January 27 and 28, 2014. Presented by Beth Israel Medical Center’s Louis Armstrong Center for Music & Medicine (LACMM), the event will be held at Phillips Ambulatory Care Center, Second Floor Conference Center, 10 Union Square East, between 14th and 15th Streets in Manhattan. The program will be opened on January 27th by Joanne Loewy, DA, MT-BC, LCAT, Director, LACMM. Several additional speakers, including world-renowned experts in cancer care and other disciplines, are scheduled to participate. The two-day symposium has been approved by the Certification Board of Music Therapists (CBMT) to award 14.0 CMTE (Continuing Music Therapy Education) credits. Participants may also be eligible for 13.0 CME credits from Beth Israel’s Office of Continuing Education. - Loanne Loewy, DA, MT-BC, LCAT, Director, Louis Armstrong Center for Music & Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center (Link not available)
Carnarsie Courier – December 19 Annual Chanukah Celebration Honors Founder of Jewish Hospital Room Beth Israel Brooklyn installed a plaque in its lobby to recognize the late Miriam Alexander, founder of the Yehuda Memorial Center, who created the Jewish Hospitality Room in a building adjacent to the hospital. Several of her family member, as well as hospital officials, participated in the dedication. (Photo feature) - Beth Israel Brooklyn (Link available only on a subscription basis)
WCBS – December 24 Holiday Time Can Mean Stress On Your Heart – Dr. Max Gomez The holiday season is a time for family and friends, not to mention a lot of food, drinking and stress, which can all lead to heart trouble if you’re not careful, doctors say. Dr. Robert Altman, Attending Physician, Roosevelt Hospital, says that all the stress caused by the holiday season actually causes a spike in heart-related problems this time of year. “These tend to occur either the day of the holiday but even more frequently, the day after or even the day after that is when we see a small spike in heart attacks. We’ll frequently see people with pre-existing heart conditions, and then there are very healthy people who can bring about heart conditions because of things they don’t normally do, but do during the holidays,” said Altman. He also warns people to be aware of the “holiday heart,” which is the occurrence of a rapid, irregular heart beat caused by excessive drinking. Altman says that although these symptoms tend to go away on their own, they could represent something more serious. “So symptoms of sustained, rapid or irregular or strong heart rate or chest pain or pressure should really be evaluated right away. And not wait until after the holidays.” -Dr. Robert Altman, Attending Physician, Division of Cardiology, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/24/holiday-time-can-mean-stress-on-your-heart/
ESPN.com – December 25 Abdusalamov Moved to Rehab Facility – Dan Rafael Heavyweight Magomed Abdusalamov was moved on Tuesday from a New York hospital, where he's been since suffering a traumatic brain injury during a Nov. 2 fight, to a rehabilitation facility, promoter Nathan Lewkowicz told ESPN.com on Wednesday. Abdusalamov had been at Roosevelt Hospital since being injured in a brutal 10-round loss by unanimous decision to Mike Perez at the Theater at Madison Square Garden. Since then, Abdusalamov's condition has gradually improved and eventually he was taken out of a medically-induced the coma. Although it is unclear as to the extent of permanent damage Abdusalamov has suffered -- according to Lewkowicz, Abdusalamov's doctor said there will be permanent damage -- he was moved to Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw, N.Y., a 105-acre facility on the Hudson River about 35 minutes north of New York City. - Roosevelt Hospital Learn more: http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/10193269/magomed-abdusalamov-moved-rehab- facility http://www.boxingscene.com/magomed-abdusalamov-postscript--73069
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In The News - December 24, 2013 Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2013 11:55:53 AM
In the News December 24, 2013
HealthDay – December 23 Nutritional Supplement May Benefit Parkinson's Patients A common nutritional supplement called inosine safely boosts levels of an antioxidant thought to help people with Parkinson's disease, according to a small new study in JAMA Neurology. "As a phase 2 study, this protocol was not designed to demonstrate whether or not treatment with inosine delayed need for symptomatic therapy for Parkinson's disease," said Steven Frucht, MD, Professor of Neurology and Director of the Movement Disorders Division at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Steven Frucht, Professor, Neurology, Director, Movement Disorders Division, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/vitamins-and-nutrition-information-27/nutritional- supplements-health-news-504/briefs-emb-12-23-4pmet-inosine-parkinson-s-jama-neurolgy-mgh- release-batch-1071-683277.html
AZ Nano – December 24 Researchers Examine Role of microRNA in Epilepsy Treatment In experiments on mice, it was possible to control the amount of microRNA-128 in specific neurons that react to the signal substance dopamine. "If microRNA-128 is kept down in these neurons in neonatal mice, it results in a strong phenotype," explained Morten T. Venø, MD, Postdoc at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics and the Interdisciplinary Nanoscience Centre (iNANO). Dr. Venø has worked with the leader of the project Anne Schaefer, MD, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Anne Schaefer, Assistant Professor, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.azonano.com/news.aspx?newsID=29065
Fox News – December 24 Medical Mystery: Student Stops Needing Sleep Cristina Speirs, 22, was a self-proclaimed "health freak" during her senior year of college, which is all the more reason she would have never guessed that her body would betray her the way it did. Doctors first noticed a problem at Speirs' annual checkup in the fall of 2012 when they found that her potassium levels were low, but her blood pressure was "through the roof." The MRI would reveal that Speirs had normal kidneys. It was a 10-centimeter tumor that the technician was seeing. She met William Inabnet, MD, Professor of Surgery, and Co-Director of the Adrenal Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Upon learning that Speirs' tumor was producing two hormones – cortisol and aldosterone – he feared that the tumor was cancerous. Inabnet said he removed the stage 2 cancer, describing the tumor as "sticky" because it stuck to Speirs' liver. Called an adrenal cortical carcinoma, Speirs' tumor affects one in several hundred thousand people, he said. Inabnet removed it all. More than a year later, Speirs is still cancer-free, but she takes medication to be sure the cancer doesn't return. -Dr. William Inabnet, Professor, Surgery, Co-Director, Adrenal Center, The Mount Sinai Hospital [No web link available]
Today’s Wound Clinic – December Issue From the Editor: The Aging Wound Care Patient – Jeffrey Levine, MD Jeffrey Levine, MD, Division of Geriatrics and Center for Advanced Wound Care at Beth Israel Medical Center (BIMC) is the guest editor of December’s issue of Today’s Wound Clinic. In it, Dr. Levine writes an editorial about the impetus for his interest in wound care, acknowledging “our practice has an historic opportunity to meet the needs of the community by embracing trends in healthcare reform.” In the same issue, Dr. Levine co-authors an article with Michael Cioroiu, MD, Director, Wound Care Center, BIMC that reviews changes in aging skin, discusses comorbidities of aging that impact wound healing, and gives an introduction to the geriatric approach. -Dr. Jeffrey M. Levine, Division of Geriatrics and Center for Advanced Wound Care, Beth Israel Medical Center -Dr. Michael Cioroiu, Director, Wound Care Center, Department of Surgery, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.todayswoundclinic.com/articles/editor-guest-editorial http://www.todayswoundclinic.com/ http://www.todayswoundclinic.com/articles/aging-wound-care-patient
Allure – December 23 Preventing Holiday-Travel Meltdowns (at Least for Your Skin) – Elizabeth Siegel In taking care of your skin while travelling for the holidays, moisturize before you fly, no matter your skin type. "The dry air on planes does more than dry out your skin," said Joshua Zeichner, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, and Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research in Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "It also disrupts your skin's natural barrier, which leads to redness, inflammation, and even pimples." Smooth on a moisturizer with barrier-boosting ceramides and sunscreen, like CeraVe Moisturizing Lotion AM SPF 30. "You're at 10,000 feet or more above the ground; if you're not wearing sunscreen, close the window shade," said Dr. Zeichner. -Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Director, Cosmetic and Clinical Research; Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2013/12/prevent-holiday- skin-problems.html
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In The News - December 23, 2013 Date: Monday, December 23, 2013 2:34:27 PM
In the News December 23, 2013
News-Medical – December 20 Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai joins NIH Stroke Trials Network The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai joins a top-flight network of 25 regional stroke centers announced by the National Institute of Health that will focus on prevention, treatment, and recovery from stroke. As part of the NIH Stroke Trials Network (NIH Stroke Net), the medical school will receive a five-year, $1.3 million grant to build a collaborative research infrastructure for a regional coordinating stroke center. -Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20131220/Icahn-School-of-Medicine-at-Mount-Sinai- joins-NIH-Stroke-Trials-Network.aspx
Nature – December 22 Zapping the Brain can Help to Spot-Clean Nasty Memories – Helen Shen A technique, called electroconvulsive (ECT) or electroshock therapy, induces seizures by passing current into the brain through electrode pads placed on the scalp. Despite its sometimes negative reputation, ECT is an effective last-resort treatment for severe depression, and is used today in combination with anesthesia and muscle relaxants. The strategy relies on a theory called memory reconsolidation, which proposes that memories are taken out of 'mental storage' each time they are accessed and ‘re-written' over time back onto the brain's circuits. "This provides very strong and compelling evidence that memories in the human brain undergo reconsolidation, and that a window of opportunity exists to treat bad memories," says Daniela Schiller, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Daniela Schiller, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.nature.com/news/zapping-the-brain-can-help-to-spot-clean-nasty-memories- 1.14431 Additional coverage: Wired UK: http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2013-12/23/shocking-news-memories-zapped-away
Healthline – December 21 Is This Famous Opera Really About the Composer's Migraines? – Heather Kathryn Ross At least one work by German composer Richard Wagner was heavily influenced by his crippling migraines. Researchers at the Kiel Headache and Pain Centre in Kiel, Germany, have analyzed Wagner’s opera Siegfried to see how his debilitating headaches shaped the famous piece, which is still performed around the world today. “When you have a migraine, you really can’t do anything else, and people are totally dysfunctional. Besides being light and sound sensitive, they also get worse with movement,” said Mark Green, MD, Professor of Neurology, Anesthesiology, and Rehabilitation Medicine, and Director of Headache and Pain Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Mark Green, Professor, Neurology, Anesthesiology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Director, Headache and Pain Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/famous-opera-really-about-composers-migraines
Town & Village – December 19 Beth Israel to Hold Symposium on Converging Disciplines at Crossroads of Cancer Care Beth Israel Medical Center’s Louis Armstrong Center for Music & Medicine (LACMM) will hold a two day symposium on the use of integrative medicine in the treatment of cancer. Implications in theory and practice will be synthesized across medical, psychological, spiritual and psycho-social domains during the event, scheduled for January 27 and 28, 2014. Among the keynote speakers: Joanne Lowey, DA, LCAT, MT-BC, Director, Department of Music Therapy, Beth Israel Medical Center, Russell Portenoy, MD, Chairman and Gerald J. Friedman Chair in Pain and Palliative Care, Beth Israel Medical Center and Manjeet Chadha, MD, Associate Chairman, Charles and Bernice Blitman Department of Radiation Oncology. -Beth Israel Medical Center (No web link available)
New York Daily News – December 21 Manhattan Court Officers Collect Teddy Bears for Sick, Abused Kids – Shayna Jacobs Manhattan court officers brought holiday cheer to sick and abused children this week by collecting 72 teddy bears and stuffed animals as part of their annual charity drive. The deliveries were made by a volunteer Santa and helpers to hospitals including the pediatric ward and intensive care unit at Beth Israel Medical Center. Organizers say the officers have been running the event for close to two decades. This year, they had a surplus of toys that were handed out to kids. Organizers said "It was amazing -- it brought a smile to their faces." -Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/court-officers-collect-teddy-bears-sick-abused- kids-article-1.1555108 Additional coverage: http://contacto-latino.com/en/news/201303/101500587/court-officers-collect-teddy- bears-for-sick-abused-kids/
New York Daily News – December 22 Daily Checkup: The Dangers of Overeating during the Holidays – Katie Charles There’s no avoiding it: Diet-busting temptation is as much a part of the holiday season as carols and the crowds at Rockefeller Center. “A certain amount of indulgence is practically unavoidable over the holidays, but carrying a few strategies through the party circuit can help you keep things in check,” said Chenguang Tao, MD, Instructor of Medicine and General Internal Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “What researchers have been finding is that making changes that seem minor — walking for just 15 minutes twice a day, or even using a smaller plate — can make a big difference.” -Dr. Chenguang Tao, Instructor, Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/daily-checkup-overeating-holidays-article- 1.1551922
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - December 20, 2013 Date: Friday, December 20, 2013 1:46:39 PM
In the News December 20, 2013
Downtown Express– December 18 Doubly grateful for Christmas – Josh Rogers Cecilia and her twin sister Georgia were born last month but Georgia needed major surgery two days later and was expected to stay in the hospital for at least a month. She’ll be celebrating Christmas with her family next week. Roccos calls Lipskar and Midulla “my rock star surgeons,” and has been struggling with what to do for them. “It’s very scary to have your baby born and not be perfect, we had to emphasize Georgia was perfect— she just had a little defect.” Like past years for the family, presents will be opened in FiDi Christmas morning before they drive to Maryland to spend part of the day with Smithmyer’s family. This year though, the parents will be taking a rental. “Our little S.U.V.”, Roccos said, “is not going to hold this big family.” -Dr. Andrew Lipskar, Professor of Surgery, The Mount Sinai Hospital -Dr. Peter Midulla, Chief, Pediatric Surgery, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.downtownexpress.com/2013/12/18/doubly-grateful-for-christmas/
Yahoo! Finance – December 19 ZipLine Medical Clinical Study Data Presented at Mount Sinai “Winter Symposium”: ZipLine Produces Suture- Like Outcomes with Significant Surgical Time-Savings Preliminary clinical study results from a randomized, controlled, prospective clinical study comparing the ZipLine Surgical Skin Closure to traditional stitches for skin cancer excision were presented at the 16th Annual Mount Sinai Winter Symposium on Advances in Medical and Surgical Dermatology, which took place from December 6th to 8th. Hooman Khorasani, MD, Chief of the Division of Mohs, Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery, and Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Principal Investigator for the study, presented the preliminary results to an audience of over 400 dermatological surgeons. -Dr. Hooman Khorasani, Chief of Division of Mohs, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic Surgery, Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/zipline-medical-clinical-study-data- 162900926.html;_ylt=AwrSyCRWJLNSrhIAvpCTmYlQ;_ylu=X3oDMTBmMnFmanUyBHNlYwNzYwRjb2xvA2dxMQ- -
Becker’s Hospital Review – December 20 The Life of a Healthcare CIO: Mount Sinai Health System's Kumar Chatani – Helen Gregg In collaboration with CHIME, Becker's Hospital Review's new "Life of a Healthcare CIO" series features leading hospital and health system CIOs from across the country who are sharing their experiences, best practices and challenges. The December 20 edition featured Kumar Chatani, MBA, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of the Mount Sinai Health System. - Dr. Kumar Chatani, Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer, Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/healthcare-information-technology/the-life-of-a-healthcare- cio-mount-sinai-health-system-s-kumar-chatani.html
CBS News – December 19 War Widow "Finds Purpose" Following Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis A series of tragedies led war widow Stephanie Lee to an unusual meeting with a group of scientists. They want to revolutionize medicine - and she could end up changing the way doctors treat cancer. They were brought together by a writer from Esquire who tells her story in this month's issue. Eric Schadt, PhD, Director of the Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology, Chairman of the Department of Genetics and Genomics Sciences, and the Jean C. and James W. Crystal Professor of Genomics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and his team are using supercomputers to find personalized cures for disease -- mapping a patient's genetic code, then collecting and analyzing massive amounts of biological and clinical data. They agreed to take on Lee's case. -Dr. Eric Schadt, Director of the Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology, Chairman of the Department of Genetics and Genomics Sciences and the Jean C. and James W. Crystal Professor of Genomics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/war-widow-finds-purpose-following-stage-4-cancer-diagnosis/
WPIX-TV (Channel 11) – December 19 Baby’s Cleft Palate Repaired in Surgical ‘Miracle’ – Sukanya Krishnan Six months ago, baby Bella Rose was born with a bilateral cleft palette. Her condition was so severe that eating, swallowing and speech would be very difficult — but this year, Christmas came early for Bella Rose and her family when the cleft palette was repaired in what has been called a surgical “miracle” performed by Peter Taub, MD, Professor of Dentistry, Surgery, Medical Education, and Pediatrics, and Ali Attaie, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dentistry and Pediatrics at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -Dr. Peter Taub, Professor, Dentistry, Surgery, Medical Education, Pediatrics, The Mount Sinai Hospital -Dr. Ali Attaie, Assistant Clinical Professor, Dentistry, Pediatrics, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://pix11.com/2013/12/19/babys-cleft-palate-repaired-in-surgical-miracle-2/#axzz2nrdCI010
MedPage Today – December 19 HIV Mechanism: 'Suicide, Not Murder' – Michael Smith In uncontrolled HIV infection, an over-the-top immune response causes much of the damage that leads to AIDS, researchers are reporting. “The findings are a significant advance in the understanding of HIV pathophysiology,” said Demetre Daskalakis, MD, Senior Faculty of Medicine, and Infectious Diseases at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, Senior Faculty, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Medical Director, Ambulatory HIV Services, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.medpagetoday.com/HIVAIDS/HIVAIDS/43520
The Denver Post – December 17 National Jewish Partners with Mount Sinai to Open New York Institute – Michael Booth National Jewish Health on Tuesday announced a partnership with Mount Sinai that will take the respiratory hospital's specialized care to the East Coast. The joint venture will include patient care and research opportunities, and will be dubbed the Mount Sinai-National Jewish Health Respiratory Institute, with connections to the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -The Mount Sinai Hospital -Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_24742166/national-jewish-partners-mount-sinai-open-ny- institute
HealthGuru.com – December 18 Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis – Dr. David Carr Locke What are Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis? How do you know if you suffer from them and what are some of the best courses of treatment? David Carr-Locke, MD, Chief, Division of Digestive Diseases, Beth Israel Medical Center explains everything a treating physician or a patient needs to know in 27 discrete web videos. -Dr. David Carr-Locke, Chief, Division of Digestive Diseases, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.healthguru.com/expert/david-carr-locke-md-frcp-fasge
Glow Magazine – Fall/Winter 2013 New Hope for Diagnosis and Treatment of Ovarian Cancer – Pamela Weintraub Glow Magazine conducted An Interview with David Fishman, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Director of Gynecologic Oncology Research at The Mount Sinai Hospital relating to the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer. -Dr. David Fishman, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Director, Gynecologic Oncology Research, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/b8c192f8#/b8c192f8/26
Allure – December 2013 Winter Wonders – Jolene Edgar Bone-chilling weather, arid indoor heat, and hot showers strip your skin, leaving it tight and scaly. Frigid weather, sweltering offices, harsh soaps, and long showers are "the most common triggers for dry skin," said Joshua Zeichner, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, and Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research in Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “They weaken the proteins that make up your skin cells and erode the lipids, or fats, that glue them all together. Water sneaks out of the cracks in your skin's barrier, and the drying process begins.” -Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Director, Cosmetic and Clinical Research; Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai [No web link available]
Reuters Health (via News Daily) – December 19 Healthy Octogenarians Can Be Candidates for Pancreaticoduodenectomy – Will Boggs, MD Age alone should not preclude octogenarians from undergoing pancreaticoduodenectomy (PD) for pancreatic malignancy, researchers say. "Healthy octogenarians with pancreatic malignancy should undergo an operation with curative intent, as these patients seem to tolerate the operation as well as patients in their 70s with similar functional status," Dr. David Y. Lee from St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York told Reuters Health by email. Individuals over 75 years of age comprise more than a quarter of all pancreatic cancer patients, and surgery represents the only hope for cure, Dr. Lee and his colleagues note in The American Journal of Surgery, online November 11. Because the literature addressing the impact of age on pancreatic surgery outcomes remains unclear, the team used data from the American College of Surgeons' National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Participant User File database to investigate further. They evaluated the outcomes of more than 4,500 patients undergoing PD for pancreatic malignancies, with a special focus on the 475 octogenarians. - Dr. David Y. Lee, Attending Physician, Department of Surgery, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center Learn more: http://www.newsdaily.com/health/e1ed460f9a703550157b9429215857a5/healthy-octogenarians-can-be- candidates-for-pancreaticoduodenectomy
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - December 19, 2013 Date: Thursday, December 19, 2013 11:44:09 AM
In the News December 19, 2013
Medscape – December 18 NIH/NFL Team Up to Fund Concussion-Related Research – Pauline Anderson Eight research projects investigating various aspects of traumatic brain injury (TBI), including the long- term effects of repeated head injuries, are set to receive funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The new funding, announced by the NIH, is provided by the Sports and Health Research Program, a partnership of the NIH, the National Football League (NFL), and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH). A project which will receive $6 million is Neuropathology of CTE and Delayed Effects of TBI: Toward In Vivo Diagnostics. The goal of this project, under Principal Investigator Wayne Gordon, PhD, Professor of Rehabilitation and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is to identify and describe the chronic effects of mild, moderate, and severe TBIs and compare these with the features of CTE. -Dr. Wayne Gordon, Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine, Associate Professor, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: https://login.medscape.com/login/sso/getlogin? urlCache=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5tZWRzY2FwZS5jb20vdmlld2FydGljbGUvODE3OTk5&ac=401 (Subscription required)
The Albany Times-Union – December 13 State’s Children Deserve Health Excellence Centers – Op-Ed by Philip Landrigan, MD Asthma, autism, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, birth defects, obesity, diabetes and cancer as well as injuries and violence are the major diseases of children in New York. Asthma has tripled in the past 30 years and affects 250,000 of New York's children. ADHD, dyslexia and other learning disabilities affect one child in six, and autism afflicts one child in 88. Childhood obesity has nearly quadrupled, and Type 2 diabetes is epidemic. Pediatric cancer has increased by 40 percent. We know that harmful exposures in the environment are responsible for many of these diseases. The World Health Organization finds that environmental exposures are linked to 35 percent of all disease and deaths in children worldwide. Toxic chemicals are causes of pediatric disease. Children today are at risk of exposure to more than 85,000 synthetic chemicals widespread in children's environments. Many have not been tested. A landmark report released this month by pediatric researchers in the Mount Sinai Health System presents authoritative information on the environmental health of New York's 4.3 million children. -Dr. Philip Landrigan, Dean for Global Health, Chair and Ethel H. Wise Professor, Department of Preventive Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Children’s Environmental Health Center Learn more: http://www.timesunion.com/default/article/State-s-children-deserve-health-excellence- centers-5063240.php
Multiple Sclerosis Discovery Forum – December 9 Epigenetic Changes Color the Genomes of People with MS – Jessica Shugart The chemical decorations that adorn DNA could sway the onset or severity of multiple sclerosis just as much as the DNA sequence itself, suggests a study published in Nature Neuroscience. In addition to the genetic sequence that encodes the proteins expressed in each cell, chemical modifications to DNA dictate which genes get turned on and off. The study showed that people with MS display a different set of these modifications—collectively called the epigenome—than do people without the disease. Changes to the epigenome can be sparked by environmental factors such as diet, smoking, stress, and vitamin D levels, so the results of the study support the need for a “more holistic approach” to MS research, said Senior Author Patrizia Casaccia, MD, PhD, Professor of Neuroscience, Genetics and Genomic Sciences, and Neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Patrizia Casaccia, Professor, Neuroscience, Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.msdiscovery.org/news/new_findings/8877-epigenetic-changes-color-genomes- people-ms
NBC News – December 18 Donations Allow Blind Man to Keep the Dog that Saved Him – Christina Caron Cecil Williams is keeping Orlando, the guide dog who hasn’t left his side for 8 years. Williams, who is blind, fainted on a subway platform Tuesday, and as he fell forward, Orlando landed in the tracks alongside him. Orlando tried to rouse Williams, who was unconscious. They lay there as the train passed above them. Both survived. "Orlando is my best buddy, he’s my pal," said Williams at an emotional press conference at St. Luke's Hospital where he is being treated for minor injuries. "He’s taken me on the trains, the buses – everywhere I need to go ... He’s a very gentle gentleman." Orlando is slated to retire in January and Williams worried his insurance wouldn’t cover a non-working dog. Now, thousands of dollars in anonymous donations have poured into Guiding Eyes for the Blind – the school that trained Orlando - and because of that, all of the dog’s expenses will be covered for life. When Williams gets a new service dog, the generous donations will allow him to keep Orlando as a pet. Williams expressed thanks to everyone for showing their humanity and goodwill and also made a plea for other visually-challenged New Yorkers "The spirit of giving, Christmas and all that there – it exists here, and it’s in New York," Williams said. “There are other people out there on disabilities who need dogs -- if you could find it in your heart, you can send donations to Guiding Eyes." -St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://dailynightly.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/12/18/21955710-donations-allow-blind-man- to-keep-the-dog-that-saved-him?lite Additional coverage: New York Daily News: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/man-fell-subway-tracks-dog-article- 1.1551971 The Today Show: http://www.today.com/news/social-media-mobilizes-help-blind-man-keep-hero-dog- 2D11767015 WCBS TV: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/18/blind-man-who-survived-fall-onto-subway-tracks- may-have-to-give-up-guide-dog/ ABC News: http://abcnews.go.com/US/donors-blind-man-hero-dog-saved-subway-track/story? id=21263081 Associated Press: http://www.heraldnet.com/article/20131219/NEWS02/712199930/Hero-N.Y.-guide-dog- assured-good-home
HealthDay – December 18 Warfarin May up Stroke Risk in Those with Irregular Heartbeat: Study – December 18 Many older Americans take the blood thinner warfarin to help guard against heart trouble. However, a new study suggests use of the drug is tied to a temporary spike in the risk of stroke for people with a common heart rhythm disorder. Vivek Reddy, MD, Professor of Medicine and Cardiology, and Director of Arrhythmia Services at The Mount Sinai Hospital, agreed with the other experts that "this data shouldn't dissuade one from employing warfarin, since it is a highly effective drug in preventing stroke." -Dr. Vivek Reddy, Professor, Medicine, Cardiology, Director, Arrhythmia Services, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/cardiovascular-health-information-20/heart-stroke-related- stroke-353/blood-thinner-warfarin-may-up-stroke-risk-in-those-with-irregular-heartbeat-study- 683141.html
ESPN – December 18 Magomed Abdusalamov career over – Michael Woods The neurosurgeon attending to heavyweight Magomed Abdusalamov, who sustained life-threatening injuries in a Nov. 2 bout at Madison Square Garden Theater, has told ESPNNewYork.com that the Russian-born boxer will not fight again despite his condition improving. "He's going to get better, I'm confident," Dr. Rupendra Swarup, Director, Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals, said Wednesday, "but he will not be the same. He's going to have neurological deficits." Abdusalamov, who was put in a medically induced coma following brain surgery to remove a blood clot suffered the night of the bout, is no longer comatose, can open his eyes and can breathe on his own. The 32-year-old, known as "Mago," was hurt in a 10-round faceoff with Mike Perez in a clash of heavyweight prospects vying to rise to contender status. Abdusalamov will be taken from Roosevelt Hospital in Manhattan to a rehabilitation facility in New Jersey as early as Thursday. "When the patient came in, he was almost dead," said Swarup. "From that point of view, he's come a very long way." -Dr. Rupendra Swarup, Director, Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/10160890/magomed-abdusalamov-fight-again- deficits-neurosurgeon
The Wall Street Journal – December 13 New York Photos of the Week, December 7th – December 13th Caroline Jones performed ABBA’S ‘Dancing Queen’ at a benefit for the Dubin Breast Center at Mount Sinai, a 15,000-square-foot facility located on the campus of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://blogs.wsj.com/photojournal/2013/12/16/new-york-photos-of-the-week-december-7th- december-13th/
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - December 18, 2013 Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 12:19:09 PM
In the News December 18, 2013
Crain’s Health Pulse – December 18 New Respiratory Institute – Irina Ivanova Mount Sinai has launched a new institute in collaboration with Denver-based National Jewish Health to research and treat respiratory illnesses, the hospital announced Tuesday. The Mount Sinai-National Jewish Health Respiratory Institute will open in July 2014 on the campus of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The collaboration will bring together the institutions’ complementary specialties, as well as allow for large-scale clinical trials and faculty exchange. The new institute “is a wonderful opportunity to improve coordination and increase the quality of care for our patients who have asthma and other chronic diseases,” said Charles Powell, MD, Chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine. -Dr. Charles Powell, Professor, Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Chief, Division, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20131218/PULSE/131219895 Additional coverage: Denver Post: http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_24742166/national-jewish-partners-mount-sinai- open-ny-institute Denver Business Journal: http://www.bizjournals.com/denver/news/2013/12/17/national-jewish-health- teams-with.html
The New York Daily News – December 17 Blind Man and His Dog Survive Fall onto Subway Tracks – Pete Donohue, Erik Badia and Rocco Parascandola A blind man and his loyal service dog fell from a subway platform in Harlem Tuesday morning and together ducked beneath an arriving train without a second to spare — suffering little more than a laceration between them. Orlando, a black Lab, stood by Cecil Williams in the rail bed after the 60-year- old Brooklyn resident fainted and tumbled off of a northbound A train platform at the 125th St. station. When Williams fell, Orlando went with him onto the tracks. Williams was lying in the rail bed with his head up. Straphangers screamed and yelled and summoned help. The train was coming — fast. Orlando wouldn’t leave Williams’ side. According to witnesses, both had ducked their heads at the last moment before the train barreled over them. Williams suffered mere bruises and a cut to his head during the fall and was taken to St. Luke’s Hospital for treatment, authorities said. “The dog saved my life,” he told The Associated Press from his hospital bed. “I’m feeling amazed,” he said, stopping at times as he spoke with a reporter, clearly overcome by emotion. “I feel that God, the powers that be, have something in store for me. They didn’t take me away this time. I’m here for a reason.” Orlando was unhurt and still by his master’s side at the hospital. -St. Luke’s Hospital Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/uptown/blind-man-dog-injured-subway-station- article-1.1550257#ixzz2npwJs9Hw Additional coverage: Wall Street Journal: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303949504579264630804180854 Fox News: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/18/blind-man-guide-dog-survive-fall-onto-nyc- subway-tracks/ WCBS TV: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/17/man-seeing-eye-dog-survive-being-run-over-by- train-in-harlem/ New York Post: http://nypost.com/2013/12/17/blind-man-dog-survive-falling-on-subway-tracks/ AM New York: http://www.amny.com/urbanite-1.812039/blind-man-and-dog-survive-fall-onto-train- tracks-in-harlem-1.6627021
Huffington Post – December 17 Seven Things You Don’t Know About Colds – Corrie Pikul You think you know the germiest places in every room and know everything about hand washing but there are some sneaky ways colds can make their way in. For example, you’re more likely to pick up germs from a keypad than a used tissue. Droplets of moisture containing cold-causing viruses get dispersed (and thus, neutralized) on tissues, fabrics and other soft materials but remain intact on metal, glass and the scratch-resistant polycarbonate of an iPhone. Cold viruses can live on these types of objects for up to 18 hours, says Jennifer Collins, MD, a specialist in allergy, asthma and immunology at Beth Israel Medical Center. In one 2007 study, when healthy people touched hard, smooth things like light switches, doorknobs and telephones that had been contaminated with viruses, 60 percent picked up the germs after one hour, and around 30 percent became infected at 18 hours. There’s no vaccine for the cold but exercise helps keep it bay and if you are infected, Dr. Collins says buckwheat honey helped sick children sleep better. "It's like putting a soothing moisturizer on the dry, irritated lining of your throat." She also recommends staying away from people for at least two days after you start feeling cold symptoms to prevent spreading your germs. -Dr. Jennifer Collins, Department of Otolaryngology, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/17/cold-facts-germs-cold- remedies_n_4410254.html
Digital Journal – December 17 Are Anti-Bacterial Soaps Safe and Effective? Prove it: FDA – Paris Hughes The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are now questioning the efficacy and safety of antibacterial soaps, suggesting that they may not kill as many germs as previously thought, and may even pose some health risks to consumers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are now questioning the efficacy and safety of antibacterial soaps, suggesting that they may not kill as many germs as previously thought, and may even pose some health risks to consumers. Brian Koll, MD, Medical Director and Chief, Infection Prevention, Beth Israel Medical Center says regular, long-term use of antibacterial soaps products may also create super bacteria that will become resistant to anything available on the market. “For the majority of us at home, old fashioned soap and water that’s used effectively are just as effective.” He says, “there are no benefits to an antibacterial product at home.” -Dr. Brian Koll, Medical Director and Chief, Infection Prevention, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/life/health/are-antibacterial-soaps-effective-safe-prove-it- says-fda/article/364089
MedPage Today – December 16 FDA Wants Proof of Anti-Bacterial Soap Claims – David Pittman Manufacturers of nonprescription anti-bacterial hand soaps and body washes will soon be required to show their products are safe for long-term daily use and are more effective than plain soap in stopping the spread of infections, the FDA announced Monday. The agency wants to amend a 1994 monograph that declared nearly all antiseptic active ingredients currently in use as generally recognized as safe and effective. The FDA has been reviewing anti-bacterial active ingredients for the past several years, and hopes to finalize the rule around the fall of 2016. Examples of those risks come from such ingredients as triclosan (liquid soaps) and triclocarban (bar soaps). "It is still unclear whether triclosan and similar biocides promote the development of antimicrobial resistance to antibiotics, but we do know that triclosan is a long-lived chemical," said Nicole Bouvier, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Microbiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Nicole M. Bouvier, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Washington-Watch/FDAGeneral/43453
Medscape Ophthalmology – December 2013 Birdshot Chorioretinopathy: Treatment Stabilizes Vision Visual acuity can remain stable in patients with birdshot chorioretinopathy (BSCR) for 10 years or more, a new study shows. Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) remained stable in patients who received short- term corticosteroid treatment and those who received longer-term treatment with corticosteroids plus an immunosuppressive agent, according to an article published online December 12 in JAMA Ophthalmology. These findings suggest that "with modern treatment approaches, we can preserve visual acuity and visual field in patients with BSCR and even improve the visual field," said Douglas A. Jabs, MD, MBA, Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, who was not involved in the study. -Dr. Douglas A. Jabs, Professor, Chair, Ophthalmology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: https://login.medscape.com/login/sso/getlogin? urlCache=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5tZWRzY2FwZS5jb20vdmlld2FydGljbGUvODE3OTIx&ac=401 (Subscription required)
CBS News.com – December 17 What Your Multivitamin Can and Can't Do for You – Michelle Castillo New research says that taking multivitamins won’t help the health of the general public. But, does that mean you should swear off all supplemental pills and powders? Houman Danesh, MD, Director of Integrative Pain Management, and Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Rehabilitation Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, said while fruits and vegetables remain the best way to get your daily nutrients, multivitamins may be useful for some. -Dr. Houman Danesh, Director, Integrative Pain Management, Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-your-multivitamin-will-and-wont-do-for-you/ Additional coverage: The Weather Channel: http://www.weather.com/health/cold-flu-outlook/stop-taking-unnecessary- vitamin-supplements-doctors-say-20131217
Yahoo! Health – December 18 Typical Gum Disease Treatments Won't Help Ease Diabetes, Study Finds – Robert Priedt Typical, nonsurgical treatment of gum disease in people with type 2 diabetes will not improve their blood-sugar control, a new study suggests. Researchers tracked outcomes for more than 500 diabetes patients with gum disease who were divided into two groups. One group's gum disease was treated using scaling, root planing and an oral rinse, followed by further gum disease treatment after three and six months. The other group received no treatment for their gum disease. After six months, people in the treatment group showed improvement in their gum disease. There was no difference, however, in blood- sugar control between the two groups, according to the findings, which were published in the Dec. 18 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association. "The results don't surprise me," said Dr. Gerald Bernstein, director of the Diabetes Education Program at Beth Israel Medical Center. "[Gum disease] requires physical intervention to remove offending plaques and microinfection that does not easily clear with brushing and rinsing." What is really important is how inflammation linked to gum disease is related to wider cardiac inflammation, Bernstein said. That relationship might influence the rate at which artery-hardening plaques are deposited in blood vessels. - Dr. Gerald Bernstein, Director, Diabetes Education Program, Friedman Diabetes Institute, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/hsn/typical-gum-disease-treatments-won-t-help-ease- diabetes-study-finds http://diabetes.webmd.com/news/20131217/typical-gum-disease-treatments-wont-help-ease-diabetes- study-finds http://www.drugs.com/news/typical-gum-treatments-won-t-help-ease-diabetes-study-finds-49634.html
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In the News December 17, 2013
The New York Times – December 16 Delving into Brain Injuries with the NFL’s Money – Ken Belson The National Institutes of Health outlined Monday how it planned to use part of a $30 million grant from the National Football League to finance a series of research projects designed to answer some of the most vexing questions about how and why athletes sustain traumatic brain injuries. The NIH has allocated $12 million to researchers at Boston University School of Medicine, a leader in diagnosing CTE in deceased players, and doctors at The Mount Sinai Hospital, which is working with researchers at the University of Washington who have been examining the brain tissue of thousands of people. The second project, led by Wayne Gordon, PhD, Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at The Mount Sinai Hospital, will seek to describe the effects of mild, moderate and severe brain trauma and compare them to features of CTE. -Dr. Wayne Gordon, Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine, Associate Professor, Psychiatry, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/17/sports/football/agency-selects-brain-trauma-projects- for-nfl-grant.html
CBS News This Morning – December 16 FDA Questions Effectiveness, Safety of Anti-Bacterial Soaps The United States Food and Drug Administration said Monday it has found no evidence that common anti-bacterial soaps prevent the spread of germs, and regulators want the makers of Dawn, Dial and other household staples to prove that their products do not pose health risks to consumers. FDA scientists said they are revisiting the safety of triclosan and other sanitizing agents found in soap in countless kitchens and bathrooms. Recent studies suggest triclosan and similar substances can interfere with hormone levels in lab animals and spur the growth of drug-resistant bacteria. Triclosan is present in small quantities in some soaps, but Nicole M. Bouvier, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Microbiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, said studies show that in large quantities, the chemical can cause allergies in humans and antibiotic resistance in rats. -Dr. Nicole M. Bouvier, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/fda-anti-bacterial-soaps-should-prove-safety-and- efficacy/ Additional coverage: WCBS TV: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/16/fda-questions-effectiveness-safety-of-anti-bacterial- soaps/ MedPage Today: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Washington-Watch/FDAGeneral/43453
Metro – December 16 Is Antibacterial Soap Bad for You? FDA Proposes New Rule The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a new rule on Monday, stipulating that the makers of antibacterial soap must prove that their products are more effective than regular soap in warding off infection and bacteria. According to the FDA, there is currently no evidence that antibacterial products are more effective at preventing illness than washing with plain soap and water and that antibacterial chemicals like Triclosan may even be harmful in that consumers may receive hormonal side effects or allow bacteria to develop into drug-resistant organisms. Brian S. Koll, MD, Medical Director and Chief of Infection Prevention at Beth Israel Medical Center says, “What’s important when you wash your hands with regular soap and water is that wash them correctly – that will not be any less effective than using an antibacterial soap with Triclosan.” -Dr. Brian S. Koll, Medical Director and Chief of Infection Prevention, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.metro.us/boston/lifestyle/wellbeing/2013/12/16/is-antibacterial-soap-bad-for- you-fda-proposes-new-rule/
Reader’s Digest What Makes Someone Brave? – Jeff Wise Basic biology tells us that bravery emerges from a primal struggle between the brain’s decision-making hub, the prefrontal cortex, and the focal point of fear, the amygdala. When we find ourselves in an unexpected and dangerous situation, the amygdala sends a signal to the prefrontal cortex that interferes with our ability to reason clearly. In extreme cases, that “can be paralyzing,” said Daniela Schiller, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Daniela Schiller, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.rd.com/culture/what-makes-people-brave/2/
Everyday Health – December 17 Eight Colon Cancer Questions That Could Save Your Life The fact is, everyone is at risk for colorectal cancer. As we get older, our risk increases, which is why it’s so important to understand your risks and get screened. Each year approximately 140,000 Americans will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer and 50,000 will die from it. Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in U.S. adults, and the second most common cause of cancer deaths. -Michelle Kang Kim, MD, MSc, AGAF, FASGE, Associate Director, Endoscopy, Director, Endoscopic Sound, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai -Laura Manning, RD, Department of Gastroenterology, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.everydayhealth.com/columns/health-answers/what-you-need-to-know-about- colon-cancer/
WNBC “New York Live” – December 16 How to Be Hip Healthy in NYC – Jacque Reid When people think of hip-related injuries, they often think of the elderly. But here in New York City, it’s happening to a lot of younger women. Douglas Unis, MD, Chief of Adult Reconstructive Surgery at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital shares information about what measures can be taken so that hip injuries don’t happen to you. He says it’s important “to recognize you have a problem before it’s too late because if you do that, and you stop doing what’s aggravating the hip, it will heal.” -Dr. Douglas Unis, Chief of Adult Reconstructive Surgery, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital (No web link available)
Yahoo! Health – December 16 Doctor-Approved Home Remedies – Pamela Bond Home remedies are a staple of natural medicine. They're cheap, fast and often work just as well as a drugstore fix. Benjamin Kligler, Vice Chair of Integrative Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center offers the following suggestions. For nasal congestion, irrigate the nose with contact lens saline solution, using a Neti Pot. Or try putting a few drops of eucalyptus oil on the floor of a hot, running shower and inhaling the steam that accumulates. For headaches, try do-it-yourself acupressure. Feel along your trapezius, the large muscle that runs from the high point of both shoulders and joins your neck. Use your thumbs, index, and middle fingers to squeeze the muscle just below where it attaches to both sides of your neck. You'll be releasing "trigger points," tiny muscle spasms that can cause neck tension and are a common cause of headaches. Hold for 30 seconds to one minute—or have a friend do it for you. Or try: massaging one or two drops of peppermint oil into the same trigger points and the lower neck. Peppermint oil relaxes muscles in spasm. -Dr. Benjamin Kligler, Vice Chair, Integrative Medicine, The Continuum Center for Health and Healing at Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://health.yahoo.net/articles/healthcare/doctor-approved-home-remedies
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - December 16, 2013 Date: Monday, December 16, 2013 1:36:50 PM
In the News December 16, 2013
Healio Cardiology – December 13 Valentin Fuster, MD: Renal Denervation, Cardiac Education Focus of Symposium New applications for renal denervation and educational interventions for children about dietary behavior and physical activity will be among the biggest issues in cardiology in 2014, said Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC, Director of Mount Sinai Heart, the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute and the Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Those are among the topics being discussed this weekend at the American College of Cardiology’s 46th New York Cardiovascular Symposium directed by Dr. Fuster. A presentation by Vivek Reddy, MD, Professor of Medicine and Cardiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, will explore renal denervation therapy for arrhythmias and for autonomic nervous system dysfunction. -Dr. Valentin Fuster, Director of Mount Sinai Heart, the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute and the Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health, The Mount Sinai Hospital -Dr. Vivek Reddy, Professor, Medicine, Cardiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healio.com/cardiology/chd-prevention/news/online/%7B7a2b13d9-bb2a-4b10- 8b2f-497549f95d3c%7D/valentin-fuster-md-renal-denervation-cardiac-education-focus-of-symposium
Advance for Nurses – December 12 The Year After: New York Facilities Reflect on Lessons Learned from Hurricane Sandy and Look to the Future of Disaster Preparedness – Catlin Nalley On the eve of Hurricane Sandy, communities throughout the Northeast prepared for its arrival, but no one had more to contend with than the healthcare providers throughout the region. With a devoted staff and emergency plans in place, facilities in the path of the storm united to face whatever Mother Nature would deliver and the foundation of the healthcare community has only been strengthened in its wake. “I remember standing in the basement with the engineers as they tried to get the generators back in operation working with the same passion and commitment as the cardiac surgeon trying to resuscitate a patient whose heart had stopped on the OR table,” said Harris M. Nagler, MD, FACS, president of Beth Israel Medical Center. “It was that kind of commitment of the entire organization that made the response to this emergency situation so effective.” Fred Danau, RN, Cardiac SICU staff nurse at Beth Israel Medical Center, found himself torn between taking care of his family and home, which had sustained significant damage, or staying at work for his patients and colleagues. He ultimately stayed at work, while his son tended to the damaged home and his wife. With the closure of area hospitals, BIMC found itself taking on more patients than ever before. “The press referred to BIMC as the last hospital standing,” said Cathy Sullivan, MSN, RN, FNP, CCRN, Director of Patient Care Services at Beth Israel. “With NYU and Bellevue evacuating, we were the only emergency department open and as a result, BIMC provided care for on third of Manhattan.” -Dr. Harris M. Nagler, President, Beth Israel Medical Center -Cathy Sullivan, MSN, RN, FNP, CCRN, Director of Patient Care Services, Beth Israel Medical Center -Fred Danau, RN, Cardiac SICU staff nurse, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://nursing.advanceweb.com/Archives/Article-Archives/The-Year-After.aspx
WABC-TV – December 13 App Promises to Get Rid of Your Reading Glasses – Sapna Parikh As we all age, the lens of the eye stiffens, making things blurry up close. A new iPhone app called “Glasses Off,” claims to lessen, or eliminate, the need for reading glasses by taking the user through a series of visual exercises focused on Gabor, a tiny fuzzy image that the company claims will improve the way your brain interprets the fuzzy images. However, Jay Wisnicki, MD, Ophthalmologist at Beth Israel Medical Center, says “I don’t think this is something I can recommend because my job is to give someone perfect vision.” He says there is some truth the science of perceptual learning, but it won’t improve clarity and he asks, “Would you want the person who’s flying the airplane to be able to recognize a blurred image better or to have the proper glasses to perfectly see their control?” -Dr. Jay Wisnicki, Ophthalmologist, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/health&id=9359824
Fox News – December 13 Energy Efficient Light Bulbs Could Pose UV-Risk to Skin, Trigger Migraines – Loren Grush Starting in January, traditional incandescent bulbs will be on their way out the door. A 2007 bill is setting new efficiency standards for light bulb manufacturers, stating that 40 watt bulbs must draw just 10.5 W, and 60 W bulbs can only draw 11 W. While this move is ultimately meant to conserve the nation’s available energy, the transition may actually not be so beneficial in other aspects. Broader use of CFLs may actually come with some unwanted health risks – most notably in regards to people’s skin. Another concern surrounding CFL light bulbs has to do with their potential to trigger migraine headaches. According to Mark Green, MD, Professor of Neurology, Headache, Anesthesiology, and Rehabilitation Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, current fluorescent lights are reviled by many migraine suffers, who claim certain forms of lighting can prompt painful attacks. -Dr. Mark Green, Professor, Neurology, Headache, Anesthesiology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/12/13/energy-efficient-lightbulbs-could-pose-uv- risk-to-skin-trigger-migraines/
Time Warner Cable News / NY1 – December 9 Campaign to Make Headphone Users Aware of Hearing Problems – Erin Billups The New York City Health Department has a new subway ad campaign to raise awareness about how loudly New Yorkers listen to music through their headphones. The City’s health commissioner says five percent of young adults, use their headphones five to seven days a week for more than four hours a day, and one in four is already reporting hearing loss. Ronald Hoffman, MD, director of the Ear Institute at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary says "You have a transient loss of hearing and it comes back, but what happens over time is transient drop, back; transient drop, almost back; transient drop, back a little less; transient drop, less even more, and at the end of the day your left with a permanent hearing loss.” Dr. Hoffman suggests keeping the volume low and the ears will adapt. -Dr. Ronald Hoffman, Director of the Ear Institute, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Learn more: http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/lifestyles/health/199985/city-launches-campaign-to- make-headphone-users-aware-of-hearing-problems (Time Warner Cable account required)
The New York Times – December 15 Evening Hours (Images) – Bill Cunningham On December 9th, The Dubin Breast Center of the Tisch Cancer Institute of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai held a dinner at the Mandarin Oriental. -Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.nytimes.com/imagepages/2013/12/15/fashion/15PARTY.html?ref=fashion
New York Daily News – December 15 Daily Checkup: Causes and Treatment of Childhood Growth Problems – Katie Charles From the first months of a baby’s life, many parents start spouting weight and length measurements and growth percentiles. As it turns out, measuring a child’s growth is about much more than competitive parenting. “For parents and pediatricians, growth is an excellent measure of health and well-being — if the child is otherwise well, the child is likely to grow well,” said Robert Rapaport, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Diabetes at The Mount Sinai Hospital. “If not, the lack of growth could be a sign of underlying health problems, including any chronic illness, inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, hypothyroidism or even growth hormone deficiency. The good news is that many of the conditions that slow growth are treatable.” -Dr. Robert Rapaport, Professor, Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Diabetes, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/daily-checkup-childhood-growth-problems- article-1.1543320
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - December 13, 2013 Date: Friday, December 13, 2013 2:50:18 PM
In the News December 13, 2013
News-Medical – December 13 Study: Immune Cells outside the Brain may Regulate Propensity to Develop Depression A new study shows that immune cells outside the brain may regulate propensity to develop depression. The data were presented today at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology (ACNP) Annual Meeting. In a study, led by Georgia Hodes, MD, Postdoctoral Fellow of Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the effects of the circulating pro-inflammatory immune chemical called interleukin-6 on depression-like behaviors was investigated in rodents. The investigators found that rodents with increased propensity to show depression-like behaviors had elevated levels of circulating interleukin-6, suggesting that individual differences in the peripheral immune system contributes to vulnerability to developing depression. -Dr. Georgia Hodes, Postdoctoral Fellow, Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20131213/Study-Immune-cells-outside-the-brain-may- regulate-propensity-to-develop-depression.aspx
CBS Newspath - December 12 New Drug Shows Promise in Fighting Breast Cancer – Vinita Nair Susan Talbert does NOT have breast cancer, but she IS at high risk of getting the disease. Her doctor recommended she take a drug called Anastrozole – brand name Arimidex. New research in The Lancet shows it could help post–menopausal women by eliminating their estrogen production. Alison Estabrook, MD, Chief, Comprehensive Breast Center, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals says “The more estrogen you have in your body the more you can develop estrogen–related breast cancer." Researchers followed nearly 4–thousand high risk, post–menopausal women for nine years. They found patients who received the anti–hormone therapy lowered their chances of getting breast cancer by 53 percent. -Dr. Alison Estabrook, Chief, Comprehensive Breast Center, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://www.keyc.com/story/24210426/new-drug-shows-promise-in-fighting-cancer [story picked up in 18 markets nationwide]
WCBS-AM/880 Radio – December 12 Decreasing Breast Cancer Risk A new study says if you can decrease estrogen production, you can decrease the risk of breast cancer. Anastrozole is a drug that aims to do just that. Four thousand women have been taking it and their risk was shown to be cut by more than half. “Their decisions are should I have prophylactic mastectomies, should I just be followed very, very carefully or should I go on a drug,” says Alison Estabrook, MD, Chief, Comprehensive Breast Center, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals. She adds “this is a wonderful drug.” -Dr. Alison Estabrook, Chief, Comprehensive Breast Center, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals no web link available
Sirius XM Perri Peltz Reports: Women’s Health Perri Peltz of Sirius XM spoke with Lynn Friedman, MD, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and James Aisenberg, MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine and Gastroenterology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, on this year’s major news issues and headlines on Women’s Health. -Dr. Lynn Friedman, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai -Dr. James Aisenberg, Clinical Professor, Medicine, Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: https://soundcloud.com/siriusxmentertainment/perri-peltz-reports-womens
ELLE – January 2014 Issue You’re Going To Need A Bigger Blender – Joseph Hooper In writing The Detox Prescription (Rodale), Woodson Merrell, MD, has assumed the role of the sheriff who wants to run magical thinking out of alternative health town. As chairman of the department of integrative medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center, he is on a mission to salvage the much loved alternative medicine concept of “detoxification.” Detox, he explains, is not some condition of metabolic grace attained via extreme punishment, it’s a process that unfolds in our cells every second of our lives, most obviously in the liver. In Merrell’s view, we detoxify by eating nutritious whole foods and by avoiding foods with heavy pesticides, preservatives, excess sugar, or saturated fats. His “prescription” is an initial three day liquid diet of fruit, nuts, and veggie smoothies. The rationale is that you’ll be getting a respite from digesting solid food while flooding your system with phytonutrients, vitamins, and minerals – a philosophy that has yet to be embraced by mainstream medicine. -Dr. Woodson Merrell, Chair, Department of Integrative Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center (No Web Link Available)
KVUE TV, Austin – December 13 Tips to Help Sooth Baby’s Eczema Wintertime is the worst time of the year for dry, itchy skin. The cold air from the outside, in combination with indoor heating, sucks all the moisture out of the air and out of your baby’s skin. Winter is when eczema tends to rear its ugly scales. One particular bath that may sound too harsh but is actually very effective in treating eczema is the diluted bleach bath. Nanette Silverberg, MD, director of pediatric dermatology at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals, suggests diluted bleach baths for babies over 6 months who have moderate or severe eczema. They’re especially helpful if your baby has crusting on the skin. Bleach helps remove staph bacteria - a known eczema trigger - without resorting to antibiotics. -Dr. Nanette Silverberg, Director, Pediatric Dermatology, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://www.kvue.com/news/health/kids-doctor/235417691.html (This story was picked up in several other media markets across the country)
NY1 – December 13 Nutritionists Gives Tips For Healthfully Celebrating the Holidays – Jill Urban Tis the season to be jolly, but for those who would like to avoid turning into a bowl full of jelly, it’s not impossible to stay healthy while out celebrating the holidays. We all know how tempting the food at a holiday party or meal can be, but knowing which foods are OK to go for is the best way to avoid overdoing it. Rebecca Solomon, Director of Clinical Nutrition at Beth Israel Medical Center, says the best way to promote self-control at a holiday party is to never go hungry. “One of the things I suggest is to have a protein and fiber snack that will keep you full enough to be in control when you get to the party but not so full that you can’t enjoy the festive treats,” says Solomon. Once at the party, she says look for things that are high in fiber and protein. “If you see a lean source of protein, especially if its lean protein with veggies, go for that. Chicken satay is an excellent option, if it’s served with roasted veggies, even better. Be careful though because the dipping sauces can be very, very high fat and calories like peanut sauce,” Solomon said. -Rebecca Solomon, MS, RS, CDN, Director of Clinical Nutrition at Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/lifestyles/wellness_report/200254/nutritionist-gives-tips- for-healthfully-celebrating-the-holidays (Time Warner Cable Account Required)
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - December 12, 2013 Date: Thursday, December 12, 2013 1:35:45 PM
In the News December 12, 2013
CBS News – December 10 New Bird Flu H7N9 Resists First-Line Treatments like Tamiflu, Study Shows Scientists have found that a mutation in a new strain of bird flu infecting people in China can render it resistant to a key first-line treatment drug without limiting its ability to spread in mammals. "It's important to emphasize that these H7N9 viruses seem to transmit fairly inefficiently overall," said Nicole Bouvier, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, and Microbiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, who led the H7N9 study which was published in the journal Nature Communications on Tuesday. -Dr. Nicole M. Bouvier, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-bird-flu-h7n9-resists-first-line-treatments-like-tamiflu-study-shows/ Additional coverage: New York Daily News: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/new-h7n9-bird-flu-resists-drugs-losing-ability- spread-article-1.1544357 Agence France-Presse: http://www.newsdaily.com/asia/9278507afe861efe3fd7543992e62138/resistant-flu-virus-keeps- contagiousness UPI: http://www.upi.com/blog/2013/12/11/New-bird-flu-strain-H7N9-resists-drugs-retains-ability-to-infect-cause- disease/1311386772515/
The Hospitalist – December 2013 Research Highlights Palliative Care Contributions – Larry Beresford Palliative care increasingly is the subject of clinical and administrative research in medical literature, with investigators examining its impact on costs and utilization of hospital care and other health services, as well as on such outcomes as pain and symptom management and patient and family satisfaction with health services. An influential study of cost savings associated with hospital palliative care consultation services, conducted by Rolfe Sean Morrison, MD, Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, and Director of the Lilian and Benjamin Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute at The Mount Sinai Hospital, matched 2,630 palliative care patients to 18,472 “usual care patients” and concluded that the cost savings averaged $4,988 per patient in direct costs per day for those dying in the hospital. A follow-up study in 2010 confirmed these results, and Dr. Morrison and colleagues have documented improved quality from palliative care based on a survey of bereaved family members of patients who received palliative care. -Dr. Rolfe Sean Morrison, Professor, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Director of the Lilian and Benjamin Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.the- hospitalist.org/details/article/5572181/Palliative_Care_Can_Be_Incredibly_Intense_Richly_Rewarding_for_Hospitalists.html
Modern Healthcare – December 11 Reform Update: Timing of Patient Benefit should be weighed in Value of Preventive Services, Researchers say – Melanie Evans The value of preventive services must be measured not just by how effective they are at reducing the risk of disease but also by how long before patients will benefit, a new online commentary in the Journal of the American Medical Association argues. Elderly patients, particularly those already weakened by chronic disease, do not always live long enough to benefit from some clinically recommended interventions that carry an immediate risk, such as complications or side effects, the authors said in their commentary. “For older adults, the question “When will it help?” is just as important as “How much will it help?” said co-author of the commentary Rosanne Leipzig, MD, Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Medicine, Clinical Geriatrics, and Health Evidence and Policy at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Rosanne Leipzig, Professor, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Medicine, Clinical Geriatrics, Health Evidence and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20131211/NEWS/312119972/reform-update-timing-of-patient- benefit-should-be-weighed-in-value
Frontiers of Health Services Management – Winter 2013 Personal Resilience: A Gateway to Organizational Health and Progress – Gail F. Donovan In this quarter’s issue of Frontiers of Health Services Management, published by the American College of Healthcare Executives, Gail F. Donovan, Chief Hospital Operations Officer for the Mount Sinai Health System, offers commentary on the featured articles and the journal’s main topic, “Personal and Professional Resilience in an Age of Healthcare Reform”. In her commentary, Ms. Donovan writes: “It is vital for all healthcare leaders to demonstrate personal resilience and to translate that positive energy to directing teams and staff in embracing ongoing, rich agendas toward achieving success, not just during periods of acute stress but every day as we strive to provide the highest-quality and most efficient care possible.” - Gail F. Donovan, Chief Hospital Operations Officer, Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://www.ache.org/publications/product.aspx?pc=FRONTIER (Subscription required)
Today’s Wound Clinic.com – November/December 2013 Wound Healing in the Geriatric Patient – Jeffrey Levine, MD, AGSF and Michael Cioriou, MD, FACS It is imperative to understand the implications of a patient’s age on wound closure. Chronic wounds have a great impact on quality of life and experts have estimated the cost of their care to be in excess of $25 billion. As people age, there are numerous skin changes that impair the adaptive and homeostatic capacity and leads to increased susceptibility to environmental and internal stresses. That can lead to impaired wound healing and chronic wounds. This article, co- authored by Jeffrey Levine, MD and Michael Cioriou, MD, from the Advanced Wound Healing Center at Beth Israel Medical Center discusses the ways in which skin changes with age and describes geriatric approaches to treatment. -Dr. Jeffrey Levine, Advanced Wound Healing Center, Beth Israel Medical Center -Dr. Michael Cioriou, Co-Director, Advanced Wound Healing Center, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.todayswoundclinic.com/articles/aging-wound-care-patient
The Dr. Oz Show – December 11 Dispelling Cancer Myths Is there scientific evidence linking coffee to cancer? That’s just one of the myths Peter Kozuch, MD, Oncologist, Continuum Cancer Centers of New York debunked as a medical expert. “The current evidence actually shows that it can prevent certain cancers such as colon cancer, liver cancer, maybe even prostate cancer. Coffee has anti-oxidants so 2 to 3 cups of coffee a day will probably have a neutral impact on your health and possibly even improve it by preventing you from developing certain kinds of cancer.“ Dr. Kozuch addressed other topics, including potential cancer signs and symptoms that may warrant a trip to the doctor. -Dr. Peter Kozuch, Oncologist, Continuum Cancer Centers of New York No web link available yet
The Wall Street Journal – December 10 Musical Moments from 'Annie' to ABBA – Marshall Heyman Harry Winston sponsored a benefit for the Dubin Breast Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital, a 15,000-square-foot facility located on the campus of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Among the guests were Paul Tudor Jones and his wife, Sonia, who was being honored; Eva Andersson-Dubin, MD, Founder of the Dubin Breast Center, her husband Glenn Dubin; Alexia and David Leuschen ; Lesley and David Schulhof; Perri Peltz; Jamie Niven; Stella Schnabel; and Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan. Ms. Jones's daughter, Caroline Jones, did ABBA's "Dancing Queen," accompanied by her acoustic guitar. -Dr. Eva Andersson-Dubin, Founder, Dubin Breast Center, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702303560204579250323447597950 Additional coverage: http://newyorksocialdiary.com/node/1910106
HealthDay (via U.S. News & World Report) – December 11 Brain Injuries Tied to PTSD in Marines – Serena Gordon Active-duty Marines who suffer a traumatic brain injury face significantly higher risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new study. "This is an important study that shows an even greater effect between a brain injury and psychological trauma than might have been expected," said Rachel Yehuda, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, and Director of the Traumatic Stress Studies Division at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Rachel Yehuda, Professor, Psychiatry; Neuroscience, Director, Traumatic Stress Studies Division, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2013/12/11/brain-injuries-tied-to-ptsd-in-marines
Bloomberg – December 12 Alzheimer's Theory That's Been Drug Graveyard Facing Test – Michelle Fay Cortez BACE is an enzyme that works like scissors to release the sticky amyloid and create the characteristic plaques that build up in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Merck announced this week that it will start approval studies of its BACE inhibitor. “The rationale for this drug is about as good as it gets,” said Samuel Gandy, MD, Mount Sinai Professor in Alzheimer’s Research, Professor of Neurology, Psychiatry, and Associate Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “In the lab, BACE inhibitors have been among the most potent compounds for reducing the production of amyloid, thereby preventing formation of the nerve-cell-killing form.” -Dr. Sam Gandy, Mount Sinai Professor in Alzheimer’s Research, Professor, Neurology, Psychiatry, Associate Director, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-12/merck-s-bid-to-treat-alzheimer-s-tests-fundamental- cause.html
HealthDay (via U.S. News & World Report) – December 12 Drug Arimidex Cuts Risk for Breast Cancer in Older, High-Risk Women: Study The drug Arimidex reduces the risk of developing breast cancer by more than 50 percent among postmenopausal women at high risk for the disease, according to a new study. "This is very exciting information," said Amy Tiersten, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Tiersten said that although tamoxifen and raloxifene can also cut a woman's odds for breast cancer, "these medications can slightly increase the risk of blood clots and uterine cancer." -Dr. Amy Tiersten, Associate Professor, Medicine, Hematology, Medical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2013/12/12/drug-arimidex-cuts-risk-for-breast-cancer- in-older-high-risk-women-study
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - December 11, 2013 Date: Wednesday, December 11, 2013 1:48:38 PM
In the News December 11, 2013
Reuters – December 10 New H7N9 Bird Flu Resists Drugs Without Losing Ability to Spread – Kate Kelland Scientists have found that a mutation in a new strain of bird flu infecting people in China can render it resistant to a key first-line treatment drug without limiting its ability to spread in mammals. The discovery means that unlike seasonal flu strains, which often become less transmissible when they develop resistance to drugs like Tamiflu, the new H7N9 bird flu does not lose any of its spreading potential with drug resistance. While this does not make H7N9 any more likely to develop into a human pandemic, researchers said it means doctors should be prudent in their use of anti-viral medicines to treat H7N9 cases, and consider using drugs other than Tamiflu, such as Relenza, where possible. "It's important to emphasize that these H7N9 viruses seem to transmit fairly inefficiently overall," said Nicole Bouvier, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Microbiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, who led the H7N9 study which was published in the journal Nature Communications on Tuesday. -Dr. Nicole M. Bouvier, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Microbiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://in.reuters.com/article/2013/12/10/birdflu-drug-resistance-idINDEE9B909R20131210 Additional coverage: http://www.medicaldaily.com/chinese-bird-flu-mutates-ah7n9-becomes-resistant- drugs-without-losing-ability-spread-264771
Financial Times – December 10 US Moves to Curb Sky-High Health Costs – Stephanie Kirchgaessner One of the chief criticisms of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) when it was signed was that, in its near singular focus on expanding insurance, it did not do enough to change how healthcare is delivered. Some experts say that is because moves to create greater efficiency in the healthcare industry can be politically challenging. The other problem is that experts do not always agree on what steps can be taken to change how healthcare is paid for while ensuring quality remains high. Three years after the ACA was signed into law, The Mount Sinai Hospital has emerged as a leader in bringing down its own readmission rate of certain patients, thanks to a novel approach that examines a patient’s life circumstances and how they contribute to their chances of staying in or out of hospital. It is a model that, if adopted in other hospitals, could help patients’ health and reduce readmission rates, and costs, significantly. “It’s like social work, but step it up ten-fold,” said Mark Callahan, MD, Chief Ambulatory Officer of the Mount Sinai Health System and CEO of Mount Sinai Care, LLC, Mount Sinai’s Accountable Care Organization. “These are things that hospitals have not traditionally done, because there weren’t enough resources.” Dr. Callahan adds “We get a lot more efficacy dealing with these issues (our way). It’s expensive and a lot of work, but our data show it has been more effective.” -Dr. Mark Callahan, Chief Ambulatory Officer, Mount Sinai Health System, Chief Executive Officer, Mount Sinai Doctors Faculty Practice Learn more: http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/83b2eb58-5771-11e3-b615-00144feabdc0.html#axzz2nB4P9sN8
New York Observer – December 4 Life Sciences? We’ve Got (More Of) ‘Em, Announces EDC – Chris Pomorski With $1.4 billion in annual support from the National Institutes of Health and a near-unrivaled concentration of academic, medical and research foundations, New York is well positioned to translate the inquiries and experiments of its libraries and laboratories into serviceable medical innovations. And it will become—in theory— better-positioned still with the addition of two newly-announced initiatives: the City of New York Early-Stage Life Sciences Funding Initiative and the Mount Sinai Institute of Technology (MSIT). The Funding Initiative, launched by the New York City Economic Development Corporation, seeks to establish 15 to 20 new life science ventures by 2020. The EDC—together with Celgene Corporation, GE Ventures and Eli Lilly & Company—has pledged $50 million in anchor funds to the project, to be matched evenly with contributions from venture capital partners. MSIT, meanwhile —with $5 million in city funds—will confer graduate degrees in “technology-based life sciences,” during completion of which students will engage in “product development and active entrepreneurship in areas including Big Data, cloud computing, social networking, scientific and clinical simulation, tissue engineering, sensors, microprocessors,” and a host of other ultra-complicated-sounding disciplines, according to a release. -Mount Sinai Institute of Technology Learn more: http://observer.com/2013/12/life-sciences-weve-got-more-of-em-announces-edc/
The Weather Channel – December 11 HIV Returns in 'Cured' Patients – Jeffrey Kopman One of the most devastating viruses transmitted from animals to humans, HIV, continues to evade a cure, as two men who were once deemed free of the virus have tested positive for HIV once again. “The cells that are latently infected with HIV were inactive for a very long time,” said Michael Gaisa, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at The Mount Sinai Hospital. “At some point, for reasons not very well understood, the genetic information is recalled and activated.” -Dr. Michael Gaisa, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.weather.com/health/hiv-returns-cured-patients-20131210
The Wall Street Journal – December 11 Abdusalamov Emerges From Medical Coma – Tim Smith Magomed Abdusalamov, the heavyweight boxer injured in a fight at the Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 2, was removed from a medically-induced coma Monday night. Abdusalamov sustained a blood clot on his brain during that fight but has recovered enough to be taken out of intensive care and moved to a regular room at Roosevelt Hospital on Tuesday. When he was removed from the coma on Monday, Abdusalamov opened his eyes and became aware of his surroundings. But he can’t speak and his movements are limited. -Roosevelt Hospital Learn more: http://stream.wsj.com/story/latest-headlines/SS-2-63399/SS-2-402785/
Bloomberg – December 10 Scene Last Night: Tudor Jones, Dubin at Breast Care Fete – Amanda Gordon On Monday, there was a fundraiser for the Dubin Breast Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital, which offers cutting-edge breast-cancer treatments and a holistic care approach that includes knitting and meditation classes. Eva Andersson-Dubin, MD, founded the center with a gift from her husband, Highbridge Capital Management LLC’s Glenn Dubin. The event raised $2.1 million to treat patients regardless of their ability to pay, and radiated around the Dubins, their friends and family. -Dr. Eva Andersson-Dubin, Founder, Dubin Breast Center, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-12-10/scene-last-night-tudor-jones-dubin-at-breast- care-fete.html
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - December 10, 2013 Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2013 3:06:28 PM
In the News December 10, 2013
Medical News Today – December 10 Cardio Notes: Morphine Weakens Clopidogrel – Todd Neale A new classification system and accompanying online tool to assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of patients with cardiomyopathy has been developed. MOGE(S) was developed by a committee chaired by Jagat Narula, MD, PhD, Associate Dean for Global Affairs, and Professor of Medicine and Cardiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, who reported the finished product in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Global Heart, the journal of the World Heart Federation, which endorsed the new scheme. -Dr. Jagat Narula, Associate Dean for Global Affairs, Professor, Medicine, Cardiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/MyocardialInfarction/43312
Boston.com – December 4 Bypass Surgery and Drugs Trump Stent Procedures for Clogged Arteries – Deborah Kotz Are stents or bypass surgery more effective in preventing a future heart attack? That question often confronts patients with severely clogged heart arteries, and a study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine tips the balance clearly in favor of bypass surgery as the more effective route to prevent a future heart attack or heart disease death. Another study published in the same journal finds that getting a stent in addition to taking medication is no better than drug therapy alone for preventing heart attacks and death in those with a single clogged artery. “These two trials only involved patients with stable heart disease—not those having a heart attack or life-threatening chest pain who were treated during emergencies. For those emergency patients, stent placements can still be lifesaving,” said Valentin Fuster, MD, Director of Mount Sinai Heart, the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute and the Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health at The Mount Sinai Health System. -Dr. Valentin Fuster, Director of Mount Sinai Heart, the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute and the Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/blogs/daily-dose/2013/12/04/bypass-surgery-and-drugs-trump- stent-procedures-for-clogged-arteries/c03wIoolDP21UPOovJK6HP/blog.html
Science Daily – December 9 Peer-Review Science is Taking Off on Twitter, but who is Tweeting What and Why? The most tweeted peer-reviewed articles published between 2010 and 2012, and the trends associated with their social media success, have been identified by Stefanie Haustein at the University of Montreal's School of Library and Information Science. She and her colleagues from the US, UK and Germany took 1.4 million articles held in the PubMed and Web of Science databases and determined how many times they appeared on Twitter. Nanette Silverberg, MD, dermatologist at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals, appears on Hauestein’s top 15 list of most-tweeted peer-reviewed articles from 2010-2012. Dr. Silverberg’s study indicated that whey protein precipitated moderate to severe acne flares in 5 teenaged athletes. -Dr. Nanette Silverberg, Dermatology, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131209084135.htm Additional coverage: http://www.nouvelles.umontreal.ca/udem-news/news/20131209-peer-review-science-is-taking- off-on-twitter-but-who-is-tweeting-what-and-why.html http://www.science20.com/news_articles/peerreviewing_science_trending_twitter_maybe-125918
Lawyers and Settlements – December 9 The Jury Still Out on Accutane – Jane Mundy A number of studies indicate that isotretinoin (brand name Accutane, Amnesteem, Claravis and Sotret) is linked to a number of inflammatory bowel diseases such as colitis and Crohn’s disease. Even the Mayo Clinic suggests a possible link, but other studies say otherwise. For instance, a recent study published in JAMA Dermatology (February 2013), involving more than 45,000 women, found no such link between Accutane (isotretinoin) use and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Joshua Zeichner, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research in Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, said that this is the third study published evaluating the association between isotretinoin and inflammatory disease; the two previous studies showed conflicting results. -Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Director, Cosmetic and Clinical Research; Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn More: http://www.lawyersandsettlements.com/articles/accutane-inflammatory-bowel-disease-ibd/interview- accutane-ulcerative-colitis-16-19331.html#.UqcmiOJUpnM
WNBC TV -- Weekend Today in New York – December 7 iPad Holder on Baby Seats: Going Too Far? – Roseanne Colletti While some kids are able to use a smartphone or tablet better than some grownups, do your bouncing baby boys and girls need an iPad attached to their bouncy seat? An “app”-tivity seat from Fisher Price features a lock-in case holding the iPad above the baby’s face. Most studies have focused on children’s vision and TV, not newer electronic media screens, but parents and pediatric specialists alike believe “it’s not just about the eyes.” Steven Rosenberg, MD, Associate Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology at Strabismus at the New York Eye & Ear Infirmary, adds that “Using it quite often will probably get in the way of all the normal social development the child has.” -Dr. Steven Rosenberg, Associate Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary Learn more: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/iPad-Baby-Seat--Bad-Parenting-or-Sign-of-the- Times-/234822611
ESPN.com – December 9 Magomed Abdusalamov Out of Coma Injured heavyweight Magomed Abdusalamov has been taken out of a medically induced come and is in good enough condition that he will be moved out of intensive care and into a regular hospital room. Abdusalamov suffered a serious brain injury during a brutal, 10-round decision loss at Madison Square Garden and was taken to Roosevelt Hospital, where he had surgery to remove a blood clot in his brain. Doctors originally thought the boxer was going to die but after surgery, he was placed into a medically-induced coma to give swelling in the brain time to subside. -Roosevelt Hospital Learn more: http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/10112259/injured-magomed-abdusalamov-shows-improvement-set- come-intensive-care
Boston Herald – December 10 Road to Recovery Intense for Rob Gronkowski – Mark Daniels Rob Gronkowski and his teammates face different roads, but both are very difficult. The tight end’s season is finished after he suffered a torn ACL and MCL in the third quarter of Sunday’s win against the Cleveland Browns. The 24-year- old will have a lengthy recovery process, and the Patriots will be forced to move on without one of their top weapons. James Gladstone, MD, Associate Professor of Orthopaedics, and CO-Chief of Sports Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, said a study in the American Journal of Sports Medicine showed some NFL players’ careers have been adversely affected by ACL tears. “What it found was that about 80 percent of them returned to the league,” Gladstone said. “Then they looked at performance level. The ones that returned performed at about 66 percent of the level that they were performing at prior to ACL injury. It runs the gamut.” -Dr. James Gladstone, Associate Professor, Orthopaedics, Co-Chief, Sports Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://bostonherald.com/sports/patriots_nfl/new_england_patriots/2013/12/road_to_recovery_intense_for_rob_gronkowski
Weight Watchers – November/December 2013 Success Secrets – Short and Sweet Pre-diabetes doesn’t usually cause symptoms, but it does increase your risk of developing type 2 diabetes as well as heart disease and stroke. “Every time blood sugar goes above normal, it increases inflammatory markers that can damage the cells in the heart and circulatory system. These markers, in turn, increase the risk of heart attack and stroke,” said Barrie Weinstein, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Barrie Weinstein, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai [No web link available]
Broadway World – December 9 Photo Flash: MOTOWN Serves ‘Mapplethorpe’ Supports Broadway Serves for World AIDS Day On Thursday, December 5th, BROADWAY SERVES presented 'MOTOWN Serves Mapplethorpe,' a brief review of the currently running show, Motown the Musical, in honor of World AIDS Day (December 1st). Narrated by Motown consultant, Dick Scanlan, members of the cast performed at Beth Israel Medical Center's Podell Auditorium for patients at the Robert Mapplethorpe Residential Treatment Facility, Peter Krueger Center for Immunological Disorders, and VillageCare. All three organizations provide health and social services for people living with HIV/AIDS. -Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Photo-Flash-MOTOWN-Serves-Mapplethorpe-Supports- Broadway-Serves-for-World-AIDS-Day-20131209#
Becker’s Hospital Reviews – December 9 The Most Influential Hospital Transactions of 2013 – Bob Herman The Mount Sinai Health System was created in 2013, resulting in the largest private health system in New York City. The Mount Sinai Hospital and Continuum Health Partners finalized their merger in September after signing a definitive agreement in July. Initial talks and negotiations began in February. Continuum had planned to merge with NYU Langone Medical Center, but talks broke down after Mount Sinai made a competing offer. The Mount Sinai Health System has more than 3,500 certified, licensed beds, 138 operating rooms, 12 freestanding ASCs, 6,600 physicians and 35,000 employees. The Icahn School of Medicine will be the lone affiliated medical school for the system. -The Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-transactions-and-valuation/the-most-influential-hospital- transactions-of-2013.html
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - December 9, 2013 Date: Monday, December 09, 2013 12:20:43 PM
In the News December 9, 2013
Medical News Today – December 9 Finding that Single microRNA Powers Motor Activity has Implications for Treating Severe Treatment-Refractory Epilepsy New research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shows that microRNA-128 is one of the strongest regulators of nerve cell excitability and motor activity, and that it does so by adjusting an entire neuronal signaling pathway. Published online in the journal Science, the preclinical study suggests that developing new drugs for treatment-refractory epilepsy that target the microRNA signaling pathway might prove beneficial for patients with severe epilepsy, including the epilepsy of infancy. MicroRNAs are non-coding RNAs that regulate the translation or degradation of messenger RNA, the essential building blocks for proteins in the cell. "This is the first time that it has been shown that a single microRNA could control complex functions in the adult brain,” said Anne Schaefer, MD, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Anne Schaefer, Assistant Professor, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/269817.php
The Wall Street Journal – December 9 New Hepatitis C Drug Is Approved by FDA – Jonathan D. Rockoff The Food and Drug Administration approved on Friday a new treatment for hepatitis C infections that promises to cure more patients in a fraction of the time required by current therapies while giving Gilead Sciences Inc. GILD +1.29 percent a potential blockbuster. The drug, Sovaldi, is the first pill approved to treat some types of hepatitis C without interferon, an injected drug that can cause flulike symptoms. In clinical testing, Sovaldi was shown to cure about 90 percent of patients when taken in combination with at least one other drug for 12 or 24 weeks, depending on the form of the disease they had. "It's a monstrous advance," said Douglas Dieterich, MD, Professor of Medicine and Liver Diseases, and Director of Continuing Medical Education at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, who participated in the Sovaldi clinical testing. -Dr. Douglas Dieterich, Professor, Medicine, Liver Diseases, Director, Continuing Medical Education, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304744304579246223746807530
Healthline – December 6 7 Health Predictions for 2014: Better Artificial Body Parts, Thanks to 3D Printing – David Heitz Whether we're talking about treatment breakthroughs, medical research, or changes in healthcare policy, it's clear that 2013 was a big year for health news. So what's coming in 2014? Earlier this month, Kristjan Ragnarsson, MD, Dr. Lucy G. Moses Professorship and Chair of Rehabilitation Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital, unveiled a bionic body suit that allows a patient paralyzed from the waist down to walk. -Dr. Kristjan Ragnarsson, Dr. Lucy G. Moses Professorship in Rehabilitation Medicine, Chair, Rehabilitation Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/tech-what-does-2014-hold-120613
Associated Press (via ABC News.com) – December 7 NYC Good Samaritans Risk It All to Save Strangers – Colleen Long A personal trainer jumps down onto the subway tracks to save an unconscious man as a train barrels down. A trucker stops to pull a driver from a burning car. A quick-thinking plumber uses his belt as a tourniquet to save a woman badly injured in a crash. In New York City, which often has a keep-to- yourself, don't-get-involved reputation, at least a dozen good Samaritans this past year were willing to risk their own safety to save a stranger. "It's not one hero gene. It's a very complex set of characteristics that converge and that person is unique, and thank God for them," said Rachel Yehuda, MD, Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, and Director of the Traumatic Stress Studies Division at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Rachel Yehuda, Professor, Psychiatry; Neuroscience, Director, Traumatic Stress Studies Division, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/nyc-good-samaritans-risk-save-strangers-21134204
CBS News – December 7 Metro North Tragedy Raises Questions about Adequate Sleep – Ryan Jaslow It’s not certain if sleep woes were to blame for the Metro North fatal train derailment in the Bronx last Sunday, but the tragedy that killed four and injured more than 60 others has still put a spotlight on the importance of sleep. “The best thing about this might be some more awareness about this very common problem,” Steven Feinsilver, MD, Senior Faculty of Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “Certainly not only in people who drive trains.” -Dr. Steven Feinsilver, Senior Faculty, Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn More: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/metro-north-train-crash-tragedy-raises-questions-about- adequate-sleep/
Everyday Health – December 6 E-cigarette Smoke Still Clouded in Smoke – Amir Khan New York City is trying to ban electronic cigarettes from bars and restaurants, bringing their regulation in line with tobacco cigarettes. Opponents of the ban say there is no evidence showing e-cigarettes are as dangerous as regular cigarettes, but health experts say it isn’t clear. “The problem with it is that there is no comprehensive safety data to show whether this device is safe or not,” says Mary O’Sullivan, MD, Pulmonologist and Director, Smoking Cessation Program at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals. She says at e-cigarettes have been shown to be an effective smoking cessation method. However, many smokers simply replace their cigarette addiction with e-cigarettes, which can still be dangerous. Dr. O’Sullivan adds, “The cigarette industry is looking at making money and looking to get people hooked.” She says she supports banning e-cigarettes in restaurants and bars, until more research is conducted. -Dr. Mary O’Sullivan, Pulmonologist and Director, Smoking Cessation Program, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://www.everydayhealth.com/stop-smoking/e-cigarette-safety-still-clouded-in-smoke- 6999.aspx
Theramatch – December 8 Study: Consider Weight When Choosing Blood Pressure Medications Taking a patient's weight into account when choosing blood pressure medications might help prevent strokes, heart attacks and death, a new study suggests. Lean and obese people react differently to different blood pressure medications, said the researchers. For the study, published in the December 6 online edition of The Lancet, researchers analyzed data on more than 11,000 individuals around the world. The trial compared treatment with a diuretic and Lotensin, which is known as an ACE inhibitor, with a regimen of Lotensin plus the calcium channel blocker Norvasc. But some doctors not involved in the study question its findings, "We disagree that diuretics are a reasonable choice for the obese patient," said Franz Messerli, MD, Cardiologist and Director of the Hypertension Program at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals. He says diuretics should be used only when certain types of heart disease, including heart failure, exist. Dr. Messerli is a co-author of an accompanying journal editorial. -Dr. Franz Messerli, Cardiologist and Director, Hypertension Program, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://theramatch.com/therapy-news/consider-weight-when-choosing-blood-pressure- meds-study
Huffington Post Live – December 6 The Dangers of Chronic Migraine The pain of a single migraine headache lasts hours, sometimes even days, and can result in physical, mental and emotional side effects. Joshua Cohen, MD, adolescent medicine specialist at St. Luke’s- Roosevelt Hospital weighs in on what can be done to treat migraine and the warning signs of long-term issues. -Dr. Joshua Cohen, Headache Fellowship Program Director, The Headache Institute at Adolescent Headache Center, Roosevelt Hospital (No web link available)
New York Daily News – December 8 Daily Checkup: Pulmonary Diseases are a Major Health Problem and Smoking is a Big Risk Factor – Katie Charles This is the season of coughs and colds as well as holiday cheer, which makes it a decent time to assess whether you are taking good care of your lungs. “The people who are considered at highest risk of lung disease are anyone who has been exposed to dust, fumes and other toxins, whether through work, home, or social exposure--and smoking is the No. 1 source of exposure,” said Charles Powell, MD, Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, and Chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “Right now, there’s also a big question mark about e-cigarettes and medical marijuana — we just don’t know how dangerous these products might be, and it’s the lungs that take a direct hit from inhaled substances.” -Dr. Charles Powell, Professor, Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Chief, Division, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/daily-checkup-dec-8-pulmonary-diseases- article-1.1536247
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - December 6, 2013 Date: Friday, December 06, 2013 1:47:31 PM
In the News December 6, 2013
MedCity News – December 6 A Life Science Hub Grows in New York: Three Ways the City is Stimulating Healthcare Investing New York’s been doing a considerable amount to boost its profile on the map of life science hubs across the country but this week was especially busy. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is establishing an Institute of Technology with $5 million in funding from New York Economic Development Corp. to transform biomedicine through discovery and development of technology-based solutions for unmet healthcare needs, particularly with an eye to healthcare reform. -Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://medcitynews.com/2013/12/biotech-startups-opened-shop-harlem-biospace/
Genome Web – December 5 New Research Links miR-128 with Motor Hyperactivity, Epilepsy – Doug Macron A team led by researchers from Mount Sinai this week reported the discovery that a single microRNA — miR-128 — plays a major role in nerve cell excitability and motor activity by regulating an entire neuronal signaling pathway. The data, which were generated in mice, also show that inhibition of the miRNA triggered increased motor activity and fatal epilepsy, and that its overexpression attenuated neural responsiveness, suppressed motor activity, and alleviated the movement abnormalities associated with Parkinson's-like disease and seizures. “Taken together, the findings indicate that miR-128 may be a therapeutic target for epilepsy and other movement disorders,” said study author Anne Schaefer, MD, Assistant Professor of Neuroscience and Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Anne Schaefer, Assistant Professor, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.genomeweb.com/rnai/new-research-links-mir-128-motor-hyperactivity- epilepsy
Everyday Health – December 5 A Healthier Diet Costs an Extra $1.50 Per Day, Study Finds – Amir Khan The first piece of advice doctors often give to patients trying to live a healthy life is to eat better. But the cost of doing so usually is not mentioned. Eating a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables and fish can be taxing on the wallet, but according to a new study by researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health published in the journal BMJ Open, the cost of eating healthy works out to just an extra $1.50 per day – a trivial amount when you factor in the potential money saved by preventing expensive medical treatments. But while the $1.50 figure is likely accurate, the gap between a healthy and unhealthy diet isn’t as small as it seems, said Allan Geliebter, PhD, senior researcher with the New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center at St. Luke’s Hospital in New York City, who published a study looking at the effect of fruit and vegetable discounts in the journal Obesity in October. “When you start talking about trying to feed a family of four a healthy diet, all of a sudden the $1.50 per day works out to be a lot more money.” Dr. Geliebter adds “The government needs to promote health and educate the public. But the tide is already turning. Companies in general, even the junk food giants, are adopting a health focus. It looks bad and is bad for business to be on the side selling junk food.” - Dr. Allan Geliebter, Senior Researcher, New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center at St. Luke’s Hospital Learn More: http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/a-healthy-diet-is-cheaper-than-you-might- think-study-finds-9431.aspx
Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News – December 2013 Vedolizumab Yields Steroid-Free Remission – David Wild Pooled analyses of the placebo-controlled GEMINI 1 and 2 trials of vedolizumab revealed that nearly 60 percent of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who initially exhibited a clinical response to the drug achieved steroid-free clinical remission at one year. The finding, based on data from more than 450 patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD), showed that UC patients were the most likely to successfully discontinue steroid use after one year of vedolizumab (Takeda Pharmaceuticals). “These results are very important, considering the importance of steroid-free remission rather than clinical remission only,” said Asher Kornbluth, MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine and Gastroenterology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, who was not involved in the study. -Dr. Asher Kornbluth, Clinical Professor, Medicine, Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.gastroendonews.com/ViewArticle.aspx? d=In%2Bthe%2BNews&d_id=187&i=December+2013&i_id=1019&a_id=24578
Dr. Oz Show – December 5 Prevent Shingles with a Vaccine Ninety-nine percent of adults have had chicken pox which means each of those people has a one-in- three chance of developing the painful condition called shingles – a virus that lies dormant in the body’s nerve cells before reactivating as a painful rash, appearing as stripe of blisters. The good news is there’s a vaccine to help keep shingles at bay. “The vaccine is made up of a weakened chicken pox virus and what that does is actually stimulate your immune system to protect you,” says Tracy Zivin-Tutela, MD, Infectious Disease specialist at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals. “The vaccine reduces your risk of getting shingles by 50 percent and it decreases your risk of that chronic nerve pain by 70 percent.” Dr. Tutela says the vaccine is available for people over the age of 50 and is strongly recommended for those older than 60. -Dr. Tracy Zivin-Tutela, Infectious Disease Specialist, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: www.DoctorOz.com
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - December 5, 2013 Date: Thursday, December 05, 2013 2:27:44 PM
In the News December 5, 2013
New York Daily News – December 5 Mike Charts the Future The future of New York’s economy will not hinge on manufacturing or even finance. No, the job- producing industries of tomorrow will increasingly be in technology. as he heads out the door, Bloomberg has engineered another vital winner, this one a $100 million push to promote the bioscience and biotechnology industries, plus support for a cutting-edge venture at The Mount Sinai Hospital. The city will contribute $5 million to help create the Mount Sinai Institute of Technology. -The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/mike-charts-future-article-1.1537844 Additional coverage: http://www.genomeweb.com/nyc-corporate-partners-launch-100m-life-sciences- investment-fund (Subscription required)
Nightline – December 3 Jessica Alba Leads Mommy War on Synthetic Chemicals – Abbie Boudreau Jessica Alba, famous for her roles in "Dark Angel," "Sin City" and the "Fantastic Four," is taking on her most serious role yet warning mothers about what she said are the dangers of toxic chemicals in many everyday products. The 32-year-old actress and mother of two became worried about this issue when she was pregnant with her first child and had an allergic reaction to a brand of baby laundry detergent. Phil Landrigan, MD, Dean for Global Health, Ethel H. Wise Professor of Preventive Medicine, Chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine, and Professor of Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, said there is cause for concern. "I feel that American families need to be aware that they're being exposed every day to chemicals of unproven toxicity," said Dr. Landrigan. "We've been looking very carefully at connections between exposures to toxic chemicals in early life and bad developmental outcomes in children." - Dr. Philip Landrigan, Dean for Global Health, Ethel H. Wise Professor of Preventive Medicine and Chair, Department of Preventive Medicine, and Professor, Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://abcnews.go.com/US/jessica-alba-leads-mommy-war-synthetic-chemicals/story? id=21084997&page=2
India West – November 26 Indian Americans Favor Lighter Skin Tones Study Shows The recent crowning of the first Indian American Miss America recently brought to light a long- suspected bias regarding skin color within traditional South Asian culture: Lighter skin is equated with beauty, whereas darker skin is typically considered less attractive. Now, a recent study on South Asian Americans skin concerns by Dr. Sejal K. Shah, a dermatologist affiliated with St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals, and Dr. Andrew F. Alexis, director of the hospitals’ Skin of Color Center at SLR, validates this skin color bias – and also sheds light on common practices in this culture, such as the use of bleaching creams to lighten the skin. Approximately 190 individuals participated in the study, which was a self-completed, community-based survey. Participants were recruited from local cultural fairs and temples. Among the participants, one out of seven -- or approximately 15% of participants – claims to use or have used bleaching products to lighten their skin tone. Shah found this figure alarming and opines that this bias is reflected in many key areas where beauty is considered important. “Many Bollywood actresses and Miss India winners have noticeably lighter complexions,” Shah noted. “A quick look at Indian matrimonial sites also indicates a strong preference for a ‘fair’ bride. Our study brings to light what has long been suspected in the South Asian culture: Lighter skin tones are favored.” Most disturbing, Shah pointed out, is the commonly held – and incorrect – belief among South Asian Americans that they do not require the same skin protection against the sun in comparison to people of fairer complexions and skin tones, as 46 percent of the study population believes that individuals with darker skin tones are at risk for cancer, only 26 percent reported regularly protecting themselves from sun exposure, and only 64 percent believe that sun exposure is associated with skin cancer. -Dr. Sejal K. Shah, Dermatology, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals -Dr. Andrew F. Alexis, Director, Skin of Color Center at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://www.indiawest.com/news/15279-indian-americans-favor-lighter-skin-tones-study- shows.html; http://health.india.com/news/indian-americans-as-biased-about-skin-tones-as-indians/ http://www.americanbazaaronline.com/2013/11/27/indians-america-prefer-light-skinned-people-find- attractive-study/ http://www.siliconindia.com/news/usindians/Indian-Americans-Favour-Lighter-Skin-Tones-Study-nid- 157353-cid-49.html/1/2?utm_source=clicktrack&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=mostcommented
Modern Healthcare – December 4 Reform Update: Abandoning Fee-for-Service would Affect ER Care, Docs say in Health Affairs – Melanie Evans As policymakers consider jettisoning the United States healthcare system's volume-based payment framework, a group of doctors is arguing that doing so would threaten providers' ability to deliver the expensive and unpredictable care patients need when they show up in emergency departments. The authors called for the development of emergency department quality and resource-use measures that could be tied to bonus payments in addition to the volume-based payments, which would give hospitals more incentive to maintain emergency care. David Newman, MD, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, co-authored the article with other doctors. -Dr. David Newman, Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.modernhealthcare.com/article/20131204/NEWS/312049974/reform-update- abandoning-fee-for-service-would-affect-er-care-docs
Online International News Network – December 5 Milk May be Pleasant Alternative for CT Scans Many patients dread an intestinal scan for conditions like Crohn's disease, because they’ll have to drink an unpleasant concoction which contains a contrast ingredient made from barium. A new study suggests there may be a more palatable alternative: milk. Researchers found that milk coats the intestines well enough for radiologists to properly view the organ in a CT scan. "We hope that substituting milk for other contrast agents will reduce the number of people who refuse imaging tests because they do not want to drink the oral contrast, especially children," says Lisa Shah-Patel, MD, radiology resident at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals. She is one of the study's authors. -Dr. Lisa Shah-Patel, Department of Radiology, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://www.onlinenews.com.pk/details.php?newsid=245935
Co.Exist – December 5 In The Hospital of the Future, Big Data Is One of Your Doctors – Jessica Leber The office of Jeff Hammerbacher, Assistant Professor of Genetics and Genomic Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, sits in the middle of one of the most stark economic divides in the nation. To Hammerbacher’s south are New York City’s posh Upper East Side townhouses. To the north, the barrios of East Harlem. What's below is most interesting: Minerva, a humming supercomputer installed last year that's named after the Roman goddess of wisdom and medicine. “What we’re trying to build is a learning health care system,” said Joel Dudley, PhD, Assistant Professor of Genetics and Genomic Sciences, and Director of Biomedical Informatics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “We first need to collect the data on a large population of people and connect that to outcomes.” -Jeff Hammerbacher, Assistant Professor, Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai -Dr. Joel Dudley, Assistant Professor, Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Director of Biomedical Informatics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.fastcoexist.com/3022050/futurist-forum/in-the-hospital-of-the-future-big-data- is-one-of-your-doctors
AAMC – December 4 Patient Zero The December 2013 issue of Esquire features an article on a patient from Mississippi with colon cancer and highlights the personalized cancer genomics research efforts of Eric Schadt, PhD, Director of the Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology, Chairman of the Department of Genetics and Genomics Sciences and the Jean C. and James W. Crystal Professor of Genomics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The article highlights the hope of personalized cancer treatments. -Dr. Eric Schadt, Director of the Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology, Chairman of the Department of Genetics and Genomics Sciences and the Jean C. and James W. Crystal Professor of Genomics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.esquire.com/features/patient-zero-1213?click=promo
The Doctors Ectopic Pregnancy Surgery Isabel Blumberg, MD, Clinical Instructor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, joined The Doctors broadcast via polycom to explain the surgery she performed that saved the life of singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton, who was suffering from an ectopic pregnancy. “We did a laparoscopic procedure where we made small incisions on her abdomen,” said Dr. Blumberg. “We put a camera inside, and saw that the right fallopian tube was rupturing. We put two instruments in to take out the tube, and did it all with three very small incisions.” -Dr. Isabel Blumberg, Clinical Instructor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.thedoctorstv.com/videolib/init/10346
CBS News – December 3 Fertility Specialists Push for New Guidelines, Recommend Single Births – Shoshana Davis The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) says that the rate of twin births is up 76 percent in the past 30 years and in many cases, that is the result of fertility treatments. However, now those same fertility specialists who helped bring all those "miracle babies" are pushing new guidelines. They recommend having just one baby at a time. According to the CDC, 46 percent of babies born with in vitro fertilization (IVF) are multiples and 37 percent are born premature. Only three percent of babies born without IVF are multiples and only 12 percent are born premature. Alan Copperman, MD, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, and Vice-Chairman of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, said that if doctors can treat infertility with “a single embryo and one healthy baby,” he believes that there will be many more “healthy babies and great outcomes.” -Alan Copperman, MD, Clinical Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Vice-Chairman, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fertility-specialists-push-for-new-guidelines-recommend- single-births/
WCBS-TV – December 4 Study Suggests Male Birth Control Pill May Be Possible – Max Gomez A male contraceptive has been sought for years, but every time something looked promising, it turned out to have serious side effects. A study in the proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggested that it might be possible, without the side effects of previous experimental male contraceptives. Those attempts focused on blocking testosterone to stop sperm production. The researchers used something called “knockout mice,” which produced sperm normally, but had been genetically engineered to be missing two key proteins that help transport sperm out of the testes. “Mice are not the same as humans. Additionally, you can’t genetically manipulate humans the way you can genetically manipulate mouse generations,” said Martin Keltz, MD, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals. The goal, of course, is to figure out how to achieve the same phenomenon in a pill. Another key would be making the male pill reversible, meaning fertility would return right after a man stops taking it. Realistically, a male pill is at least 10 years or more away. -Dr. Martin Keltz, Director, Reproductive Endocrinology, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals, Learn more: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/04/study-suggests-male-birth-control-pill-may-be- possible/
NY 1 – December 4 Hudson Line Commuters Get Back On Track Metro-North Hudson Line service to the city resumed Wednesday morning at more than 98 percent as the investigation into Sunday's derailment is focusing more on the train's operator. A former co-worker said that the operator made subtle comments that he liked afternoons better and that he was having trouble getting up early. Steven Feinsilver, MD, Senior Faculty of Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, wouldn't directly address this case but said that a pronounced shift in working hours can do a number on anybody's rhythms. -Dr. Steven Feinsilver, Senior Faculty, Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.ny1.com/content/news/transit/199756/hudson-line-commuters-get-back-on- track
Everyday Health – December 3 Obesity and Cancer Risk: Why Your BMI Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story – Amir Khan Obesity raises your risk for cancer, diabetes, and other diseases, but your body mass index (BMI) doesn’t tell the whole story, according to a new study published in the journal Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism. Researchers from the National Institute for Aging found that even with a normal BMI, older men with fat concentrated around their belly and around their organs are at a high risk for cancer – but experts say that older women need to pay attention as well. Women and men need to be sure to exercise and eat healthy, because there’s no way to target visceral fat for weight loss. Marie- Pierre St-Onge, PhD, Research Associate at The New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center says, “It’s easier to prevent build up of visceral fat than to treat it.” In addition, she added that anyone trying to get a measure of their health has to look further than just their BMI. “At the same BMI level, a 60-year old has more visceral fat than a 20-year old,” she said. “In aging, the most important thing to do is not gain weight.” -Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, Research Associate, The New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center at St. Luke’s Hospital Director Learn more: http://www.everydayhealth.com/cancer/obesity-and-cancer-risk-why-your-bmi-doesnt- tell-the-whole-story-2398.aspx
You Beauty – November 19 Beauty’s Next Big Ingredient: Your Toilet Cleaner? From sanitizing bathrooms to revitalizing dingy whites, most of us have relied on the potency of bleach at some point. But a November 2013 study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation suggests that the next place you may consider applying the DIY hero is on your face. “Eczema patients commonly develop skin infections, and bleach baths can help reduce bacteria on the skin to minimize infection risk, as well as reduce itch,” explains Joshua Zeichner, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research in Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Director, Cosmetic and Clinical Research; Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.youbeauty.com/skin/bleach-baths-anti-aging
The Deccan Herald (Repost from The New York Times) – December 5 Palliative Care, the Treatment That Respects Pain – Jane Brody Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP, Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine and the Director of the Center to Advance Palliative Care at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, recalled a young patient’s story in an article published in 2011 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Catherine, who was not further identified to preserve her privacy, was diagnosed with leukemia and suffered intractable bone pain, unrelieved by acetaminophen with codeine. Still, she was unwilling to take opioids to relieve the pain because a family member had had problems with substance abuse. Dr. Meier and her team were called in to help, and their counsel allayed the young woman’s fears of addiction and helped her understand that pain relief was an important part of her treatment. Catherine recovered, eventually attending graduate school and marrying. Her story, Dr. Meier wrote, told us something about the importance of palliative care: Her doctors were focused on curing her cancer, but it was her suffering that “posed significant — but remediable — burdens on the patient.” -Dr. Diane Meier, Professor, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, and Director, Center to Advance Palliative Care, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/372825/palliative-care-treatment-respects-pain.html
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - December 4, 2013 Date: Wednesday, December 04, 2013 1:06:05 PM
In the News December 4, 2013
Crain’s New York Business – December 4 City’s Biotech Industry Bolstered – Thornton McEnery The Bloomberg administration is using its final days to cement its vision of New York as an economic epicenter for the life sciences industry. On Tuesday, Deputy Mayor Robert Steel announced that the city will soon play host to both a $100 million venture fund for life sciences research and a new technological institute focusing on medical technology. Also as part of this initiative, the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has received $5 million in assistance from the New York City Economic Development Corporation to found the Mount Sinai Institute of Technology (MSIT), a new institution focusing on biomedical discovery and development of technology-based healthcare solutions. Joining Deputy Mayor Steel for the announcement of MSIT was Dennis S. Charney, MD, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and President for Academic Affairs for the Mount Sinai Health System, and Geoffrey Smith, JD, Director of the Center for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “The Mount Sinai Institute of Technology is an exciting example of a public-private partnership developing critical resources to address major problems," said Mr. Smith. "MSIT will allow us to address major challenges in the biomedical sciences through the development of novel, cost-effective, technology-based solutions." Construction on MSIT's East Harlem campus will begin in the coming weeks and the academic program will commence in fall 2014 with 10 full-time faculty and 68 students and researchers. By January 2018, those numbers are expected to grow to full matriculation, with 40 faculty and 140 students and researchers. - Dr. Dennis S. Charney, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and President for Academic Affairs, Mount Sinai Health System - Geoffrey Smith, Director, Center for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Professor, Health Evidence and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20131204/ECONOMY/131209968#.Up8tt4snFGk.email Additional coverage: Crain’s Health Pulse: http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20131204/PULSE/131209969 New York Daily News: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/city-announces-100m-biotech-push-article-1.1536909
WABC TV – December 3 New Report Questions Effects on Kids From Chemicals – Sapna Parikh More than 4 million children in New York State are living longer, healthier lives. But the new concern is the impact of environmental chemicals and it's something a lot of parents worried – and knowing what household products to buy isn't easy with over 80,000 synthetic chemicals that didn't exist just 50 years ago. It's the focus of a new report on New York State's children and the environment. Researchers from the Children's Environmental Health Center of Mount Sinai hospital blame chemicals for a long list of chronic diseases in children and are calling for elected officials to fund a statewide network of Centers of Excellence in children’s environmental health. "The report shows, for example, that air pollution is the major cause of the 250,000 children in New York State with asthma and factors contributing to autism and other learning disabilities,' said Philip Landrigan, MD, Dean for Global Health, Ethel H. Wise Professor of Preventive Medicine and Chair, Department of Preventive Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "These centers of excellence will educate parents they'll educate pediatricians and family doctors to do a much better job than we're doing today to protect kids.” - Dr. Philip Landrigan, Dean for Global Health, Ethel H. Wise Professor of Preventive Medicine and Chair, Department of Preventive Medicine, and Professor, Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/health&id=9347575
CBS News.com – December 3 Can you be Obese and Healthy? Study Says No – Ryan Jaslow If your body mass index (BMI) says you’re obese but you’ve managed to avoid related diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure and cholesterol, does that make you healthy? According to a new study, the answer is no. “The question is: why is obesity alone killing people?” asked Valentin Fuster, MD, Director of Mount Sinai Heart, the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute and the Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health at The Mount Sinai Hospital. “There are other critical repercussions of obesity that are playing a strong role inside the body’s tissues as a result of obesity. Further research is being done into this phenomenon.” - Dr. Valentin Fuster, Director of Mount Sinai Heart, the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute and the Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/obese-and-healthy-myth/
CBS New York – December 3 Study: There Is No Such Thing As Being Obese And Healthy Obesity is linked to a wide range of health problems, from heart and kidney disease to back pain, asthma and even cancer. But some studies have been suggested being overweight or obese may be a benign condition if a person does not have such problems as high cholesterol, high blood pressure or diabetes. New research says being healthy and overweight is a myth. “Obesity, even without associated risk factors, is not a benign condition,” said Robert Rosenson, MD, Director of Cardiometabolic Disorders, and Professor of Medicine and Cardiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Robert Rosenson, Director, Cardiometabolic Disorders, Professor, Medicine, Cardiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2013/12/03/study-there-is-no-such-thing-as-being-obese-and-healthy/
WNYW-TV (Fox 5) – December 3 City Campaign Aims to Get People to Turn Down Headphone Volume A new city campaign aims to get people to turn the volume down on their headphones. According to the Health Department, one in eight young people are experiencing some kind of hearing problem. “One thing you can do to preserve your hearing is avoid excessive exposure to noise,” said Eric Smouha, MD, Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -Dr. Eric Smouha, Associate Professor, Otolaryngology, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://67.214.100.182/Player.aspx?ClipId=,S,201312,59A2F2DC-9000-4978-8707- 3AE1AE559453&ReqServer=NDS7\NDS7&QueryName=Mount%20Sinai,%20Mount%20Sinai%20Team%20Email&Offset=3360&rai=28ed7e79-0312-4df0-b718- 6fca4286e2e8&ran=360%20mediawatch&roi=28ed7e79-0312-4df0-b718- 6fca4286e2e8&ron=360%20mediawatch&run=&rut=0&E=12gc%287Il2V3W%287zSrlz727zfH74l%28i&Time=12gf%287xf%2874nb74f%2874Yc7xf%2874f%2874f%28i&Related=PV_17&pbp=Y
The Huffington Post – November 25 What's Really Lurking On Your Loofah? Dermatologists Tell Us the Gross Truth – Dana Oliver Using a loofah (plus a richly lathered body wash and some aromatherapy candles) can make an at-home spa treatment feel like you're getting pampered at a posh spa. Those spongy pouf balls also make for great exfoliators, especially around this time of the year when our skin is extra dry and flaky. But reaching for the same loofah when you take a warm shower or back could potentially do more harm than good to your skin. “The most likely route of infection is through the skin,” said Heidi Waldorf, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at The Mount Sinai Hospital. “Infections can show up as folliculltis or as impetigo.” -Dr. Heidi Waldorf, Associate Clinical Professor, Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/11/25/loofah-bacteria_n_4330801.html
The Scientist – December 4 Sperm on Lockdown – Abby Olena The many barriers to the development of male contraception include potential effects on sex drive, irreversibility, and the sheer magnitude of sperm production—the human testes produce around 1,000 sperm every minute. Now, Australian researchers have shown that male mice lacking both the P2X1-purinoceptor and α1A-adrenoceptor are infertile, but behave normally and can father offspring by in vitro fertilization. Their work was published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences this week. “I applaud any effort to give couples options whereby the woman doesn’t have to take a hormonal contraceptive, and I look forward to seeing this further developed,” said Natan Bar-Chama, MD, Associate Professor of Urology, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at The Mount Sinai Hospital, who was not involved in the study. “But we have a long way to go from showing that what happens in mice is usable in humans.” -Dr. Natan Bar-Chama, Associate Professor, Urology, Obstetrics, Gynecology, Reproductive Science, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/38537/title/Sperm-on-Lockdown/
Brooklyn Daily Eagle – November 25 Beth Israel Brooklyn Physician Honored Faraj Gadee, MD, an internist at Beth Israel Brooklyn was among those recently honored by the Bikur Cholim of Flatbush, an Orthodox Jewish charitable group. Awards were presented at the group's annual tea fundraiser. Dr. Gadee received his award from his BI colleague, Maurice Alwaya, MD. -Dr. Faraj Gadee, Internist, Beth Israel Brooklyn (No web link available)
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - December 3, 2013 Date: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 11:51:45 AM
In the News December 3, 2013
Kaiser Health News (in collaboration with The Seattle Times) – December 3 When Palliative Care Is the Best Care – Anna Gorman More than two-thirds of hospitals with more than 50 beds offer palliative care, up from 25 percent in 2000, according to the Center to Advance Palliative Care at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Washington is a leader in the field; more than 80 percent of hospitals have such programs. The field is recognized as a subspecialty, and there are fellowships, journals and research centers devoted to the topic. The increase in popularity is in part due to the growing number of people with chronic illness who may not be ready for hospice. Medicare only pays for hospice benefits if patients have six months or less to live and agree to forgo treatment that prolongs life. “You shouldn’t be days or weeks from death to have your symptoms managed and pain taken care of,” said Rolfe Sean Morrison, MD, Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, and Director of the Lilian and Benjamin Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -Dr. Rolfe Sean Morrison, Professor, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Director of the Lilian and Benjamin Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Stories/2013/December/03/palliative-care-for-seriously- ill.aspx
Fox News – December 3 New Technology uses Diamonds to Remove Plaque from Arteries Susan Sperling, 75, had no history of heart disease, so when she started having chest pains that came and went, she didn’t think much of it. Sperling continued to have pain for six weeks before finally seeing her doctor for an electrocardiogram (EKG), which revealed a 95 percent blockage in her main coronary artery. Sperling’s doctor referred her to Samin Sharma, MD, Director of Clinical and Interventional Cardiology, Dean of International Clinical Affiliations, and Professor of Medicine and Cardiology at The Mount Sinai Hospital, who determined she would need stents placed in the artery to prop it open. -Dr. Samin K. Sharma, Director, Clinical and Interventional Cardiology, Dean of International Clinical Affiliations, Professor, Medicine, Cardiology, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/12/03/new-technology-uses-diamonds-to-remove- plaque-from-arteries/
ABC News – December 2 Medical Mystery: Student Stops Needing Sleep – Sydney Lupkin Cristina Speirs, 22, was a self-proclaimed "health freak" during her senior year of college, which is all the more reason she would have never guessed that her body would betray her the way it did. Doctors first noticed a problem at Speirs' annual checkup in the fall of 2012 when they found that her potassium levels were low, but her blood pressure was "through the roof." The MRI would reveal that Speirs had normal kidneys. It was a 10-centimeter tumor that the technician was seeing. She met William Inabnet, MD, Professor of Surgery, and Co-Director of the Adrenal Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Upon learning that Speirs' tumor was producing two hormones – cortisol and aldosterone – he feared that the tumor was cancerous. Inabnet said he removed the stage 2 cancer, describing the tumor as "sticky" because it stuck to Speirs' liver. Called an adrenal cortical carcinoma, Speirs' tumor affects one in several hundred thousand people, he said. Inabnet removed it all. More than a year later, Speirs is still cancer-free, but she takes medication to be sure the cancer doesn't return. -Dr. William Inabnet, Professor, Surgery, Co-Director, Adrenal Center, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/medical-mystery-student-stops-needing-sleep/story? id=21073404
Associated Press – December 2 Fertility Doctors Aim to Lower Rate of Twin Births – Marilynn Marchione In the five years since the "Octomom" case, big multiple births have gone way down but the twin rate has barely budged. Now fertility experts are pushing a new goal: One. A growing number of couples are attempting pregnancy with just a single embryo, helped by new ways to pick the ones most likely to succeed. New guidelines urge doctors to stress this approach. "In 2014, our goal is really to minimize twins," said Alan Copperman, MD, Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, and Vice-Chairman of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "This year I'm talking about two versus one. Several years ago I was talking about three versus two embryos.” -Alan Copperman, MD, Clinical Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, Vice-Chairman, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/fertility-doctors-aim-lower-rate-twin-births Additional coverage: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/fertility-treatments-new-goal-is-single-births/ http://www.salon.com/2013/12/02/fertility_doctors_aim_to_lower_rate_of_twin_births/ http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/02/twins-fertility-epidemic/3804837/ http://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2013/12/03/Fertility-doctors-aim-to-lower-twin-birth- rate/stories/201312030078 http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/dec/02/us-med-epidemic-of-twins/ http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/2013/12/02/fertility-doctors-aim-lower-rate-twin- births/IqFvE2XAvTpPDleQJzty8O/story.html
Yahoo Shine – December 2 Seven Little-Known Facts About Colds – Corrie Pikul If your sniffly friend wants to show you photos of her toddler on her phone, offer to hold her purse while she does the scrolling. Droplets of moisture containing cold-causing viruses get dispersed (and thus, neutralized) on tissues, fabrics and other soft materials but remain intact on metal, glass and the scratch-resistant polycarbonate of an iPhone. Cold viruses can live on these types of objects for up to 18 hours, says Jennifer Collins, MD, allergist at Beth Israel Medical Center. A recent study found that when healthy people touched hard, smooth things like light switches, telephones and doorknobs that had been contaminated with viruses, 60 percent picked up germs after one hour and 30 percent became infected at 18 hours. -Dr. Jennifer Collins, Attending, Allergy & Immunology, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/7-little-known-facts-colds-184600768.html
First For Women – December Cold Remedies Doctors Swear By Children suffer up to 10 colds a year, according to the National Institutes of Health. And when your little one is sneezing, sniffling and coughing, you want to help them feel better fast. First For Women polled real physicians to find out what remedies they use on their own children. Benjamin Kligler, Vice Chair of the Department for Integrative Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center, has given his children herbal tea to treat their colds since they were around the ages of two years old. “I choose tea with licorice as the first ingredient because its anti-inflammatory compounds are very soothing to an irritated throat,” Kligler says, adding that his children always felt relief immediately after drinking the herbal brew. -Dr. Benjamin Kligler, Vice Chair, Department of Integrative Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center (no web link available)
The Weather Channel – December 2 Study Linking GMOs to Cancer Retracted: But are they Still Dangerous? – Jeffrey Kopman Although many warn about the health and environmental risks of genetically modified organisms, at least one claim might have been overstated. A key piece of evidence against the idea of GMOs — the discovery that they cause cancerous tumors in rats — has been retracted by the journal that originally published it “Genetically modified organisms tend to be unpopular because everyone loves a conspiracy theory, but there is a ton of evidence that shows this stuff is safe,” said Christopher Ochner, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, and Psychiatry at The Mount Sinai Hospital. “We don’t have a single shred of evidence showing that there are any harmful effects of genetically modified food." -Dr. Christopher Ochner, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Psychiatry, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.weather.com/health/study-retracted-linking-gmos-cancer-how-dangerous-are- they-20131202
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - December 2, 2013 Date: Monday, December 02, 2013 1:40:50 PM
In the News December 2, 2013
The New York Times – December 2 Palliative Care, the Treatment That Respects Pain – Jane Brody Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP, Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine and the Director of the Center to Advance Palliative Care at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, recalled a young patient’s story in an article published in 2011 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Catherine, who was not further identified to preserve her privacy, was diagnosed with leukemia and suffered intractable bone pain, unrelieved by acetaminophen with codeine. Still, she was unwilling to take opioids to relieve the pain because a family member had had problems with substance abuse. Dr. Meier and her team were called in to help, and their counsel allayed the young woman’s fears of addiction and helped her understand that pain relief was an important part of her treatment. Catherine recovered, eventually attending graduate school and marrying. Her story, Dr. Meier wrote, told us something about the importance of palliative care: Her doctors were focused on curing her cancer, but it was her suffering that “posed significant — but remediable — burdens on the patient.” -Dr. Diane Meier, Professor, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, and Director, Center to Advance Palliative Care, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/12/02/palliative-care-the-treatment-that-respects-pain/
Medical Daily – December 1 Cannabis Effects Passed Down Three Generations in Rats; Offspring Show Reduced Motivation – Matthew Mientka New evidence shows an intergenerational effect on the motivation of rats whose genetic forbears had been exposed to marijuana. In experiments, investigators gave half the study population injections of marijuana’s active ingredient, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol. The other half received a saline solution. A generation or two later, the descendants of the first group showed a lowered desire to seek the reward of “highly tasty food,” in laboratory experiments conducted by Yasmin Hurd, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Pharmacology and System Therapeutics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Yasmin Hurd, Professor, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Pharmacology and System Therapeutics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.medicaldaily.com/cannabis-effects-passed-down-three-generations-rats- offspring-show-reduced-motivation-264094
The Huffington Post – December 1 Always Running To the Bathroom? Your Bladder Health, Explained – Sara Schwartz Twenty-five million adults – 75 to 80 percent of them being women – in the United States have occasional or chronic urinary incontinence (UI), and an estimated 33 million Americans suffer from Overactive Bladder (OAB), according to the National Association for Continence. "It's hard to find an exact definition of 'overly-frequent,” said Shari Brasner, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "Many doctors simply use the patient's reporting that their quality of life being affected as significant enough. But generally, more than seven times a day and more than twice at night is abnormal." -Dr. Shari Brasner, Assistant Clinical Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/01/urination-and-bladder-health_n_4311443.html
WNBC/COZI TV – November 28 Guidelines for Prostate Cancer Screening - Roseanne Coletti According to the National Cancer Institute, the estimated number of new cases of prostate cancer in the United States this year will be more than 235,000 and nearly 30,000 will probably lose that battle. Erik Goluboff, MD, urologic oncologist at Beth Israel Medical Center, talked about who should be screened and when. “The guidelines say if you’re a man between 55 and 69 you should be screened every two years with a PSA blood test and rectal exam.” Dr. Goluboff says that doesn’t mean younger men shouldn’t worry, but that they need not be vigilant about screening unless they’re in a high risk category, which includes African American men or anyone with a strong family history of prostate cancer. -Dr. Erik Goluboff, Urologic Oncologist, Beth Israel Medical Center (no web link available)
Metro – November 27 World AIDS Day: What we’ve done, where we’re going – Linda Clarke December 1 marks the 25th anniversary of World AIDS Day, which was first observed in 1988. Between 1981 and 2007, more than 25 million people died from AIDS, making it one of the most severe epidemics in history. There is no vaccine and no cure, and more people in the U.S. are infected with HIV, the virus that leads to AIDS, than ever before, says Celine R. Gounder, MD, an HIV/primary care clinical provider at the Spencer Cox Center for Health and on the HIV ward and Infectious Disease Consult Service at Roosevelt Hospital. She says this is both good and bad news. “[It’s] partly because more people are now living with HIV, but it’s also because it continues to spread.” She adds the Centers for Disease Control recommends everyone have at least one AIDS test in their life and that this should be a conversation primary care doctors have with their patients. -Dr. Celine R. Gounder, HIV/primary care clinical provider at the Spencer Cox Center for Health; HIV ward and Infectious Disease Consult Service, Roosevelt Hospital Learn more: http://www.metro.us/newyork/lifestyle/wellbeing/2013/11/26/world-aids-day-what-weve- done-and-where-were-going/
Real Simple – November 2013 Stress and Your Looks – Hannah Morrill Adjusting for changes in diet and the amount and quality of sleep, researchers determined that increased stress levels were the primary cause of acne flare-ups. "The exact mechanism is not totally clear, but hormone levels that rise in times of stress are known to increase oil production," said Joshua Zeichner, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, and Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research in Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Director, Cosmetic and Clinical Research; Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai [No web link available]
The National Herald – November 24 Arianna Huffington Addresses Women’s Health at Mount Sinai Luncheon Arianna Huffington was the keynote speaker at the recent Mount Sinai Women’s Health Day of Learning Luncheon. Mount Sinai is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Science as a formalized department within the hospital. The guests were greeted by David Reich, MD, President of The Mount Sinai Hospital, and Horace W. Goldsmith Professor and Chair of Anesthesiology at The Mount Sinai Hospital, and Barbara Murphy, MD, Dean for Clinical Integration and Population Health, and Professor and Chair of Medicine and Nephrology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, who introduced Huffington. -Dr. David Reich, President, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Horace W. Goldsmith Professor, Chair, Anesthesiology, The Mount Sinai Hospital -Dr. Barbara Murphy, Dean for Clinical Integration and Population Health, Professor, Chair, Medicine, Nephrology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.thenationalherald.com/29431/
Canarsie Courier – November 28 Bake Sale and Raffle to Help Philippines With the disaster in the Philippines still fresh in peoples’ minds, Beth Israel Brooklyn held a bake sale and Basket Raffle on November 28. The event was conceived to provide aid to victims in the typhoon- ravaged nation. -Beth Israel Brooklyn Learn more: http://www.canarsiecourier.com/pageview/pages/2013-11-28 (subscription required)
New York Daily News – December 1 Daily Checkup: Aortic Aneurysms Explained by Dr. Allan Stewart of The Mount Sinai Hospital – Katie Charles Aneurysms are balloon-like swellings or bulges in arteries that can occur anywhere in the body, but aortic aneurysms can be especially dangerous — they were the cause of death for beloved comedians Lucille Ball and John Ritter. “The aorta is the body’s largest artery, and it should be a tube like a garden hose — but due to genetics and/or lifestyle behaviors, the tube can get stretched out,” said Allan Stewart, MD, Director of Aortic Surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital. “Eventually, the stretched-out aorta is likely to tear, or dissect, which can be fatal.” -Dr. Allan Stewart, Director, Aortic Surgery, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/daily-checkup-aortic-aneurysms-explained- dr-allan-stewart-article-1.1531226
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