From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - January 31, 2014 Date: Friday, January 31, 2014 1:39:14 PM
In the News January 31, 2014
The Huffington Post – January 31 Is Vodka Why Russian Men Die So Young? Too much vodka could be to blame for Russia's notoriously high death rate for young men, according to a new study. The new findings, published in The Lancet show an association between the amount of vodka consumed by men in Russia, and risk of dying over a decade. The study was conducted by a team of researchers from the International Agency for Research on Cancer, the Russian Cancer Research Centre, Oxford University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/31/vodka-russia-men-death_n_4690750.html? utm_hp_ref=world&ir=World
Healio – January 30 One in Five Cancer Trials Fails to Complete Enrollment Approximately 20 percent of all cancer trials terminated early, according to findings presented at the 2014 Genitourinary Cancers Symposium. “Clinical trials are the cornerstone of progress in cancer care,” Matthew Galsky, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine (Hematology and Oncology) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai said during a press conference. “Prior to integration into standard practice, new treatments must be tested in a rigorous fashion to determine their relative risks and benefits. -Dr. Matthew Galsky, Associate Professor, Medicine, Hematology, Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healio.com/hematology-oncology/genitourinary- cancer/news/online/%7Bc2c9e06c-f673-436f-9d8c-bddcce7303da%7D/one-in-five-cancer-trials-fails-to- complete-enrollment
FoxNews.com – January 30 Super Bowl XLVIII Athletes May Face Increased Injury Risk in Cold Temperatures It’s the first time the Super Bowl will be played outside in a cold climate. Doctors say a player’s odds of getting hurt increase significantly as temperatures drop. “When temperatures go below freezing, the body adapts in different ways,” said Dr. Robert Gotlin, director of orthopedic and sports rehabilitation at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. “It tries to maintain body heat. So what happens is while the body is okay, the hands and feet suffer.” Gotlin said injuries such as frostbite and muscle pulls are common when playing in frigid temperatures and that extreme cold can also affect a player’s strength. “And reaction time is different, he adds. “Trying to block somebody, or catch a pass, or run a route can be different in cold weather, because we just don't process it right…The blood flow is going to our brain, and our heart, and our lungs and not our hands and our feet.” The teams train to perform in all conditions, but even when players feel mentally and physically prepared to play in the cold, they are still at risk for injury. However, Gotlin said dietary adjustments could help players prepare for frigid game day temperatures. "Meal plans will be different in cold weather; they'll prepare differently,” Gotlin said. “They'll have almost like a marathon preparation by changing their meals. So that'll increase blood flow as well and increasing the most important part of the blood, which is the glucose, to keep them free from injury.” - Dr. Robert Gotlin, Director of Orthopedics and Sports Rehabilitation, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/01/30/super-bowl-xlviii-athletes-may-face-increased- injury-risk-in-cold-temperatures/
WABC-TV – January 30 Obesity Risk In Kids Starts Before School Age: Study Those efforts to fight obesity in schools? Think younger. A new study finds that much of a child's "weight fate" is set by age 5, and that nearly half of kids who became obese by the eighth grade were already overweight when they started kindergarten. “We have already identified more than 70 genes associated with your risk for obesity,” said Ruth Loos, PhD, Director of the Genetics of Obesity and Related Metabolic Traits Program at the Charles Bronfman Institute for Personalized Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “If you are physically active and you eat healthy, you can decrease your genetic risk by 30 to 40 percent.” -Dr. Ruth Loos, Director of the Genetics of Obesity and Related Metabolic Traits Program at the Charles Bronfman Institute for Personalized Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/health&id=9413400
Fox News – January 31 Football Fans gain Average of Ten Pounds during Regular Season, Poll finds – Nicole Kwan An online Harris Interactive survey of 1,283 football fans found that 25 percent of respondents said they gained weight during the football season. The average gain was 10 pounds and 16 percent of fans admitted they gained 20 pounds or more. “The average weight gain over the holiday season is about three pounds. Yes, football season is a lot longer, but 10 pounds is a lot of weight,” Christopher Ochner, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine and Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Director of Research Training and Development at the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center. “I actually wouldn’t have expected it to be so significant.” -Dr. Christopher Ochner, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Research Training and Development, Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center Learn more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/01/31/football-fans-gain-average-10-pounds-during- regular-season-poll-finds/
New York Daily News – January 30 Deadly Marijuana? Doctors Weigh in on British Woman who supposedly Overdosed on Cannabis – Michael Walsh The coroner who said "cannabis poisoning" killed a British mother of three is likely blowing smoke. This would make her the first English woman to fatally overdose on marijuana. Yasmin Hurd, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, agreed that it is virtually impossible. "From half a joint? That's ridiculous," Dr. Hurd said. -Dr. Yasmin Hurd, Professor, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/woman-dies-marijuana-overdose-impossible- article-1.1597236
The Huffington Post – January 29 Five Things You're Probably Doing Wrong in the Shower – Dana Oliver Heidi Waldorf, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at The Mount Sinai Hospital, believes that Dove and Olay make excellent body wash products that strip fewer lipids and proteins from the skin and leave the skin better hydrated than most others. "However, the Dove bar – which is a syndet, not a soap – is better than standard commercial liquid washes. Unless you have a specific dermatologic need, there is no reason to use an antibacterial wash in bar or liquid form for your skin on a daily basis," said Dr. Waldorf. -Dr. Heidi Waldorf, Associate Clinical Professor, Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/29/showering-mistakes_n_4670672.html? utm_hp_ref=mostpopular
Prevention – January 2014 Study: ED Drugs Make Men More Confident In Bed – Markham Heid For 12 weeks, the researchers kept tabs on nearly 2,000 ED sufferers who’d started taking the once-a-day drug tadalafil, aka Cialis. Apart from the increase in erections, the researchers recorded an 85 percent jump in sexual self-confidence thanks to the men’s newfound virility, a finding they based on the participants' answers on psychological questionnaires administered at various points throughout the study period. "Interaction between functional, physiological and psychological factors is integral in managing patients with ED," said Ashutosh Tewari, MBBS, MCh, Chairman of the Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, who was not a member of the research team. -Dr. Ashutosh K. Tewari, Chairman, Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.prevention.com/sex/sex-relationships/ed-drugs-give-sexual-confidence
FreeNewsPos.com – January 30 The True Cost of My Weight-Loss Surgery – Gary Weiss My body mass index had reached, and exceeded, 40. I was now officially "morbidly obese." After I climbed off the scale, my doctor suggested that I consider weight-loss surgery, and I listened. Sure, there are other ways of shedding pounds, but I had tried -- and failed at -- all of them over the years. Surgery was my last hope, the medical equivalent of a Hail Mary pass. It worked, thankfully. Three years later I'm 100 pounds lighter; I feel better than I have in decades, and I have no regrets about having the surgery. My GP referred me to Dr. Scott Belsley, a bariatric surgeon who is director of robotic surgery at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center in Manhattan. He patiently fielded our questions and explained the options. Dr. Belsley described the gastric bypass as the "gold standard," and I could see why. I opted for that. Finally, on Nov. 3, 2010, the 40-odd-ounce cavern that once was my stomach was replaced with a two-ounce pouch that made hunger a thing of the past. Today I weigh in at about 193, a number I hadn't seen on the scale since the Clinton administration. My shirt size has gone from XXL to M; my waist from 50 to 38. My cholesterol, triglyceride, and blood sugar levels are all suitable for framing. I'm not exactly thin since my rebound, but that's not the purpose of the surgery. It's designed to make you not obese - Dr. Scott Beasley, Director of Robotic Surgery, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center Learn more: http://www.freenewspos.com/news/article/c/1280784/today/the-true-cost-of-my-weight- loss-surgery
Becker’s Spine Review – December 20 28 Spine Surgeon Leaders at Academic Medical Centers – Anuja Vaidya Andrew Hecht, MD, is co-chief of spinal surgery and assistant professor of orthopedics and neurosurgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. His clinical and research interests include cervical and lumbar spine surgery, the evaluation and surgical management of degenerative disorders of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, minimally invasive spine surgery, microsurgery, spine trauma and tumors. Dr. Hecht is a spine surgical consultant for the New York Jets and New York Islanders. He also sits on the NFL Brain and Spine Committee and leads a team of specialists from Mount Sinai in a program that treats retired NFL players. He earned his medical degree at Harvard Medical School in Boston, where he also completed his orthopedic surgery residency. He has completed a spine surgery fellowship at Emory Spine Center in Atlanta. -Dr. Andrew Hecht, Assistant Professor, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Co-chair of Spine Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.beckersspine.com/lists/item/18761-25-spine-surgeon-leaders-at-academic- medical-centers
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - January 30, 2014 Date: Thursday, January 30, 2014 3:03:14 PM
In the News January 30, 2014
The New York Times – January 29 Obesity Is Found to Gain Its Hold in Earliest Years – Gina Kolata For many obese adults, the die was cast by the time they were five years old. A major new study of more than 7,000 children has found that a third of children who were overweight in kindergarten were obese by eighth grade. And almost every child who was very obese remained that way. “The main message is that obesity is established very early in life, and that it basically tracks through adolescence to adulthood,” said Ruth Loos, PhD, Director of the Genetics of Obesity and Related Metabolic Traits Program at the Charles Bronfman Institute for Personalized Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, who was not involved in the study. -Dr. Ruth Loos, Director of the Genetics of Obesity and Related Metabolic Traits Program at the Charles Bronfman Institute for Personalized Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/30/science/obesity-takes-hold-early-in-life-study- finds.html?_r=0 Additional coverage: Boston Globe: http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2014/01/30/obesity-takes-hold-early-life-study- finds/kqwIxA8innDeh6xrN6vO9N/story.html Times of India: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/science/Study-finds-that-obesity-takes-hold-early-in- life/articleshow/29595569.cms
USA Today – January 29 Hepatitis C Treatment Shifts as new Drugs Emerge – Kim Painter Changes in treatment for Hepatitis Care coming so fast that several medical groups on Wednesday took an unusual step: posting preliminary online treatment guidelines that will evolve as more medications become available. Those medications could soon eliminate the need for interferon injections for most patients. They also are expected to make treatment faster, easier and more effective than older regimens, which last at least six months and succeed about 75 percent of the time. “The guidelines will be enormously valuable in convincing more insurers to cover the very expensive emerging treatments,” said Douglas Dieterich, MD, Professor of Medicine (Liver Diseases) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Douglas Dieterich, Professor, Medicine, Liver Diseases, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/01/29/hepatitis-c-treatment/5029179/
Fox News – January 29 Cruise Ship Returns after Nearly 700 Fall Ill, Highlighting Risks of Getting Sick at Sea – Amanda Woerner A Royal Caribbean ship returned to port Wednesday in Bayonne, New Jersey, after nearly 700 passengers and crew members became ill at sea – drawing attention yet again to the health risks associated with cruises. “People are in a relatively confined space with somewhat more limited access to hand hygiene, like soap or Purell,” Fran Wallach, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -Dr. Fran Wallach, Associate Professor, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/freak-fall-leaves-man-quadriplegic/
HealthDay – January 29 One in Three Americans Has Used Tanning Beds, Upping Skin Cancer Risk More than a third of all Americans – and nearly six out of ten United States’ university students – have used indoor tanning, despite widespread knowledge that the devices contribute to skin cancer risk, a new study finds. "It is appalling how often exposure to indoor tanning takes place in presumably educated populations and particularly worrisome that we allow adolescents to be exposed to this carcinogen," said Mark Lebwohl, MD, Professor and Chair of Dermatology at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -Dr. Mark Lebwohl, Professor, Chair, Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/cancer-information-5/skin-cancer-news-108/1-in-3- americans-has-used-tanning-beds-upping-skin-cancer-risk-684289.html Additional coverage: Everyday Health: http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/one-three-americans-used-tanning-beds-upping-skin-cancer- risk/ Yahoo!: http://health.yahoo.net/news/s/hsn/1-in-3-americans-has-used-tanning-beds-upping-skin-cancer-risk Drugs.com: http://www.drugs.com/news/1-3-americans-has-tanning-beds-upping-skin-cancer-risk-50178.html
HealthDay – January 29 High Estrogen Levels Plus Diabetes May Boost Dementia Risk – Mary Brophy Marcus Older women with high levels of the hormone estrogen may be at a greater risk for dementia, especially if they also have diabetes, new research suggests. Sam Gandy, MD, PhD, Mount Sinai Professor in Alzheimer’s Research, Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry, and Associate Director of Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai said, "It's a very interesting study. The most surprising thing is the fact that estrogen is so potent as a risk factor for dementia." -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://consumer.healthday.com/senior-citizen-information-31/misc-aging-news-10/high- estrogen-levels-plus-diabetes-may-boost-dementia-risk-684324.html
WebMD Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease: What to Expect – Camille Pagan A dementia diagnosis can be devastating – not only for the patient, but for those who love them, too. “There’s a grieving that occurs. You haven’t lost your loved one, but the person you know is going to change,” says Rosanne M. 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. “I tell newly diagnosed patients, ‘Let’s talk about what you can do while you have your faculties, so you can decide how the next years will unfold,’” said Dr. Leipzig. -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.webmd.com/brain/features/dementia-alzheimers-changes-ahead
Healthline – January 29 Hearing Loss Leads to Brain Tissue Loss in Older Adults – Kristen Fischer A new study from Johns Hopkins University and the National Institute on Aging shows that people with hearing loss have accelerated brain tissue loss. This is in addition to a higher risk of poor physical and mental health, dementia, falls, and hospitalizations. Eric Smouha, MD, an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, said that the new study offers more evidence that hearing loss contributes to dementia. -Dr. Eric Smouha, Associate Professor, Otolaryngology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/aging-hearing-loss-may-damage-brain-tissue- 012914
Everyday Health – January 17 Topical Treatments for Psoriasis – Chris Iliades Topical treatments for psoriasis — medications that you apply directly to your skin — are your first line of defense. These psoriasis treatment creams and ointments work by slowing down skin cell growth and by reducing inflammation. “The common topical treatments for psoriasis include steroids, derivatives of vitamins A and D, salicylic acid, and coal tar,” said 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.everydayhealth.com/news/topical-treatments-for-psoriasis/
MyFoxNY.com – January 29 Smartphone Apps For Diabetes: Do They Really Work? – Serena Gordon Managing diabetes requires a great deal of time, memory and math skills. There are carbohydrates to count, medication doses to calculate and blood sugar levels to track. Today, there are numerous applications for smartphones and other devices that can help patients keep their diabetes in check, help with nutrition advice, carb counting, tracking blood sugar levels, medication alerts and managing kids with diabetes. The big question is: Can these apps help make diabetes management easier? According to Shelley Wishnick, certified diabetes educator and registered dietician with the Friedman Diabetes Institute at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, “Apps don’t replace your doctor. You still have to understand the disease process. You have to understand your diabetes. An app can’t replace your education.” Wishnick said she doesn’t have a lot of patients who rely on diabetes apps yet. And while there are a number of apps out there, she says nothing beats writing down the numbers. -Shelley Wishnick, CDE, RD, The Gerald J. Friedman Diabetes Institute, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Learn more: http://www.myfoxny.com/story/24573282/smartphone-apps-for-diabetes-do-they-really- work http://m.news24.com/health24/News/Can-apps-make-diabetes-management-easier-20140130 http://theramatch.com/therapy-news/smartphone-apps-for-diabetes-do-they-really-work http://www.drugs.com/news/smartphone-apps-diabetes-do-they-really-work-50173.html http://www.counton2.com/story/24573282/smartphone-apps-for-diabetes-do-they-really-work http://www.kgwn.tv/story/24573282/smartphone-apps-for-diabetes-do-they-really-work
The Huffington Post – January 27 Marijuana Use during Pregnancy Affects Babies' Brain Development (STUDY) – Tanya Lewis Using marijuana during pregnancy could affect a baby's brain development by interfering with how brain cells are wired, a new study in mice and human tissue suggests. "Prenatal cannabis disrupts synapses [nerve connections] critical for higher order executive and cognitive function," said study researcher Yasmin Hurd, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Yasmin Hurd, Professor, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/27/marijuana-while-pregnant-affects-babies- brain_n_4674820.html Additional coverage: Babble: http://www.babble.com/pregnancy/surprise-smoking-pot-affects-your-unborn-babys-brain-cells/
The Huffington Post – January 29 Give Up Sugar: The One “Crazy” Thing Nutritionists All Think Is a Good Idea – Corrie Pikul It's been called a poison, a drug and a toxin, and scientists have started blaming it for everything from obesity to heart disease to diabetes. It's sugar—specifically, added sugar, not the kind in fruit—and while we all know we should eat it "in moderation," that can be almost impossible. Experiments with both people and animals have shown that sugar affects the brain in the same way that morphine and other opioids do, and when sugar-addicted rodents were suddenly taken off the stuff, they went through withdrawal—complete with the shakes and anxiety. They had become chemically dependent, explains Nicole Avena, PhD, research associate with the New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center. The more sugar we eat, the more we want, Avena says, and we need increasing amounts of it to keep producing the same euphoric effects. Also, Avena says that eighty percent of all packaged foods contain sugar, even hiding in our foods, as there are more than 50 names for sugar, and many of them are cryptic and easy to overlook. -Dr. Nicole Avena, Research Associate, The New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Learn more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/29/give-up-sugar_n_4673992.html
Agence France Presse – January 29 Anti-oxidants speed lung cancer growth in mice: study – Kerry Sheridan People who smoke or have lung cancer should think twice about taking vitamin supplements, according to a Swedish study in the journal Science Translational Medicine. Lab mice with cancer were given vitamin E and a drug called acetylcysteine, which sped the growth of their tumors and made them die earlier than mice that did not ingest supplements. "We haven't completely ironed out which vitamins, if any, may prevent cancer and which may cause cancer development or growth," said Benjamin Levy, MD, director of thoracic medical oncology at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, who was not involved in the research. "This study may help explain the negative findings from prior clinical lung cancer studies." Research on lung cancer cells growing in a lab dish showed similar results, suggesting potential implications for human patients.-Dr. Benjamin Levy, Director of Thoracic Medical Oncology, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Learn more: http://www.newsdaily.com/article/c34552a93b746c37ddf263fe4ff16637/antioxidants-speed- lung-cancer-growth-in-mice-study http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-01-antioxidants-lung-cancer-growth-mice.html http://uk.news.yahoo.com/antioxidants-speed-lung-cancer-growth-mice-study- 193723054.html#JeEVTuz http://www.breitbart.com/system/wire/bd34d738-2cdc-44a2-b283-ad4e7c0f463e http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/afp/140129/antioxidants-speed-lung-cancer-growth-mice http://www.digitaljournal.com/life/health/antioxidants-speed-lung-cancer-growth-in-mice- study/article/368020 http://www.lungevity.org/l_community/viewtopic.php?t=51068&p=437510 http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hZMlF-PxbP7OAZYv5tAFqazQI4VQ? docId=bd34d738-2cdc-44a2-b283-ad4e7c0f463e http://www.thelocal.se/20140130/vitamin-supplements-can-speed-up-cancer-study http://www.menafn.com/1093762523/Antioxidants-speed-lung-cancer-growth-in-mice-study http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/116414-study-antioxidants-speed-lung-cancer-growth-in-mice
Sci-Tech Today – January 22 Discovery May Help Cocaine Addiction Treatment Eric J. Nestler, MD, PhD, Nash Family Professor and Chair of Neuroscience, and Director of the Friedman Brain Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine, and colleagues said preclinical research reveals how an abundant enzyme and synaptic gene affect a key reward circuit in the brain, changing the ways genes are affected. The research team studied cocaine addiction in a mouse model. They found regular cocaine use caused the levels of enzyme PARP-1 – also known as poly (ADP-ribosylation polymerase-1 – to increase. “The higher levels of the enzyme are linked to causing cocaine addition,” the researchers said. -Dr. Eric Nestler, Nash Family Professor & Chair, Neuroscience, Director of the Friedman Brain Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.sci-tech-today.com/story.xhtml?story_id=12200C3ZXGJK
New York Beacon – January 30 ‘Motown’ Star Valisia LeKae on Health Crusade – Vinette K. Pryce Towards the end of last year, Valisia LeKae withdrew from her role in ‘Motown: The Musical” due to persistent stomach pains. After diagnosis by David Fishman, MD, Director of the National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, and Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital, she was told her pain was caused by carcinoma of the ovary. “Her cancer is associated with genetically inherited cancers, yet she has no family history,” said Dr. Fishman, who performed surgery for clear cell carcinoma on LeKae in December. -Dr. David Fishman, Director, National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital [No web link available]
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - January 29, 2014 Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 1:13:46 PM
In the News January 29, 2014
CBS News – January 28 Study: Regular Alcohol Drinkers Have Increased Risk of Developing Skin Cancer According to a study published in the British Journal of Dermatology, researchers found that drinkers have about a 20 percent increased chance of developing melanoma compared to non-drinkers or light drinkers, MSN reported. Researchers for this study were from the University of Milan- Bicocca, the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://atlanta.cbslocal.com/2014/01/28/study-regular-alcohol-drinkers-have-increased-risk-of-developing-skin-cancer/
Everyday Health – January 21 What You Must Know Now About Cancer Screening – Sanjay Gupta One of the reasons for the decrease in cancer death rates is advances in screening technology that have made it easier to detect cancer at an early stage, when it’s most likely to be curable. Imaging can detect irregular cells that won’t turn into cancer or pose no long-term danger. Colonoscopies are typically recommended for healthy people between 50 and 75 years of age, though older patients’ doctors may still advise having it done. “The cutoff age depends on what’s going on with the person and is more nuanced than it looks,” said Randall Holcombe, MD, Professor of Medicine (Hematology and Oncology) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Secondly, more than half the men surveyed for a study in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine decided to get the PSA test, in spite of the uncertainty. “Over the last several decades we are finding cancers early, but it’s also true that not every abnormal test result needs treatment,” said Ashutosh K. Tewari, MB, BS, Chairman of the Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. In regards to ovarian cancer, once it has spread from the ovaries to the pelvis and abdomen, the prognosis for treatment is very poor. “The problem is, as of today, there’s no effective tool for screening the general population for ovarian cancer,” said David Fishman, MD, Director of the National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, and Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital. The guidelines for breast cancer screening have changed many times over the years, and not all organizations agree on when women should start getting screened regularly. According to Elisa Port, MD, Chief of Breast Surgery, and Co-Director of the Dubin Breast Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital, “the risk of dying from breast cancer when you do annual mammograms decreases by 15 percent.” -Dr. Randall Holcombe, Professor, Medicine, Hematology and Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai -Dr. Ashutosh K. Tewari, Chairman, Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai -Dr. David Fishman, Director, National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital -Dr. Elisa Port, Chief, Breast Surgery, Co-Director, Dubin Breast Center, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/what-you-must-know-cancer-screening/
New York Daily News – January 28 DDT Exposure more common in People with Alzheimer's: Study People who had been exposed to the pesticide DDT were more likely to have Alzheimer's disease than those with no traces of the chemical in their blood, researchers found in a new study. "These conclusions should be considered as preliminary until there is independent confirmation in other populations," said Sam Gandy, MD, PhD, Mount Sinai Professor in Alzheimer’s Research, Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry, and Associate Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -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.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/study-links-pesticide-exposure-alzheimer-article-1.1593728 Additional coverage: Medscape: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/819818?src=rss#2
Everyday Health – January 23 Freak Fall Leaves Man Quadriplegic Enright, an active and prolific artist and teacher, is embarking on his second decade as a quadriplegic. In that time, pain rehabilitation techniques and art as therapy have become part of his lexicon. "Neurologically speaking, his was an incomplete paralysis because he did retain some sensation throughout his body," said Kristjan Ragnarsson, MD, Dr. Lucy G. Moses Professorship in Rehabilitation Medicine, Chair of Rehabilitation Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital, and Enright's doctor since 2011. "But the fact is, he was completely disabled." -Dr. Kristjan Ragnarsson, Dr. Lucy G. Moses Professorship in Rehabilitation Medicine, Chair, Rehabilitation Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/freak-fall-leaves-man-quadriplegic/
Healthline News – January 23 Google Scientists Create Contact Lens to Measure Blood Sugar Levels in Tears – Rachel Barclay GoogleX developers are not only making computers wearable and cars driverless – they’re also using their expertise to help diabetics keep a watchful eye on their health. The new contact lens uses processing chips and a glucose sensor that have been specially miniaturized for the task, so small that they look like flakes of glitter. Next to them lies an antenna thinner than a human hair. The sensor detects glucose levels in the wearer’s tears, taking readings once per second, and the antenna transmits its findings to an external device. “The use of the fluids of the eye for frequent glucose measurement is not new,” notes Gerald Bernstein, MD, Director of the Diabetes Management Program at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center. -Dr. Gerald Bernstein, Director, The Diabetes Management Program, Friedman Diabetes Institute, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Learn more: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/diabetes-google-develops-glucose-monitoring-contact-lens-012314
Philly.com (via HealthDay) – January 28 Drug May Extend Survival for Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer A new hormone therapy drug for men with prostate cancer may increase survival a bit and delay progression of the disease in men who have advanced prostate cancer that has been resistant to standard hormonal therapies, a new study suggests. "This study's findings are exciting, and may give us another tool to fight this cancer," said Ashutosh Tewari, MB, BS, Chairman of the Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "And it was safe, with some minor side effects but nothing unusual." -Dr. Ashutosh K. Tewari, Chairman, Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/topics/HealthDay684296_20140128_Drug_May_Extend_Survival_for_Men_With_Advanced_Prostate_Cancer.html
MensHealth.com – January 28 The Dark Side of the Super Bowl – Bob Drury The big game coming up mixes big crowds and lots of booze into a dangerous concoction that may result in increased sexual violence. Columnist Bob Drury recalls how when he covered the police beat, the NYPD cops would dread when the Giants, Jets or Mets hosted a big playoff game or when Fleet Week came to town and recounts how members of the Sex Crimes Unit swore that the convergence of tourism and alcohol fueled sexual harassment, assault and rape. Although actual statistics remain sketchy, police precincts and sexual assault treatment programs are preparing for an increase in victims. Mr. Drury spoke with Monica Pombo, the sexual assault program coordinator for the Crime Victims Treatment Center at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital, who said, “May I say straight off that we’re not saying the Super Bowl causes an increase in rape and other sex crimes. But, yes, incidents of sexual violence, even human trafficking, due tend to rise around these kinds of events.” -Monica Pombo, LCSW, Sexual Assault Program Coordinator, The Crime Victims Treatment Center, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital Learn more: http://www.menshealth.com/best-life/super-bowl-sexual-assault
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - January 28, 2014 Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 4:00:44 PM
In the News January 28, 2014
Time Warner Cable News / NY 1 – January 27 High Vitamin E Doses May Help Delay Progression of Mild to Moderate Alzheimer's – Erin Billups Current medication available for Alzheimer's disease patients works to lessen symptoms of memory loss and confusion. There is no cure. However, researchers now say that high doses of Vitamin E may help delay progression of the disease by 20 percent in those with mild to moderate Alzheimer's. "What we saw was a benefit in slowing the progression of functional decline," said Mary Sano, PhD, Associate Dean for Clinical Research, Professor of Psychiatry, and Director of Alzheimer’s Disease Research at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "That means slowing the rate at which they lose functional activity, such as preparing meals, handling finances." While vitamin E may help slow the progression of Alzheimer's, that's just one stage of the disease. Scientists are making great strides in their efforts to also delay its onset. "There's a loss of nerve cells in key regions of the brain, especially as the disease begins," said Sam Gandy, MD, PhD, Mount Sinai Professor in Alzheimer’s Research, Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry, and Associate Director of Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "One thing that would be desirable would be to try and keep those nerve cells alive for as long as possible." -Dr. Mary Sano, Associate Dean for Clinical Research, Professor, Psychiatry, Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai -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.ny1.com/content/lifestyles/health/202534/high-vitamin-e-doses-may-help- delay-progression-of-mild-to-moderate-alzheimer-s
Bio News – January 27 Schizophrenia is Genetically Complex but Patterns are Emerging – Chris Hardy Genetic mutations implicated in autism and intellectual difficulties may also underlie schizophrenia, say researchers after a study comparing the DNA of schizophrenia patients with that of their parents. The study was published alongside another in the journal Nature, in which scientists looked at the genes of over 2,500 people with schizophrenia, and a similar number of controls. Both studies suggest that rather than being explained by a single 'schizophrenia gene', a large number of rare genetic mutations contribute to risk for the disease. The two studies are among the largest DNA sequencing studies to be performed on schizophrenia. Shaun Purcell, MD, Head of the Center for Statistical Genetics, and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at The Mount Sinai Hospital, who led the second study, admitted that “the complexity of the genetics is sobering' but the work should help researchers develop better treatments 'than the one-size-fits-all approach currently used.” -Dr. Shaun Purcell, Head, Center for Statistical Genetics, Associate Professor, Psychiatry, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.bionews.org.uk/page_390820.asp
The New York Times “Well” Blog – January 27 Me Versus the Scale – Abby Ellin The scale and I have reached détente. That is: I leave it alone, and it affords me the same courtesy. I rarely step on it, and we’re both better off. I had pretty much been blessedly scale-free until a few months ago, when I signed up for a month-long, twice-weekly fitness class. Shedding pounds was not my goal; I just wanted a good, hard work-out. The instructor insisted on taking our “before” and “after” measurements, including our weight and body fat percentages. “How often do we ask someone what they weigh? Unless you really know them well, you don’t,” said Allan Geliebter, PhD, a Research Associate at The New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt. “The last thing you tell someone is that they gained a lot of weight.” Most medical professionals agree that self-monitoring — whether it is counting calories, writing down how much one eats or weighing oneself regularly — is the greatest predictor of success. -Dr. Allan Geliebter, Research Associate, The New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Learn more: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/01/27/me-versus-the-scale/
Parade Magazine – January 27 Six Tips for Throwing a Super Bowl Party on a Budget – Leah Ingram Going for a healthy menu at a Super Bowl party? Well, when it comes to crudité, buy carrots, celery, bell peppers, cucumbers, and any other raw vegetables in bulk that can be cut up for dipping. “They are cheaper if you buy them in their whole forms and not already pre-cut,” said Laura Manning, Registered Dietician in the Department of Gastroenterology at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -Laura Manning, RD, Department of Gastroenterology, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.parade.com/257478/leahingram/6-tips-for-throwing-a-super-bowl-party-on-a- budget-4-recipes/
Discover – January 23 Personalized Medicine Slogs toward Reality – Lauren Gravitz There will be a day, they say, when we will all carry our genomes around on a thumb drive. But the hurdles, fiscal and otherwise, have proven difficult to overcome. Dutch startup Genalice has created software they say will decrease both analysis time and the resulting data file by orders of magnitude. Last month, the company held a 24-hour live event to draw attention to their product. “The idea to just have a card in your wallet that contains your whole genetic data is not possible with today’s technologies,” said Hardik Shah, a Senior Programmer Analyst of Genetics and Genomic Sciences at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -Hardik Shah, Senior Programmer Analyst, Genetics and Genomic Sciences, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/crux/2014/01/23/personalized-medicine-slogs-toward- reality/#.UufMWbROmM9
Worth Magazine – January 2014 Outlook 2014: Personal Health Genetic data should be a major part of a preventive treatment plan, especially for people with a family history of diseases with a genetic component such as diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. “We have a testing and counseling program that looks at individuals from a genetic standpoint,” said Kevin G. Dunsky, MD, Director of the Executive Health Program for Diagnostic and Preventive Medicine, and Assistant Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) at The Mount Sinai Hospital. “It’s critical to not wait for a diagnosis but to ask first, ‘Am I at higher risk? What’s my genetic profile in terms of where my health is and will be?’” -Dr. Kevin G. Dunsky, Director, Executive Health Program for Diagnostic and Preventive Medicine, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Cardiology, The Mount Sinai Hospital [No web link available]
HealthDay – January 24 Type 2 Diabetes Is Often a Family Affair A new study points to a possible added risk factor for type 2 diabetes: a wedding band. A Canadian review of data on more than 75,000 couples worldwide found that being married to someone with diabetes is linked to a higher risk that you'll develop the disease yourself. "The results of this study confirm that married couples share not only bank accounts and household chores, but also type 2 diabetes," said Christopher Ochner, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine and Pyschiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Director of Research Training and Development at the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center. -Dr. Christopher Ochner, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Research Training and Development, Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/diabetes-information-10/misc-diabetes-news-181/type-2- diabetes-is-often-a-family-affair-study-finds-684179.html Additional coverage: Health 24: http://www.health24.com/News/Being-married-to-a-diabetic-ups-your-own-risk-20140126
Women’s Health Magazine – January 24 Is Adding Butter to Your Coffee Actually Good For You? – K. Aleisha Fetters Bulletproof Coffee, which is basically a cup of black coffee with grass-fed butter and medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) oil mixed in, was designed to "supercharge your brain function and create effortless fat loss with no cravings." Now, paleo dieters and grass-fed butter fanatics alike are adding the butter- and-oil combo to their coffee. "There is some evidence that regular consumption of MCTs can induce very mild fat loss over time," says Christopher Ochner, PhD, Research Associate at The New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center at Mount Sinai St. Luke's and Mount Sinai Roosevelt. "MCTs may also help regulate cholesterol levels, but the types of coconut oils and things from which people typically try to get MCTs often contain dangerous amounts of trans and saturated fats," says Ocher, who notes that 1 tablespoon of grass-fed butter and 1 tablespoon of MCT oil adds up to more than 100 percent of your recommended daily allowance of saturated fat. "It's an extra 200-300 calories, so it has to replace some food or another caloric beverage," he says. "Otherwise, you would gain an extra 20 to 30 pounds each year by having a cup per day." -Dr. Christopher Ochner, Research Associate, The New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt Learn more: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/nutrition/bulletproof-coffee
KCTV (CBS News) – January 27 Treating the common cold It’s the time of the year when many people are dealing with cold and flu. A new study finds clean hands are the key to keeping those symptoms at bay. Amy Esposito, MD, a Physician at Mount Sinai Beth Israel says there's one thing you need to do, "Really washing your hands a lot, hand sanitizers work great." The research published in the Canadian Medical Association journal also found zinc supplements may work for kids and adults, adding probiotics may also help. Dr. Esposito reminds people the common cold really is common. Adults can get the virus two or three times a year and children can get it even more often. Researchers say drugs combining antihistamines with decongestants or pain medication appear to be somewhat effective in treating adults and older children, but not in younger kids. The study also showed antibiotics have no effect on treating colds because they are viral in nature. -Dr. Amy Esposito, Attending, Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Learn more: http://www.digtriad.com/news/health/article/314370/8/Best-Ways-To-Prevent-And-Treat- Cold-Symptoms-
DrugstoreNews.com – January 27 New York City Economic Development Corporation pledges $1 million to piloting health projects – Michael Johnsen The New York City Economic Development Corporation and Health 2.0 have announced the launch of the second annual Pilot Health Tech NYC, a program designed to dramatically increase innovation and collaboration within the City’s health technology sector. Pilot Health Tech NYC advances new technologies by partnering early-stage companies with key New York City healthcare service organizations and stakeholders - including hospitals, physician clinics, pharmaceutical companies, nursing associations, large employers and retailers. The inaugural class of Pilot companies raised approximately $20 million in private investment. Flatiron Health and the former Continuum Health Partners, now the Mount Sinai Health System, and Opticology and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai were among the teams selected for the initial Pilot program. This year’s matchmaking sessions are scheduled for March 11 and 12 and applications for the sessions are due on February 17. Mount Sinai Health System, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.drugstorenews.com/article/new-york-city-economic-development-corporation- pledges-1-million-piloting-health-projects
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - January 27, 2014 Date: Monday, January 27, 2014 3:24:54 PM
In the News January 27, 2014
CBS News – January 24 Are Stethoscopes Going the Way of the Dodo? – Michelle Castillo Some experts are saying it’s time for doctors to toss their stethoscopes in the trash. Jagat Narula, MD, Associate Dean for Global Affairs, and Professor of Medicine and Cardiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Bret Nelson, MD, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, wrote in an editorial in the December 2013 issue of Global Heart that they believe doctors in the near future will hang up their stethoscopes in exchange for portable ultrasound devices. "Now that you can use an ultrasound to look into the chest, why do you need stethoscope?” asked Dr. Narula. -Dr. Jagat Narula, Associate Dean for Global Affairs, Professor, Medicine, Cardiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai -Dr. Bret Nelson, Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/are-stethoscopes-going-the-way-of-the-dodo/ Additional coverage: US News and World Report: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2014/01/24/is-the-stethoscope-living-on-borrowed- time HealthDay: http://consumer.healthday.com/diseases-and-conditions-information-37/misc-diseases-and-conditions- news-203/is-the-end-near-for-the-stethoscope-684172.html Popular Mechanics: http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/med-tech/rip-stethoscope-16414909
The Scientist – January 23 Schizophrenia’s Intricacies – Abby Olena Two studies published in Nature now give some insight into the mutations that can trigger the neuropsychiatric disease, at the same time revealing some of the intricacies of its genetics. “In the beginning of doing this, nobody thought that genetics would lead to anything, that you would ever get genetic data that was meaningful,” said co-author Pamela Sklar, MD, Professor of Psychiatry, Genetics and Genomic Sciences, and Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “It’s clear that we are making progress in understanding the genetics. I think of it as building the foundation.” -Dr. Pamela Sklar, Professor, Psychiatry, Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/38978/title/Schizophrenia-s- Intricacies/
MSNBC – January 24 Meet Sesame Street’s Newest Neighbor The Sesame Street character Dr. Ruster is inspired by 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, who started working with Sesame Street six years ago. Their project targets three to five year olds by gradually incorporating healthy messages into the hugely popular show. “To see a doctor, it has a significant impact on the children that are watching,” said Dr. Fuster. -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.msnbc.com/newsnation/watch/meet-sesame-streets-newest-neighbor- 125900355789 Additional coverage: ABC News: http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/sesame-street-characters-start-propagating-healthy-living-21793830? tab=9482931§ion=1206833
CBS News – January 23 Will Colder Temperatures Help You Lose Weight? A new study looking at the science of cold weather and calories found lowering the thermostat by a few degrees may help you burn fat. According to research published in Trends in Endocrinology and Metabolism, slightly lowering the temperature activates an increase in your body’s metabolic rate, which burns calories. “How much you eat and drink versus the calories you spend. We’re burning calories all the time – just sitting here we’re burning calories,” said Christopher Ochner, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, and Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Director of Research Training and Development at the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center. “In fact, most of our calories are burned at rest. It’s called your resting metabolic rate.” -Dr. Christopher Ochner, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Research Training and Development, Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center Learn more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/weight-loss-will-colder-temperatures-help-you-reach- your-goal/
USA Today – January 27 Flu May Have Peaked, But Many Weeks of Season Remain – Elizabeth Weise Experts say this year’s flu season appears to have peaked, but there are still plenty of weeks of sickness to come. And people in their 20s and 30s seem to be at high risk for getting very ill, in part because this year’s main flu strain last circulated before they were born so they haven’t built up antibodies to it. Patricia Carey, who directs the emergency department at Mount Sinai Roosevelt Hospital in New York, says “we are seeing the occasional patient who is desperately ill with the flu, in particular young adults.” She explains that this year’s predominant flu strain is H1N1, “which is similar to a flu strain from the 1950s and 1960s, so older adult have probably ‘seen’ it before and developed antibodies.” People in their 20s and 30s, especially if they haven’t been vaccinated, are sometimes having serious respiratory illness because the strain is new to them. Carey says that “it still makes sense to get vaccinated, even at this late date.” -Dr. Patricia Carey, Medical Director, Emergency Room, Mount Sinai Roosevelt Learn more: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/01/24/flu-season-peaked-deaths- hospitalization-influenza/4822443/
Time Warner Cable News NY1 – January 24 January May Be Perfect Time to Get Thyroid Checked – Jill Urban January is thyroid awareness month, and doctors are encouraging people to make sure things are in check. "The thyroid is a gland in the lower neck which produces a hormone called thyroid hormone, and that's important in metabolism and energy, and many different disorders can occur, altering the function of the gland," said Randall Owen, MD, Associate Professor of Surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -Dr. Randall Owen, Associate Professor, Surgery, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.ny1.com/content/lifestyles/wellness_report/202401/january-may-be-perfect- time-to-get-thyroid-checked
CNN: Crimes of the Century - January 25 “The Murder of John Lennon” He was among the greatest musicians of the 20th century. And it was one of the greatest crimes of the 20th century. It was a chilly night on December 8, 1980 at around 10:45 p.m. Police responded to a report of a shooting at the Dakota, an exclusive apartment building on Manhattan's upper west side. Former Beatle John Lennon has been shot with four hollow point .38 caliber bullets at close range. Police officers rush Lennon to nearby Roosevelt Hospital, but it's too late. Shortly after 11:00 p.m., the emergency room doctor pronounced John Lennon dead. In his own words, Dr. Stephan Lynn describes the chaotic scene: “We rushed into the trauma room. There was no pulse. There was no blood pressure. We had an unresponsive patient. We didn't know who our patient was at that moment of time. It wasn't until the nurses took his wallet out of his pocket as they always do in the process of identifying. And somebody said, ‘This is John Lennon.’ The only option, the only way that we could give him any possibility of surviving was to make an incision in his chest and to see if there was some way to stop the bleeding. We opened the chest. We found a chest full of blood. All of the blood vessels leaving the heart were completely destroyed. We pumped fluid into the heart. We massaged the heart. We tried to restore flow. But there was absolutely nothing that we could do. We pronounced John Lennon dead on arrival that evening.” -Dr. Stephan Lynn, Attending Physician, Mount Sinai Roosevelt Learn more: http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1401/25/cotc.01.html
ABC News – January 25 Digital Eye Strain All that time in front of computers, tablets, and mobile devices may contribute to severe eye strain. A study conducted by The Vision Council shows 70 percent of American adults show symptoms of eye strain. “They can get headaches, they can feel if their eyes are dry or itchy,” said Penny Asbell, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Penny Asbell, Professor, Ophthalmology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/digital-eye-strain-21885398
The Real Deal – January 26 Greenpoint Residents could Receive Toxic Site Guide Greenpoint residents could soon receive an exhaustive map of their neighborhood’s toxic sites under a new proposal by a team of community advocates and experts. The proposal, which comes in part from LaGuardia Community College and The Mount Sinai Hospital, is currently seeking nearly $1 million from a $19.5 million environmental research fund, according to the New York Post. The money comes from a 2010 settlement with ExxonMobil after a 17 million to 30 million gallon oil spill in Greenpoint’s Newtown Creek. -The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://therealdeal.com/blog/2014/01/26/greenpoint-residents-could-receive-toxic-site-guide/
Yahoo! (via Healthline) – January 24 New Contact Lens Can Measure Blood Sugar Levels in Tears – Rachel Barclay GoogleX developers are not only making computers wearable and cars driverless—they're also using their expertise to help diabetics keep a watchful eye on their health. The announcement came last Thursday on Google’s blog, where the new invention was detailed. The contact lens uses processing chips and a glucose sensor that have been specially miniaturized for the task, so small that they look like flakes of glitter. "There are a bunch of sensors out now, which go under the skin and connect with insulin devices such as insulin pumps. Any advance on this would be quite welcomed," said Robert Rapaport, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Diabetes at The Mount Sinai Hospital. "Any advance on this would be quite welcomed." "The use of the fluids of the eye for frequent blood glucose measurements is not new," said Gerald Bernstein, MD, Director of the Diabetes Management Program at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. "Some years ago, a company in Albuquerque used an FDA approved low level laser beam that passed through the fluid between the cornea and the main lens of the eye. They showed tight correlation with blood glucose." -Dr. Robert Rapaport, Professor, Pediatrics, Endocrinology and Diabetes, The Mount Sinai Hospital -Dr. Gerald Bernstein, Director, Diabetes Management Program, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Learn more: http://health.yahoo.net/articles/diabetes/google-scientists-create-contact-lens-measure- blood-sugar-levels-tears
Fox News – January 23 Prison ‘Breakout’: Explaining Justin Bieber’s Acne in his Mug Shot Justin Bieber’s recent mug shots showcase more than one blemish, leading some to wonder if he’s been neglecting his skin cleansing regimen. “Some of the Proactiv products do have effective acne treating ingredients,” Joshua Zeichner, MD, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research at The Mount Sinai Hospital. “That being said, not all acne responds to over-the- counter products.” -Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/01/23/prison-breakout-explaining-justin-biebers- acne-in-his-mug-shot/ iVillage – January 21 Is Your MD Missing Something? How to Avoid and Handle a Misdiagnosis – Meg Hamphill When 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, had a patient come to him for a second opinion regarding a pinched spinal nerve that had no relief from regular epidural injections, his examination revealed a sizable herniated disc and asymmetry in her hips. After urging the patient and her insurance company that a second MRI was necessary, he was able to discover a benign tumor. A 2000 study published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings found that roughly 26 percent of patients who had an autopsy after dying in an intensive care unit were misdiagnosed (or the illness was missed altogether). -Dr. Houman Danesh, Director, Integrative Pain Management, Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.ivillage.com/your-doctor-missing-something-how-avoid-and-handle-medical- misdiagnosis/4-a-557506?nlcid=ht|01-23-2014|&_mid=4835632&_rid=4835632.5802.153376.2
Caribbean Life – January 26 ‘Motown’ Star on Health Crusade – Vinette K. Pryce Towards the end of last year, Valisia LeKae withdrew from her role in “Motown: The Musical.” Persistent stomach pains forced her to leave the show. After diagnosis at The Mount Sinai Hospital by David Fishman, MD, Director of the National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, and Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital, she was told her pain was caused by carcinoma of the ovary. Dr. Fishman immediately scheduled surgery for December 19. The 34-year-old actress under-went surgery (unilateral salpingo-oophorectomy) for clear cell carcinoma of the ovary. -Dr. David Fishman, Director, National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.caribbeanlifenews.com/stories/2014/1/_2014_01_23_vkp_insidelife.html
Healthista – January 21 Are Fertility Monitors worth the Cash If You’re Having Trouble Conceiving? A study published in the journal of European Obstetrics & Gynecology suggested that DuoFertility’s success rate for couples with unexplained infertility or mild fertility issues ran to almost 40 per cent compared to the 25 per cent success rate of IVF. Non-invasive and drug-free, DuoFertility combines a sophisticated version of basal body temperature (BBT) measurement with expert analysis of a woman’s results. The sensor is worn under the arm and measures a woman’s temperature 20,000 times per day. The user then uploads this data along with other relevant fertility information every few days. A team of 12 in-house specialists including a practicing surgeon, academics, a statistician, a physicist and a fertility nurse, provide personalized feedback that predicts her fertile days up to six days in advance. Jacques Moritz, Director of Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mount Sinai St Luke’s and Roosevelt is one of several fertility clinicians offering DuoFertility to patients. “DuoFertility is truly a game-changer as it gives women the most accurate information,” he says. “It’s like having a personal coach, teaching you the right ways to achieve the perfect conception.” -Dr. Jacques Moritz, Director, Division of Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt Learn more: http://www.healthista.com/fertility/best-fertility-monitors-worth-the-money/
Radio Disney – January 10 Keeping Kids Healthy during Cold and Flu Season There are two more winter months ahead and if you haven’t gotten a cold or the flu yet, there are ways to minimize your chances. Jeffrey Rabrich, MD, Medical Director, Emergency Department at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s gave a half hour interview with Radio Disney, giving parents best practices for keeping their kids healthy. He says the most effective measures are preventive. “The best way to prevent getting colds is good hygiene, covering your mouth when you cough, washing your hands frequently. Those are the kinds of things that can really go a long way to prevent getting sick.” Dr. Rabrich says the so- called common cold can be caused by more than 100 viruses that people usually pick up from other people or touching things. -Dr. Jeffrey Rabrich, Medical Director, Emergency Department, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Learn more: https://www.relayit.net/pickup.php?c=F4k6xt8fw8f5GpvdgKFnkKvF8c44hGs33bHS
Med Esthetics Sugar Attack – Andrea Sercu Over the past several years, there has been a lot of hype about glycation and advanced glycation end- products, or AGEs, as they’ve become known to the skincare world. Yet, with all the focus on glycation, much of this condition still remains a mystery to patients and scientists alike. “Unlike the enzymatic process of glycosylation—an essential step in protein modification—glycation is a nonenzymatic, abnormal joining of sugars with proteins,” said Jeannette Graf, MD, Board Certified Dermatologist, and Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Jeannette Graf, Assistant Clinical Professor, Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.medestheticsmagazine.com/sugar-attack
HealthDay – January 24 Type 2 Diabetes Is Often a Family Affair A new study points to a possible added risk factor for type 2 diabetes: a wedding band. The Canadian review of data on more than 75,000 couples worldwide found that being married to someone with diabetes is linked to a higher risk that you'll develop the disease yourself. "The results of this study confirm that married couples share not only bank accounts and household chores, but also type 2 diabetes," said Christopher Ochner, PhD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine and Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Director of Research Training and Development at the Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center. -Dr. Christopher Ochner, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Research Training and Development, Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center Learn more: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2014/01/24/type-2-diabetes-is-often-a- family-affair
New York Daily News – January 26 Daily Checkup: Traumatic Brain Injury is rising in the Public's Consciousness – Katie Charles As recently as ten years ago, traumatic brain injury (TBI) received little attention from the media. Now it’s headline news, on both the front page and in the sports section. “At this point, traumatic brain injury is part of everyday talk as the result of soldiers coming back from the war, and all the reports about athletes and the long-term effects of concussion,” said Wayne Gordon, MD, Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “We now estimate that between 1.5 million and 3.5 million Americans sustain brain injuries each year. And concussions account for about 85 percent of those injuries.” -Dr. Wayne Gordon, Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine, Associate Professor, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/daily-checkup-traumatic-brain-injury- article-1.1585654
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - January 24, 2014 Date: Friday, January 24, 2014 12:09:47 PM
In the News January 24, 2014
Crain’s New York Business – January 24 NY Hospitals, Fearing Financial Pain, Prepare Suit – Barbara Benson After months of unsuccessfully lobbying the federal government for relief from a new hospital reimbursement rule that took effect in October, two New York hospital trade groups and a powerful hospital system are preparing to take their battle to federal court. The Healthcare Association of New York State, the Greater New York Hospital Association and the Mount Sinai Health System are part of a coalition that took the first steps toward suing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services over its "two-midnight" inpatient admissions criteria. The two-midnight policy that went into effect Oct. 1 deems overnight hospitals stays, with some rare exceptions, inappropriate for inpatient admission. Hospitals are vulnerable to a financial hit from the rule. Hospitals nationwide have lobbied Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for months over the regulation. They had hoped to delay implementation for one year, but the organization refused to make any substantive changes to the two midnight policy. On Oct. 24, a group of 160 hospital chief executives from health systems around the country signed a letter to Marilyn Tavenner, the administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The letter campaign was spearheaded by Dr. Kenneth Davis, CEO and president of the Mount Sinai Health System. The letter asked the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to consider suspending implementation of the policy while the industry aired its concerns. The group wanted the feds to allow hospitals to continue "using medical judgment for admissions expected to last less than two midnights." - Dr. Kenneth L. Davis, Chief Executive Officer and President, Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20140123/HEALTH_CARE/140129927/ny-hospitals-fearing-financial-pain-prepare-suit
Crain’s Health Pulse – January 24 Mount Sinai Branding In an email Wednesday to faculty, staff and students with the subject line “Enhanced Brand Identification for our Hospitals,” Mount Sinai Health System President and CEO Dr. Kenneth L. Davis said the system was “formally adopting a new brand identification” for the former Continuum Health Partners hospitals, “building on the principal strengths and world-renowned reputation for excellence of The Mount Sinai Hospital and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.” Among the biggest changes: Goodbye St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital, whose logo was “retired” according to the memo. The new names are: Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Brooklyn, Mount Sinai Roosevelt, Mount Sinai St. Luke's, and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. As part of the brand identification, employees are getting stickers for their ID badges with the new logos. - Dr. Kenneth L. Davis, Chief Executive Officer and President, Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20140124/PULSE/140129925/hospitals-plan-to-sue-feds-over-reimbursement
New York Daily News – January 23 Doctors’ 3D-Printed Trachea May One Day Let Patients Breathe Easier – Tracy Miller Years from now, it's possible that desperately-needed transplant organs won't come from a human donor, but from a printer. It sounds incredible, but doctors at Mount Sinai St. Luke's and Mount Sinai Roosevelt are creating bioengineered tracheas - the 4-inch tube that starts below the voice box and connects with the bronchi - using stem cells and 3D printing technology. The pioneering research, led by Faiz Bhora, MD, the hospital's director of thoracic surgical oncology, uses a Fab@Home 3D Printer to create a trachea based on data from a CAT scan. Using a biological gel solution, "we have made a 3D airway," Dr. Bhora says. "The next step is to incorporate or embed stem cells within that that will differentiate into cartilage, which is the bulk of what the trachea is made up of." Windpipe transplants for people with inhalation burns, stenosis or lung disease are currently near-impossible. Dr. Bhora and Robert Lebovics, MD, co-directors of Mount Sinai's Airway Center of New York, are now refining 3D trachea models and aim to be the first to implant them in human patients in a few years. -Dr. Faiz Bhora, Director, Thoracic Surgical Oncology, Co-Director, Airway Program, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt -Dr. Robert Lebovics, Department of Otolaryngology, Co-Director, Airway Program, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt Airway Pro Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/new-york-docs-3d-printed-windpipe-represents-future-transplants-article-1.1589497
New York Daily News – January 24 Sesame Street Project Aimed At Boosting Kids' Health Is Coming To The U.S. Bert and Ernie jump rope and munch apples and carrots, and Cookie Monster has his namesake treat once a week, not every day. Can a Muppets mini-makeover improve kids’ health, too? A three-year experiment in South America suggests it can. Now, the Sesame Street project is coming to the United States. Already, a test run in a New York City preschool has seen results: Four-year-old Jahmeice Strowder got her mom to make cauliflower for the first time in her life. A classmate, Bryson Payne, bugged his dad for a banana every morning and more salads. A parent brought home a loaf of bread instead of Doritos. “What we created, I believe, is a culture” of healthy eating to fight a “toxic environment” of junk food and too little exercise, said Dr. Valentin Fuster, a cardiologist at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -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.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/sesame-street-healthy-makeover-article-1.1589641 Additional coverage: ABC News.com http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/muppets-mini-makeover-aims-boost-kids-health-21632392 Yahoo! News http://news.yahoo.com/muppets-39-mini-makeover-aims-boost-kids-39-060450669.html Fox News http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/01/23/muppets-mini-makeover-aims-to-boost-kids-health/ http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/health/2014/01/23/sesame-street-moves-away-from-cookies-to-help-kids-get-healthy/ USA Today http://usat.ly/1jDK6nT Time Warner Cable News New York 1 http://www.ny1.com/content/news/202355/mount-sinai-doctors-help-sesame-street-plan-healthy-eating-project NPR http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=265099804&ft=1&f= Washington Times http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/jan/23/muppets-mini-makeover-aims-to-boost-kids-health/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS Boston.com http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/2014/01/23/muppets-mini-makeover-aims-boost-kids-health/RpeOTCTdMgY8sqtexG5PCM/story.html Fox 5 NY http://www.myfoxny.com/story/24529229/muppets-mini-makeover-aims-to-boost-kids-health US News & World Report http://health.usnews.com/health-news/news/articles/2014/01/23/muppets-mini-makeover-aims-to-boost-kids-health
Healthy Child Healthy World – January 22 Shanna Swan is a Mom on a Mission Shanna Swan, MD, Professor of Preventive Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, was chosen as Healthy Child Healthy World’s January finalist for their 2014 Mom on a Mission award. The website included her first-person story on how she became an advocate for children’s health. “I have always been concerned about how my own environment affects my health and my family’s health,” said Dr. Swan. “I’ve long been aware of big inequalities in environmental risks and the greater “hit” experienced by disadvantaged people in more highly exposed environments. I’m interested in how that affects health disparities. This led me to devote my life’s work to environmental health.” -Dr. Shanna Swan, Professor, Preventive Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://healthychild.org/shanna-swan-is-a-mom-on-a-mission/
Boston Globe – January 23 Pot is not ‘More Dangerous than Alcohol’? Science Lacking on Obama’s Claim – Deborah Kotz When President Obama declared in a recent New Yorker magazine interview that he doesn’t think pot “is more dangerous than alcohol,” he seemed to indicate that the pot smoking he did in his teens had no major health impact. “I don’t know if we have any definitive answers about cannabis use and its long-term health impact,” said Yasmin Hurd, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “It hasn’t been studied as much as cigarettes and alcohol.” -Dr. Yasmin Hurd, Professor, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.boston.com/lifestyle/health/blogs/daily-dose/2014/01/23/pot-not-more-dangerous-than-alcohol-science-lacking-obama- claim/xdAUSKnAbxD8Z67KM9DvJI/blog.html Additional coverage: http://www.courier-journal.com/article/20140104/OPINION04/301010126/Forum-Its-medical-value-unproved-legal-pot-path-despair?nclick_check=1 http://hcp.obgyn.net/pregnancy-and-birth/content/article/1760982/2164700 (subscription required)
Philly.com (via HealthDay) – January 22 Blood Vessel Treatment Might Reduce Symptoms of Enlarged Prostate A new nonsurgical treatment for enlarged prostate might help ease symptoms such as frequent urination at night, Brazilian researchers report. Experts had mixed views on the new therapy. Ash Tewari, MB, BS, Chairman of the Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, called it "promising." He added, however, that "there are already several time-tested treatments available that give a wide variety of options to these men." -Dr. Ashutosh K. Tewari, Chairman, Milton and Carroll Petrie Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/topics/HealthDay683973_20140122_Blood_Vessel_Treatment_Might_Reduce_Symptoms_of_Enlarged_Prostate.html
WTVT-FOX – January 24 Players prepare for Super Bowl weather This year’s Super Bowl will be played outside in cold weather and it could be tough for the Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks. Doctors say player’s odds of getting hurt increase significantly as the temperature drops. Robert Gotlin, MD, director of Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation at Mount Sinai Beth Israel says, “When the temperature goes below freezing, the body adapts in different ways. One of the ways it adapts is that it tries to maintain body heat. While the body is ok, the hands and feet suffer.” Gotlin says injuries such as frostbite and muscle pulls are common when playing in frigid temperatures and that extreme cold will also affect a player’s strength. “The cold weather decreases our strength because we have decreased blood flow to the hands. Our reaction time is different, too. Trying to block somebody, catch a pass, or run a route is different because our body processes it differently. Our blood flow is going to our brain, heart and lungs, not our hands and our feet.” He adds that player’s meal plans will be different in preparation for the big game, as glucose levels are important to the blood when looking to avoid injury. -Dr. Robert S. Gotlin, Director, Orthopedic and Sports Rehabilitation, Mount Sinai Beth Israel (No web link)
Everyday Health – January 23 How to Get Your Life Back After ID Theft – Sanjay Gupta According to a December report by the Justice Department’s Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), about 16.6 million Americans experienced identity theft in 2012. Identity theft can have a serious psychological impact, not unlike post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). “You could expect people’s emotions to range on the spectrum from feeling like it’s an inconvenience of living in a society where everything is online to feeling very disturbed and vulnerable,” 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://www.everydayhealth.com/news/get-life-back-after-id-theft/
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - January 23, 2014 Date: Thursday, January 23, 2014 12:04:09 PM
In the News January 23, 2014
Forbes.com (Blog) – January 23 The Bottom Line on ObamaCare: A Plus for Patients and Insurers, a Minus for Hospitals – Robert Lenzner In my search for clarity with respect to the controversial Affordable Care Act, I was most fortunate in making the acquaintance of Kenneth Davis, MD, the brilliant and refreshingly analytical CEO and President of the Mount Sinai Health System. In fact, five minutes into the interview I experienced an incredible “a-ha” moment when Dr. Davis informed me of the nine matrixes that make up the gist, the guts, of ObamaCare. Dr. Davis’ keen insight allowed me to visualize a cross section of three elements of health care–Access, Cost and Quality–against three principal groups involved in healthcare: patients, providers (hospitals) and payers (insurance companies). In its utterly simplified terms, Access is beneficial to patients, more or less so for the insurance companies, as they get new clients and unfortunately, and a minus for the providing hospitals and their medical staff. Hospitals will see more patients, but major cuts in DSH programs that cover uncompensated care will hurt. The element of Cost is most definitely a plus for the insurers who get business from the potentially 30 million uninsured Americans who will now have access to health insurance, but it is a minus for the providing hospitals due to restrictions written in to the law. For patients, it can be either a plus or a minus, depending on how many “invincible” young people with no health insurance sign up. Quality is another tricky matter. It should be a plus for patients because the new mandate requires specific quality measures and forces hospitals to provide better care or else lose reimbursement for the risks of numerous re-admissions and hospital born infections. The health insurers get a huge win due to the increase in the number of patients paying premiums. Also, they don’t have to pay for re-admissions, which is a huge benefit when so many poor sick people keep obtaining their medical care through hospital emergency rooms. Providing hospitals should be big winners but they have to meet extremely high quality standards and are not being reimbursed for these additional resource efforts. So, for the provider, what seems to be a plus may actually turn out to be a minus. - Dr. Kenneth L. Davis, Chief Executive Officer and President, Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertlenzner/2014/01/22/the-bottom-line-on-obama-care-a- plus-for-patients-insurers-a-minus-for-hospitals/
Reuters – January 22 Genetic Mutation Studies Shed New Light On Schizophrenia People with schizophrenia have genetic mutations that cluster in specific proteins key to the workings of the brain, according to research that suggests a fresh way to look at the illness and links it to other brain disorders such as autism. In two research papers published in the Journal Nature, which together made up the largest genetic study of its kind, scientists analyzed new or "de novo" gene mutations in people with schizophrenia and found they tend to disrupt sets of proteins which have related functions in the brain. Schizophrenia is one of the most common serious psychiatric illnesses, affecting around 1 in 100 people worldwide. Scientists are not clear exactly what causes it, but believe it could be a combination of a genetic predisposition to the condition as well as environmental factors. Working with teams from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, the Broad Institute of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from Harvard and from Britain's Cambridge University, researchers examined DNA blood samples from 623 schizophrenia patients and their parents. - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/22/health-schizophrenia-genes- idUSL5N0KW1IY20140122 Additional coverage: http://www.bio-itworld.com/2014/1/22/maddening-genetics-schizophrenia.html http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/schizophrenia-could-be-caused-by-a-wide-variety-of-dna- mutations-rather-than-one-gene-9078284.html http://www.genomeweb.com/schizophrenia-studies-find-genetic-risk-spread-across-shared-pathways
Associated Press – January 23 Muppets' Mini-Makeover Aims to Boost Kids' Health – Marilynn Marchione Can a Muppets mini-makeover improve kids' health, too? A three-year experiment in South America suggests it can. Now, the Sesame Street project is coming to the United States. "What we created, I believe, is a culture" of healthy eating to fight a "toxic environment" of junk food and too little exercise, 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. -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://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_MED_SESAME_STREET_HEALTH? SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2014-01-23-01-08-40 Additional coverage: http://www.ny1.com/content/news/202355/mount-sinai-doctors-help-sesame- street-plan-healthy-eating-project
Queens Gazette – January 22 Radbill Named Chief Medical Officer at Mount Sinai Queens Brian Radbill, MD, FACP, a 15-year veteran of the Mount Sinai Health System, has been named Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs for Mount Sinai Queens. In that position, Radbill will oversee the delivery of high-quality, patient-focused medical care by almost 500 physicians in nearly 40 different medical and surgical specialties and sub-specialties. The appointment was announced by Caryn Schwab, Executive Director of Mount Sinai Queens. “This institution is a critically important part of our neighborhood, which has seen its healthcare needs grow along with its population,” said Dr. Radbill. “I am proud to help lead the women and men at Mount Sinai in working with the community to identify and meet those needs.” - Dr. Brian Radbill, Chief Medical Officer, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Mount Sinai Queens - Caryn Schwab, Executive Director, Mount Sinai Queens Learn more: http://www.qgazette.com/news/2014-01- 22/Features/Radbill_Named_Chief_Medical_Officer_At_Mt_Sinai_Qu.html
Queens Gazette – January 22 Mount Sinai Queens Names New Orthopaedics Chief Edward C. Yang, MD, has been named Chief of Orthopaedics at Mount Sinai Queens. Dr. Yang, board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, had previously served as regional director of Orthopaedic Surgery at Elmhurst Hospital Center in the Queens Hospital Network. Yang is also a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The appointment was announced by Brian Radbill, MD, Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Mount Sinai Queens. “There is a sense of family and that extra measure of caring one experiences in the community hospital that is so appealing to me, and that you don’t find in the larger hospital settings,” said Dr. Yang. - Dr. Edward C. Yang, Chief, Orthopaedics, Mount Sinai Queens, Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Dr. Brian Radbill, Chief Medical Officer, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Mount Sinai Queens Learn more: http://www.qgazette.com/news/2014-01- 22/Features/Mount_Sinai_Queens_Names_New_Orthopaedics_Chief.html
CBS This Morning – January 23 Chill Down to Slim Down: How Cold Weather Helps Your Body Burn Fat A new study finds lowering the thermostat by a few degrees may help burn fat. Christopher Ochner, PhD, an obesity specialist at The Mount Sinai Hospital, talked to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the report. “We’re burning calories all the time. In fact, most of our calories are burned at rest,” said Dr. Ochner. “We know that when we get cold, we shiver – and that actually raises your metabolic rate and the calories you burn just sitting there.” -Dr. Christopher Ochner, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Research Training and Development, Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center Learn more: http://www.cbsnews.com/videos/chill-down-to-slim-down-how-cold-weather-can-help- you-burn-fat/
New York Daily News – January 22 Pedestrian Injuries, as Seen in the ER (Opinion Piece by Kaushal Shah, MD) An ER doctor at a level one trauma center will treat at least two or three crash victims during a typical 12-hour shift. At least one of those patients, on average, enters the hospital very likely to need an inpatient stay to prevent loss of life or limb. We have gotten better over the years at treating pedestrian crash patients, but lately we have had more of them to treat. Once these patients leave my care, they have a long road of recovery ahead of them. It can take weeks before they can leave the hospital, months for their bones to heal, and years of physical therapy to be able to restore their ability to live a “normal” life. My experience leads me to believe that Mayor de Blasio’s push for Vision Zero, which aims to eliminate traffic fatalities within 10 years through better enforcement and street design, is a moral necessity. -Dr. Kaushal Shah, Residency Director, Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/pedestrian-injuries-er-article-1.1588155
MSN Healthy Living – January 22 Five Signs You’re Toxic (and what to do about it) You can spend thousands of dollars on pricey medical tests to determine if you're overrun with toxic compounds. Or, you can take a moment to listen to your body, looking for clues that could signal a bodily invasion of toxic chemicals, stress, and destructive foods. In his new book The Detox Prescription, Dr. Woodson Merrell outlines easy, free ways you can figure out how to determine your own toxic body burden and what you can do about it. Merrell says the five of the many clues that could signal overload of toxic compounds if you've ruled out other underlying conditions are pain or aches in your muscles or joints, trouble concentrating, fatigue or sluggishness, headaches and mood swings. - Dr. Woodson Merrell, Chairman, Department of Integrative Medicine, The Continuum Center for Health and Healing at Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://healthyliving.msn.com/health-wellness/5-signs-youre-toxic-and-what-to-do-about-it
USA Today – January 21 Can Hypnosis Help You Break Those Unhealthy Habits? – Karen Weintraub Hypnotism has been around since the mid-19th century, when it was often used as a parlor trick. Today, hypnotherapy is commonly used to break unhealthy habits like smoking, to rid people of phobias and to treat panic attacks. Unlike the stereotype from old movies, hypnotherapy does not put people to sleep and old pocket watches are not involved. Instead, the client, with closed eyes, is guided through a series of relaxing imagery and ideas. Benjamin Kligler, research director of the Continuum Center for Health and Healing at Beth Israel Medical Center, used self-hypnosis to quit smoking himself and now treats others. A primary care doctor who uses mind-body techniques, nutrition and lifestyle modifications in addition to hypnotherapy, Kligler estimates that in three to six sessions he helps 60%-70% of the people who come to him for smoking cessation. But he won't treat someone unless he's convinced they really want to quit. Most of what he does, he says, is train his patients to treat themselves. "Self-hypnosis is the really key part, because you get to a point where you're going to have that craving – you just have to be able to give yourself the message: 'It's no longer an option.'" -Dr. Benjamin Kligler, Vice Chair, Research Director, The Continuum Center for Health and Healing at Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/01/21/hypnosis-weight- smoking/4346713/
Details Magazine (via Fox News) – January 23 Health Myth: Does Covering Your Mouth When Coughing Keep Germs From Spreading? – Aleisha Fetters If and when people get sick this winter, will covering their mouths really keep germs from spreading? Or is it just a courtesy maneuver? One thing you can do to prevent the spread of sickness is by keeping all particles away from your hands—either by coughing into a tissue or lugging antibacterial spray everywhere you go. "Researchers have seen that a fair number of respiratory particles still escape into the surrounding air, even when an barrier like a tissue, sleeve, hand, or surgical mask is placed in front of the cougher's mouth," 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.foxnews.com/health/2014/01/23/does-covering-your-mouth-when-coughing- keep-germs-from-spreading/
Huffington Post – January 22 BPA among Toxic Chemicals Driving Up Health Care Costs, Experts Say Health care spending in the United States has surged more than eightfold since the 1960s. Skyrocketing in that same time: Rates of chronic disease, use of synthetic chemicals, and evidence that many of these widely used substances may be wreaking havoc on human health. "We know that these chemicals are reaching people. We know that chemicals can cause disease. Those diseases cost money," said Philip Landrigan, Dean for Global Health, Chair and Ethel H. Wise Professor in the Department of Preventive Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Director of the Children’s Environmental Health Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -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, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/22/bpa-health-care-costs_n_4644372.html
Prevention - January The New Change Coming To Your Chocolate Bar – Kristen Fischer Dark chocolate is a mixed bag of cacao—beans, that is. There are approximately a dozen types of cacao, and from harvesting to production, they might all end up in the same bar. But thanks to researchers at the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service, that may no longer be the case. The agency developed a method to extract bean DNA and pinpoint the genetic lineage—or which bean came from which type of cacao tree. You can easily enjoy the bountiful benefits of snacking on chocolate—just be sure to choose the best bar you can. “Organic or fair trade and locally sourced [chocolate] tend to have the fewest additives and are closer to their natural form,” said Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN, Senior Clinical Dietitian at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN, Senior Clinical Dietitian, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.prevention.com/food/smart-shopping/how-buy-dark-chocolate
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - January 22, 2014 Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 12:35:30 PM
In the News January 22, 2014
WCBS TV – January 22 Study: Marijuana Use May Predispose Offspring to Drug Addiction Children of parents who have used marijuana may develop a drug addiction and compulsive behavior later in life, a study released Wednesday morning found. Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai studied parental exposure to marijuana and the effects it has on the offspring in adulthood. “Our study emphasizes that cannabis [marijuana] affects not just those exposed, but has adverse effects on future generations,” said Yasmin Hurd, PhD, the study’s Senior Author, and Professor of Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Yasmin Hurd, Professor, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/01/22/study-marijuana-use-may-predispose-offspring-to- drug-addiction/ Additional coverage: http://www.sacbee.com/2014/01/22/6091985/parental-exposure-to-marijuana.html http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/12339/20140122/thc-exposure-marijuana-linked-addiction- compulsive-behavior-offspring.htm
Digital Journal – January 20 Novel Nanotherapy Breakthrough May Help Reduce Recurrent Heart Attacks and Stroke A report in Nature Communications by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai showcases the development of a new technology that may provide a solution to the high risk of repeat heart attacks — and potentially help save more lives. “Not only could the HDL nanotherapy potentially avert repeat heart attacks, it may also have the power to reduce recurrent strokes caused by clots in brain arteries,” said the study’s Senior Investigator, Willem Mulder, PhD, Associate Professor of Radiology in the Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “Levels of inflammation spike after a heart attack, which is why up to 30 percent of heart attack patients may suffer another heart attack, some while in hospital or just after discharge,” said Co-Author Zahi Fayad, PhD, Director, Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute, Vice-Chair for Research in the Department of Radiology, and Professor of Radiology and Medicine (Cardiology) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Willem Mulder, Associate Professor, Radiology, Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai -Dr. Zahi A. Fayad, Director, Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute, Vice-Chair for Research in the Department of Radiology, and Professor, Departments of Radiology and Medicine (Cardiology), Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1690045 Additional coverage: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20140120/New-technology-may-provide- solution-to-high-risk-of-repeat-heart-attacks-say-scientists.aspx
Science World Report – January 21 Promising New Drug Target to Help Reduce Cocaine Addiction Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered a new molecular mechanism that could alter reward circuits found in the brain of those addicted to cocaine. Study results show that though the DNA does not change, it leaves a "mark" on certain genes that encode synaptic proteins within the DNA. These marks indicate epigenetic changes that are made by enzymes and help alter the activity of the nucleus accumbens. By using a mouse model, the research team found that chronic cocaine administration increased the levels of an enzyme called PARP-1, creating changes in the nucleus accumbens that may alter long-term cocaine addiction. “This discovery provides new leads for the development of anti-addiction medications," said the study's senior author, Eric Nestler, MD, PhD, Nash Family Professor of Neuroscience and Director of the Friedman Brain Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Kimberly Scobie, PhD, the lead investigator and postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Nestler's laboratory, underscored the value of implicating PARP-1 in mediating the brain's reward center. "It is striking that changing the level of PARP-1 alone is sufficient to influence the rewarding effects of cocaine," she said. -Dr. Eric Nestler, Nash Family Professor & Chair, Neuroscience, Director of the Friedman Brain Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai -Kimberly Scobie, Postdoctoral Fellow, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/12299/20140121/promising-new-drug-target- to-help-reduce-cocaine-addiction.htm Additional coverage: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20140121/Researchers-identify-molecular- mechanism-by-which-cocaine-alters-brains-reward-circuits-causes-addiction.aspx
CBS Radio News – January 17 Premature babies being treated in the neo-natal intensive care unit who listen to music show signs of improvement in heart rate, sucking behavior, sleep patterns and calorie intake. Researchers of the Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center say that live music, unlike pre- recorded music, can be adapted to meet the needs of premature babies. Training is about matching sounds and the infant almost acts as the conductor: try to match the music to the baby’s vital signs. -The Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center [No web link available]
Crain’s Health Pulse – January 22 Sinai, Affiliated Team Up The Mount Sinai Health System and Affiliated Physicians, a Manhattan-based corporate health care provider, signed a clinical affiliation. Affiliated offers corporations on-site preventive services such as physical exams and flu and wellness clinics. Mount Sinai and the company eventually will co-locate selected services, said Arthur Klein, MD, President of The Mount Sinai Health Network. "We can see co- locating ... an executive and corporate health center that functions during the day, and using the real estate at night for urgent care and emergency care," Dr. Klein said. The affiliation is significant for Mount Sinai because Affiliated's "foothold in the field of corporate health care is important," he said. "Our health systems are being built on these types of relationships, which don't imply ownership but imply partnership." -Dr. Arthur Klein, President, The Mount Sinai Health Network Learn more (subscription required): http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20140122/PULSE/140129964/gov-cuomos-health-care- budget#utm_source=Health%20Pulse%20Alert&utm_medium=alert-html&utm_campaign=Newsletters
Crain’s Health Pulse – January 20 Sinai, HHC Presidents: Coming and Going Dr. Evan Flatow will take over the job of president of Roosevelt Hospital on March 1. Last week, Pulse reported that Arthur Gianelli is joining the Mount Sinai Health System as president of St. Luke's Hospital on February 10. Dr. Flatow is a professor and chair of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and director of the Orthopaedic Surgery Service at Mount Sinai Hospital. - Dr. Evan Flatow, Bernard J. Lasker Professor & Chair, Orthopaedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai -Arthur Gianelli, Mount Sinai Health System Learn more (subscription required): http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20140120/PULSE/140119868/dasny-interfaith-in-default
Cardiovascular Business – January/February 2014 Can-Do Cath Labs: Improving PCI Outcomes and Efficiency – Candance Stuart Mount Sinai's Cath Lab is highlighted in Cardiovascular Business magazine’s January/February 2014 issue. Samin Sharma, MD, Director of Clinical and Interventional Cardiology, Dean of International Clinical Affiliations, and Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) at The Mount Sinai Hospital, and Annapoorna Kini, MBBS, Associate Professor of Medicine (Cardiology) and Director of The Cardiac Catheterization Lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, highlighted in article's photo, are mentioned for starting one of the first same-day discharge programs for PCI patients more than a decade ago. In 2001, Mount Sinai began testing the water, sending home a few uncomplicated cases the day of the procedure. By 2011, their same-day discharge numbers had grown to 2,000 for the year. -Dr. Samin K. Sharma, Director, Clinical and Interventional Cardiology, Dean of International Clinical Affiliations, Professor, Medicine, Cardiology, The Mount Sinai Hospital -Dr. Annapoorna Kini, Associate Professor, Medicine; Cardiology, Director, The Cardiac Catheterization Lab, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://digital.trimedmedia.com/cardiovascularbusiness/2014/januaryfebruary2014/
Associated Press – January 17 FDA OKs Mental Disability Blood Test for Infants – Matthew Perrone The Food and Drug Administration on Friday cleared a first-of-a-kind blood test from Affymetrix that can help diagnose mental disabilities in babies by analyzing their genetic code. While there are already genetic tests used to detect conditions like Down's syndrome, doctors usually have to order them individually and they can take several days to develop. Pediatricians said Friday that Affymetrix's test should offer a faster, more comprehensive screening approach. Annemarie Stroustrup MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Newborn Medicine, and Preventive Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai stressed that such tests are generally only used after children exhibit certain physical or behavioral signs that suggest a disorder. -Dr. Annemarie Stroustrup, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Newborn Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/fda-oks-mental-disability-blood-test-infants Additional coverage: HealthDay: http://consumer.healthday.com/caregiving-information-6/disabilities-and-special-needs- news-202/fda-approves-genetic-test-that-helps-explain-developmental-problems-in-kids-683998.html CTV News: http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/fda-approves-genetic-test-that-screens-infants-for- predictors-of-mental-disabilities-1.1644306
USA Today – January 20 Is Marijuana More Dangerous Than Alcohol? Physicians and drug policy groups are sharply at odds over President Obama's statement to a magazine that marijuana is no more dangerous than alcohol "in terms of its impact on the individual consumer." Obama's interview with The New Yorker will appear January 27. In it he said that while he considers marijuana "a bad habit and a vice," a waste of time and not very healthy, he doesn't think it's more dangerous than alcohol. The president is obviously "not familiar with the science and frankly doesn't know what he's talking about," said Stuart Gitlow, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Gitlow directs the Annenberg Physician Training Program in Addictive Disease at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "There's no benefit to marijuana," said Dr. Gitlow. "It's simply that people want the freedom to be stoned. That's all it is. And there's a great deal of risk." -Dr. Stuart Gitlow, Associate Clinical Professor, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/01/20/marijuana-more-dangerous- alcohol-president-obama/4660555/
CBS News – January 17 Color Blindness Cured by Head Injury, Man Claims – Ryan Jaslow A man who says he’s been colorblind his whole life claims he can now see more colors than ever following a fall where he hit his head. “This is very implausible,” said Scott Brodie, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Brodie, who has no involvement in the man’s care, explained that in people who are colorblind since birth, the brain essentially calculates the distribution of color based on the amount of pigments, or absence of pigments, caused by genetic mutations. -Dr. Scott Brodie, Professor, Ophthalmology, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/color-blindness-cured-by-head-injury-man-claims/
Allure – January 17 What LA Bartenders and Your Manicurist Should Have in Common – Jenna Rosenstein A few months ago, I could’ve sworn I got the flu via a manicure. The technician had been sneezing and coughing, but she’d had on a mask, so I’d felt safe. (Sort of.) A couple of days later, though, I was achy and feverish and cursing my pretty nails. Would gloves have kept me from getting sick? "Disposable gloves can definitely help prevent transmission of infectious diseases, especially when you are in direct contact with someone, like a manicurist," said Joshua Zeichner, Assistant Professor of Dermatology and Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research at The Mount Sinai Hospital. "One other thought is the spreading of viruses like warts or herpes simplex, both of which can occur on the hands. Gloves can prevent transmission of those infections by providing a physical barrier." -Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Director of Cosmetic and Clinical Research, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2014/01/should- bartenders-and-manicurists-wear-gloves.html
The Boston Globe – January 19 Chris Paul’s Rehabilitation gets Closely Monitored – Gary Washburn Chris Paul could miss another month with a separated right shoulder, and as the Clippers go on without him, there may be questions as to whether his injury could be chronic. Paul has been a sturdy player throughout his career but does smack into bigger players often on pick-and-rolls. Bradford Parsons, MD, Associate Professor of Orthopaedics, talked about the severity of shoulder injuries and their long-term effects. Paul was diagnosed with a Grade 3 AC joint separation and did not require surgery. “When the severity goes up and the damage is higher, you can injure more ligaments and now the collarbone sticks up more and the grades go up to 3, 4, or 5,” Dr. Parsons said. -Dr. Bradford Parsons, Associate Professor, Orthopaedics, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2014/01/19/howard-returns-all-star-form-with- rockets/6KA38sQvcX2qItENhjs0zM/story.html
USA Today – January 21 Can Hypnosis Help you Break those Unhealthy Habits? – Karen Weintraub Studies show hypnotherapy can be effective for behavioral changes, but it's almost never covered by insurance. "It's something that's often worth trying to find, is it a little bit effective for me, or is it a lot effective, or not at all," said Guy Montgomery, MD, Associate Professor, Oncological Sciences, and Psychiatry, and Director of Integrative Behavioral Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Unlike the stereotype from old movies, hypnotherapy does not put people to sleep and old pocket watches are not involved. Instead, the client, with closed eyes, is guided through a series of relaxing imagery and ideas. -Dr. Guy Montgomery, Associate Professor, Oncological Sciences, Psychiatry, Director, Integrative Behavioral Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/01/21/hypnosis-weight- smoking/4346713/
ABCnews.com – January 18 Google Contact Lens to Monitor Diabetes Holds Promise, Say Doctors – Susan Donaldson James Google has come up with another eye-wearable device, this time a lens made out of soft contact material that might help diabetes patients track their glucose levels. The company revealed a functional prototype that doctors are saying has the potential to replace not only the current continuous glucose monitors implanted under the skin, but perhaps one day even the painful finger-pricking blood tests. The so-called smart lens, a tiny wireless computer chip that contains a glucose sensor and an antenna, thinner than a strand of hair, is implanted between soft contact lens material which is worn on the surface of the eye. Gerald Bernstein, MD, director of the Diabetes Management Program at the Friedman Diabetes Institute at Beth Israel Medical Center, said the idea is “terrific if it can be done.” He says the key is whether the device measure just the tears on the outside of the eye or the aqueous fluid, which is a more predictable reflection of blood sugar but either way, that measurement is of bodily fluid and not what is in the blood. -Dr. Gerald Bernstein, Director, Diabetes Management Program, the Gerald J. Friedman Diabetes Institute, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.freenewspos.com/news/article/c/1245552/today/google-contact-lens-to- monitor-diabetes-holds-promise-say-doctors http://www.oregonherald.com/news/show-story.cfm?id=411395 http://www.kabc.com/common/more.php? m=58&ts=1390053920&article=27B4423C806D11E3B51EFEFDADE6840A&mode=2
Examiner – January 20 Physician Urges Moderate Use of Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners for Weight Loss – Joanne Eglash Recent reports have suggested that it’s okay to incorporate sugar and artificial sweeteners into your weight-loss diet. However, before you dash to get that chocolate fix, consider whether you might be a sugar addict. Because if you are, according to Dr. Nicole Avena at the New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospital, you need to kick the sugar completely in order to take control of your weight and health. Based on her work, Avena discovered that for some individuals, "cutting sugar and carbohydrates resulted in dramatic improvements in several aspects of life." Sugar addiction is very real, contends Avena. And for those trying to win at weight loss, allowing sugar may make that goal impossible. She cites cases of individuals who "feel compelled to overeat certain types of foods, and can't give them up no matter what they try to do." -Dr. Nicole Avena, Research Associate, The New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://www.examiner.com/article/physician-urges-moderate-use-of-sugar-and-artificial- sweeteners-for-weight-loss
WCBS TV – January 20 Sitting at Work for Hours Can Be As Bad As Smoking – Dr. Max Gomez Doctors are urging the millions of people who work at a desk all day to stand up or walk around the office because many say our couch-potato lifestyle is killing us at about the same rate as smoking. And it isn’t just sitting around at home; hours behind a desk at work are also part of an unhealthy sedentary lifestyle. A number of studies have shown that prolonged sitting is linked to an increased risk of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, cancer and even early death. “Smoking certainly is a major cardiovascular risk factor, and sitting can be equivalent in many cases,” says David Coven, MD, a cardiologist at St. Luke’s Hospital and Roosevelt Hospital. “The fact of being sedentary causes factors to happen in the body that are very detrimental.” A recent study showed more physical activity and less sitting time are associated with excellent health and quality of life. Doctors advise getting up once an hour to contract the body’s muscles and get blood flowing. -Dr. David Coven, Cardiologist, St. Luke’s Hospital and Roosevelt Hospital Learn more: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/01/20/sitting-at-work-for-hours-can-be-as-unhealthy-as- smoking/ Additional coverage: http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/mass_roundup/2014/01/nyc-doctor-says- sitting-at-work-all.html
Self – February 2014 Slim Down, Get Prettier and Stay Healthy With Tea – Lee Walker Helland Tea is in—and it turns out that it's really, really good for you, too. Many kinds are packed with antioxidants, which fight cell damage and may help lower your risk for infection and certain cancers. But tea may also be an easy way to lose weight, lift your spirits and just generally get your shape on. According to Marie-Pierre St-Onge, PhD, research associate at the New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center at St. Luke’s hospital, researchers have determined that ginger can curb hunger. Researchers gave subjects a cup of hot water with or without 2 grams (about a teaspoon) of ground ginger root dissolved in it, along with a breakfast of muffins and orange juice. Three hours later, those who had received the ginger felt less hungry and estimated they could eat up to 15 percent less than those who didn't. If the ginger powder option doesn't appeal, using a commercially available ginger tea bag that contains the equivalent amount can do the trick, too. Benjamin Kligler, MD, research director at the Continuum Center for Health and Healing at Beth Israel Medical Center, suggests that using peppermint oil can ease stomach issues. The oil seems to relax the muscles along the GI tract, releasing pressure and curbing that too-full feeling. He suggests trying a cup or two at the first twinge of discomfort. -Dr. Benjamin Kligler, Vice Chair and Research Director, The Continuum Center for Health and Healing at Beth Israel Medical Center -Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, Research Associate, The New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://www.self.com/health/2014/02/slim-down-stay-healthy-with-tea
WellandGoodNYC.com – January 17 The Five Best New Books on Juicing, Cleansing and Detoxing If you love understanding detoxing via a Western medical doctor’s lens then The Detox Prescription: Supercharge Your Health, Strip Away Pounds and Eliminate the Toxins Within, by Woodson Merrell, MD and Mary Beth Augustine, MS is the book for you. “Detox” has historically been a bugaboo term for physicians, who often call the pursuit of purging toxins silly at best and specious at worst. But not Woodson Merrell, MD, who’s both pro-detoxing and very credentialed as the Chairman of the Department of Integrative Medicine and founder of the Continuum Center for Health and Healing at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. Dr. Merrell believes that the body’s own detox processes are “extraordinary,” but that increasing exposure to chemicals in food, household goods, and the environment have led to health concerns like allergies, infertility, obesity and heart disease. When you remove exposure to these elements and add clean foods, says Dr. Merrell, your body can reset in a healthy place. -Dr. Woodson Merrell, Chairman of the Department of Integrative Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.wellandgoodnyc.com/2014/01/17/the-5-best-new-books-on-juicing-cleansing- and-detoxing/#the-5-best-new-books-on-juicing-cleansing-and-detoxing-6
Organic Spa Magazine – January/February Issue Exploring Enzymes – Dr. Woodson Merrell In his new book, The Detox Prescription: Supercharge Your Health, Strip Away Pounds and Eliminate the Toxins Within, Woodson Merrell, MD, explains how enzymes have long been an overlooked secret to helping our bodies heal. Every plant contains naturally occurring enzymes that help us digest the plant’s nutrients, making them more readily available to the body. The trouble is that too often, these plant enzymes are lost in our diets because our food is often processed, not fresh (picked long ago and far away), or cooked – all of which destroy them. Dr. Merrell offers a guide to choosing the enzyme/supplement that best meets an individual’s needs. -Dr. Woodson Merrell, Chairman of the Department of Integrative Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.organicspamagazine.com/exploring-enzymes/
Elle – January 21 How My Cancer Diagnosis Changed My Life for the Better Tony Award-nominated actress Valisia LeKae had a highly successful run playing Diana Ross in the Broadway hit show, Motown the Musical. But when she received a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis, life as she knew it was instantly transformed. LeKae turned to David Fishman, MD, Director of the National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, and Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Fishman advised additional surgery to remove her right ovary and fallopian tube, and six rounds of chemotherapy. -Dr. David Fishman, Director, National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.elle.com/life-love/society-career/valisia-lekae-broadway-cancer-diagnosis? click=hprce
The Oprah Winfrey Network There is a special position for stretching called “The Swan” that people should do before they go to bed. “This is a great exercise for your hip flexors as well as your lower back and your shoulders,” said David Forsh, MD, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -David Forsh, Assistant Professor, Orthopaedics, The Mount Sinai Hospital [No web link available]
Becker’s Spine Review – January 17 20 Spine Surgeons Focused on Trauma Care – Heather Linder Sheeraz Qureshi, MD, Assistant Professor of Spinal Surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital has a professional interest in performing minimally invasive spinal surgery and caring for patients with spinal tumors or trauma. Throughout his career, Dr. Qureshi has authored articles and contributed to spine- related textbooks. His research interests include the biological and biomechanical effects of motion sparing spinal technology. -Dr. Sheeraz Qureshi, Assistant Professor, Spinal Surgery, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.beckersspine.com/lists/item/19073-20-spine-surgeons-focused-on-trauma-care
New York Daily News – January 19 Daily Checkup: Glaucoma Is the Eye Disease That Goes Unnoticed – Katie Charles Janet Serle, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of Glaucoma Clinical and Research Fellowships at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, exclusively treats patients with glaucoma. While doctors estimate that 2.7 million Americans over the age of 40 have glaucoma, it’s believed that half of those patients don’t even know they have it. “Glaucoma is a chronic disease that causes damage to the optic nerve that connects the back part of the eye to the brain,” says Dr. Serle. “If inadequately treated, glaucoma can lead to blindness, which is why it’s so important to see an eye doctor regularly and get diagnosed quickly if glaucoma does develop.” -Dr. Janet Serle, Professor, Ophthalmology, Director, Glaucoma Clinical and Research Fellowships, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/daily-checkup-glaucoma-unnoticed-article- 1.1580972
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - January 17, 2014 Date: Friday, January 17, 2014 3:07:54 PM
In the News January 17, 2014
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News – January 16 Cancer "Driver" Genes Pop Up in Unexpected Places A key focus of cancer research is the identification of “driver” mutations behind tumorogenesis/metastasis. Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, along with Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Rockefeller University, and University of Chicago report in the January 17th issue of Science in a paper titled “Direct in Vivo RNAi Screen Unveils Myosin IIa as a Tumor Suppressor of Squamous Cell Carcinomas” that they used a direct in vivo RNA interference (RNAi) strategy to find several genes not previously linked to tumor development that nonetheless predispose mice to cancer. -Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.genengnews.com/gen-news-highlights/cancer-driver-genes-pop-up-in- unexpected-places/81249375/
ABC News / World News Tonight – January 16 Emergency Room Doctors With an Urgent Warning About Wait Times – Lindsay Davis There was an urgent warning about hospital emergency rooms in this country. The nation's doctors are coming together to warn us about the length of time it takes to get treated. Despite it being an emergency, ten years ago, it took on average 46 minutes before being treated. Today, you can expect to wait an hour or more. That's just one reason why the new report gave the nation's emergency care environment a D-plus. “When patients can't get timely access to good primary care, their problems become worse,” said Lynne Richardson, MD, an emergency room physician at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital. “They get sicker. And then, they show up in our emergency departments.” - Dr. Lynne Richardson, Professor & Vice Chair, Emergency Medicine, Health Evidence and Policy, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/emergency-room-doctors-urgent-warning-wait-times- 21565344 Additional coverage: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/new-york-jumps-emergency-room- rankings-article-1.1581708
The New York Times – January 16 Public Hospitals Hope to Attract More Upscale Patients Under Affordable Care Act - Anemona Hartocollis When the Affordable Care Act allowed Todd Obolsky, a consultant, to buy insurance for the first time in years, $30 a month made a difference in which plan he picked. He ended up choosing MetroPlus - the insurance company of New York City’s public hospital system - which he says offers the best deal for the coverage he was seeking. One major reason for the low prices is that MetroPlus will cover patients only at the city’s 11 public hospitals and four private ones – Beth Israel’s two campuses in Manhattan and Brooklyn, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt in Manhattan, and Lutheran in Brooklyn. The City’s Health and Hospitals Corporation created MetroPlus, hoping it would attract a different class of patients — somewhat higher-income, more educated and more stable — to a system whose historic mission has been to serve the poor, and those whose finances have been straining. Enrollment in Metro Plus, one of 10 companies selling exchange plans in NYC, hit 22,000 last week, with a goal of 40,000 participants by the end of 2014. Mr. Obolsky said he was happy to hear that St. Luke’s-Roosevelt was on the plan, because its campuses were near him on the Upper West Side. -St. Luke’s Hospital, Roosevelt Hospital and Beth Israel Learn more: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/16/nyregion/public-hospitals-hope-to-attract-more- upscale-patients-under-affordable-care-act.html?_r=0
Healthline – December 16 Nut Allergy: What Are the Symptoms? – George Krucik Nut allergy is one of the most common types of food allergy in both children and adults. Younger siblings of children with a nut allergy are at higher risk of being allergic to nuts as well. Due to the swelling caused by the allergic reaction, the airways can become constricted or close completely. Shortness of breath can turn into allergenic asthma, a condition in which the airways seize and restrict airflow. It can also cause anaphylaxis, a condition in which the throat swells, causing difficulty breathing. According to Beth Corn, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, these symptoms fall on a spectrum. You could develop one of the symptoms, or you might develop them all. -Dr. Beth Corn, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healthline.com/health-slideshow/nut-allergy-symptoms
Yahoo! News – January 16 FDA Warns Consumers about High-Dose Acetaminophen – Kristen Fischer Today, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that healthcare professionals stop prescribing and dispensing prescription combination drugs with more than 325 mg of acetaminophen per dose. “This is a reasonable course of action by the FDA to limit liver toxicity caused by acetaminophen,” said Douglas Dieterich, MD, Professor of Medicine and Liver Diseases at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “The majority of overdoses in the United States are inadvertent.” -Dr. Douglas Dieterich, Professor, Medicine, Liver Diseases, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://health.yahoo.net/articles/healthcare/fda-warns-consumers-about-high-dose- acetaminophen
WNYW-TV FOX 5 – January 16 Broadway Star’s Cancer Battle Valisia LeKae plays Diana Ross in the Broadway show “Motown: The Musical.” But now, LeKae faces a new role. Ten days after the 34-year-old had a large ovarian cyst removed, tests came back positive for clear cell carcinoma. LeKae turned to David Fishman, MD, Director of the National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, and Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Fishman advised additional surgery to remove her right ovary and fallopian tube, and six rounds of chemotherapy. “Even though all of the biopsies I did came back negative for cancer, there can still be microscopic cancer cells, which is why she is specifically receiving chemotherapy,” said Dr. Fishman. -Dr. David Fishman, Director, National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital [No web link available]
CBS News.com – January 16 Diet Soda Drinkers End Up Consuming More Calories: Study – Michelle Castillo A new study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health shows that overweight and obese adults who drank diet beverages took in more food calories on average than their counterparts who drank the sugary stuff. Researchers looked at information from the 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), which is a population-based survey that looks at the health and nutrition of U.S. adults. They looked particularly at diet beverage consumption, caloric intake and body weight. Overall, diet soda consumption rates increased 17 percent from 1965 to today. Currently, about 20 percent of U.S. adults drink diet beverages. Chris Ochner, PhD, an assistant professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York who was not involved in the study, disagrees that artificial sweeteners are squarely to blame. “Diet soda is not making people fat,” Ochner, who researches obesity prevention and treatment, said to CBS News. “Eating too many calories is making too many people fat.” Ochner said our bodies adjust to the levels of calories that we are accustomed to eating. For example, if a person is starved for five days, certain processes kick in -- including metabolism slowing and brain chemistry changes that make calorie-dense foods look more appealing -- in order to help the person survive. -Dr. Christopher Ochner, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/diet-soda-drinkers-consume-more-calories-study/
HealthDay – January 17 Obesity May Shorten Lives by Almost Four Years: Study Obese American adults die an average of almost four years earlier than those with normal weight, and middle-aged obese adults face the highest risk of an early death, a new study suggests. Kelly Hogan, RD, a Clinical Dietitian at The Mount Sinai Hospital, said the health impact of the obesity epidemic in the United States might be even greater in the future. -Kelly Hogan, RD, Clinical Dietician, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/vitamins-and-nutrition-information-27/obesity-health- news-505/obesity-may-shorten-lives-by-almost-4-years-study-683878.html
Examiner – January 16 Obesity Researcher Helps Sugar Addicts Conquer Cravings to Win at Weight Loss – Joanne Eglash If you've been on diet after diet without losing weight, it could be that sugar addiction may be the problem. Nicole Avena, MD, of the New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals explained how you can overcome your addiction to kick your cravings and permanently lose weight. Sugar addiction is very real, contends Dr. Avena, and she decided to write a book called Why Diets Fail, that would combine "real science" with stories of people who "feel compelled to over eat certain types of foods, and can't give them up no matter what they try to do." -Dr. Nicole Avena, Research Associate, The New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center Learn more: http://www.examiner.com/article/obesity-researcher-helps-sugar-addicts-conquer- cravings-to-win-at-weight-loss
Anesthesiology News – January Issue Report Sees Low Risk for Hematoma from Regional Anesthesia During Joint Surgery – Alison McCook Despite concerns about the risk for hematoma during spinal or epidural anesthesia, the rate of complications among patients undergoing joint replacement surgery is extremely low, according to new research released at the 2013 annual Euroanaesthesia meeting. Jason Choi, MD, a regional anesthesia fellow at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals said he uses spinal or combined spinal epidurals for “at least 95%” of the joint replacements he performs, mostly because doing so avoids general anesthesia and all the complications that come with it. The HSS researchers’ estimate of the rate of hematoma was somewhat higher than what has been reported in previous studies of non-obstetric patients, Dr. Choi noted. “But the risk is still low, even with their number. And I think the important thing is to really try to figure out the factors that do increase the risk.” Specifically, Dr. Choi says there might be some significance in that all eight patients who experienced complications received an epidural, which is a significantly larger needle than what is used for a spinal anesthesia. “Their data suggest larger-gauge needles may have a potentially higher risk,” Choi said. “We need further research that includes a large population at more than one center to isolate the critical factors that may increase that risk.” -Dr. Jason Choi, Regional Anesthesia Fellow, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://www.anesthesiologynews.com/ViewArticle.aspx? d=Clinical%2BAnesthesiology&d_id=1&i=January+2014&i_id=1030&a_id=24706
HealthDay – January 17 Vitamin D Supplements May Help Ease Fibromyalgia Pain: Study People suffering from the chronic pain of fibromyalgia might benefit from taking vitamin D supplements if they suffer from low levels of the vitamin, a new study from Austria suggests. "Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to chronic pain, and this study further strengthens the argument to [replenish] vitamin D in deficient individuals," said 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. -Dr. Houman Danesh, Director, Integrative Pain Management, Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/bone-and-joint-information-4/pain-health-news- 520/vitamin-d-supplements-may-help-ease-fibromyalgia-pain-study-683928.html
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - January 16, 2014 Date: Thursday, January 16, 2014 2:05:03 PM
In the News January 16, 2014
Crain’s Health Pulse – January 16 Vicki LoPachin, MD, Appointed Chief Medical Officer of The Mount Sinai Hospital Vicki LoPachin, MD, was named Chief Medical Officer, and Assistant Professor of Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital, where she had completed her residency and served as an internal medicine specialist. Dr. LoPachin most recently was medical director of North Shore University Hospital. -Dr. Vicki LoPachin, Chief Medical Officer, Assistant Professor, Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20140116/PULSE/140119905/hudson-valley- collaborative-care-initiative Additional coverage: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1684266
Newsday – January 16 NuHealth Chief to Head Manhattan Hospital – Ridgely Ochs Arthur Gianelli, the chief executive of NuHealth, announced Wednesday that he will head St. Luke's Hospital in Manhattan. Gianelli was appointed in 2006 to run NuHealth, a public benefit corporation that includes Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow and other facilities that serve the poor. NuHealth, with NUMC's 530 beds and A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility's 589 beds, serves the county's most vulnerable population and remains financially challenged. Gianelli said he was attracted to the president's position at St. Luke's because, as a community hospital in a poor although gentrifying area, it faces some of the same issues as NUMC and its leadership is committed to transforming the hospital to meet the rapidly changing health care landscape. "I'm honored to join a world-class, progressive and visionary system such as Mount Sinai," he said. In September, the 523-bed St. Luke's Hospital, the main health care provider for West Harlem and Morningside Heights, became part of the newly formed Mount Sinai Health System. The system includes seven hospitals, among them Mount Sinai Hospital and Beth Israel Medical Center, as well as the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Jim Mandler, a spokesman for the system, said, "We are delighted to have him join the Mount Sinai community." - St. Luke’s Hospital Read more: http://www.newsday.com/news/health/nuhealth-chief-to-head-manhattan-hospital- 1.6807042
NPR – January 16 How Perverse Incentives Drive Up Health Care Costs – Zoe Chace Medical treatment in the emergency room is expensive, but there's a perverse incentive at work which encourages EMS workers to send more people there. Medicare reimburses for 911 calls only if the patient is transported to the ER. A pilot program at The Mount Sinai Hospital tries to keep patients from coming back to the ER. Kevin Munjal, MD, who heads up the emergency medical service at The Mount Sinai Hospital, is totally obsessed with helping bring down the costs of healthcare. “The way we practice medicine is so often affected by the incentives that are created in the system, and the incentives are often about what does get reimbursed, and what doesn’t get reimbursed,” said Dr. Munjal, who says that he hopes EMT’s can make more decisions about bringing patients to a more appropriate place, such as their primary care physician or a dialysis center rather than to the E.D. -Dr. Kevin Munjal, Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, Health Evidence & Policy, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/npr/262946913/how-perverse-incentives- drive-up-health-care-costs
Healthline – January 15 FDA Warns Consumers about High-Dose Acetaminophen – Kristen Fischer Today, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that healthcare professionals stop prescribing and dispensing prescription combination drugs with more than 325 mg of acetaminophen per dose. “This is a reasonable course of action by the FDA to limit liver toxicity caused by acetaminophen,” said Douglas Dieterich, MD, Professor of Medicine and Liver Diseases at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “The majority of overdoses in the United States are inadvertent.” -Dr. Douglas Dieterich, Professor, Medicine, Liver Diseases, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/children-fda-warns-doctors-not-to-prescribe-high- doses-of-acetaminophen-011514
NBC News – January 15 Fitbit Force Users Report Skin Rashes from the Device – Melissa Dahl Some users of the Fitbit Force, a fitness tracking wristband meant to be worn day and night, are saying that the device has given them contact dermatitis, a red, itchy skin reaction that's often caused by an allergic reaction. “If you’re a Fitbit Force user who's prone to this kind of skin irritation, the best way to get rid of the rash is to stop wearing the device, and take the refund the company is offering or return it for another model,” said Jeffrey Weinberg, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology with the Mount Sinai Health System. -Dr. Jeffrey Weinberg, Associate Clinical Professor, Dermatology, Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/fitbit-force-users-report-skin-rashes-device- 2D11929574
Health – January 15 ‘Microparticles’ Show Promise in Healing Damaged Hearts Quick treatment with a new “microparticle” therapy might significantly reduce the damage caused by a heart attack, according to a new study conducted in mice. But some researchers have said that while the approach holds promise, the key will be to show that it works in humans. “The therapeutic potential of these immune modifying particles is great,” said Roger Hajjar, MD, the Director of Cardiovascular Research Center, and Arthur and Janet C. Ross Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He added, however, that “with immune modulation, one has to be careful, especially in the setting of heart muscle damage.” -Dr. Roger J. Hajjar, Director, Cardiovascular Research Center, Arthur and Janet C. Ross Professor of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://news.health.com/2014/01/15/microparticles-show-promise-in-healing-damaged- hearts/
Fox News – January 16 Broadway Star’s Cancer Battle – Colleen Cappon In November 2013, routine checkups found that actress Valisia LeKae needed surgery to remove an 8-cm ovarian cyst (about the size of a large orange) that was at risk of rupturing. After surgery the healthy 34- year-old looked forward to a speedy return to the stage, but it was discovered that she had ovarian cancer. Lekae turned to David Fishman, Director of the National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, and Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital, who advised additional surgery and six rounds of chemotherapy. -Dr. David Fishman, Director, National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/01/16/broadway-stars-cancer-battle/
Capital New York – January 16 Hospitals Warm to Cuomo’s Pot Plan – Dan Goldberg Albany Medical Center and Montefiore Medical Center are among the ten hospitals that have in the past week indicated a willingness to consider Gov. Andrew Cuomo's medical marijuana program. Other hospitals that have expressed an interest also include University of Rochester Hospital, Mount Sinai, Stony Brook, Champlain Valley Physicians Hospital and White Plains Hospital. The list was provided by the state's Department of Health. Capital reported last week that Roswell Cancer Center in Buffalo, North Shore LIJ and New York City's Health and Hospitals Corporation also want to learn more. Having some of the city's largest health systems as well as two renowned cancer centers in upstate New York express an interest provides some validity to Cuomo's pot plan, which has been derided by legislators and advocates as “limited” and “cumbersome.” Cuomo wants to use the 1980 Olivieri law to study the effectiveness of a medical marijuana program and has charged the state's Department of Health with implementing the policy. As many as 20 hospitals would be allowed to dispense marijuana. It isn't clear how the state plans to obtain the drug and it remains uncertain how hospitals would work around federal laws that treat marijuana as a Schedule-I narcotic, the same as heroin. -Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/albany/2014/01/8538885/hospitals-warm-cuomos- pot-plan
Commercial Observer – January 15 Joel Picket: Kenneth R. Gerrety Humanitarian Award Winner – Toby Salinger
Joel Picket, the chairman and chief executive of the development and construction institution Gotham Organization for nearly five decades, is this year’s recipient of the Real Estate Board of New York’s Kenneth R. Gerrety Humanitarian Award for community service. Mr. Picket’s civic volunteer work at organizations such as Beth Israel Medical Center (where he has had a longtime role on the board) and charitable giving (like his support of the New York Philharmonic) reflect the way Gotham projects strengthen the city. And even though he has led the company since 1965, the history buff is still curious as to how he can help. “I do these things when I can lend my expertise and when I can learn things I don’t know,” said Mr. Picket. Mr. Picket’s 30-year tenure at Beth Israel continues under its network’s September 2013 merger with Mount Sinai Medical Center, a pattern of service that coincides with the government-assisted hospitals and housing construction that marked the first phase of his tenure at Gotham. Mr. Picket’s first major project after assuming leadership of the company was a $16 million (in 1967 dollars) new hospital building situated between the East New York, Brownsville and Canarsie sections of Brooklyn, a facility that would later be called Brookdale Hospital. -Joel Picket, Trustee, Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://commercialobserver.com/2014/01/joel-picket-kenneth-r-gerrety-humanitarian- award-winner/
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - January 15, 2014 Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 11:43:19 AM
In the News January 15, 2014
CBS News – January 15 FDA wants to Limit Acetaminophen in Combination Pills The FDA recommended on Tuesday that health care professionals stop prescribing combination drugs that contain more than 325 milligrams of acetaminophen per tablet, capsule or other dosage unit, citing the risk of liver damage. “It is the number one medication linked to liver injury, and because people often take it when they have the flu, they may mistakenly think the side effects of overdose – which include nausea and vomiting – are just more flu symptoms,” said Donald Gardenier, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Donald Gardenier, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-wants-to-limit-acetaminophen-in-combination-pills/
Haaretz – January 15 The Mount Sinai Hospital is founded by Jews, for Jews – David Green On January 15, 1852, the group of nine men who constituted the first directors of the Jews’ Hospital, in New York, signed the incorporation papers that established the institution today known as The Mount Sinai Hospital. Today, the hospital has over 1,100 patient beds, and close to 2,200 attending physicians, as well as 1,800 registered nurses. In terms of both patient care and medical education and research, Mount Sinai is generally ranked among the top medical centers in the United States. -The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.haaretz.com/news/features/this-day-in-jewish-history/1.568703
New York Daily News – January 15 Supply Melts Away, Anxiety Bubbles up – Gina Pace The nation was thrown for a loop last week, when Kraft admitted its production of Velveeta would fall short for America’s all-important cheese-dip season — a six-week period between Christmas and the Super Bowl. Then again, some say the shortage of Velveeta — which is basically cheese and preservatives to remove the need for refrigeration — is actually a good thing for both football fans and their hearts. Rebecca Solomon, MS, RD, the director of clinical nutrition at Beth Israel Medical Center offers a Do-It-Yourself Velveeta recipe she claims is a heart-healthy version of the creamy treat. -Rebecca Solomon, MS, RD, CDN, Director, Clinical Nutrition, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/eats/velveeta-panic-cheese-runs-article-1.1579286
FoxNews.com – January 15 Nine Energy Boosters to Help You Feel More Awake – Kristyn Kusek Regular workouts boost available energy by conditioning the body to make optimal use of oxygen and glucose, its two primary fuel sources. You need only 30 minutes of exercise, three times a week, to get the cardiovascular benefits that lead to increased vitality,” said Woodson Merrell, MD, director of integrative medicine at the Continuum Center for Health and Healing at Beth Israel Medical Center. Also, when your mind is in overdrive, it releases stress hormones such as cortisol which can wreak havoc on the body. To rewire an agitated brain, Merrell suggests practicing a form of a mind-body exercise, like meditation, yoga, or engaging in regular prayer. -Dr. Woodson Merrell, Chair, Department of Integrative Medicine, Continuum Center for Health and Healing at Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/01/15/energy-boosters-to-help-feel-more-awake/
Everyday Health – January 2 How Psoriatic Arthritis Progresses – Regina Boyle Wheeler It’s very important to tell your doctor if you’re experiencing joint pain, especially if you have psoriasis. About a third of people with psoriasis will develop psoriatic arthritis, a potentially disabling joint condition that has no cure but can be successfully treated. Psoriatic arthritis may progress slowly with mild symptoms, perhaps with just one joint involved, or develop quickly with more moderate or severe problems. “The progression of psoriatic arthritis is somewhat unpredictable, and some people don’t progress while others develop bony enlargement, pain, and even deformity,” said Yousaf Ali, MD, Chief of Rheumatology at The Mount Sinai Hospital, and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Ali Yousaf, Associate Professor, Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/psoriatic-arthritis-treatment/how-psoriatic- arthritis-progresses.aspx
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - January 14, 2014 Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 3:24:08 PM
In the News January 14, 2014
Pharmaceutical Business Review – January 9 Karyopharm receives Grant to further Develop Selective Inhibitors of Nuclear Export Compounds Karyopharm Therapeutics, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company has been awarded a grant from the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society through its affiliate, Fast Forward, to support research on the potential of SINE compounds in inflammatory models of disease, including MS. The company noted that it is excited about its continuing collaboration with the National MS Society, and with The Mount Sinai Hospital and Patrizia Casaccia, MD, Professor of Neuroscience and Genetics and Genomic Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, who has dedicated herself to advancing research in MS and other important diseases. -Dr. Patrizia Casaccia, Professor, Neuroscience, Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://drugdiscovery.pharmaceutical-business-review.com/news/karyopharm-receives- grant-to-further-develop-selective-inhibitors-of-nuclear-export-compounds-090114-4157673
WNYW TV – January 14 Youth Sports Obsession – Linda Schmidt The new show Friday Night Tykes takes a look at an ultra-intense football league for eight- and nine-year olds. But is the intensity of this violent contact sport too much? "There are going to be traumatic injuries happening to these kids, injuries that we see in professional players," said Alexis Colvin, MD, Associate Professor of Orthopaedics at The Mount Sinai Hospital. "A lot of the injuries we're seeing today we used to only see in older athletes. Now we're seeing them in junior players." -Dr. Alexis C. Colvin, Associate Professor, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine, Leni and Peter W. May Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.myfoxny.com/video? autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=9725056#.UtSj-P7_SX4.gmail
Everyday Health – January 2 Chronic Fatigue from Rheumatoid Arthritis: Six Ways to Fight Back If you have rheumatoid arthritis (RA), joint pain and swelling are givens. But you may also be in the grip of a less tangible symptom: chronic fatigue. In fact, fatigue is one of the most common — and frustrating — RA symptoms. “RA fatigue is a symptom that we rheumatologists really struggle with understanding well," said Yousaf Ali, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Chief of the Division of Rheumatology at The Mount Sinai Hospital. "It is a systemic type of exhaustion, meaning it affects your whole system instead of just a certain body part." -Dr. Ali Yousaf, Associate Professor, Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment- management/moderate-to-severe/chronic-fatigue.aspx
Time Warner Cable News – New York 1 – January 14 'Motown: The Musical' Star Discusses Battle with Ovarian Cancer – Erin Billups Valisia LeKae was starring as Diana Ross in Broadway's "Motown: The Musical" when an annual trip to the gynecologist and the discovery of a rapidly growing ovarian cyst put the brakes on her skyrocketing career. It turns out that the cyst contained an aggressive cancer. Once discovered, Lekae went to see David Fishman, MD, Director of the National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital. He removed her right ovary and Fallopian tube. "The fact that the mass was eight centimeters and hadn't spread any place was an act of God," said Dr. Fishman. -Dr. David Fishman, Director, National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/pages/201838/-motown--the-musical--star-discusses- battle-with-ovarian-cancer
HealthDay – January 13 United States Panel Urges Diabetes Screening for All Pregnant Women – Serena Gordon The United States Preventive Services Task Force has released new recommendations that call for universal screening of expectant mothers for gestational diabetes once they are 24 weeks into their pregnancy. "These guidelines are based on a large literary review that showed that if you screen women and control their symptoms – whether it's diet, exercise or even insulin treatment – there was an association with reduced preeclampsia and shoulder [dislocation]," said Roxana Mehran, MD, Professor of Medicine, Evidence and Health Policy, and Director of Interventional Cardiovascular Research and Clinical Trials at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. "These are really important complications that can be prevented if screened correctly and screened well." -Dr. Roxana Mehran, Professor of Medicine, Evidence and Health Policy, Director of Interventional Cardiovascular Research and Clinical Trials, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/diabetes-information-10/misc-diabetes-news-181/screen- all-pregnant-women-for-gestational-diabetes-says-government-panel-683779.html
Everyday Health – January 2 10 Ways to Fight Chronic Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain From fatigue to loss of appetite, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can impact your life in a number of ways. But the most limiting symptom for many people with RA is pain. And since that pain comes in different forms, you may need more than one strategy to relieve it. “The primary cause of RA pain is inflammation that swells joint capsules," said Yousaf Ali, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and Chief of the Division of Rheumatology at The Mount Sinai Hospital. “Joint capsules are thin sacs of fluid that surround a joint, providing lubrication for bone movement.” -Dr. Ali Yousaf, Associate Professor, Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/rheumatoid-arthritis-treatment- management/moderate-to-severe/chronic-pain.aspx
Time Warner Cable News – New York 1 – January 13 Bronx Commuters Complain About Bird Droppings – Jose Martinez The rats stick to stations underground, but that doesn't mean the elevated stations are pest-free. Some Bronx residents have to hustle to avoid being victimized by pigeons. At a station in the Bronx, along the 2 line, pedestrians say they're sick of being dumped on by pigeons perched on the elevated tracks. Not only is their excrement an unwelcome surprise, doctors say it could make you sick, “The real health risk is when the dropping dries, whatever fungus is in it aerosolizes, and you breathe it in," says Dalilah Restrepo, MD, Infectious Disease specialist at St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals. Until the MTA installs pigeon mitigating devices, doctors advise commuters watch their step and their heads. -Dr. Dalilah Restrepo, Infectious Disease Specialist, Department of Medicine, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://www.ny1.com/content/news/transit/201777/bronx-commuters-complain-to-mta- about-bird-droppings
Dow Jones Newswire – January 13 10 Things the Weight Loss Industry Won’t Tell You – Catey Hill Currently, more than one in three American adults over the age of 20 is obese. As such, the weight loss industry is big business, with companies that focus on weight-loss programs raking in $2.4 billion last year and weight loss supplement companies making as much as $14 billion. The bottom line is that for many, America’s extra weight is a source of cash and to get that money, some companies are willing to stretch the truth about what their products will do. While the point of a diet is to lose weight, often the reverse happens and people end up fatter than when they started. “If diets actually worked, we wouldn’t have to go on so many of them,” says psychologist Alexis Conason, a researcher at the New York Obesity Research Center. Experts suggest that rather than going on short-term diets, people should opt for a long-term eating plan that will help them cut calories and eat healthier foods, but not leave them feeling deprived. -Alexis Conason, Psychologist, The New York Obesity Research Center, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://news.morningstar.com/all/market-watch/TDJNMW20140110369/update-10-things- the-weight-loss-industry-wont-tell-you.aspx
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - January 13, 2014 Date: Monday, January 13, 2014 1:22:27 PM
In the News January 13, 2014
ABC News / World News Tonight – January 11 Flu Targeting Healthy and Strong – Dr. Richard Besser The number of flu cases continues to rise around the country and emergency rooms are ready. Doctors say they’re seeing an increased number of patients with flu-like symptoms, many of them severe. “People may say it’s just the flu,” says Dr. Jeffrey Rabrich, Medical Director, Emergency Department, St. Luke’s Hospital, “but I’ve already this year seen people die from just the flu.” In previous years, the populations most at-risk were the very young and the elderly. This year, the Centers for Disease Control says 61 percent of hospitalized patients are between the ages of 18 and 64, that’s almost twice as many as last year. Doctors say there is still flu vaccine available and it’s not too late to get a flu shot, you’ll have some protection within days and be completely covered in two weeks. -Dr. Jeffrey Rabrich, Medical Director, St. Luke’s Hospital Emergency Department Learn more: http://abcnews.go.com/WNT/video/fighting-flu-21501106
Everyday Health Five Everyday Tips for Managing Ulcerative Colitis – Marie Suszynski Ulcerative colitis symptoms that arise during a flare — such as abdominal cramps and diarrhea — are painful, unpleasant, and downright disruptive to your life. That’s why once you're in remission, staying there becomes the main goal. “The key to staying in remission is your treatment regimen,” said Jean- Frederic Colombel, MD, Professor of Medicine and Gastroenterology and Director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “Once you have that down, adopting a few new habits can help you stay healthy.” -Dr. Jean-Frederic Colombel, Professor, Medicine, Gastroenterology, Director, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/ulcerative-colitis-treatment- management/everyday-tip-for-ulcerative-colitis-management.aspx
MedPage Today – January 9 Hot Topics 2014: Diabetes What do you anticipate will be the most important clinical development in endocrinology in 2014? Jeffrey Mechanick, MD, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, focuses on learning how to optimize drug regimens given an influx of new drugs for type 2 diabetes, molecular testing for better diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancers, and further development of closed-loop systems for type 1 diabetes. -Dr. Jeffrey I. Mechanick, Clinical Professor, Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.medpagetoday.com/HOTTOPICS2014/special-reports/SpecialReports- Videos/358
WABC TV – January 10 New Device for Treating Obesity and Diabetes – Dr. Sapna Parikh For many, controlling their weight is a constant struggle and they turn to surgery for answers. A new device is helping people lose the pounds without going under the knife and the treatment may help get diabetes under control too. The Endobarrier, a plastic liner that is guided through the stomach and into the first part of the intestine via the mouth, is being studied as a treatment for diabetes. The Endobarrier liner blocks food from touching the intestines, a part of the digestive tract where doctors believe key hormones control hunger and blood sugar. “With this device, we want to see if there’s an improvement in their diabetes in the next 12 months,” says Aida Saliby, MD, principal investigator of the clinical trial at Beth Israel Medical Center, one of 21 centers in the United States testing the device. Patients are still being enrolled in the study. The company expects early results in 2016 and will then file for FDA approval. -Dr. Aida Saliby, Endocrinologist, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/health&id=9388935
WNBC TV – January 10 Protecting Your Skin This Winter Some people actually call it winter burn because it’s just so painful. No matter the name, dry skin is a problem for many women, especially after some brutally cold temperatures. Dr. Richard Mizuguchi, director of the Hair Restoration Surgery Center in the Department of Dermatology at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals and Beth Israel Medical Center, says that some common reasons why it is easier to get dry skin in the winter time is because there is no humidity outdoors due to the frigid weather, alongside with the fact that indoor heaters suck out all the humidity in the air, which dries out the skin. Mizuguchi also says, “Taking long hot showers are the worst on your skin,” as it takes all the oils off your skin, which causes dryness. -Dr. Richard Mizuguchi, Director, Hair Restoration Surgery Center, Department of Dermatology, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals and Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Protecting-Your-Skin-This- Winter/239702951
Glamour Magazine – February 2014 How to Never Look Tired Again Your skin cells repair at night, so when you miss out on sleep, you cut short that process and can wake up looking a little paler and more sallow first thing. “If your at-home regimen isn’t cutting it, try a series of three micro-dermabrasion sessions done two weeks apart to jumpstart glowing skin,” said Heidi Waldorf, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -Dr. Heidi Waldorf, Associate Clinical Professor, Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Hospital [No web link available]
New York Daily News – January 12 Daily Checkup: Adrenal Nodules and Cancer – Katie Charles William Inabnet, MD, Professor of Surgery, and Co-Director of the Adrenal Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital said only a small percentage of nodules on adrenal glands are cancerous, but it's important to get them checked because the cancer is aggressive. “Located above the kidneys, the adrenal glands produce a series of hormones that influence blood pressure control, electrolyte balance and stress response, including adrenaline — functions essential for life,” said Dr. Inabnet. “When nodules form on the adrenal glands, most of them require no treatment — but every nodule warrants a workup to rule out something more serious, including adrenal cancer.” -Dr. William Inabnet, Professor, Surgery, Co-Director, Adrenal Center, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/daily-checkup-sunday-jan-12-adrenal- nodules-cancer-article-1.1567717
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - January 10, 2014 Date: Friday, January 10, 2014 12:41:09 PM
In the News January 10, 2014
The Rachael Ray Show – January 9 Gretta and Ricky's Big Decision When Gretta and Ricky started to discuss expanding their adorable family to give their son, Kai, a sibling, she discovered some unexpected health news that could prevent her from getting pregnant. -Dr. Elisa Port, Chief, Breast Surgery, Co-Director, Dubin Breast Center, The Mount Sinai Hospital -Dr. Susan Drossman, Assistant Clinical Professor, Radiology, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/celebs/17010_Gretta_s_Big_Decision/index.html
Time Warner Cable News / New York 1 – January 9 Doctor Says Setting a Schedule Can Help Sleep Routine – Jill Urban In this 24/7 world, many people find it so hard to shut down. "We are a very sleep deprived society," said Steven Feinsilver, MD, Senior Faculty of Medicine Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, and Director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital. "I'm amazed at how little people some people tell me they sleep, and how people assume that sleeping five or six hours is OK. It's rarely OK." Dr. Feinsilver says sleep issues often occur because our schedules and bad habits throw off our internal body clocks. -Dr. Steven H. Feinsilver, Senior Faculty, Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Director, Center for Sleep Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.ny1.com/content/pages/201639/doctor-says-setting-a-schedule-can-help-sleep- routine
MedPage Today – January 9 Cardiologists Respond to SYMPLICITY HTN-3 – Todd Neale Initial results from the SYMPLICITY HTN-3 trial tempered enthusiasm for the use of renal denervation for treatment-resistant hypertension. The results showed that Medtronic's system – though safe – was no better than a sham procedure for reducing office systolic blood pressure through six months. "It is obviously disappointing to hear this news, although I reserve judgment until the full data are presented,” said Roxana Mehran, Assistant Clinical Professor of Radiology at The Mount Sinai Hospital. “I still believe that we need to step back and better understand this trial and the results before we shut out so many patients who may benefit from this type of therapy." -Dr. Roxana Mehran, Assistant Clinical Professor, Radiology, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Hypertension/43726
Beauty – January Fragrances in Products are one of the Primary Causes of Allergic Reactions in Skin Of the more than 2,800 fragrance ingredients listed in the database of the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials, at least 100 are known allergens. “We don’t know exactly why certain scents trigger allergic reactions in some people and not others, but if you show signs of sensitivity, like redness or itching, it’s important fragrance-free skin-care products,” said 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 [No web link available]
New York Beacon – January 9 Broadway Tony Nominee Valisia LeKae Battles with Ovarian Cancer Valisia LeKae is on a crusade to bring awareness to African American women about ovarian cancer. The 34-year-old actress withdrew from “Motown: The Musical” after being diagnosed. Lekae had surgery for clear cell carcinoma of the ovary performed by David Fishman, MD, Director of the National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, and Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital. “Her cancer is associated with genetic inherited cancers – yet she has no family cancers,” said Dr. Fishman. “Her cancer can be very aggressive and survival can range from 40 – 90 percent.” -Dr. David Fishman, Director, National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital [No web link available]
Healio Endocrinology – December 2013 Nutrition Guidelines Focus on Individualized Approach to Patients with Diabetes In recent weeks, the field of endocrinology has been met with a burst of new clinical practice guidelines emphasizing proper nutrition and preventive strategies for the management of patients with diabetes. “One of the strongest components of preventive medicine is nutrition,” said Jeffrey Mechanick, MD, FACP, FACE, FACN, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and a co-author on the AACE guidelines. “Medicine is moving toward a greater emphasis on preventive medicine rather than just waiting for the disease to occur. We would like to see a paradigm shift occur more often from disease management to disease prevention; that’s the premise.” -Dr. Jeffrey I. Mechanick, Clinical Professor, Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healio.com/endocrinology/diabetes/news/print/endocrine-today/%7B8a5f60c0- 9a3c-4c8a-9442-bb276523e16a%7D/nutrition-guidelines-focus-on-individualized-approach-to-patients- with-diabetes
Healthline – January 8 Light-Activated Glue, High-Tech Zip Ties Are the Newest Ways to Close a Wound – Julia Haskins Surgeons have the high-pressure responsibility to safely and quickly close wounds, but after the procedure, patients can sometimes unintentionally reopen them. Now, researchers are aiming to resolve some of the most vexing parts of the surgical process with two new wound closure technologies. One, a glue called hydrophobic light-activated adhesive (HLAA), is a flexible, water- and blood-resistant material that can be injected into tissue, painted on the surface of skin, or applied in a thin layer on a patch to seal wounds. “Suture removal tends to be more painful than the surgery,” said Hooman Khorasani, MD, Chief of Division of Mohs, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic Surgery, and Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Hooman Khorasani, Chief of Division of Mohs, Reconstructive, and Cosmetic Surgery, Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/tech-two-new-technologies-will-change-how- docs-close-wounds-010814
Healio Endocrinology – December 18 Cortisol Levels Higher in Obese Children Recent study findings showed that obese children had higher levels of cortisol than their average-weight counterparts. “Previous studies have shown conflicting data regarding cortisol levels and obesity,” said Molly O. Regelmann, MD, Assistant Professor in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at The Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital of The Mount Sinai Hospital. “This study is unique in that rather than using saliva, urine or blood cortisol levels, which can vary greatly day to day, it used hair samples, which reflect chronic cortisol exposure.” -Dr. Molly O. Regelmann, Assistant Professor, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, The Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.healio.com/endocrinology/adrenal/news/online/%7B460295ca-c607-488d-a99a- cb689305c439%7D/cortisol-levels-higher-in-obese-children
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - January 9, 2014 Date: Thursday, January 09, 2014 1:22:04 PM
In the News January 9, 2014
Bio News Texas – January 6 NIH To Consolidate Brain Biospecimens with “One-Stop” Biorepository of Brain Tissue – Mike Nace The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking to foster expedited research on brain disorders through a new biospecimens biorepository that will offer a “one-stop” shop for brain tissue used for research. The new NIH NeuroBioBank initiative, which was announced in December, will be a user- friendly web-based resource that will consolidate five leading brain banks toward a tissue-sharing network for the neuroscience community. The initiative, which is being funded by the NIMH, the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, will feature brain tissue biospecimens from five leading brain banks, including the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and others. -Dr. Vahram Haroutunian, Professor, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://bionews-tx.com/news/2014/01/06/nih-to-consolidate-brain-biospecimens-with-one- stop-biorepository-of-brain-tissue/
The Scientist – January 1 Benjamin tenOever: Going Viral – Kerry Grens Benjamin tenOever, MD, Professor of Medicine and Microbiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, wanted a fun way to get his microRNA-focused lab members interested in genes upregulated by interferons, proteins released by host cells under pathogenic attack. So he created a competition called “Game of Clones,” a single-elimination tournament, akin to a basketball bracket and broadcast over Twitter, which pitted two genetically altered flu viruses against one another to see which one fares better in a mouse. “It’s a little bit just for fun, but it also has a purpose,” says tenOever. “What Game of Clones has done is pulled [interferon-inducible] genes out of the woodwork.” -Dr. Benjamin tenOever, Professor, Medicine, Microbiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/38698/title/Benjamin-tenOever-- Going-Viral/
WCBS TV – January 6 Broadway Star Takes On Role of Cancer-Screening Advocate – Dana Tyler In September, Valisia LeKae’s gynecologist told her a 2-centimeter ovarian cyst they’d been monitoring had grown. Her ovary was four times the size it should have been. LeKae is now using her battle with cancer to help others. LeKae had laproscopic surgery Dec. 19. Her fight, however, is not over. “The clear-cell cancer that she has is an aggressive cancer,” said LeKae’s doctor, David Fishman, MD, Director of the National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, and Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital. “So she’d be Stage 1 aggressive cancer, so even those patients have excellent survival.” -Dr. David Fishman, Director, National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/01/06/broadway-star-takes-on-role-of-cancer-screening- advocate/
Everyday Health – January 2 Ulcerative Colitis Treatment Options – Elizabeth Shimmer Bowers With inflammatory bowel diseases such as ulcerative colitis (UC), your immune system continuously mistakes food and other substances in the intestine for invaders. The result is chronic inflammation and ulcerations in the colon. Today's treatments include medications for ulcerative colitis that prevent the disease from flaring, calm the colon during flares, or both. “Ulcerative colitis treatment has changed over the past few years with the approval of newer medications, which are different from the traditional drugs,” says David Carr-Locke, MD, chief of the division of digestive diseases at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. He says the newest medications for ulcerative colitis, which are given by injection, are the biologic therapies. Dr. Carr-Locke says as many as 25 to 40 percent of people with ulcerative colitis eventually undergo surgery to treat their condition. He says it’s best to work closely with your doctor to determine the best treatment regimen and to continue to monitor your condition. -Dr. David Carr-Locke, Chief, Division of Digestive Diseases, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.everydayhealth.com/health-report/ulcerative-colitis-treatment- management/ulcerative-colitis-treatment-options.aspx
WNYW TV – January 8 Flu Vaccines and Kids – Ashley Mastronardi While the flu season is in full swing, a call is going out for more children in New York City to get vaccinated. Vaccination rates in the city are well below the national goal of 80 percent for all kids. Only one third of children under the age of five have not received their flu shots. The flu is the third leading cause death in the city and doctors say that children are most susceptible to getting the flu because their immune systems aren’t fully developed yet, so the question is why is the city not meeting the national goal? “A lot of parents are weary about vaccinating their children and a lot of parents believe that if you get a flu shot you will get the flu from it, says Robin Jacobson, MD, Chief of Ambulatory Pediatrics at Beth Israel Medical Center. “We pediatricians try to explain to the parents that you really cannot get the flu from getting a flu shot.” -Dr. Robin Jacobson, Chief, Ambulatory Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Beth Israel Medical Center (No web link available)
HealthDay – January 8 Study Weighs Safety of Epilepsy Drugs in Pregnancy New British research suggests that the drug levetiracetam does not pose a major risk to the neurological development of the fetus, although there's more evidence that another drug – valproate – may cause some problems. "We have known for some time that valproic acid [valproate], when taken during pregnancy, is associated with an increased risk for birth defects," said Keith Eddleman, MD, Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Genetics and Genomic Sciences, and Director of Obstetrics at the Mount Sinai Health System. "Due to these increased risks, women with epilepsy who are contemplating pregnancy are more frequently being given levitiracetam -- with very little information available about its effect on the developing fetus." -Dr. Keith Eddleman, MD, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences, Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Director, Obstetrics, Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/cognitive-health-information-26/epilepsy-news-235/study- weighs-safety-of-epilepsy-drugs-in-pregnancy-683579.html
Time Warner Cable News – New York 1 – January 9 Tips on How to Sleep Better at Night – Jill Urban Getting more sleep can contribute to better overall health, and there are several things you can do to make sure you are getting enough of it. "Sleep is actually a very powerful biological drive," said Steven Feinsilver, MD, Director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital. "If you don't mess it up, it tends to work. Unfortunately, we do a lot of things that really mess it up. One of the worst things we can do for sleep is to do a lot of other things in the bedroom," said Dr. Feinsilver. "If I were a purist, I would actually have you eliminate everything from a bedroom, although most people like a television in the bedroom. -Dr. Steven H. Feinsilver, Senior Faculty, Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Director, Center for Sleep Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.ny1.com/content/lifestyles/201565/tips-on-how-to-sleep-better-at-night
Huffington Post – January 8 The Real Reason Juice Cleanses Can Get Your Health Back on Track – Woodson Merrell, MD Most people this time of year are thinking about buckling down on their diets. “What I have found works best is to take it in small steps,” says Woodson Merrell, MD, Chairman of the Department of Integrative Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center and author of The Detox Prescription: Supercharge Your Health, Strip Away Pounds and Eliminate the Toxins Within. “Start with changing your eating for just a few days – with a 3-day juice cleanse – and it is remarkable what positive transformation will follow.” The romance of unhealthy foods is powerful, as is evidenced by the 65 percent of Americans who struggle daily with being overweight and obese but it is essential to break the cycle of dependence on saturated fats, refined carbohydrates, processed foods and excess caffeine and alcohol. Research has shown that we can not only be healthier, but actually reverse even severe chronic disease by changing to a plant- based diet. -Dr. Woodson Merrell, Chairman, Department of Integrative Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/woodson-merrell-md/juice-cleanses_b_4549641.html
Everyday Health Massage Therapy for Ankylosing Spondylitis – Regina Boyle Wheeler A massage for ankylosing spondylitis can be very helpful. “Joint stiffness can often cause you to assume uncomfortable postures and positions, which leads to overuse and strain of the muscles,” said Jonathan Kirschner, MD, Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “Massage can certainly help with muscle pain and stiffness,” said Dr. Kirschner. -Dr. Jonathan Kirschner, Assistant Professor, Rehabilitation Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.everydayhealth.com/ankylosing-spondylitis/massage-therapy-for-ankylosing- spondylitis.aspx
The Wall Street Journal – January 6 Makeup Without Germs – Elizabeth Holmes Aging cosmetics may pose some obvious performance issues, like when the formula for liquid foundation separates or mascara dries up. “The bigger concern is the potential for germs,” said Gervaise Gerstner, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor of Dermatology at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -Dr. Gervaise Gerstner, Assistant Clinical Professor, Dermatology, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB10001424052702304617404579304383345014654
Epoch Times – January 6 Dropping Temperatures in NY: Beware of Icy Sidewalks – Jane Gray Since melted snow is likely to freeze again as temperatures plummet to an expected 14 degrees Fahrenheit, New Yorkers better embrace the cold and get their ice skates on, or at least layer up and get out their snow boots. Injuries caused by slips and falls increased during the icy weather Sunday. An increase in weather-related injuries such as broken wrists and ankles was reported by Beth Israel Medical Center, Mount Sinai Hospital, Roosevelt Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital physicians. -Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://www.theepochtimes.com/n3/435673-dropping-temperatures-in-ny-beware-of-icy- sidewalks/
New York Daily News – January 7 Brooklyn Nurse Performs Mission of Mercy in Republic of Congo – Doyle Murphy Hafeeza Anchrum of Bedford-Stuyvesant spent two weeks in December aboard a floating hospital in the coastal African nation Republic of Congo, on a medical mercy mission treating patients suffering from maladies that are all but eradicated from the developed world. “These are the images that you see on TV, and you’re like, ‘Is that real?’” Anchrum said. “They’re real.” She returned to work at Mount Sinai with a new perspective on healthcare. -Hafeeza Anchrum, MSN, RN, CPAN, Clinical Administrative Liaison Nurse, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn-nurse-performs-mission-mercy- republic-congo-article-1.1567902
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - January 7, 2014 Date: Wednesday, January 08, 2014 1:46:28 PM
In the News January 7, 2014
HealthDay – January 7 Drug Duo Might Help Smokers Quit Better Than Single Med – Steven Reinberg Two drugs in combination might be better than one when it comes to helping hardcore smokers quit, at least in the short term, a new study suggests. The drugs – varenicline (sold under the brand name Chantix) and bupropion (Wellbutrin) – taken together increase the rates of quitting over 12 weeks compared with Chantix alone, the researchers found. After a year, however, relapse rates were similar using both approaches. Sidney Braman, MD, Senior Faculty in Medicine, and Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, said most smokers who eventually quit have tried an average of six times to break the habit. "Most trials of smoking cessation have shown that the long-term success rate is a tough nut to crack," said Dr. Braman. -Dr. Sidney Braman, Senior Faculty, Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/general-health-information-16/prescription-drug-news- 551/drug-duo-helps-smokers-quit-better-than-single-med-683634.html
Agence France-Presse (via Yahoo! News) – January 7 Risk of Dying from Cancer Down 20 Percent: US Study The risk of dying from cancer in the United States has declined 20 percent over the past two decades, according to the American Cancer Society's annual report out Tuesday. However, cancer, a complex disease that has largely eluded attempts at a cure, will remain a top killer in 2014, taking some 1,600 US lives per day, it warned. "A big part of this decrease in mortality is certainly linked to the decrease in cigarette smoking because we know that lung cancer is such a lethal disease that once you have it, very often you will die of it," said William Oh, MD, Professor of Medicine, Hematology, Medical Oncology, and Urology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. William Oh, Professor, Medicine, Hematology, Medical Oncology, Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://news.yahoo.com/risk-dying-cancer-down-20-percent-us-study-160741028.html
Details – January 7 Health Myth: Does Covering Your Mouth When Coughing Keep Germs From Spreading? – Aleisha Fetters If and when people get sick this winter, will covering their mouths really keep germs from spreading? Or is it just a courtesy maneuver? One thing you can do to prevent the spread of sickness is by keeping all particles away from your hands—either by coughing into a tissue or lugging antibacterial spray everywhere you go. "Researchers have seen that a fair number of respiratory particles still escape into the surrounding air, even when an barrier like a tissue, sleeve, hand, or surgical mask is placed in front of the cougher's mouth," 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.details.com/blogs/daily-details/2014/01/health-myth-covering-your-mouth- when-you-cough-keeps-germs-from-spreading.html
Newsone – January 6 The 9 Best Resolutions for Your Health (And Happiness) – Lorraine Jones Each January, roughly one in three Americans resolves to improve themselves in some way. A much smaller percentage of people actually follow through. While about 75 percent of people stick to their goals for at least a week, a 2002 study found less than half (46 percent) are still on target six months later. One of the top resolutions is “stressing less.” Long work hours, little sleep, no exercise, poor diet, and not spending time with family and friends can contribute to stress, says Roberta Lee, MD, an integrative medicine specialist at Beth Israel Medical Center and the author of The Super Stress Solution. “Stress is an inevitable part of life,” she says. “Relaxation, sleep, socializing, and taking vacations are all things we tell ourselves we deserve but don’t allow ourselves to have.” -Dr. Roberta Lee, Vice Chair, Integrative Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://newsone.com/2829207/the-9-best-resolutions-for-your-health-and-happiness/2/
MedPage Today – January 7 Hot Topics 2014: Alzheimer's Disease 1 What do researchers anticipate will be the most important clinical developments in Alzheimer's disease in 2014? Three leading researchers in the field weigh in: Sam Gandy, MD, PhD, Mount Sinai Professor in Alzheimer’s Research, Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry, and Associated Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, among others. Their answers converged on imaging tests for amyloid plaques, and the treatment and prevention studies those tests will enable. -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.medpagetoday.com/HOTTOPICS2014/special-reports/SpecialReports- Videos/363
WABC TV – January 7 Bitter Winter Blast – Dr. Sapna Parikh The emergency room of St. Luke's Hospital is usually crowded, but the cold, snow, and ice make it more so. "We have unfortunately already seen one death from hypothermia, a lot of slips and falls, broken wrists, broken ankles, head injuries," said Jeff Rabrich, MD, the Medical Director at St. Luke's Emergency Department. Doctors are treating many patients who have to work outside. "We do see a fair number of construction workers even though they're dressed appropriate, they're out all day," Dr. Rabrich adds. Scientists have calculated how fast frostbite sets in, based on temperature and wind. With a wind chill dipping to nearly 20 below zero, you have 30 minutes, and the windier it is the less time you have. One of the best things people can do to stay ‘safe’ is to dress appropriately with socks and a base layer. -Dr. Jeffrey Rabrich, Medical Director, Emergency Department, St. Luke’s Hospital Learn more: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/health&id=9384915 http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/New-Yorkers-Struggle-to-Dress-for-the-Big- Chill/239170091 http://newyork.cbslocal.com/video/9706468-deep-freeze-can-be-downright-dangerous/ http://www.myfoxny.com/story/24374113/polar-vortex-deep-freeze
UPI – January 7 Experts Tell how to Walk on Ice to Avoid Injuries With much of the United States frozen by a severe cold snap, many must walk on slippery ice and experts suggest walking in a shuffle motion to maintain balance. Orthopaedic surgeons at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai suggest those walking on ice "shuffle" or move feet slightly apart to provide better balance than a normal stride. Bending the knees slightly when walking on icy surfaces also might help, they said. -Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2014/01/07/Experts-tell-how-to-walk-on-ice-to-avoid- injuries/UPI-65701389115491/
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - January 6, 2014 Date: Monday, January 06, 2014 2:33:20 PM
In the News January 6, 2014
AARP Blog – January 3 Vitamin E May Slow Alzheimer’s Progression – Elizabeth Agnvall Among more than 600 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, a daily high dose of vitamin E slowed the decline in the ability of patients to perform everyday tasks, such as dress or bathe independently, by about six months on average. And, perhaps more tellingly, those taking vitamin E needed two fewer hours a day of help from caregivers. The study, which appeared in the Jan. 1 issue of JAMA, didn’t find any improvement in the memory or thinking ability of the patients. Those taking the Alzheimer’s medication memantine or a combination of vitamin E and memantine didn’t do any better than those taking a placebo. “We were focusing on activities of daily living,” said study author Mary Sano, PhD, Associate Dean for Clinical Research, Professor of Psychiatry, and Director of Alzheimer’s Disease Research at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “Once the person has the disease, those are the things that make them dysfunctional.” -Dr. Mary Sano, Associate Dean for Clinical Research, Professor, Psychiatry, Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://blog.aarp.org/2014/01/03/vitamin-e-may-slow-alzheimers-progression/ Additional coverage: http://www.authintmail.com/article/health/vitamin-e-slows-ravages-dementia http://www.wholefoodsmagazine.com/news/breaking-news/vitamin-e-beneficial-asthmatics- alzheimers-patients886432431
Canadian Medical Association Journal – December 24 EMR Alert Cuts Sepsis Deaths – Lauren Vogel A New York hospital has nearly halved the number of patients who die as a result of sepsis, through the creative use of its electronic medical record system. Charles Powell, MD, chief of pulmonary and critical care medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital, says their electronic medical record (EMR) system triggers a red alert whenever staff enter vital signs in a patient's chart that match the criteria for early sepsis. The alert prompts a bedside call from a team of specially trained nurse practitioners who evaluate the patient, order tests and, if necessary, jump-start treatment. Mount Sinai has implemented this early warning and response program on eight floors beginning in 2012, with marked success. "When we began the program, the mean sepsis mortality rate was about 33% … now it's at 16%," which is close to the lowest rate among peer hospitals, says Powell. "We're now able to identify patients with sepsis earlier and standardize our response, and using our EMR data, we're also able to measure that response in terms of timeliness and outcomes, including transfers to intensive care and mortality." Judy Miranda, MSN, DNP(c), RN, nursing director for transplant and rehabilitation at the hospital, adds that previously, many nurses felt uncomfortable flagging sepsis cases on the basis of vital signs alone, and those who did often met with "push-back" from busy doctors. "Of course there are other things than sepsis that can trigger the alert, but you're only going to know if you escalate the care." -Dr. Charles Powell, Professor, Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Chief, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital -Judy Miranda, MSN, DNP(c), RN, Nursing Director, Transplant & Rehabilitation, Recanati / Miller Transplantation Institute, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.cmaj.ca/site/earlyreleases/24dec13_EMR-alert-cuts-sepsis-deaths.xhtml
Healthcare Business Insights – December 2013 Shaping Organizational Culture to Reduce the Impact of Multidrug-Resistant Organisms Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) represent a growing concern in health care as the source of highly contagious illnesses. Common among these MDROs are methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). To develop a better understanding of how organizations can combat these MDROs, the [Cost & Quality] Academy spoke with Brian Koll, MD, Chief of Infection Control, Beth Israel Medical Center. “It’s easiest for us to standardize our practices so that staff know that on admission, you get screened,” Dr. Koll explains. “We try to reduce some of the variability which may, in some cases, have someone get screened more than once depending on how frequently they come into our facility.” Beth Israel screens patients for MRSA with a nasal cotton swab and for VRE with an anal swab. If a patient tests positive, they’re placed on contact precaution in a private or cohort room. Clinicians and visitors must practice hand hygiene as well as wear gloves, masks and gowns. Dr. Koll concludes. “These bacteria are in the community and we’re not going to be able to completely eliminate them. However, the lessons we learn from treating them, we apply here for gram-negatives and C-diff to ensure that these conditions never become endemic themselves.” -Dr. Brian Koll, Chief of Infection Control, Beth Israel Medical Center [No web link available]
Associated Press – January 3 After Cancer Diagnosis, Broadway Star Fights Back – Mark Kennedy Valisia LeKae has a New Year's resolution that has nothing to do with weight loss, money or watching less TV. "I will be cancer-free in 2014," she's vowed. The budding Broadway star who played Diana Ross in the hit show "Motown the Musical" was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in late 2013. She went through surgery and this week endured the first of six planned rounds of chemotherapy. David Fishman, MD, LeKae's gynecological oncologist who is Director of the National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program and Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital, has been impressed by her desire to share her experience. "That's what a hero does - help other people. She has the courage to want to make a difference and I know that she will," said Dr. Fishman. "I'm very optimistic she's going to do very well." -Dr. David Fishman, Director, National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_THEATER_VALISIA_LEKAE Additional coverage: http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/661da6a7df574d9d8cef4146ffa08dc9/US-- Theater-Valisia-LeKae http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/health/238614481.html
ABC News – January 3 Seven Things to Know about Frostbite With temperatures in the single digits, it can be very dangerous. You need to take precautions and know the warning signs. “We do see children who get exposed, their faces are exposed, or their fingers are exposed because they’re not wearing the appropriate gear,” said Adam Vella, MD, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics and Medical Education at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “One of the things we can do is cover them in a warm blanket which warms the fluids, and we can put warm air through that as well so we can warm the lungs,” said Kevin Chason, MD, Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Adam Vella, Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Medical Education, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai -Dr. Kevin Chason, Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/local&id=9380823
Examiner.com – January 5 ‘Detox Prescription’ Uses Juicing and Plant-Based Diet for Permanent Weight Loss Fulfilling New Year’s resolutions isn’t always easy, but holistic physician Woodson Merrell, MD, Chairman of the Department of Integrative Medicine at Beth Israel Medical Center, is offering a different approach to wellness that involves detoxifying and cleansing your body. Dr. Merrell says that by following his detox program, you’ll naturally shed pounds while enhancing your health. It’s all detailed in his new book, which he authored with nutrition expert Mary Beth Augustine and yoga teacher Hillari Dowdle. “The Detox Presciption: Supercharge Your Health, Strip Away Pounds and Eliminate the Toxins Within” is available in hardcover and for the Kindle. According to Dr. Merrell, “Weight loss is a natural effect of switching off of the toxin-laden, high-glycemic load, saturated fat-based diet that the vast majority of Americans consume.” -Dr. Woodson Merrell, Chairman, Department of Integrative Medicine, Beth Israel Medical Center -Mary Beth Augustine, Dietician, The Center for Health and Healing, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://www.examiner.com/article/detox-prescription-uses-juicing-and-plant-based-diet- for-permanent-weight-loss
Everyday Health – December 27 How to Stick to Your New Year’s Resolutions – Amir Khan It’s time to make resolutions for the new year, but whether your resolution is to lose weight, quit smoking, or something else, there are steps you need to take to make sure you are not making the same resolution year after year. Although 40 percent of people make weight loss their resolution, according to a 2012 study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, only eight percent achieve their goal, with most failing after only a month. “Do one thing at a time,” said Christopher Ochner, PhD, obesity specialist and assistant professor of psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. “The major mistake people make is that they try to make these big massive changes, but the problem is that no one ever sticks to them because it’s too drastic of a change.” - Dr. Christopher Ochner, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/how-to-stick-to-your-new-years- resolutions-3931.aspx
Time Magazine – January 3 It’s a Blizzard! Five Surprising Tips for Staying Safe in the Snow – Alexandra Sifferlin Much of the Northeast is covered in a thick blanket of snow thanks to winter storm Hercules. And that means potential health hazards. Holding an object or bag in your dominant hand could help you to avoid braking a dominant hand or arm if you fall on the ice, according to orthopaedic surgeons from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://healthland.time.com/2014/01/03/its-a-blizzard-5-surprising-tips-for-staying-safe-in- the-snow/
New York Daily News – January 5 Daily Checkup: Problems with the Heart's Mitral Valve – Katie Charles The heart’s mitral valve doesn’t get a lot of attention from the public, but doctors estimate that as much as one to four percent of the population is genetically predisposed for the valve to leak and cause problems. “The mitral valve lies between the left atrium and left ventricle, and its job is to guarantee one-direction blood flow through the heart and back into the body,” said Gregory Fischer, MD, Professor of Anesthesiology, and Cardiothoracic Surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital. -Dr. Gregory Fischer, Professor, Anesthesiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/daily-checkup-mitral-valve-leaks-article- 1.1561725
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In The News - January 3, 2014 Date: Friday, January 03, 2014 2:38:21 PM
In the News January 3, 2014
Medpage Today – January 2 Vitamin E Shows Decline In Alzheimer’s – John Gever Taking vitamin E supplements may delay declines in daily functioning experienced by patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, a new study revealed in the Journal of the American Medical Association, published on January 1. Study co-author Mary Sano, PhD, Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, said that study results were robust enough to warrant a recommendation that patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease start taking vitamin E supplements. She pointed out that the results, in addition to demonstrating a functional benefit for vitamin E, also indicated that it was safe, at least in terms of mortality -- in contrast to a 2005 meta-analysis that suggested higher death rates for people taking vitamin E supplements. - Dr. Mary Sano, Associate Dean for Clinical Research, Professor, Psychiatry, Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Neurology/AlzheimersDisease/43633 Additional coverage: http://www.edgeonthenet.com/health_fitness/health/News/153707/vitamin_e_may_slow_alzheimer%E2%80%99s_disease_progression
Family Practice News – January 2 Metronidazole Linked To Increased Risk For Inflammatory Bowel Disease – Whitney McKnight Exposure to antibiotics other than penicillins, in particular metronidazole and quinolones, was associated with new-onset Crohn’s disease, based on a meta-analysis of observational and case-control studies presented by Ryan Ungaro, MD, a Fellow in the Division of Gastroenterology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, at a conference on inflammatory bowel diseases. "Exposure to antibiotics may somehow contribute to alterations in the microbiome and result in dysbiosis, which is known to be part of the pathogenesis that leads to IBD," said Dr. Ungaro. Alternatively, antibiotic exposures might just be surrogate markers for an infectious trigger that is actually associated with IBD. The analysis did not detect a link between antibiotic exposure and ulcerative colitis. -Dr. Ryan Ungaro, Fellow, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.familypracticenews.com/single-view/metronidazole-linked-to-increased-risk-for-inflammatory-bowel- disease/e0b9d4e569f93fb3842374225895ecab.html
Cincinnati.com – January 2 Immune System May Play Critical Role In Mental Health – Karen Weintraub A growing body of research on conditions from bipolar disorder to schizophrenia to depression is starting to suggest a tighter link than was previously realized between ailments of the mind and body. Activation of the immune system seems to play a crucial role in both. "One of the things we need to stop thinking is that mental health is just a disorder of the brain," says researcher Georgia Hodes, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow in Neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, who conducted the mouse study. "There's plenty of evidence in a number of different mental illnesses that they have components to them that relate to the entire body." -Dr. Georgia Hodes, Postdoctoral Fellow, Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20140102/LIFE07/301020058/Immune-system-may-play-critical-role-mental-health? nclick_check=1
Arthritis Today – February 2014 NY1’s Traffic Reporter Doesn’t Let Rheumatoid Arthritis Slow Her Down – Judy Diedwardo Strict eating, sleeping and exercise regimens are reporter Jamie Shupak’s most cherished disciplines for managing her rheumatoid arthritis (RA). In 2003, the searing, throbbing pain in her hands and wrists was excruciating, as if they were on fire. After months of doctors’ appointments and tests, Shupak was diagnosed with RA at age 21. Since there’s no cure, she went on an odyssey of various treatments with marginal success so she changed her diet and stopped drinking alcohol. Harry Fischer, MD, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Beth Israel Medical Center says, “Jamie has a uniquely positive attitude and she certainly proves how valuable attitude and the right nutrition can be with regards to RA.” Shupak also takes the disease-modifying drug methotrexate and says these days she’s relatively pain-free. -Dr. Harry D. Fisher, Chief, Division of Rheumatology, Beth Israel Medical Center Learn more: http://images.burrellesluce.com/image/4697/4697_5414
New York Amsterdam News – January 2 Broadway Star Valisia LeKae To Bring Awareness About Ovarian Cancer– Florence Anthony New York Amsterdam New - Broadway star Valisia LeKae, a 2013 Tony Award nominee for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance as Diana Ross in “Motown: The Musical,” is on a crusade to bring awareness to African-American women about ovarian cancer. LeKae withdrew from the show after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and the 34-year-old actress had surgery for clear cell carcinoma of the ovary, which was performed by David Fishman, MD, Director, National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital. --Dr. David Fishman, Director, National Ovarian Cancer Early Detection Program, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://t.amsterdamnews.com/news/2014/jan/02/idris-elba-avoids-serious-injury-after-car-flips-c/
WABC-TV – January 3 Health Hazards During Snow Storms – Dr. Sapna Parikh The frigid temperatures can be downright dangerous. Doctors and paramedics say the biggest problem they see during a snow storm are slips and falls. St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals’ paramedic Maximo Sierra says prevention is the solution. "New York City's notorious for developing black ice so we have a lot of people crossing side-walks even after the streets have been plowed." He says in the blink of an eye, a pedestrian can suffer a strain, sprain, or a broken bone. "You get a lot of wrist and arm injuries because people catching themselves when they fall," Sierra says. He recommends wearing lots of layers to prevent frostbite and reminds New Yorkers to stay hydrated. -Maximo Sierra, Paramedic, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/health&id=9379484
SHAPE – January 2 50 Must-Know Fitness Tips to Score Your Best Body – Cristina Goyanes When you’re at the bar or a party and starving, your options aren’t always the best. But if it’s bruschetta, chips and salsa, or wings, go for the chicken (though nuts would be even better). Protein fills you up faster than carbs do, making it less likely that you’ll overeat, says Christopher Ochner, Ph.D., a research associate at the New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center at St. Luke's and Roosevelt Hospitals. And since it’ll keep you satiated longer, you won’t be as tempted when your friend orders a brownie sundae or brings out a tray of blondies. -Dr. Christopher Ochner, Research Associate, The New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center, St. Luke’s and Roosevelt Hospitals
Learn more: http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/50-must-know-fitness-tips-score-your-best-body/slide/45
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From: MountSinaiNewsNow Subject: Mount Sinai In the News - January 2, 2014 Date: Thursday, January 02, 2014 10:32:02 AM
In the News January 2, 2014
CBS News – December 31
Vitamin E May Slow Functional Decline For Some Alzheimer's Patients
Taking vitamin E supplements may delay declines in daily functioning experienced by patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease, a new study reveals. The research, which will be published on Jan. 1 in the Journal of the American Medical Association, showed that patients who took vitamin E daily were able to stave off annual declines in functioning by about 19 percent longer when it came to performing tasks like shopping and traveling, compared to people who took placebos. “Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating disease that costs individuals quite a bit in quality of life and costs us all in terms of economic expenses," study author Mary Sano, PhD, a professor in the department of psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, told CBS News. ”Finding good treatments and cures is very important.”
- Dr. Mary Sano, Associate Dean for Clinical Research, Professor, Psychiatry, Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Learn more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/vitamin-e-may-slow-down-functional-decline-for-mild- alzheimers-patients/
Additional coverage: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/vitamin-e-slow-early-alzheimer- progression-article-1.1562625 http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/12/31/alzheimers-vitamin-e/4223415/ http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/818533 http://www.webmd.boots.com/alzheimers/news/20140101/vitamin-e-slows-alzheimers-decline http://www.telegraphindia.com/1140102/jsp/nation/story_17743372.jsp#.UsV_G-RQWNB
New York Post – January 1 First NY Baby of 2014 Born at 12:00:01 am – Antonio Antenucci
Another runner-up is Janelle Merlos, who was born at 12:10 a.m. at The Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan. Mother Sharon Cuestas — who also has another daughter, Janelle, 2 — said she was due to deliver December 26, and worried that she wouldn’t make it to the emergency room after going into labor. “Walking out of the house was a little painful because my water broke at home. The contractions were coming fast,” she said.
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
Learn more: http://nypost.com/2014/01/01/first-ny-baby-of-2014-born-at-120005-a-m/
Additional coverage: http://www.ny1.com/content/pages/201196/nyc-s-first-baby-of-2014-born-at- midnight-in-park-slope
WNYW-FOX – January 1
Why Diets Fail
Nicole Avena of the New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center, author of Why Diets Fail, explains why people who have a new year’s resolution of losing weight may suffer from fighting the weight off. She explains that certain foods such as sugar and carbohydrates actually produce changes in the brain and makes people want to eat them more frequently, almost like an addiction. Avena says, “You have to recognize the symptoms of withdrawal, the feeling associated with craving, and understand that it’s not just about willpower; it’s about changes in biochemical’s that are happening as a result of the consumption of different types of foods.”
-Nicole Avena, Research Member, New York Obesity Nutrition Research Center
Learn more: http://www.myfoxny.com/story/24336626/good-day-book-club-why-diets-fail
Becker’s Hospital Review – December 20
The Life of a Healthcare CIO: Mount Sinai Health System's Kumar Chatani – Helen Gregg
Kumar Chatani has been CIO of Mount Sinai for two years. Becker’s Hospital Review asked him how his job changed since he began. “When I started at Mount Sinai, we had two hospitals and a School of Medicine,” said Mr. Chatani. “Now we have grown to seven hospitals, a School of Medicine, a School of Nursing and an accountable care organization. So my responsibilities have more than doubled. I had a 400-person team, now I have 800 people, and my budget has more than doubled to $250 million. My job has taken on a whole new breadth — from a CIO of two hospitals and a medical school, to where I am the corporate CIO for all seven hospitals with new structure in place for site level IT directors. It has been a very exciting time for me.” - Kumar Chatani, 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
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