From: [email protected] on behalf of Lindo, Allisa Subject: Mount Sinai In The News - December 31, 2014 Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2014 11:36:49 AM Attachments: ATT00001.txt
In the News December 31, 2014
Psych Central - December 28 Rat Study Finds ALS Drug May Prevent Age-Related Memory Loss – Janice Wood A new study on rats suggests an existing drug, riluzole, may help prevent “foggy brain,” characterized by fading memory and clouding judgment as we age. The forgetfulness is caused by lost and altered connections between neurons in the brain. But researchers at Rockefeller University and The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York found they could stop normal, age-related memory loss in rats by treating them with riluzole, a drug currently used to treat the neurodegenerative condition ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. - Dr. John Morrison, Professor, Neuroscience, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Dean of Basic Sciences and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://psychcentral.com/news/2014/12/28/rat-study-finds-existing-drug-may-prevent- memory-loss-as-we-age/79162.html Additional Coverage: New Hampshire Voice: http://nhv.us/content/14121243-als-drug-could-treat-age-related-cognitive- decline Science 2.0: http://www.science20.com/news_articles/als_drug_reduces_the_memory_fog_of_old_age- 151755
The Times of India - December 31 Feeling Drained Out? It's More Serious Than You Think How often do you feel irritated, tired and completely defeated? You might be suffering from vital exhaustion! Vital exhaustion is defined as excessive fatigue, feelings of demoralization and increased irritability. Recent research shows that this condition may increase your risk for a heart-related event even if you are otherwise healthy. Researchers at the Mount Sinai St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York studied the connection between vital exhaustion and first-time heart disease in 11 prospective studies that involved more than 60,000 people without heart disease. - Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt Hospitals Learn more: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health/Feeling-drained-out-Its- more-serious-than-you-think/articleshow/45701614.cms
Becker’s ASC Review - December 30 New York Board of Medicine appoints Dr. Lawrence Epstein – Anuja Vaidya Lawrence Epstein, MD, has been appointed to the New York Board of Medicine, according to an ASA report. Dr. Epstein is the immediate past president of the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists. He is currently the director of outpatient pain management in the department of anesthesiology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Dr. Epstein's term with the New York Board of Medicine began in December and will conclude in 2019. - Dr. Lawrence Epstein, Associate Professor, Anesthesiology, Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.beckersasc.com/anesthesia/new-york-board-of-medicine-appoints-dr- lawrence-epstein.html
Everyday Health - December 22 Relief in Sight for the Unrelenting Itch of Eczema – Dr. Sanjay Gupta The itch of severe eczema is so debilitating, it almost cost Neal Patel his future. He was in medical school, and his eczema prevented him from sleeping and studying. Today Patel is almost disease free — and he’s a doctor. He credits Emma Guttman, MD, PhD, a researcher at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. “Finding Dr. Guttman… has really saved my life,” he says. - Dr. Emma Guttman, Associate Professor, Medicine, Dermatology, Clinical Immunology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/relief-in-sight-for-unrelenting-itch-eczema/? xid=aol_eh-skin_3_20141222_&aolcat=HLT
Stylelist - December 30 Break Out The Same Time Every Month? How to Stop Hormonal Acne Hormonal acne isn't like all other types of acne. It's often along the jawline, chin and neck and is usually cystic with big, red, painful bumps. It's exactly these types of bumps that can't be hidden, no matter how good your concealer is. Dr. Joshua Zeichner, a New York dermatologist and Director of Cosmetic & Clinical Research at Mt. Sinai Medical Center, explains, "As hormones rise, they can stimulate oil production from the skin's sebaceous glands. This translates into clogged pores and pimples." - Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.stylelist.com/read/break-out-the-same-time-every-month-how-to-stop- hormonal-acne/?icid=stylelist|beauty|makeup|link1|topnav
Youth Health Magazine - December 30 New Study Linked To Hearing Loss in Older Adults A new study from the San Diego State University has revealed that older adults living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has more tendency to have hearing loss than those people who does not have the AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)-causing virus. One expert, Dr. Eric Smouha, director of otology-neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City said that the study suggests that HIV may have an effect on the inner ear of the person. -Dr. Eric Smouha, Associate Professor, Otolaryngology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.youthhealthmag.com/articles/6134/20141230/new-study-linked-to-hearing-loss- in-older-adults.htm
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In the News December 30, 2014
The American Scholar - December 17 Tougher Than We Think – Josie Glausiusz Although rates vary, one study shows that only about eight percent of people will develop post- traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the wake of such a severe trauma. According to Steven Southwick of Yale University School of Medicine and Dennis Charney of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the authors of 2012 review of resilience in the journal Science, repeated incidents of uncontrollable stress during infancy and childhood can affect brain development, leading to learned helplessness that can continue into adulthood. Now, a team of researchers led by neuroscientists Caroline Dias, Jian Feng, and Eric Nestler of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City has identified a single protein in the brain that promotes resilience to chronic stress. - Dr. Dennis Charney, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and President for Academic Affairs for the Mount Sinai Health System, Professor Psychiatry, Neuroscience Pharmacology and Systems Therapeutics at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Dr. Eric J. Nestler, Nash Family Professor, Chair of the Department of Neuroscience and Director of the Friedman Brain Institute at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Jian Feng, Postdoctoral Fellow, Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai -Caroline Dias, Medical Student, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: https://theamericanscholar.org/tougher-than-we-think/#.VKGiPcBB
Oncology Times – January 2015 HCC: Negative Results for Sorafenib in Adjuvant Setting and Combined with Chemotherapy – Sarah DiGuilio The latest data from the STORM trial, presented during the plenary session at the ILCA meeting as well as at the 2014 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, showed that sorafenib does not improve recurrence-free survival for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma in the adjuvant setting (ASCO Abstract 4006).“Sorafenib is the sole drug approved for management of advanced HCC cases,” study author Josep M. Llovet, MD, said in an email. Llovet is a Professor of Medicine and Director of the Liver Cancer Program at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. - Dr. Josep Llovet, Professor, Medicine, Liver Diseases, Director, HCC Program, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://journals.lww.com/oncology- times/Fulltext/2015/01100/HCC__Negative_Results_for_Sorafenib_in_Adjuvant.9.aspx
HC Pro – December 30 Experts answer questions about how to better provide social support to patients Healthcare experts today are increasingly focused on things besides medicine that help to keep people well, including social factors such as access to food and shelter, money to pay for treatments, and education. On September 30, the Commonwealth Fund tackled this topic in a webinar called “The Business Case for Addressing Patients’ Social Needs in Health Care Delivery.” The webinar was presented by Deborah Bachrach, partner at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips in Albany, New York; Jennifer DeCubellis, assistant county administrator–health, Hennepin County, Minnesota; and Jeremy Boal, M.D., executive vice president for clinical operations and chief medical officer at Mount Sinai Health System in New York. - Dr. Jeremy Boal, Executive Vice President, Chief Medical Officer, Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://www.hcpro.com/CAS-311565-12341/Experts-answer-questions-about-how-to-better- provide-social-support-to-patients.html
Healthday – December 24 Breast Cancer Chemo Tied to Small but Significant Leukemia Risk – Alan Mozes Among early stage breast cancer patients who undergo chemotherapy and/or radiation treatment, less than half of one percent will eventually develop leukemia as a result of their treatment, a new analysis reveals. While the study found an association between post-surgery chemotherapy or radiation and the risk of developing leukemia later, it did not prove a cause-and-effect relationship. "Although the risk for leukemia is about double [than previously thought], it is very, very small and it is far outweighed by the absolute benefits," said Charles Shapiro, MD, co-director of the Dubin Breast Cancer Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. - Dr. Charles Shapiro, Senior Faculty, Medicine, Thrombosis, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Co-Director, Dubin Breast Center at the Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/cancer-information-5/breast-cancer-news-94/breast-cancer- chemo-tied-to-small-but-significant-leukemia-risk-694897.html Additional Coverage: Doctors Lounge: http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/51954 Drugs.com: http://www.drugs.com/news/breast-cancer-chemo-tied-small-but-significant-leukemia- risk-54408.html Physicians News Digest: http://www.physiciansnews.com/2014/12/25/breast-cancer-chemo-tied-to- small-but-significant-leukemia-risk/
Prevention - December 29 What Those Senior Moments Could Mean About Your Stroke Risk – Marygrace Taylor Uh-oh. Forgetting where you put your keys for the third time this week might be more than just an annoying part of aging. The memory lapses could be a sign that you're at an increased risk for stroke, suggests new research from the American Heart Association. Compared to their less-educated counterparts, highly educated people might be more likely to notice those mental falters, says AHA spokesperson Carolyn Brockington, MD. -Dr. Carolyn Brockington, Director, The Stroke Center, Mount Sinai Roosevelt and Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Learn more: http://www.prevention.com/health/health-concerns/risk-factors-stroke
Senior Voice America - December 17 New Lung Cancer Screening & Why Get Vaccinated – Evan Gold Lung Cancer is still a very deadly disease. More deadly than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined, as a matter of fact. Raja Flores, MD, The Mount Sinai Hospital, tells us about new treatment options available to patients could save millions of lives. - Dr. Raja Flores, Steven and Ann Ames Professorship in Thoracic Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, System Chair, Thoracic Surgery, Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://seniorvoiceamerica.com/2014/12/17/new-lung-cancer-screening-get-vaccinated/
Women’s Health Magazine - December 29 The Right Way to Get Rid of Earwax – Ashley Oerman Earwax is one of those bodily fluids that's usually out of sight and out of mind—that is, until you put a Q-tip into those ears and, well, you know. It's not pretty. But if you're self-conscious about the gunk in there, the last thing you should be doing is popping cotton in them, says Ana Kim, M.D., the director of otologic research at New York eye and ear infirmary of Mount Sinai. Here, all the dirty details on earwax —and the right way to get rid of it. - Dr. Ana Kim, Associate Professor, Otolaryngology, Otology, Neurology, Director, Otologic Research, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/how-to-remove-earwax
Prevention - December 29 6 Things Your Acne Is Trying To Tell You – Kaitlin Menza Wash hats with your regular laundry detergent, and use a clean, cotton towel to dry off during workouts —and pat your sweat dry, rather than rubbing so as not to send sebum, makeup, and sweat deeper into your pores, says Neal Schultz, MD, a cosmetic dermatologist and clinical professor at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. If you're prone to sweating, opt for water-based styling products instead of oil-based. - Dr. Neal Schultz, Assistant Clinical Professor, Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.prevention.com/beauty/beauty/what-causes-acne-breakouts
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In the News December 29, 2014
The New York Times - December 28 In a New Approach to Fighting Disease, Helpful Genetic Mutations Are Sought – Gina Kolata Doug Whitney should have died years ago. The 65-year-old resident of Port Orchard, Wash., has a devastating gene mutation that — according to the medical literature — causes early onset Alzheimer’s disease in everyone who inherits it. But Mr. Whitney has somehow escaped that fate. His memory is intact, and he has no signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers want to find out why. So Mr. Whitney has become Exhibit A in a new direction in genetics research. After years of looking for mutations that cause diseases, investigators are now searching for those that prevent them. The new approach is turning genetics research on its head, said Eric E. Schadt, director of the Icahn Institute, a medical research institute at Mount Sinai in New York. - Dr. Eric Schadt, Professor, Chair, Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director Icahn Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology Learn more: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/29/health/in-a-new-approach-to-fighting-disease-helpful- genetic-mutations-are-sought.html?_r=0 Additional Coverage: Herald-Tribune: http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20141229/ARCHIVES/412291046/-1/todayspaper The Seattle Times: http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2025336172_genemutationsxml.html
Nurse.com - December 29 Mount Sinai Beth Israel CNO collects Wholeness of Life Award Mary Walsh, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CEN, senior vice president, patient care services and CNO at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Manhattan, recently was awarded the 2014 Wholeness of Life Award, sponsored by the HealthCare Chaplaincy Network. Walsh oversees more than 2,000 nurses and staff members and is responsible for guiding her team to deliver quality patient care, according to a news release. - Mary Walsh, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, CEN, Clinical Instructor, Pathology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Senior Vice President, Patient Care Services, CNO, Mount Sinai Beth Israel - Janet Mackin, RN, EdD, Dean, Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing Learn more: http://news.nurse.com/article/20141229/NY02/141224001#.VKFsfVAw53E
Healthday - December 26 HIV Tied to Worse Hearing in Older Adults – Mary Elizabeth Dallas A new study finds that adults with HIV tend to have worse hearing than those not infected with the AIDS-causing virus. The study "implies that HIV may have an independent effect on the inner ear," said one expert, Eric Smouha, MD, director of otology-neurology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in New York City. "This finding is fascinating and hopefully will be investigated further," he added. "Many adults with hearing loss have no readily identifiable cause, and this work may help identify viruses and other risk factors that escape detection now." -Dr. Eric Smouha, Associate Professor, Otolaryngology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/hearing-information-19/hearing-disorder-news-351/hiv- tied-to-worse-hearing-in-older-adults-694966.html Additional Coverage: WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/news/20141226/hiv-tied-to-worse-hearing-in-older-adults Doctors Lounge: http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/51973 Drugs.com: http://www.drugs.com/news/hiv-tied-worse-hearing-older-adults-54423.html
LoHud.com – December 25 Volunteers bring joy to children at Yonkers school – Jane Lerner Dillon, Aaron, Michelle, Fatima and the other children and teens at Ferncliff Manor might have thought Santa forgot about them. But a Christmas morning visit from friends and volunteers laden with gifts for residents of the Yonkers school for youngsters with severe disabilities made them realize that wasn't the case. A noisy and joyful tradition at the residential home and school completed its 17th year as the youngsters opened presents and volunteers sang Christmas songs. "We wanted to make sure they're not forgotten," said Pelham's Patty McGoldrick, who helps organize the Ferncliff celebration every year. She is a nurse practitioner who, along with Steven Wolf, MD, a pediatric neurologist, takes care of the children, many of whom have severe autism, epilepsy and other developmental and medical needs. - Dr. Steven Wolf, Associate Professor, Neurology, Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Co-Director, the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center - Patricia McGoldrick, NP, MPA, Associate Director, Developmental Disabilities Center, Mount Sinai St. Luke's Roosevelt Learn more: http://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/2014/12/25/disabled-children- celebrate-christmas/20895381/
Healthline – December 25 A Holiday Survival Guide for People with Depression – Charlotte LoBuono The holidays are hectic for everyone: buy this gift, race to that party. But for people with depression, the holidays can be particularly stressful, Elizabeth Ochoa, an assistant professor of psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, told Healthline. - Dr. Elizabeth Ochoa, Assistant Professor, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/holiday-survival-guide-for-depression-122514
Medpage Today - December 26 Surgeons Got Rhythm, and Sometimes (Heart) Beat – Roger Sergel The question of the benefits of music in the OR and the kind of music played, prompted MedPage Today to invite surgeons from leading medical centers to share their playlists and tell us why music in the OR is important to them. Edward Chin, MD, general surgeon at The Mount Sinai Hospital: "For me, music during surgery is essential. I find that it keeps my energy level and focus high. I prefer upbeat songs, and my team definitely prefers popular music." Ana Kim, MD, of the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai summed up the musical OR issue this way: "While the main focus of the day is doing everything just right for the best possible outcome for the patient, I think music makes the process just a bit more relaxing and enjoyable." -Dr. Edward Chin, Associate Professor, Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Dr. Ana Kim, Associate Professor, Otolaryngology, Otology, Neurology, Director, Otologic Research, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Surgery/GeneralSurgery/49302
The Men’s Journal - December 26 The Health Benefits of Kissing – Jillian Rose Lim We've known it since grade school: Kissing transfers germs that can pass along colds or the flu. But according to Dutch researchers, the 80 million or so bacteria exchanged during just ten seconds of a kiss has real, measurable upsides, including measurable stress release, stronger immune systems, and even a build-up of good bacteria. But of course kissing can still be a germ problem when you're careless, leading to infections like mono or hepatitis. But experts say you shouldn't be overly concerned about the germs. "When you first hear 80 million, it sounds surprising," says Dr. Gail Shust, an infectious disease expert at Mount Sinai Hospital. "But we've been kissing since the beginning of time, and it doesn't seem to have held us back." - Dr. Gail Shust, Assistant Professor Medical Education, Pediatrics, Infectious Diseases, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/health/the-health-benefits-of-kissing-20141226
Time Warner Cable NY1 News - December 25 Avoiding Holiday Hangovers Holiday celebrations can often include alcohol, and if people choose to drink, they might wake up with a headache, dizziness and/or nausea associated with a hangover. “There are many contributing factors," says Michael Bagner, MD, Medical Director, Mount Sinai Roosevelt Doctor's Offices. "The most important ones are dehydration, which occurs from drinking, and also probably some toxic metabolites that occur while you are metabolizing the alcohol in your body.” Dr. Bagner says the best tip is to avoid drinking altogether and always plan to eat and stay hydrated. - Dr. Michael Bagner, Internist, Medical Director, Mount Sinai Roosevelt Doctors' Offices Learn more: http://www.ny1.com/content/lifestyles/healthy_living/220909/avoiding-the-holiday- hangover/ [Time Warner Cable subscription needed]
Yahoo Health - December 26 5 Uncommon Tips to Beat a Cold or the Flu It’s that time of year again: Time for sore throats, sniffles and shivers. We recently spoke with Dr. Woodson Merrell, M.D., Executive Director of the Beth Israel Medical Center’s Center for Health and Healing in New York City, who shared some great tips and tricks to avoid getting taken down by a cold or the flu this winter. - Dr. Woodson Merrell, Assistant Professor, Medicine, General Internal Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Site Chair, Center for Health and Healing, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Learn more: https://www.yahoo.com/health/5-uncommon-tips-to-beat-a-cold-or-the-flu- 105881337133.html
Yahoo News via Good Morning America - December 26 Mom Who 'Burned' From Inside Out after Med Reaction Reunites With Baby – Sydney Lupkin On Christmas, Yaasmeen Castanada got the best present of all: to be reunited with her 5-month-old daughter Chloe, who immediately recognized her mother and reached out to hold her hand. Castanada has taken huge strides toward recovery since she was rushed to the hospital after taking her friend's medication and diagnosed with Steven-Johnson syndrome, a rare but serious drug reaction that can occur even when drugs are taken as prescribed by a doctor, said Dr. Joshua Zeichner, a dermatology professor at the Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan who was not involved in treating Castanada. - Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: https://gma.yahoo.com/mom-burned-inside-med-reaction-reunites-baby-204430189--abc- news-wellness.html
The New York Daily News - December 28 Daily Checkup: Millions of Americans Have Trouble Falling Asleep – Katie Charles As the director of the Sleep Medicine Center at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Dr. Alfredo Astua is a pulmonologist who specializes in sleep medicine. He oversees the care of 40-50 sleep patients a week. - Dr. Alfredo J. Astua, Director, the Sleep Medicine Center, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/daily-checkup-dealing-insomnia-article- 1.2053859
NorthJersey.com - December 25 Ramsey triathlete Samala gets best gift of all – Jeff Roberts Samala is a triathlete. And it probably saved his life. Just a few months before, the physical therapist from Ramsey was preparing for his second Ironman, a brutal test of endurance consisting of a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2-mile marathon. The 45-year-old father of three realized during training that something was not right. He did not know that a 5.1-centimeter aneurysm was growing in his aorta. "If he wasn’t training for the Ironman, he may never have known that he had an aneurysm," said Dr. Allan Stewart, the Mount Sinai Hospital cardiac surgeon who performed the operation. "He has the same problem [late actor] John Ritter had. I think you can call it a miracle." - Dr. Allan Stewart, Senior Faculty, Cardiovascular Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.northjersey.com/news/triathlete-gets-best-gift-of-all-1.1179832
Arise America News - December 19 Trauma Permanently Affecting DNA? Scientists are seeking to identify how traumatic stress could permanently alter a person’s DNA, which is passed down to descendants. Joining Arise America to discuss the possibility is Rachel Yehuda, a pioneer of epigenetics and director of the mental health patient care clinic at the Peters Medical Center. - Dr. Rachel Yehuda, PhD, Professor, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv4IBEQYwqg&feature=youtu.be
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In the News December 24, 2014
Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News – December 23 Drug Meant for ALS May Dispel the Fog between Oldsters’ Ears According to researchers at The Rockefeller University and The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, synaptic damage that has been associated with excess glutamate, a chemical signal, may be prevented if an existing drug, riluzole, is administered. Riluzole is already on the market as a treatment for ALS. In experiments with rats, it also seems to improve connections between certain neurons. These changes, moreover, appear to slow age-related cognitive decline. - Dr. John Morrison, Professor, Neuroscience, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Dean of Basic Sciences and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.genengnews.com/gen-news-highlights/drug-meant-for-als-may-dispel-the- fog-between-oldsters-ears/81250737/
Becker’s Hospital Review – December 23 100 hospitals with great women's health programs | 2014 Mount Sinai Hospital, ranked as the No. 3 hospital overall in New York by U.S. News & World Report for 2014-15, offers several areas of care for women's health, including a special women's gastrointestinal health center. The Dublin Breast Cancer of the Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai features the full ranges of breast health services like diagnostics, surgery, medical and radiation oncology and post- treatment support. U.S. News & World Report also named the hospital as high-performing in gynecology in its most recent rankings. - The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/lists/100-hospitals-with-great-women-s-health- programs-2013.html
France 24 via Reuters – December 24 US eases 31-year ban on blood donations from gay men Gay and bisexual men should be allowed to donate blood one year after their last sexual contact, easing an outright ban that has been in place since 1983, the US Drug and Food Administration said in a statement Tuesday. The FDA said the move aligns the policy for gay men with that for other men and women who are at increased risk for HIV infection. “Having gay men be abstinent for a year before they can donate is not based on any science. It does not take a year after contact to develop HIV,” Judith Aberg, Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai said. The new HIV tests can detect acute HIV in weeks.” - Dr. Judith Aberg, Senior Faculty, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://m.france24.com/en/20141224-fda-eases-ban-blood-donations-gay-men/
Yahoo Health – December 24 The Common Condition Behind Charlie Sheen’s Cancer Scare – Jenna Birch In an exclusive interview, Charlie Sheen told The National Enquirer that he sought care from a throat and vocal cord surgeon, who initially diagnosed him with pre-throat cancer and said he would have to have aggressive treatment involving surgery. But after seeking a second opinion, the real culprit of Sheen’s voice problems was revealed: “laryngeal inflammation” due to a case of acid reflux. According to Gina Sam, MD, MPH, director of the Gastrointestinal Motility Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital, conditions like hypersensitive esophagus and achalasia (a motility disorder of the esophagus where the lower esophageal sphincter does not relax) can also seem like acid reflux. - Dr. Gina Sam, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Mount Sinai Gastrointestinal Motility Center at the Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: https://www.yahoo.com/health/the-common-condition-behind-charlie-sheens-cancer- 105992566392.html
The Daily Beast – December 24 Julianne Moore Is Oscar Gold in ‘Still Alice’ – Marlow Stern The actress opens up about her riveting performance as a university professor whose life unravels after being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. She spent four months completely immersing herself in the role. Moore rented every Alzheimer’s documentary she could get her hands on; met with the head of the Alzheimer’s Association, who then set her up with women across the country who had been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s—the youngest of which was 45; and visited Mount Sinai and met with their leading Alzheimer’s researcher, Mary Sano, MD. - Dr. Mary Sano, Professor, Psychiatry, Associate Dean for Clinical Research, Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2014/12/24/julianne-moore-is-oscar-gold-in-still- alice.html
Healthline – December 23 Experts Urge Diabetes Screening for Asian-Americans with Lower BMI Scores – Kristen Fischer Asian-Americans typically develop type 2 diabetes at a lower body mass index (BMI) than the rest of the population. As a result, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) has reduced its threshold for screening this demographic group. In January, the ADA is set to release its updated guidelines in the journal Diabetes Care. “This practice recommendation is a timely reminder,” said Ronald Tamler, clinical director of the Mount Sinai Diabetes Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. “It highlights what experienced doctors have known all along. Sometimes ‘normal’ is not normal.” - Dr. Ronald Tamler, Associate Professor, Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Clinical Director, Mount Sinai Diabetes Center Learn more: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/diabetes-screening-for-asian-americans-with-low- bmi-122314 Additional coverage: Headlines and Global News: http://www.hngn.com/articles/54083/20141223/asians-should-be-screened- for-diabetes-at-lower-body-weight.htm Doctors Lounge: http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/51903 WTRF TV: http://www.wtrf.com/story/27694476/asians-need-type-2-diabetes-screening-at-lower-body- weight-experts
Epoch Times – December 23 Liver cancer treatment and prevention Surgeons from the Recanati/Miller Transplantation Institute (RMTI) participated in an overview of Hepatitis, Liver Cancer and Transplant. Thomas Schiano, MD, Medical Director of Adult Liver Transplantation at RMTI says “Every patient who has liver cancer is followed through one system. We have twenty doctors who sit in the room: radiologists, oncologists, surgical oncologists, medical doctors and we come up with a plan for each specific patient based on how sick their liver is, what their other medical conditions are and what their tumor is like.” Myron Schwartz, MD, Clinical Director of RMTI’s Liver Cancer program adds “For people who have earlier stage cancers where we hope to cure them, medicine doesn’t really have a role so we have to rely on surgery. If the liver is healthy and able to tolerate it, we remove the part of the liver that contains the cancer. If the cancer’s at an early stage, but the liver is not strong enough to go through surgery to remove part, then we take out the whole liver and put in a new one; we do a transplant instead.” -Dr. Myron Schwartz, Clinical Director Liver Cancer Program, Recanati/Miller Transplantation Institute at Mount Sinai -Dr. Thomas Schiano, Medical Director of Adult Liver Transplantation and Director of Clinical Hepatology and Intestinal Transplantation, Recanati/Miller Transplantation Institute at Mount Sinai Learn more: No web link available Additional Coverage: NTDTV: http://www.ntdtv.com/xtr/gb/2014/12/20/a1162616.html
Global Post via Xinhua News Agency – December 23 Cypriot president resumes office after heart surgery Cypriot President Nicos Anastasiades resumed his official duties on Tuesday, 22 days after undergoing a serious heart surgery in the United States. The Cypriot president underwent surgery at the Mount Sinai hospital in New York where doctors repaired two heart valves and corrected a condition causing arrhythmia or irregular beating of the heart. Anastasiades, aged 68, said he felt much stronger and more able to face pressing state affairs. - The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/xinhua-news-agency/141223/roundup-cypriot- president-resumes-office-after-heart-surgery
Pharmacy Practice News – December 2014 Perioperative Fluids: An Evidence-Based Review – Elizabeth A.M. Frost, MD Many questions have arisen and much controversy has emerged regarding how much fluid should be given perioperatively, which fluids should be given, when they should be given, and whether outcomes can be influenced. It’s been called the “Great Fluid Debate.” In fact, one might ask whether the anesthesiologist can even make a difference in the long run. - Dr. Elizabeth Frost, Clinical Professor, Anesthesiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/ViewArticle.aspx? d=Clinical&d_id=50&i=December+2014&i_id=1130&a_id=29023
The New York Daily News – December 23 Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital Slated To Dump Four Historic Buildings, Plan Stirs Controversy – Jan Ransom Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital is on track to unload four historic buildings from its portfolio in a plan expected to reel in a reported $130 million. That money will be used to upgrade and expand the facility, and bring additional services. The hospital closed bidding for the prime real estate last week and expects to announce the winner early next year, a spokesman said. The buildings would likely become residential. - Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/uptown/mount-sinai-st-luke-hospital-set-load- article-1.2055224 Additional Coverage: Black Swan Real Estate: http://blackswanzine.com/2014/12/23/mount-sinai-closes-bidding-on-4-uws- properties/
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In the News December 23, 2014
Drug Discovery and Development – December 22 Research Suggests Riluzole May Prevent Foggy 'Old Age' Brain Researchers at The Rockefeller University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found they could stop normal, age-related memory loss in rats by treating them with riluzole. This treatment, they found, prompted changes known to improve connections, and as a result, communication, between certain neurons within the brain’s hippocampus. “We have found that in many cases, aging involves synaptic changes that decrease synaptic strength, the plasticity of synapses, or both,” said John Morrison, professor of neuroscience and the Friedman Brain Institute and dean of basic sciences and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences at Mount Sinai. - Dr. John Morrison, Professor, Neuroscience, Geriatrics and Palliative Care, Dean of Basic Sciences and the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.dddmag.com/news/2014/12/research-suggests-riluzole-may-prevent-foggy- old-age-brain
The Associated Press – December 22 Abandoned Asbestos Mines Still a Hazard in India – Katy Daigle Asbestos waste spills in a gray gash down the flank of a lush green hill above tribal villages in eastern India. Three decades after the mines were abandoned; nothing has been done to remove the enormous, hazardous piles of broken rocks and powdery dust left behind. "My greatest concern is what will happen in India. It's a slow-moving disaster, and this is only the beginning," said Philip Landrigan, a prominent New York epidemiologist. - Dr. Philip Landrigan, Professor and System Chair, Preventative Medicine, Professor, Pediatrics, Dean for Global Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/497d932b9f3742679233d543652d312c/abandoned-asbestos- mines-still-hazard-india
The Wall Street Journal – December 23 Patients Turn to Palliative Care for Relief from Serious Illness – Laura Landro Patients with serious illnesses need medical treatments to survive. But they are increasingly taking advantage of the specialty known as palliative care, which offers day-to-day relief from symptoms as well as stress and lifestyle management. “Most people who need palliative care are in fact not dying, but have one or more chronic diseases which they may live with for many years,” says Diane E. Meier, director of the nonprofit Center to Advance Palliative Care and a professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. - Dr. Diane Meier, Professor, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.wsj.com/articles/patients-turn-to-palliative-care-for-relief-from-serious-illness- 1419288669?tesla=y&mod=djemHL_t&mg=reno64-wsj
Medicalresearch.com – December 18 DNR Orders Improved Quality of Life in Week Before Death – Dr. Marie Benz Recent proposals in Congress encourage patients to engage in advance care planning and to complete advance directives. That is, patients are encouraged to have conversations about end-of-life care preferences and to document these preferences in writing (through living wills or medical orders such as do not resuscitate (DNR) orders) or to designate a durable power of attorney who can honor their preferences. The goal of advance care planning is to ensure that seriously ill patients receive care that matches their values. -Dr. Melissa Garrido, PhD, Assistant Professor, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://medicalresearch.com/pain-research/dnr_orders_improved_quality_of_life/9834/
WLTW FM – December 14 Hepatitis C – Nina Del Rio Hepatitis C is liver disease that affects more than 3 million Americans and causes more deaths each year than HIV/AIDS. Living with Hepatitis C can be challenging and affect your day-to-day life in many ways. We're joined by Doug Dieterich, MD of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, an experienced hepatologist and gastroenterologist to talk about risk factors and screening, living with Hep C, and a new treatment just approved by the FDA. - Dr. Douglas Dieterich, Professor, Medicine, Liver Diseases, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.1067litefm.com/media/podcast-get-connected-Get_Connected/hepatitis-c- 25681525/
Healthday – December 23 Asians Need Type 2 Diabetes Screening at Lower Body Weight: Experts – Robert Preidt Obesity is a big contributor to type 2 diabetes, but Asian-Americans may need to pile on fewer excess pounds to develop the disease than other groups do, according to new guidelines from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). Dr. Ronald Tamler is clinical director of the Mount Sinai Diabetes Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He called the new guidelines a "timely reminder for a tailored approach to diabetes and diabetes prevention." But he added that “Health care providers need to have a deeper understanding of culinary and cultural traditions that profoundly impact metabolic health." - Dr. Ronald Tamler, Associate Professor, Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Clinical Director, Mount Sinai Diabetes Center Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/diabetes-information-10/misc-diabetes-news-181/asians- may-need-type-2-diabetes-screening-at-lower-body-weight-experts-say-694816.html
Healthline – December 22 Even with New AbbVie Drug, Many Hepatitis C Patients Are Being Turned Away from Treatment – David Heitz Hundreds of thousands of Americans this holiday season wish for nothing more than to “slay the dragon.” That’s what they call getting rid of the hepatitis C infection raging inside them. “The dragon” saps their energy as it slowly causes cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver. Now there are ways to kill hepatitis C, or HCV infection, for good without putting people who have the disease through too much agony in the process. But these cures, which are about 90 percent effective, are expensive. Sick people aren’t getting the treatments they need due to insurance denials and other roadblocks. That angers Dr. Douglas Dieterich, Director of Outpatient Hepatology at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. - Dr. Douglas Dieterich, Professor, Medicine, Liver Diseases, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/many-hep-c-patients-being-turned-away-from- treatment-122214#5
Scientific American – December 23 How to Grow Stronger Without Lifting Weights – Clayton Mosher We yearn to believe that we can get fit without effort. Well, a remarkable new study from Brian Clark at Ohio University shows that sitting still, while just thinking about exercise, might make us stronger. The idea behind the research is not a new concept – just a concept that’s often neglected in the field of neuroscience: our bodies and our brains evolved together. Even though we treat our mind and bodies as two separate entities (brain vs. brawn; mind vs. matter), they are ultimately and intimately connected. -Clayton Mosher, Postdoctoral Fellow, Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-to-grow-stronger-without-lifting-weights/
Indianapolis Recorder – December 22 Hookah Use May Increase Teen Smoking Hookah water pipes are popular among teens and young adults, and a recent study suggests they could be a “gateway” device to cigarette smoking. “Nicotine remains one of the most addictive substances and teens are especially vulnerable to its addiction,” says Mary O’Sullivan, MD, a pulmonologist and director of the Smoking Cessation Program at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s.” Those youth who are especially susceptible to nicotine addiction, by their genetic or sociological profile, with fairly brief exposure to nicotine will risk developing a potentially permanent addiction” - Dr. Mary O’Sullivan, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Chest, Asthma and Smoking Cessation Clinics, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Learn more: http://www.indianapolisrecorder.com/health/article_09b328a6-8a4a-11e4-8276- 37a57ebde2d0.html
Examiner – December 22 The slippery slope of diabetes drug approvals and results – Meredith Engel MedPage Today released an article on Dec. 21, 2014 titled The Slippery Slope: A Bittersweet Diabetes Economy. The article was a joint project of Coulter Jones and Elbert Chu of MedPage Today and John Fauber of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The study is focused on the effectiveness of treatment drugs for diabetes with regard to eliminating the consequences of diabetes. David H. Newman, MD is the director of clinical research at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Dr. Newman has this to say about diabetes diagnosis and treatment, “We have an entire industry – a diabetes economy – that revolves around glycemic control. But the disease is not well understood, is difficult to control, and can’t be cured.” -Dr. David Newman, Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.examiner.com/article/the-slippery-slope-of-diabetes-drug-approvals-and- results
Health – December 15 6 Skin Trends That Get You Gorgeous – Lisa Whitmore Everyone's favorite salad superhero is the new It ingredient in serums, masks and cleansers. Rich in vitamins A, E, and K, kale-based skin-care products help promote collagen production, reduce inflammation, and strengthen skin, says Joshua Zeichner, MD, assistant professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. After all, vitamin A is the nutrient from which retinoic acid—the anti-aging power player—is derived. Studies show that kale extract can also promote nail growth and strength; its high concentration of antioxidants help stimulate the production of keratin (the protein nails are made of). - Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.health.com/health/m/article/0,,20882988,00.html
The Daily News – December 22 Mom says nursing 3-year-old triplets provides ‘lovely bit of one-on-one time’ – Meredith Engel One Hong Kong woman isn't ready to stop breastfeeding her triplets-despite giving birth to them three years ago. Davina Wright, 45, said that she will continue to nurse Willow, Connor and Summer for as long as she can. The practice may be unusual, but it’s not wrong, says Erica Brody, MD, MS, IBCLC, Director of Pediatric Breastfeeding Medicine at the Kravis Children's Hospital at Mount Sinai Hospital. “Breastfeeding should continue as long as is mutually desired," Brody told the Daily News. "Unfortunately in our culture, many are still squeamish at the sight of breastfeeding toddlers, and even judgmental.” - Dr. Erica Brody, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Pediatrics Associates, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Pediatric Breastfeeding Medicine, Kravis Children’s Hospital at the Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/mom-breastfeeds-3-year-old-triplets-article- 1.2053901
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In the News December 22, 2014
Becker’s Hospital Review – December 19 Mount Sinai Health System, Valley Health System Announce Collaboration – Shannon Barnet Mount Sinai Health System, based in New York City, and Ridgewood, N.J.-based Valley Health System have announced plans to work together on clinical programs, research and educational initiatives. Although both entities will remain independent, they will collaborate on a number of goals, including enhancing patient care, participating in research initiatives, improving quality, continuity and evaluation of care and clinically integrating their physician networks. -Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/mount-sinai-health-system-valley-health-system-announce- collaboration.html Additional coverage: NJBiz.com: http://www.njbiz.com/article/20141219/NJBIZ01/141219732/Valley-and-Mount-Sinai-health-systems-team-up-for-%27academic-affiliation%27
The Scientist – December 19 Week in Review: December 15–19 – Tracy Vence Repurposing existing drugs offers many benefits over discovering and developing new ones, especially if these off-the-shelf compounds are already approved by regulatory agencies. Given the significant need for medicines to treat Ebola patients, researchers from the US National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences and their colleagues have found more than 50 drugs that show potential as anti-Ebola treatments. “Hopefully they can be studied quickly and deployed quickly in humans,” study coauthor Adolfo García-Sastre of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City told The Scientist. His team’s work was published in Emerging Microbes and Infections this week. - Dr. Adolfo Garcia-Sastre, Professor, Microbiology, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Director, Global Health and Emerging Pathogens Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/41734/title/Week-in-Review--December-15-19/
Health Canal – December 19 New Research Suggests An Existing Drug, Riluzole, May Prevent Foggy ‘Old Age’ Brain – Zach Veilleux Researchers at The Rockefeller University and The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found they could stop normal, age-related memory loss in rats by treating them with riluzole. This treatment, they found, prompted changes known to improve connections, and as a result, communication, between certain neurons within the brain’s hippocampus. - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healthcanal.com/brain-nerves/58626-new-research-suggests-an-existing-drug%2C-riluzole%2C-may-prevent-foggy-%E2%80%98old- age%E2%80%99-brain.html
Healio – December 18 Increased Vedolizumab Dosing Frequency Improved Remission in IBD Patients Who Lost Response A higher percentage of patients with inflammatory bowel disease who lost response to vedolizumab achieved clinical remission and response after vedolizumab dosing frequency was increased, according to data presented here. "Some patients who lose response on every 8 week maintenance dosing with vedolizumab regain response or remission when the dosing interval is reduced to every 4 weeks," Bruce E. Sands, MD, MS, from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, told Healio Gastroenterology. "In addition, the rates of re-capture appear to be similar to initial induction rates." - Dr. Bruce Sands, Professor, Medicine, Gastroenterology, Dr. Burrill B. Crohn Professor of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healio.com/gastroenterology/inflammatory-bowel-disease/news/online/%7Bf0ecfdd0-346c-4cda-9acd-49325b28a3ac%7D/increased- vedolizumab-dosing-frequency-improved-remission-in-ibd-patients-who-lost-response
The Buffalo News – December 20 What Doctors Know: Key Heart Failure Culprit Discovered Another piece of the puzzle has been found in the quest to eradicate heart failure. A team of cardiovascular researchers from the Cardiovascular Research Center at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute in San Diego and Orlando, and the University of California-San Diego have identified a small, but powerful, new player in the onset and progression of heart failure. “In this study, we have not only identified one of the key cellular processes leading to heart failure, but have also demonstrated the therapeutic potential of blocking this process,” said co-lead study author Dongtak Jeong, a post-doctoral fellow at the Cardiovascular Research Center at Mount Sinai in the lab of study co-senior author Dr. Roger J. Hajjar. - Dr. Dongtak Jeong, Instructor, Medicine, Cardiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Dr. Roger Hajjar, Professor, Medicine, Cardiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.buffalonews.com/life-arts/health/what-doctors-know-key-heart-failure-culprit-discovered-20141220
SeattlePi – December 19 Surgical Director Arrives in New York Ron Shapiro, MD is the new Surgical Director of the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program at The Mount Sinai Hospital’s Recanati/Miller Transplantation Institute. In his new position at the Recanati/Miller Transplantation Institute, Dr. Shapiro will oversee the abdominal organ transplantation programs and services specific to adult and pediatric kidney transplantation, as well as adult pancreas transplantation. RMTI is among the most comprehensive transplantation centers in the world, and includes one of the largest living donor programs in the United States. - Recanati/Miller Transplantation Institute at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.seattlepi.com/business/press-releases/article/Recanati-Miller-Transplantation-Institute-5968760.php Additional Coverage: The Scrubs Report: http://scrubsreport.com/newyork-current.html
The Daily News – December 21 Daily Checkup: Those On Long Flights Should Beware Of Blood Clots In The Leg – Katie Charles An attending surgeon in the Department of Surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Dr. Jennifer Svahn is a vascular surgeon specializing in the treatment of venous diseases from varicose veins and ulcerations to blood clots. Every year, Svahn sees thousands of patients with venous problems. If you have long holiday flights or drives ahead — whether to see family or take a break from family — it’s a good time to brush up on what you can do to prevent blood clots. “Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) refers to a clotted off large vein in the deeper parts of the leg, as opposed to the smaller vessels that are closer to the skin level,” says Svahn. - Dr. Jennifer Svahn, Attending Surgeon, Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/daily-checkup-blood-clots-article-1.2047554
Slate – December 19 Something to Sneeze At – Dr. Jeremy Samuel Faust Browse the cold and flu aisle at the pharmacy or watch certain famous doctors on TV, and you'll encounter a number of products claiming to boost your immunity, “naturally.” Research on these products shows that they are expensive placebos. However, many people remain convinced that these potions can keep them healthy. For all you believers (and for skeptics looking for some new arguments), consider this: Boosting your immunity is actually a pretty bad idea. Even if these remedy and prevention products did what they purport to, you wouldn't want them to. - Dr. Jeremy Faust, PGY-3S, Emergency Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/medical_examiner/2014/12/boost_your_immunity_cold_and_flu_treatments_suppress_innate_immune_system.html
MD Magazine – December 1 Doc Holidays – Ed Rabinowitz Taraneh Shirazian, MD, will be home for the holidays this year, but she will be extremely busy. That’s because Shirazian, who is the director of global women’s health at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital and assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine, and her team of volunteers will be preparing birth and prenatal kits for women in Guatemala and Kenya in order to ensure a safe and sanitary delivery. Nimesh Nagarsheth, MD, will be in New York City this holiday season. Nagarsheth, a gynecological oncologist and minimally invasive/robotic cancer surgeon at Mount Sinai Hospital will be there helping to save women’s lives not just through his work as a doctor, but through his work as a rock musician. - Dr. Taraneh Shirazian, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Dr. Nimesh Nagarsheth, Associate Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Associate Director, Gynecologic Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.hcplive.com/publications/MD_Magazine/2014/vol6-issue6/Doc-Holidays
Tech Times – December 19 Pain Relievers Reduce Risk of Developing Skin Cancer, But Don't Go Popping Pills – Jim Algar Anti-inflammatory pain relievers including ibuprofen may slightly reduce the risk of developing one common kind of skin cancer, say researchers, although some experts argue the benefit is too small and the medications carry their own risks. Squamous cell skin cancers aren't usually considered dangerous unless they go untreated and metastasize, says Dr. Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. "They rarely metastasize, although that's been reported," says Zeichner. - Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/22521/20141219/pain-relievers-reduce-risk-of-developing-skin-cancer-but-dont-go-popping-pills.htm
Medpage Today – December 21 The Slippery Slope: A Bittersweet Diabetes Economy – John Fauber, Elbert Chu, and Coulter Jones In 1997, a group of experts convened by the American Diabetes Association changed the definition of type 2 diabetes, lowering the blood sugar threshold, and instantly as many as 1.9 million more Americans had the condition. Last year, sales of diabetes drugs reached $23 billion. But from 2004 to 2013, none of the 30 new diabetes drugs that came on the market were proven to improve key outcomes, such as reducing heart attacks or strokes, blindness, or other complications of the disease, an investigation by MedPage Today and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel found. "We have an entire industry -- a diabetes economy -- that revolves around glycemic control," said David H. Newman, MD, director of clinical research at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. -Dr. David Newman, Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Diabetes/49227 Additional coverage: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: http://www.jsonline.com/watchdog/watchdogreports/effects-of-diabetes-drugs-dubious-b99398554z1-286482971.html
Better Homes and Gardens – November 2014 Six Sneaky Sleep Stealers – Barbara Brody The message is clear: Make sleep a priority. We’ve uncovered six unexpected culprits that might be keeping you up, so you can start getting more shut-eye— tonight. “The ideal alarm clock wouldn’t even have numbers on it; it would just go off when you need it to,” says Steven Feinsilver, M.D., director of the Center for Sleep Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Many people wake up during the night, see what time it is, and start worrying about how long they have before they need to rise and shine—which only makes them even more anxious. If you’re prone to this habit, simply turn the clock around. -Dr. Steven Feinsilver, Professor, Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: Subscription required
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In the News December 19, 2014
NorthJersey.com – December 19 Mount Sinai chooses partner, Valley Health The Valley Health System is partnering with the Mount Sinai Health System in New York, which could prove a major advantage for the Ridgewood-based organization as it looks to recruit physicians and enhance its research, officials said Thursday. "We are proud to welcome Valley Health System as an affiliate of the Mount Sinai Health System and the Icahn School of Medicine,'' Dr. Kenneth L. Davis, president and CEO of the Mount Sinai Health System, said in a statement. - Dr. Kenneth L. Davis, CEO and President, Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://www.northjersey.com/news/health-news/valley-health-system-mount-sinai-sign-alliance-1.1169689
Crain’s Health Pulse – December 19 Mount Sinai chooses partner, Valley Health Mount Sinai Health System has affiliated with Valley Health System, a deal that brings collaboration on clinical programs, research and educational initiatives. Both will remain independent, but will partner to establish new clinical programs and services and share clinical information to enhance the quality of care. “We’re in a new environment right now. Many old relationships existed for different types of reasons,” such as supporting graduate medical education and a hub-and-spoke type of referral pattern, said Dr. Arthur Klein, president of the Mount Sinai Health Network. “Our current philosophy is that population management and clinical integration are the bywords of the future.” - Dr. Arthur Klein, President, the Mount Sinai Health Network Learn more: http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20141219/PULSE/141219817/mount-sinai-chooses-partner-valley- health#utm_source=Health%20Pulse%20Alert&utm_medium=alert-html&utm_campaign=Newsletters
Capital New York – December 19 Mount Sinai to affiliate with N.J.'s Valley Health – Dan Goldberg Mount Sinai Health System is affiliating with New Jersey's Valley Health System, the two announced today. The move, according to a press release from Sinai, will establish new clinical programs, create a partnership for research and identify opportunities for Valley physicians to obtain academic appointments at the Icahn School of Medicine. - Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/city-hall/2014/12/8558893/mount-sinai-affiliate-njs-valley-health
Medpage Today – December 18 Ebola Response on Track: WHO – Michael Smith The response to the Ebola epidemic is on track to meet U.N. targets, the World Health Organization said in a mildly optimistic midweek situation report. By New Year's Day, the agency said, the three hardest-hit countries will likely have the capacity to isolate and treat all cases and to bury all Ebola victims "safely and with dignity." Meanwhile, researchers are reporting that laboratory tests show that 53 existing and approved drugs have the effect of blocking ebolavirus entry to target cells. The list includes a wide range of drug classes: microtubule inhibitors, estrogen receptor modulators, antihistamines, antipsychotics, pump/channel antagonists, anticancer drugs, and antibiotics, according to Adolfo Garcia-Sastre, PhD, of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, and colleagues. - Dr. Adolfo Garcia-Sastre, Professor, Microbiology, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Director, Global Health and Emerging Pathogens Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.medpagetoday.com/InfectiousDisease/Ebola/49203 Additional coverage: Medline Plus: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_150016.html Medical News Today: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/287225.php News-Line: http://www.news-line.com/PH_news20630_Study-Identifies-53-Approved-Drugs-that-May-Block-Ebola-Infection
The Wall Street Journal – December 17 Stents Boost Stroke Recovery, Study Finds – Thomas M. Burton Using a device to extract blood clots from brain arteries can significantly improve patients’ ability to rebound from a stroke, according to a landmark study published Wednesday. The research, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that using a so- called stent-retriever for up to six hours after a stroke showed benefits—a longer window than for the clot-busting drugs doctors currently use. “This is really exciting, a landmark finding that we have been buzzing about,” said Dr. Stephan A. Mayer, a neurologist and the director of the Institute for Critical Care Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai in New York. - Dr. Stephan Mayer, Senior Faculty, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Director, Institute for Critical Care Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.wsj.com/articles/stents-boost-stroke-recovery-study-finds-1418850815?cb=logged0.12164146740326398
Journal of Medical Ethics – December Good and not so good medical ethics – Dr. Rosamond Rhodes The philosophic tradition with which I identify, calls things ‘good’ for a variety of reasons and calls activities ‘good’ when they achieve some desired purpose.1 For example, in chapter 6 of his masterpiece, Leviathan, Thomas Hobbes provides a perspicacious definition of ‘good.’ In that light, my observations are reflections on what I take to be good in serving the various purposes and functions that medical ethics has come to have. I also offer arguments that may convince readers to accept my perspective. Medical ethics is useful in a variety of tasks. It can and should guide clinical practice, contribute to the education of clinicians, advance thinking in the field, inform biomedical research, and give direction to healthcare policy. - Dr. Rosamond Rhodes, Professor, Medical Education, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://jme.bmj.com/content/41/1/71.full
Tablet Magazine – December 11 Do Jews Carry Trauma in Our Genes? A Conversation With Rachel Yehuda – David Samuels Rachel Yehuda, the director of the Mental Health Patient Care Clinic at the Peters Medical Center, and a professor of psychiatry and neuroscience at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, is one of the world’s leading experts in post-traumatic stress. In addition to tending to injured minds, Yehuda has used her brilliant mind and the intuitions drawn from decades of clinical work to become one of the pioneers of the emerging field of epigenetics, which seeks to identify the mechanisms by which traumatic stress may permanently alter the physiology of survivors in ways that are passed on to their descendants. - Dr. Rachel Yehuda, PhD, Professor, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://tabletmag.com/jewish-arts-and-culture/books/187555/trauma-genes-q-a-rachel-yehuda#AbOyaJjrCvIJAl3T.01
Healthday – December 18 Common Painkillers May Help Prevent Certain Skin Cancers, Study Finds – Randy Dotinga Common painkillers, including ibuprofen, might slightly reduce your risk of developing a form of skin cancer, researchers say. Use of ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (Aleve) appear to reduce the risk of squamous cell skin cancer by 15 percent, the researchers concluded after reviewing nine prior studies. But experts aren't ready to recommend popping these or other nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to prevent skin cancer. For one thing, these drugs are associated with risks of their own. "Don't rely on aspirin or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to protect your skin," said Dr. Joshua Zeichner, director of cosmetic and clinical research at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. - Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/general-health-information-16/aspirin-news-46/common-painkillers-may-help-prevent- certain-skin-cancers-694783.html Additional coverage: CBS News: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/over-the-counter-painkillers-may-reduce-skin-cancer-risk/ Bio-Medicine: http://www.bio-medicine.org/medicine-news-1/Common-Painkillers-May-Help-Prevent-Certain-Skin-Cancers--Study- Finds-138470-1/ Drugs.com: http://www.drugs.com/news/common-painkillers-may-help-prevent-certain-skin-cancers-study-finds-54330.html WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/melanoma-skin-cancer/news/20141218/common-painkillers-may-help-prevent-certain-skin- cancers-study-finds
Time Warner Cable News – December 18 Food Allergies in Children Can Turn Serious Quickly – Jill Urban A few years ago, while on the subway with his dad, 12-year-old Felix had an allergy attack after eating a cashew. “My throat started to get a little bit itchy and then my stomach felt a little funny and then I threw up,” said Felix. Felix was treated at the emergency room and for a tree-nut allergy. It was the first time he had eaten a whole cashew. Nowadays we all hear a lot of scary stories like this. Dr. Jacob Kattan is a pediatric allergist at The Mount Sinai Hospital and he says that’s because 6 to 8 percent of kids have some sort of food allergy. “The most common food allergies come from milk, egg, peanut, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat and soy. Kids can be allergic to any food, but those are the majority of food allergies,” said Dr. Kattan. - Dr. Jacob Kattan, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Allergy and Immunology, Emergency Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://brooklyn.ny1.com/content/lifestyles/healthy_living/220644/food-allergies-in-children-can-turn-serious-quickly/
Time Warner Cable News – December 19 Debunking Food Allergy Myths – Jill Urban From peanuts and tree nuts to eggs and milk, pediatric food allergies can be scary and dangerous. However, there is a lot of misinformation out there. We asked Dr. Jacob Kattan, a pediatric allergist at the Mount Sinai Hospital, to clarify a few things. “Typically we don’t see people become allergic to food they are regularly tolerating. It's very rare to eat peanuts five times and react the sixth time. Nothing is impossible, but that is very rare,” he says. - Dr. Jacob Kattan, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Allergy and Immunology, Emergency Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://brooklyn.ny1.com/content/lifestyles/healthy_living/220666/debunking-food-allergy-myths/
Healthday – December 18 Study Supports Benefit of Widely Used Glaucoma Drug – Robert Preidt Prostaglandin analogue eye drops -- a common form of glaucoma drug -- significantly reduce the risk of vision loss in patients with the eye disease, a new study finds. Experts in eye health said the study offers reassurance to patients. "Prostaglandin analogues are typically the first line in treatment for most glaucoma patients as they are an easy, once-a-day medication with a low side-effect profile," said Dr. Reena Garg, assistant professor at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai in New York City. But Garg also stressed that these medications are not a cure for glaucoma. - Dr. Reena Garg, Assistant Professor, the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/eye-care-information-13/eye-and-vision-problem-news-295/study-support-benefit-of- widely-used-glaucoma-drug-694766.html Additional coverage: U.S. News & World Report: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2014/12/18/study-supports-benefit-of-widely-used- glaucoma-drug Philly.com: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/topics/HealthDay694766_20141218_Study_Supports_Benefit_of_Widely_Used_Glaucoma_Drug.html
U.S. News & World Report – December 18 When Heartburn Becomes Cancer – Amir Khan For most people, heartburn is a fleeting annoyance that can be solved by popping an antacid. And for a while, that’s what Jay Rensberger did. But when his heartburn became less of a temporary problem and more of a lifestyle issue, his wife took action. With his heartburn getting worse, he was referred for an endoscopy. But if an endoscopy with sedation worries you, there is another option, says Jamie Koufman , a professor of clinical otolaryngology and adjunct associate surgeon at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. It’s called a transnasal esophagoscopy. - Dr. Jamie Koufman, Clinical Professor, Otolaryngology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Adjunct Associate Surgeon, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Learn more: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/patient-advice/articles/2014/12/18/when-heartburn-becomes-cancer Additional coverage: MSN: http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/when-heartburn-becomes-cancer/ar-BBgY1ws
Everyday Health – December 18 College Student Diagnoses His Own Diabetes, Saves His Life – Dr. Sanjay Gupta There is a note of amusement in the voice of Ronald Tamler, MD, as he tells the story of the young man who came into his office and announced he had type 1 diabetes. But mixed with the amusement is admiration. “I walk into the room and I see a young man who tells me, ‘I diagnosed myself with type 1 diabetes,” remembers Dr. Tamler, an endocrinologist at Mount Sinai Hospital. “And then he told me his story, and it checked out.” - Dr. Ronald Tamler, Associate Professor, Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Clinical Director, the Mount Sinai Diabetes Center Learn more: http://www.everydayhealth.com/news/college-student-diagnoses-his-own-diabetes-saves-his-life/
Healthline – December 18 Designer Babies Could Be Right Around the Corner – Fred Gebhart Creating babies with three genetic parents may be the next step in preventing disease before a child is born. It may also be the next step in the long debate over how much control is too much in designing your child. “We are getting really good at picking out healthy embryos to implant,” Dr. Alan Copperman, director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York and co-director of Reproductive Medicine Associates, told Healthline. “We are avoiding a lot of miscarriages and improving the health of the next generation.” - Dr. Alan Copperman, Clinical Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, the Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/will-designer-babies-soon-be-a-reality-121814#1
Sporting News – December 18 The Baseline: For Parker, other ACL patients, better results ahead – Sean Deveney On Monday, the NBA saw its first ACL injury of the season, when Jabari Parker of the Bucks went down in the third quarter against the Suns. But thanks to a rethinking of how to reconstruct torn ACLs, orthopedic surgeons have made significant progress in performing these operations in the past decade or so, and the result has been better outcomes. “We’ve developed a better understanding of the anatomical position of the ACL so that we are reconstructing them more accurately, closer to the normal anatomy, which leads to a better functioning knee for the long run,” said Dr. James Gladstone, the co-chief of Sports Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. - Dr. James Gladstone, Associate Professor, Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine Service, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2014-12-18/jabari-parker-nba-acl-surgery-left-knee-milwaukee-bucks
Prevention – December 17 7 Surprising Things Your First Period Says About You – Carey Rossi Do you remember when you got your first period? If not, think harder because your doctor may soon be asking. In the last year, research has linked the age of first menstruation to health risks ranging from allergies and heart disease, to diabetes and cancer. Scientists don't yet know the exact connection, but it may involve your weight at the time your period arrived. "Estrogen is tied to fat," says Taraneh Shirazian, MD, a gynecologist at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. - Dr. Taraneh Shirazian, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.prevention.com/health/health-concerns/your-first-period-and-health-problems
Women’s Health – December 18 Your Definitive Guide to Pooping – Ashley Oerman Some might deny it, your S.O. might refuse to believe it, and your girlfriends might only talk about it after a few glasses (or bottles) of wine—but everyone poops. Most of what you see in the toilet bowl is made up of fiber, undigested foods, water, undigested fats, cholesterol, salt, phosphates, and dead and live bacteria. Actually, about 30 percent of your bowel movements are dead bacteria you didn't digest, says Gina Sam, M.D., director of the Mount Sinai Gastrointestinal Motility Center at Mount Sinai Hospital. - Dr. Gina Sam, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Mount Sinai Gastrointestinal Motility Center at the Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/poop-facts
Shape – December 18 4 Non-Juice Cleanses and Detoxes to Try – Marnie Soman Schwartz Most women leave makeup on for 12 hours or more at a time, which can clog pores and lead to breakouts, says Mount Sinai Hospital dermatology professor Joshua Zeichner, M.D. "Giving your skin a vacation from makeup can let it breathe and reset." But Zeichner is a realist: Since some women won't feel comfortable going completely barefaced, he recommends at least switching to a tinted moisturizer or BB cream once in a while. - Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/4-non-juice-cleanses-and-detoxes-try
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In the News December 18, 2014
TIME – December 17 There Are 53 Drugs That Could Treat Ebola – Alexandra Sifferlin Scientists have identified 53 existing drugs that could be effective in fighting Ebola, according to newly published research. There is currently no vaccine or drug available to treat the disease, which is one of the primary reasons the virus has been able to infect 18,603 people so far, and kill 6,915. A vaccine is undergoing clinical trials in humans, but a drug to treat people who already have the disease is critically needed. In a new study published in the Nature Press journal Emerging Microbes and Infections, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) said they’ve identified 53 promising drug compounds. Among these 53 promising compounds are ones used in cancer drugs, antihistamines, antibiotics, and antidepressants. - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://time.com/3638494/ebola-drugs/ Additional coverage: The Week: http://theweek.com/speedreads/index/273914/speedreads-scientists-identify-53-drug- compounds-that-could-treat-ebola
Healthday – December 17 Screening Test Finds Drugs That Show Promise Against Ebola – Dennis Thompson A screening test has identified more than 50 drugs that could be helpful in treating people with Ebola, researchers report. The drugs, which are already approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, all showed promise in preventing the Ebola virus from entering human cells, where it can cause life- threatening infections. "These drugs are all approved, so they could be deployed quickly if follow-up research proves that they are effective," said study author Adolfo Garcia-Sastre, director of the Global Health and Emerging Pathogens Institute with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. - Dr. Adolfo Garcia-Sastre, Professor, Microbiology, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Director, Global Health and Emerging Pathogens Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/general-health-information-16/misc-drugs-news-218/test- identifies-possible-ebola-drugs-study-reports-694665.html Additional coverage: The Scientist: http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/41703/title/Mining-Existing-Drugs- for-Ebola-Treatments/ U.S. News & World Report: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2014/12/17/screening-test- finds-drugs-that-show-promise-against-ebola WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/news/20141217/screening-test-finds-drugs-that-show-promise- against-ebola
Healthline – December 17 Still Ravaging Sierra Leone, Researchers Race for Drugs to Fight Ebola Outbreak – Sandra Levy There are no new cases of Ebola in the United States, and all contacts of Ebola cases here have completed the 21-day follow-up period. However, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is continuing to monitor a person who had high-risk exposure while working as a healthcare worker in Sierra Leone. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of deaths from the current Ebola virus outbreak has reached 6,841. There may be a hint of good news. A team of researchers has found 53 existing drugs that may keep the Ebola virus from entering human cells. The study, led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the NIH, was published today in the journal Emerging Microbes and Infections. - Dr. Adolfo Garcia-Sastre, Professor, Microbiology, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Director, Global Health and Emerging Pathogens Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Dr. Carles Martínez-Romero, Instructor, Microbiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/researchers-race-for-drugs-to-fight-ebola- outbreak#1 Additional coverage: Infection Control Today: http://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/news/2014/12/study-identifies-53- approved-drugs-that-may-block-ebola-infection.aspx? utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A%20News- ICT%20%28ICT_News%29
The Guardian – December 17 The NHL's Got Mumps – And It's Not the First Outbreak In The US This Year – Nicky Woolf With its high-speed play, razor-sharp skate blades and frequent punch-ups between players, hockey has long been recognized as one of the world’s more dangerous sports. But now its players face a new, more insidious threat: mumps. “The way diseases like this make a comeback require that [they] be present in the community, meaning children are not being vaccinated by their parents,” said Bruce Polsky, chairman of the department of medicine at Mount Sinai St Luke’s and Roosevelt, and a professor of medicine and pathology. - Dr. Bruce Polsky, Professor, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Site Chair, Medicine, Mount Sinai Roosevelt, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Learn more: http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/dec/17/nhl-anaheim-ducks-mumps-outbreak- vaccination
Fox News via Reuters – December 17 Experts Say Mumps Outbreak Plaguing NHL Likely Reached Its Peak The mumps outbreak responsible for benching at least 13 players in the National Hockey League has likely reached its peak, health experts say. “The main thing now is that everybody is aware of it and from what I understand most teams have given their players booster shots,” Dr. Judith Aberg, chief of the infectious diseases division at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York told Reuters. - Dr. Judith Aberg, Senior Faculty, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/12/17/experts-say-mumps-outbreak-plaguing-nhl- likely-reached-its-peak/
Nurse.com – December 18 Face Time Helps Mount Sinai, VNSNY Nurses Improve Patient Care – Robin Farmer Nurses working in a joint program designed to reduce sternal wound infections among cardiac patients credit face-to-face meetings for improved communication and patient care. Two meet-and-greet sessions held for the cardiothoracic post-op program, one of 15 joint clinical initiatives for Manhattan’s Mount Sinai Hospital and VNSNY, improved patient care “due to an improved and cleared channel of communication between VNSNY and Mount Sinai staff,” said Huda Scheidelman, BSN, RN, a nurse at VNSNY. The decrease in readmissions in the VNSNY heart failure program and its partnership with Mount Sinai can be attributed to many factors, including teamwork and collaboration between providers, said Beth Oliver, DNP, RN, vice president of cardiac services for Mount Sinai Health System. - Beth Oliver, DNP, RN, Vice President, Cardiac Services, Mount Sinai Health System - Rosendo Rellita, RN, the Mount Sinai Hospital - Abelardo Andrada, RN, the Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://news.nurse.com/article/20141218/NY02/141216002#.VJLvqqyEef4
WNBC – December 16 Better Get Baquero: Nut Allergies – Lynda Baquero Consumer reporter Lynda Baquero sits down with Dr. Jacob Kattan of the Mount Sinai Hospital to discuss nut allergies in children. Concern about nut allergies is growing as the number of cases rises in the United States. “It’s more than doubled in the last 20 years, and the truth is we don’t really know why,” says Dr. Kattan, a pediatric allergist. - Dr. Jacob Kattan, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Allergy and Immunology, Emergency Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/#!/on-air/as-seen-on/Nut-Allergies/286017661
The Daily News – December 17 Modern family: New Jersey woman shares her story of embryo adoption – Meredith Engel When Inga Wismer miscarried in 2010, she was heartbroken — but ready to welcome children another way. She decided she wanted to adopt, but instead of adopting a newborn or a foster child, Wismer adopted an embryo from a young couple and had it transplanted to her uterus, and is expecting her child on Aug. 3. Embryo adoption is a fairly recent phenomenon brought about by modern fertility treatments. It happens when a couple undergoing fertility treatment is left over with more embryos than they want or need, according to Dr. Lawrence Grunfeld, an associate clinical professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. - Dr. Lawrence Grunfeld, Associate Clinical Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/woman-shares-story-embryo-adoption- article-1.2048349
Healthday – December 17 Flying Time Could Raise Skin Cancer Risks for Pilots – Robert Preidt Airline pilots get as much exposure to cancer-causing UV rays in an hour-long flight as they would during 20 minutes in a tanning bed, new research finds. The new study suggests that "regular skin cancer screenings are imperative for airline employees," said Dr. Gary Goldenberg, an assistant clinical professor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in New York City. He believes that "it may be prudent for the airline industry to adopt certain guidelines to encourage their employees to regularly see a dermatologist or sponsor skin cancer screenings on a regular basis." - Dr. Gary Goldenberg, Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Pathology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/cancer-information-5/skin-cancer-news-108/flying-time- raises-skin-cancer-risks-for-pilots-694710.html Additional coverage Newsmax Health: http://www.newsmaxhealth.com/Cancer/pilots-cancer-radiation/2014/12/17/id/613646/ Winnipeg Free Press: http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/life/health/286137531.html Doctors Lounge: http://www.doctorslounge.com/index.php/news/hd/51793 Drugs.com: http://www.drugs.com/news/flying-time-could-raise-skin-cancer-risks-pilots-54319.html
Prevention – December 17 6 Everyday Habits That Are Giving You More Wrinkles – Alexandra Duron Age brings with it the two w's: wisdom and wrinkles. While we'll happily take the former, we're not so thrilled with the latter. But while you can't actually turn back the clock, of course, it is possible to delay how soon those lines show up on your face, or how severe they'll be. Check out these everyday habits upping your wrinkle quota—and what you can do to minimize them. Frowning in your sleep is a nighttime wrinkle risk, says Jeannette Graf, MD, an assistant clinical professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The solution: either sleep on your back—Graf suggests placing a pillow under your knees to help deter you from rolling onto your side. - Dr. Jeannette Graf, Assistant Clinical Professor, Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.prevention.com/beauty/beauty/habits-cause-wrinkles
Huffington Post – December 17 Get Smart: Prevent or Manage Diabetes with Your Smartphone – Dr. Ronald Tamler A man with diabetes approaches the dinner table, clutching the shirt pocket over his heart. Is he reaching for a business card? Fishing for a photo of his kids to show his companions? Pulling out a pack of cigarettes? No -- it's his "smart" phone, which he uses to consult a food database, count carbohydrates, log and track his carb and food consumption, and monitor the other factors that help him maintain a balanced blood glucose level and lead a healthy life. - Dr. Ronald Tamler, Associate Professor, Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Clinical Director, the Mount Sinai Diabetes Center Learn more: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mount-sinai-health-system/get-smart-prevent-or- mana_b_6270000.html
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In the News December 17, 2014
Crain’s New York Business – December 16 Mount Sinai closes bidding on 4 UWS properties – Joe Anuta Mount Sinai St. Luke’s is one step closer to selling four buildings on its Morningside Heights campus, in a deal that hospital executives had hoped would net about $130 million. Mount Sinai Medical Center, which last year took over management of money-losing St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center when it merged with Continuum Health Partners and a number of other facilities including Beth Israel Medical Center, closed bidding for the properties last week and hopes to pick a winner within the first quarter. - Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Learn more: http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20141216/REAL_ESTATE/141219882/mount-sinai- closes-bidding-on-4-uws-properties Additional coverage The Real Deal: http://therealdeal.com/blog/2014/12/16/mount-sinai-closes-bidding-on-four-upper-west- side-buildings/
Crain’s Health Pulse – December 16 Mount Sinai Grant Mount Sinai Hospital’s Adolescent Health Center will use an $80,000 grant from the New York Community Trust to hire an additional psychologist and social worker to help young New Yorkers cope with trauma. The center offers free medical, mental-health and reproductive-health services to people ages 10 to 22. About one-third of patients are on Medicaid. Costs for uninsured visits are covered by grants and fundraising, said director Andrea Diaz. The center serves 11,000 adolescents at a cost of less than $1,000 per patient per year, Dr. Diaz said. When primary care physicians at the clinic come across youths who suffer from trauma, they walk the patients to mental-health professionals on-site, said Matt Oransky, a psychologist at Mount Sinai. - Dr. Angela Diaz, Director, Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center -Dr. Matthew Oransky, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: [Subscription required]
The Wall Street Journal – December 15 What’s the Best Way to Blow Your Nose? When a cold strikes, nose blowing is often the easiest and fastest way to relieve symptoms. But people who blow with hurricane force can prolong their suffering. One expert, Neil Schachter, medical director of the Respiratory Care Department at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital, explains how to recognize an improper nose blow. - Dr. E. Neil Schachter, Professor Medicine, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Pediatrics, Preventative Medicine, Dr. Maurice Hexter Professorship of Medicine (Pulmonary), Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.wsj.com/articles/whats-the-best-way-to-blow-your-nose-1418663296
U.S. News & World Report – December 16 How to Overcome the Holiday Blues – Kurtis Hiatt People are "prone to overestimate how well or happy or successful other people are and underestimate how well we ourselves are," says Dan Iosifescu, director of Mount Sinai Medical Center's Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program. That can have a lot to do with making you feel inadequate, he says. Keep those thoughts out. No one is without troubles, and you're often more fortunate than you think when you're down and out. - Dr. Dan Iosifescu, Associate Professor, Psychiatry, Neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, the Mood and Anxiety Disorders Program Learn more: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/health-wellness/slideshows/how-to-overcome-the- holiday-blues/7 Additional coverage Yahoo News: http://news.yahoo.com/overcome-holiday-blues-140000404.html
WCBS TV – December 16 Giving Birth At Home – Dr. Max Gomez The British say it may be safer to give birth at home rather than having a baby in a hospital. CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez takes a look at the pros and cons of doing that in America. “Birth is 98% boring and 2% sheer terror. And the reason you do it in a hospital is for that 2%. Doesn’t happen very often but when it does happen, happens fast, and it’s furious,” says Dr. Jacques Moritz of Mount Sinai Roosevelt. Dr. Moritz and many other obstetricians think birthing centers inside hospitals are a good compromise between the British and American systems. - Dr. Jacques Moritz, Director, Gynecology, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Rita Wagner, CNM, Midwife, Mount Sinai Roosevelt Learn more: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/video/10954143-dr-max-gomez-giving-birth-at-home/
Healthline News – December 16 FDA Approves New Tests for Heart Disease, ‘Bubble Boy’ Disease – Charlotte LoBuono The FDA has just approved a new test that predicts a person’s risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) events, such as a heart attack or stroke. Commenting on the FDA’s approval of the PLAC test, Dr. Robert Rosenson, a cardiologist at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, told Healthline, “Lp-PLA2 activity has been shown to be a consistent marker of CHD risk in patients with stable CHD and within the general population.” However, Rosenson also said it’s unclear how the results of this test would change what doctors already do for patients with CHD or who are at risk for CHD. - Dr. Robert Rosenson, Professor, Medicine, Cardiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/fda-approves-new-tests-for-heart-disease-121614
A Woman’s Health – December 16 The Promise of Immunotherapy– Eleanor Mayfield Novel immunotherapies— treatments that stimulate, boost, or, by contrast, restrain the immune system —are now reaching the market, offering promising new approaches for treating serious illnesses such as cancer and autoimmune and inflammatory bowel diseases. A new immunotherapy for IBD, Entyvio® (vedolizumab), received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval in May 2014. “Entyvio is an exciting new treatment option for IBD because the drug has a selective impact on the gut without altering systemic immune function and increasing risk for infections,” says Jean-Frédéric Colombel, MD, co-director of the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center and professor of medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. - Dr. Jean-Frederic Colombel, Professor, Medicine, Director, Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://awomanshealth.com/the-promise-of-immunotherapy/
Real Screen – December 16 Discovery Life to debut with “Outrageous Births,” “NY ER”– Manori Ravindran U.S. net Discovery Fit & Health is to mark its rebranding as Discovery Life Channel next month with the debuts of seven series, including the original program Outrageous Births: Tales from the Crib (pictured) and NY ER. The Disney and ABC Domestic Television-produced NY ER – which examines the emergency rooms of New York Presbyterian Hospital, University Hospital and The Mount Sinai Hospital – airs on January 16 at 10 and 10:30 p.m. EST/PST. - The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://realscreen.com/2014/12/16/discovery-life-to-debut-with-outrageous-births-ny-er/
Popular Science – December 16 Should Animals Have The Same Rights As People? – Charles Siebert Some years ago, I found myself standing inside a large walk-in cooler filled with different animal brains, all of them the property of Patrick Hof, a neuroscientist at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Hof studies all the brains he can get his hands on in order to better understand the organ’s evolution. Along the way he has discovered numerous common features, not just within the human brain and those of our fellow primates, but also in a number of other mammalian species. - Dr. Patrick Hof, Professor, Neuroscience, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Ophthalmology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.popsci.com/should-animals-same-rights-people
Interior Design – December 16 2014 Market Trends: In Healthcare Design, Patients Rule – Carl Yost Workplace trends are influencing healthcare too—after all, for physicians and nurses, the hospital is the workplace. Collaboration, that workplace buzzword, is now essential to healthcare design. Collaboration also factors into translational research, the notion that medical research should “translate” quickly into patient care. The SOM-designed Mount Sinai Hess Center for Science and Medicine houses both medical research and outpatient care; it features collaborative lounges where researchers can informally collaborate, as well as a four-story atrium where they intermix with the patients whose lives they impact —a “subliminal” reminder of their work’s importance. - The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.interiordesign.net/articles/detail/36527-2014-market-trends-in-healthcare- design-patients-rule/
Awoko (Sierra Leone) – December 16 IMC Ebola Lab to do 100 Samples daily – Mohamed Kabba One of the three funded British Government Ebola Laboratories in Sierra Leone that is operated by the International Medical Corps (IMC) in Bombali district will be testing 100 Ebola samples per day by the end of this week. The International Medical Corps Pediatric Emergency Doctor from Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Hospital in New York City, Ramona Sunderwirth, said with the opening of the Rogbalan treatment center in Port Loko district by IMC since Monday 1st December 2014, they had so-far received 15 patients, most of them in very bad condition. - Dr. Ramona Sunderwirth, Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more http://awoko.org/2014/12/16/sierra-leone-news-in-bombaliimc-ebola-lab-to-do-100- samples-daily/
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In the News December 16, 2014
The Wall Street Journal – December 15 Funding the Next Alzheimer’s Fight – Melanie Grayce West Daniel S. Loeb is making an investment into Alzheimer’s research that he hopes will have maximum impact. On Tuesday, Mount Sinai Hospital and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai will announce a $15 million gift from Mr. Loeb—founder and chief executive of hedge fund firm Third Point LLC—to fund the Ronald M. Loeb Center for Alzheimer’s disease. The center is named for Mr. Loeb’s father, who died in 2012 at the age of 79. The older Mr. Loeb lived with Alzheimer’s for eight years before dying from a heart attack, said his son. The gift from Mr. Loeb will enable researchers to take a new approach to drug development, according to Kenneth L. Davis, the president and chief executive of Mount Sinai and an expert in Alzheimer’s. - Dr. Kenneth L. Davis, CEO and President, Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://www.wsj.com/articles/funding-the-next-alzheimers-fight-1418688364
Crain’s Health Pulse – December 16 Mount Sinai Grant Mount Sinai Hospital’s Adolescent Health Center will use an $80,000 grant from the New York Community Trust to hire an additional psychologist and social worker to help young New Yorkers cope with trauma. The center offers free medical, mental-health and reproductive-health services to people ages 10 to 22. About one-third of patients are on Medicaid. Costs for uninsured visits are covered by grants and fundraising, said director Andrea Diaz. The center serves 11,000 adolescents at a cost of less than $1,000 per patient per year, Dr. Diaz said. When primary care physicians at the clinic come across youths who suffer from trauma, they walk the patients to mental-health professionals on-site, said Matt Oransky, a psychologist at Mount Sinai. - Dr. Andrea Diaz, Director, Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center -Dr. Matthew Oransky, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: [Subscription required]
ABC News via the Associated Press – December 11 Mumps Spreading Through Suddenly Sick NHL – Ira Podell Once mumps invades a professional sports dressing room, it finds a fertile breeding ground and the NHL is finding that it is not easy to get rid of. Multiple players on multiple teams from coast to coast have come down with the mumps, an illness more typically associated with children. "You see the hits that they have, and sometimes the spraying of saliva," said Dr. Judith Aberg, chief of the infectious diseases division at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. "I think they are high risk. I am surprised we haven't actually seen this before." - Dr. Judith Aberg, Senior Faculty, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/mumps-spreading-suddenly-sick-nhl-27544476 Additional coverage: Salon: http://www.salon.com/2014/12/12/mumps_spreading_through_suddenly_sick_nhl/
Bloomberg – December 11 Pfizer’s Lyrica Doesn’t Help Most Common Back Pain, Study Finds – Sonja Elmquist Pfizer Inc.’s best-selling drug, Lyrica, didn’t help patients with the most common cause of back pain any more than a placebo in a small study, casting doubt on the potential for doctors to expand the medication’s use. The drug’s reputation may be strong enough to withstand the results of the trial, said Houman Danesh, a specialist in pain management, rehabilitation and physical medicine at New York’s Mount Sinai Hospital. “Lyrica is viewed as a very powerful nerve pain medication,” said Danesh, who wasn’t involved in the research. “I don’t think people will change their practice based on one study.” - Dr. Houman Danesh, Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-10/pfizer-s-lyrica-doesn-t-help-most-common- back-pain-study-finds.html The New York Times – December 15 The Myth of Comfort Food – Jan Hoffman Feeling sad or stressed? Put down that Oreo or bowl of mac ’n’ cheese and brace yourself for another bummer: The emotional healing powers of comfort food may be overrated. In a study published in the journal Health Psychology, researchers found that even when you don’t soothe yourself with food, your mood will probably bounce back on its own. Although research has shown that eating food high in fat, sugar or salt activates the brain’s reward system, Nicole M. Avena, a neuroscientist and assistant professor at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai who writes about eating disorders, said in an email that the study suggested that such neural response may not translate into measurable mood changes. - Dr. Nicole Avena, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology and Systems Therapeutics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/12/15/the-myth-of-comfort-food/?_r=1 Additional Coverage: The News Tribune: http://www.thenewstribune.com/2014/12/15/3542670_crave-comfort-food-grab-a- granola.html?rh=1
MSNBC.com – December 15 Lost in the Fog with Alzheimer’s – Dr. Howard Fillit A patient of mine vanished the other night. B. Smith, the well-known entertainment and lifestyle personality, had just come to my office for a consultation. In the year since her diagnosis of Alzheimer’s at age 64, her family had clung to the words early stage, but after 90 minutes of geriatric assessment, it was clear to me that B.’s condition was considerably worse than anyone had thought. Despite the fact that her social personality appeared intact, her cognitive function was severely impaired. Her short-term memory was almost completely gone. Afterward, according to the plan made before her visit, B. walked with family to 59th Street and Lexington and got on a jitney back home to Sag Harbor. She never got to Sag Harbor. - Dr. Howard Fillit, Clinical Professor, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Neuroscience, Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/lost-the-fog-alzheimers
My San Antonio – December 16 Mount Sinai's Dr. Valentin Fuster Honored by the Cardiovascular Research Foundation The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) honored Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, at its annual Pulse of the City Gala for his contributions to cardiovascular research and education. The CRF gala, held on December 12 at the Plaza Hotel, honored Dr. Fuster, Director of Mount Sinai Heart and Physician-in- Chief of The Mount Sinai Hospital, for his career-long dedication to training the thought leaders of tomorrow, which has led to improved outcomes for patients worldwide. “I thank the Cardiovascular Research Foundation for this award, all my colleagues who help me fulfill my dreams day-to-day, and especially I thank my family which is always number one,” says Dr. Fuster, who is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). - Dr. Valentin Fuster, Professor, Medicine, Cardiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Mount Sinai Heart, the Zena and Michael A. Wiener Cardiovascular Institute, the Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health Learn more: http://www.mysanantonio.com/business/press-releases/article/Mount-Sinai-s-Dr-Valentin- Fuster-Honored-by-the-5958790.php
The View – December 12 Saving Mothers Charity on The View Nicolle Wallace, co-host of The View, discusses Saving Mothers' birth kits on the show. “It’s a wonderful, beautiful charity,” Wallace says, “It’s run by a doctor friend of mine who actually saved my life 5 years ago, Taraneh Shirazian.” Wallace donated birth kits to mothers in the developing world in her cohosts’ names. - Dr. Taraneh Shirazian, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxDCwSdAJOA&list=UUd728XgBsR9jXX0ZSZUYBMQ
WNYW – December 15 Woman reveals weight loss secret Last July, Elizabeth Peralta, was 5'5'', 250 pounds and had developed diabetes. But she's dropped 55 pounds in 6 months. “Mount Sinai and the Diabetes Alliance Program saved my life,” Peralta tells Fox 5 News, “I feel wonderful.” In just two months Liz was able to reverse her Type 2 Diabetes and is now completely off her medication. She is one of many Americans who struggle with their weight. Chris Ochner is a weight loss and nutrition expert at the Mount Sinai Hospital. “Two-thirds of the United States is overweight or obese and approximately one-third is obese,” Ochner says. He blames sugary foods, lack of exercise and accessibility to fast food for rising obesity rates. - Dr. Christopher Ochner, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.myfoxny.com/clip/10950377/woman-reveals-weight-loss-secret
WCBS – December 12 Makeup and Baby Intelligence – Dr. Max Gomez As CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez explains, a study about a chemical in many cosmetics has made a frightening suggestion. A new study by researchers at Mailman School of Public Health shows that the children of mothers with high levels of phthalates in their bodies had IQs of 6 to 8 points lower than children of mothers with lower levels of phthalates. Phthalates are found in makeup, nail polish and many other products. Experts warn expectant mothers not to panic. “It’s a small study, but it looks like we should avoid things that may have an issue,” says Dr. Jacques Moritz of Mount Sinai Roosevelt. - Dr. Jacques Moritz, Director, Gynecology, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/video/10940151-dr-max-gomez-makeup-and-baby- intelligence/
Medpage Today – December 12 Are inhalers that combine 2 drug classes better than single-class inhalers? Are inhalers that combine two drug classes, such as an inhaled steroid and long-acting beta-agonist (LABA), better than single-class inhalers, such as with a short- or long-acting beta-agonist alone? That was the question MedPage Today asked Sidney Braman, MD, a professor of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. In milder cases of COPD, Dr. Braman says, “There are clear studies that show that if one combines two long acting bronchodilators, one can have improved outcomes as opposed to just one or the other or a placebo.” - Dr. Sidney Braman, Professor, Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.medpagetoday.com/HOTTOPICSCOPD/Pulmonology/SmokingCOPD- Videos/924
Medpage Today – December 15 Which inhaled products are best at preventing COPD exacerbations? Which inhaled products are best at preventing COPD exacerbations? That was the question MedPage Today asked Sidney Braman, MD, a professor of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. “I don’t think there have been enough head to head trials that could allow anybody to make this definitive answer,” says Dr. Braman. - Dr. Sidney Braman, Professor, Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.medpagetoday.com/HOTTOPICSCOPD/Pulmonology/SmokingCOPD- Videos/925
Healthday – December 12 No Link Between Migraine, Breast Cancer Risk, Study Says – Steven Reinberg A large, new study should reassure the millions of American women who have migraine: The debilitating headaches don't raise the risk for breast cancer. Dr. Mark Green, a professor of neurology at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, said that the idea that migraines might be protective against breast cancer is intriguing. "There is a suggestion that migraine is linked to a lower incidence of breast cancer. However, the numbers were small, and it's not appropriate to suggest that yet, but it's an interesting idea," said Green, who was not involved with the study. - Dr. Mark Green, Professor, Neurology, Headache, Anesthesiology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/cancer-information-5/breast-cancer-news-94/no-link- between-migraine-breast-cancer-risk-study-says-694595.html Additional coverage: Bio-Medicine: http://www.bio-medicine.org/medicine-news-1/-No-Link-Between-Migraine--Breast- Cancer-Risk--Study-Says-138440-1/
General Surgery News – December 2014 Statins Associated With Increased Survival in Patients with Colorectal Cancer Statin use in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) was associated with a significant reduction in cancer- related mortality and longer rates of survival in a recent study. The current population-based cohort study by Cardwell et al is the largest to date, with records for more than 7,600 patients with stage I to III CRC evaluated, according to Randall Holcombe, MD, who commented on the report, but did not participate in the study. “If the findings of Cardwell et al are confirmed in subsequent prospective studies, statins may become an element of routine care for patients with curable stage CRC,” he said. - Dr. Randall Holcombe, Professor, Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.generalsurgerynews.com/ViewArticle.aspx? d=Breaking+News&d_id=552&i=December+2014&i_id=1134&a_id=28972
Indiewire – December 12 How Julianne Moore Pulled Off Her Devastating Performance in 'Still Alice' – Nigel M. Smith Julianne Moore has been having a great fall season. In September, her latest film "Still Alice" premiered in Toronto with close to no hype and emerged as one of the biggest hits of the festival thanks to deafening awards buzz for her devastating performance as a renowned linguistics professor struggling with early onset Alzheimer's. Moore spoke with Indiewire about the work that went into her portrayal of the disease.” I went to Mount Sinai and spoke to Dr. Mary Sano, who is the head the Alzheimer's research there,” Moore says about her preparation. - Dr. Mary Sano, Professor, Psychiatry, Associate Dean for Clinical Research, Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.indiewire.com/article/how-julianne-moore-pulled-off-her-devastating- performance-in-still-alice-20141212
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In the News December 15, 2014
MedPage Today – December 10 Bone Drugs May Thwart HER-Driven Tumors – John Gever Researchers have discovered that bisphosphonates inactivate human epidermal growth factor (EGF) receptors to exert antitumor effects, and they say the widely prescribed osteoporosis drugs may prove to be a cheap and useful adjuvant to current therapies for HER-driven cancers. Bisphosphonates directly bind to and inhibit HER kinases, including commonly mutated forms that drive non-small-cell lung cancer and other cancer growth and resistance to tyrosine kinase inhibitors, according to two studies published online this week in the journal PNAS Early Edition, by researcher Mone Zaidi, MD, of Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai School, in New York City, and colleagues. "There is quite a lot of anecdotal literature as well as a few clinical epidemiologic studies suggesting that women who take bisphosphonates (for osteoporosis) have a lower risk for breast and colorectal cancer," Zaidi told MedPage Today. - Dr. Mone Zaidi, Professor, Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Structural and Chemical Biology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Neurology/HeadTrauma/49101
CBS News – December 12 Mumps Outbreak Sidelines NHL hockey players Once mumps invades a professional sports dressing room, it finds a fertile breeding ground and the NHL is finding that it is not easy to get rid of. Multiple players on multiple teams from coast to coast have come down with the mumps, an illness more typically associated with children. "You see the hits that they have, and sometimes the spraying of saliva," said Dr. Judith Aberg, chief of the infectious diseases division at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. "I think they are high risk. I am surprised we haven't actually seen this before." - Dr. Judith Aberg, Senior Faculty, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/mumps-outbreak-sidelines-nhl-hockey-players/ Additional Coverage: Deadspin: http://regressing.deadspin.com/why-the-nhl-lost-control-of-its-mumps-outbreak- 1670727885/+kylenw WABC: http://7online.com/sports/nhl-dealing-with-rampant-mumps-outbreak/434319/ MStars News: http://www.mstarz.com/articles/44257/20141213/sidney-crosbys-face-looks-mumps-nhl- outbreak-continues-spread-league.htm
Healthline – December 13 Rock Docs Use Music to Boost Cancer Awareness – Fred Gebhart Dr. Nimesh Nagarsheth is doing a lot of things right. He is a famed gynecologic oncologist and cancer surgeon at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. And he provided the driving beat for a sold-out rock concert last night by N.E.D. It was a frenzy of electric rock, bluegrass-influenced acoustic, and funky R&B with sizzling guitar riffs, all created by six gynecologic oncologists. They are on a mission to save women’s lives with rock. - Dr. Nimesh Nagarsheth, Associate Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Associate Director, Gynecologic Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/rock-docs-use-music-to-boost-cancer-awareness- 121314 Additional Coverage: Democrat & Chronicle: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/lifestyle/movie/2014/12/12/cancer- doctors-band-music-women/20315279/
BuzzFeed – December 13 29 Things You Never Knew About Nipples – Carolyn Kylstra As far as why thee Areolar glands, or the Glands of Montgomery, exist… well, that’s not totally clear. “They can secrete a little bit of fluid, but in general there’s no functional purpose to them,” Elisa Port, MD, chief of breast surgery at Mount Sinai Medical Center and the co-director of the Dubin Breast Center at Mount Sinai, tells BuzzFeed Life. “Some people think that babies might use them to sort of find their way to the nipple, because of the texture,” she says. But that’s just a guess. - Dr. Elisa Port, Associate Professor, Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Co-Director, Dubin Breast Center, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.buzzfeed.com/carolynkylstra/nipple-factoids
Yahoo! Health – December 15 Why Your Muscles Shake During Planks — And Other Fitness Oddities, Explained – Amy Rushlow A grueling interval workout or a long cardio session can give you sore muscles, but a sore head? It’s more common than you might think. In a study of 4,000 cyclists published in the journal Headache, 37 percent of people surveyed reported having at least one exercise-induced headache per month. Exercise dilates the blood vessels in your head, which may trigger headaches by exciting branches of the trigeminal nerve — the nerve in the brain that carries painful sensations from within the skull outward, explains neurologist Lawrence C. Newman, MD, president of the American Headache Society and director of the Headache Institute at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Roosevelt. - Dr. Lawrence Newman, Director of The Headache Institute, Department of Neurology, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s, Mount Sinai Roosevelt, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Learn more: https://www.yahoo.com/health/why-your-muscles-shake-during-planks-and-other- 104966840807.html
Research Initiative, Treatment Action – December 10 CKD Screening and Referring, Plus Insights on TDF and TAF Dr. Christina Wyatt: I think what most clinicians do in routine practice in terms of creatinine and eGFR [estimated glomerular filtration rate] screening probably exceeds what the 2014 HIV/kidney guidelines recommend. The guidelines advise screening HIV-positive patients for chronic kidney disease at least annually. But most HIV patients engaged in care are probably getting quarterly chemistries. - Dr. Christina M. Wyatt, Associate Professor, Medicine Nephrology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://centerforaids.org/pdfs/1114rita.pdf
Nurse.com – December 15 Mount Sinai Appoints Nurse as Chief Patient Experience Officer Mount Sinai Health System, Manhattan, has appointed Sandra Myerson, MBA, MS, BSN, RN, to the newly created position of senior vice president and chief patient experience officer of the Mount Sinai Health System and of the Joseph F. Cullman Jr. Institute for Patient Care. “The leadership at Mount Sinai is passionate about transforming the patient experience, and understands the commitment necessary to deliver these improvements,” Myerson said in a news release. “I am excited about having the opportunity to work with this team to develop and implement innovative and creative programs that will provide an exemplary experience in all patient and family encounters.” - Sandra Myerson, MBA, MS, BSN, RN, Senior Vice President, Chief Patient Experience Office, Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://news.nurse.com/article/20141215/NY02/141210001#.VI77X9LF9ic
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Newsletter – December 12 Rick’s Weekly Review At the annual Advances in IBD meeting, all three Scientific Achievement Awards were issued to doctors from The Mount Sinai Hospital. This is the first time ever that all three winners were from the same institution. Dr. David Sachar received the Henry D. Janowitz Lifetime Achievement Award in IBD; Dr. Jean-Frederic Colombel received the Scientific Achievement in IBD Clinical Research and Dr. Judy Cho won the Scientific Achievement in Basic IBD Research award. - Dr. David Sachar, Clinical Professor, Medicine, Director Emeritus, Dr. Henry D. Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology in the Samuel Bronfman Department of Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Dr. Jean-Frederic Colombel , Professor, Medicine, Director, Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Dr. Judy Cho, Ward-Coleman Professor, Translational Genetics, Medicine, Vice-Chair, Translational Genetics, Associate Chief for Research, Dr. Henry D. Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, Director of CePORTED at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai No Web Link Available
New York Daily News – December 14 Daily Checkup: The Holidays Are Fun but They Can be Stressful For A Lot of People Holiday stress is one case where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. “Stress can be transient, so it very often doesn’t call for treatment,” says Sundel. “What we all need is an assortment of strategies for dealing with stress: things we can do to decompress and reduce stress, as well as things we can do to avoid stress triggers in the first place.” - Siobhan Sundel, DNP, MSN, NP, Geriatrics, Co-chair, Nurse Practitioner Professional Practice Committee, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/holidays-bring-stress-people-article- 1.2039282
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In the News December 12, 2014
US News & World Report – December 12 Can Weight-Loss Surgery Cure Diabetes? – Lisa Esposito The U.S. is in the midst of twin epidemics – obesity and diabetes - according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Obesity is a major risk factor for developing diabetes, and more than 90 percent of Type 2 diabetics are overweight or obese, according to the ASMBS. Diabetes expert Jeffrey Mechanick, immediate past president of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, agrees there’s a role for weight-loss surgery in moderate obesity, with “a bona fide obesity-related complication” like diabetes. “If intensive treatment isn’t working, or if a patient’s behavior is an issue and the A1C level is “sky high,” it might be time to discuss surgery, says Mechanick, who is also director of metabolic support in the division of endocrinology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. -Dr. Jeffrey Mechanick, Clinical Professor of Endocrinology, Medicine, Diabetes and Bone Disease at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/patient-advice/articles/2014/12/12/can-weight-loss- surgery-cure-diabetes
CBS News – December 11 Many breast cancer patients get more radiation than they need – Robert Preidt New research suggests that many U.S. patients still get radiation therapy for much longer than they need to. "Shorter-course treatment offers a significant advantage to these patients in terms of convenience and cost with a similar side effect profile to conventional breast treatment," said Dr. Sheryl Green, an assistant professor of radiation oncology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. "However, additional studies are still needed to fully evaluate both the effectiveness and safety of such treatment in particular subgroups, such as very young women, women with large breasts and/or more advanced tumors and positive nodes," Green added. -Dr. Sheryl Green, Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Learn more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/many-breast-cancer-patients-get-more-radiation-than- they-need/
CNN.com – December 11 Exposure to common household chemicals may cause IQ drop – Jen Christensen A chemical that's in a lot of household products may be hurting children's IQ's. Women who had a high amount of the chemicals called di-n-butyl phthalate and di-isobutyl phthalate in their bodies during pregnancy gave birth to children who had markedly lower IQ scores, according to a new study running in the journal PLOS One. The study found that by the age of 7, children exposed to more of these chemicals had IQ's that were more than six points lower than children exposed to lower levels of the chemicals. "These findings further suggest a potential role for phthalates on neurodevelopment," said Dr. Maida P. Galvez who did not work on the study but is in the Department of Preventive Medicine and Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. - Dr. Maida P. Galvez, Associate Professor, Preventative Medicine, Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://edition.cnn.com/2014/12/11/health/chemical-link-to-lower-iq/index.html Additional Coverage: WGNO: http://wgno.com/2014/12/11/heads-up-exposure-to-common-household-chemicals-may-lower- your-iq/
Reuters – December 10 Nestle invests more in skin care strategy with 10 research centers – Bill Berkrot Nestle on Thursday will announce plans to open 10 skin care research centers worldwide, deepening its investment in a faster-growing market for healthcare products. Nestle is also spending about $350 million on dermatology research and development this year, said Humberto Antunes, chief executive of Nestle Skin Care. "The advantage of having a large company (Nestle) investing in this space is that they can dedicate funding into R&D and targeted therapies," said Dr. Joshua Zeichner, assistant professor of dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. - Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/11/us-nestle-skincare-idUSKBN0JP06F20141211 Additional coverage: BetaWired: http://www.betawired.com/nestle-invests-in-skin-care-market/1422208/
Scientific American – December 10 Why Scientists Are Blaming Cilia for Human Disease – Joshua A. Krisch Scientists now believe that a number of genetic disorders, from polycystic kidney disease to some forms of retinal degeneration, can ultimately be traced back to cilia—bristly, hairlike structures that dot cell surfaces. Scientists have learned that defects in a gene cause malformed or absent cilia, which contribute to the formation of dangerous cysts in human kidneys. As urine flows through the channels and chambers of the kidney it bends the primary cilia, which act like sensors for fluid flow. “If you don’t have those cilia, you get these cysts that come up in the kidney,” says Ketan Badani, director of the Comprehensive Kidney Cancer Program at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. - Dr. Ketan Badani, Senior Faculty, Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, The Comprehensive Kidney Center Program, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-scientists-are-blaming-cilia-for-human- disease/
Forbes – December 11 How DNA Sequencing In Sewers Could Detect Disease Outbreaks – Matthew Harper Disease prevention and mapmaking have been inextricably intertwined since 1854, when an English physician named John Snow plotted a cholera outbreak on a grid to locate–and shut down–a bacteria- tainted water pump, inventing the modern science of epidemiology along the way. In 2010 geneticist Eric Schadt had a brainstorm as to how to update Snow’s breakthrough for the modern age. Snippets of DNA in wastewater could then be matched to known pathogens–and specific physical locations. Schadt, who now heads a sweeping genomics effort at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, still wants a more detailed map produced automatically from sewage. - Dr. Eric Schadt, Professor, Chair, Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director Icahn Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology Learn more: http://www.forbes.com/sites/matthewherper/2014/12/11/sewer-m-d/
News Medical – December 11 New case study assesses immediate, ongoing response to the 9/11 disaster Fourteen years after the attack on the World Trade Center (WTC), a case study in the current issue of Annals of Global Health identifies several elements that have had a critical impact on the evolution of the WTC response and, directly or indirectly, on the health of the WTC-exposed population. "We have identified key elements of the WTC response that have affected the health of the exposed population and ongoing population monitoring and treatment," comments lead author Michael Crane, MD, MPH, of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. - Dr. Michael Crane, Assistant Professor, Preventative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20141211/New-case-study-assesses-immediate- ongoing-response-to-the-911-disaster.aspx
Medpage Today – December 11 What role do you think vitamin D plays in MS? What is vitamin D's role in multiple sclerosis? Four experts gave us their thoughts. They agreed that the epidemiological evidence for an influence is indisputable, but whether supplements make a difference is still up in the air. According to Dr. Aaron Miller, “There’s very strong association data for vitamin D and MS. The big question is does supplemental vitamin D improve the outcome of people who already have MS? Sadly, we don’t have an answer to that question yet.” - Dr. Aaron Miller, Professor, Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.medpagetoday.com/HOTTOPICSMultipleSclerosis/Neurology/GeneralNeurology- Videos/947
Medpage Today – December 11 Are corticosteroids helpful for the treatment of chronic COPD? Are corticosteroids helpful for the treatment of chronic COPD? That was the question MedPage Today asked Sidney Braman, MD, a professor of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. “We recognize that there is a great overlap in many patients between asthma and COPD. And we also recognize that corticosteroids are effective in asthma,” says Dr. Braman. He adds, “Corticosteroids can be effective if you have this overlap between asthma and COPD.” - Dr. Sidney Braman, Professor, Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.medpagetoday.com/HOTTOPICSCOPD/Pulmonology/SmokingCOPD- Videos/923
Associated Press – December 12 Mumps spreading through suddenly sick NHL - Ira Podell Once mumps invades a professional sports dressing room, it finds a fertile breeding ground and the NHL is finding that it is not easy to get rid of. "You see the hits that they have, and sometimes the spraying of saliva," said Dr. Judith Aberg, chief of the infectious diseases division at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. "I think they are high risk. I am surprised we haven't actually seen this before." - Dr. Judith Aberg, Senior Faculty of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_27118750/mumps-spreading-through-suddenly- sick-nhl Additional Coverage: http://www.nj.com/jjournal- news/index.ssf/2014/12/nhl_has_a_case_of_the_mumps.html
New York Daily News – December 11 Calif. teen 'burns' from inside out after allergic reaction to friend's medication – Rachelle Blidner A 19-year-old California mother is burning from the inside out after a friend's leftover medication gave her a severe allergic reaction. Yaasmeen Castanada took a friend's antibiotic on Thanksgiving because she was feeling sick. Castanada suffers from Stevens-Johnson syndrome, a rare allergic reaction on the skin and mucous membranes, according to the Mayo Clinic. Although Stevens-Johnson patients "are not truly burned," they are treated like burn victims, said Dr. Joshua Zeichner, a dermatology professor at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan who was uninvolved in Castanada's treatment. - Dr. Joshua Zeichner, Assistant Professor, Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/calif-mother-burns-allergic-reaction-article- 1.2041295
Accuweather.com – December 11 'Perfect Storm' for Heart Attacks in Cardiac Patients: Cold Air, Strenuous Exercise – Jillian MacMath In the wake of the heavy lake-effect snow that buried Buffalo, New York, in late November, at least two people were killed as a result of heart attacks after shoveling, according to the Associated Press. Though the events were tragic, they are not all that surprising, doctors say. "It has been shown by many, many studies that there are more heart attacks in the December-January timeframe," Doctor Samin Sharma, director of Clinical and Interventional Cardiology at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, said. - Dr. Samin Sharma, Professor, Medicine, Cardiology, Dean of International Clinical Affiliations, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Clinical and Interventional Cardiology, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/winter-cold-increase-heart-att/38769619
ProHealth – December 12 Fight Inflammation and Promote Cognitive Health with High-OPC Grape Seed - Terry Lemerond Studies conducted by Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai showed that grape seed extract inhibited the formation of plaques and tangles, and aside from preventing the buildup or clustering of beta- amyloid, grape seed extract supported greater brain plasticity - the ability of the brain to adapt and create new neural pathways. - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?libid=19441
Hudson Reporter – December 11 Chemo Costs In U.S. Driven Higher By Shift To Hospital Outpatient Facilities - Dr. Jonathan M. Metsch Recently a Kaiser Health News article noted: “The price of cancer drugs has doubled in the past decade, with the average brand-name cancer drug in the U.S. costing $10,000 for a month’s supply, up from $5,000 in 2003, according to a new report by IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics, a health information, services and technology company.” “And those are just average prices; some drugs may cost as much as $30,000 a month.In Europe, where governments negotiate for national discounts, the list prices of cancer drugs are at least 20 to 40 percent lower than in the U.S., the report found.” - Dr. Jonathan M. Metsch, PHD, Clinical Professor of Preventative Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://hudsonreporter.com/bookmark/26231997-Chemo-Costs-In-U-S-Driven-Higher-By- Shift-To-Hospital-Outpatient-Facilities
Allure Magazine (blog) – December 12 Would You Try These High-Tech Eye Treatments? - Cara Birnbaum The most ingenious eye cream can’t begin to match the speed and power of lasers and energy devices, which smooth crow’s-feet, zap away dark circles, and come close to mimicking an eye lift. But they're not without risk.“These devices can be dangerous near the eyes," says Anne Chapas, a clinical instructor of dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Some require metal contact lenses for your eyeballs, multiple rounds on gentle settings, and experience on the part of your doctor. - Dr. Anne Chapas, Clinical Instructor of Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2014/12/high-tech-eye- treatments.html
Skin and Allergy News – December 11 Antifungal formulation improves penetration through nail plate – Mary Ann Moon A new formulation of topical efinaconazole allows the antifungal to penetrate through the nail plate much better than do existing treatments for onychomycosis, according to a report in the December issue of Journal of Drugs in Dermatology. Poor nail penetration and diffusion through the thick, keratin-rich, lipid-containing barrier of the nail is the main factor limiting the effectiveness of current antifungals. A formulation with reduced keratin binding and lipophilicity would be more successful, particularly one with low surface tension to facilitate the transfer, wetting, spreading, and adhesion of the active ingredient under the surface of the nail, said Dr. Leon H. Kircik of Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York - Dr. Leon Kircik, Associate Clinical Professor, Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.skinandallergynews.com/news/news/single-article/antifungal-formulation- improves-penetration-through-nail-plate/56abaeee3e718866f758645d1b3fec21.html
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In the News December 11, 2014
CHEST Physician – December 2014 Pulmonary Perspectives: Is 3D printing of organs the future? 3-D printing is often called a “game changer.” Faiz Bhora, MD, Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt is leading a team working on creating a bioengineered tissue alternative for repair and/or replacement of large tracheal defects. Dr. Bhora and Adnan Al-Ayoubi, MD, PhD, Department of Thoracic Surgery at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt write about the process in the December issue of Chest Physician. -Dr. Faiz Bhora, Associate Professor, Thoracic Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt -Dr. Adnan M. Al-Ayoubi, Department of Thoracic Surgery at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt Learn more: http://www.chestnet.org/Publications/News-Publications/CHEST-Physician
FoxNewsHealth.com – December 11 Teaching the Immune System to Fight Back Against Cancer – Lindsay Carlton Medical breakthroughs happen every day, but why haven't doctors found a way to eliminate cancer? "It’s all about metastatic disease when we're talking about cancer— you can always cut the primary tumor out but it’s metastatic disease that kills you," said the founder of Advaxis, a biotechnology company that is developing multiple cancer immunotherapies based. Today, the company is working on treatments for human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers like cervical cancer, head and neck cancer and anal cancer; as well as osteosarcoma (a bone cancer), breast cancer, prostate cancer and others. Dr. Brett Miles, the lead investigator on the Advaxis head & neck trial at The Mount Sinai Hospital, said their early data looks promising and they have seen some immune response to the tumors. - Dr. Brett Miles, Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology, Dentistry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/12/10/teaching-immune-system-to-fight-back-against-cancer/
Cyprus Mail – December 11 Joe Biden Visits Anastasiades at Mount Sinai President Nicos Anastasiades made his first public appearance on Wednesday evening following his heart surgery when he was visited by US Vice President Joe Biden at New York’s Mount Sinai hospital. The meeting lasted about fifteen minutes. Anastasiades thanked his doctors for their care and said he was pleased with the results of the surgery which repaired rather than replaced his mitral valve. He also spoke of possible collaboration with the US surgeon Dr. David Adams in Cyprus. - Dr. David Adams, Professor, System Chair, Cardiovascular Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://cyprus-mail.com/2014/12/11/biden-visits-anastasiades-at-mount-sinai/
CNBC – December 9 Bright Idea Aims To Minimize Hospital-Acquired Infections – Sofia Pitt and Andy Rothman Going to the hospital for any type of treatment is daunting in and of itself, but contracting an antibiotic-resistant infection while in the hospital has become an all- too-common problem, many times with deadly consequences. Colleen Costello, a young biomedical engineer, realized the magnitude of this problem when her grandmother contracted MRSA during a hospital stay. Her company, Vital Vio, is trying to tackle the issue by creating bacteria-killing lights. Vital Vio just started selling the lights this fall and in New York City, Mount Sinai Hospital is testing the product. Fran Wallach, who is an infectious disease specialist at Mount Sinai, says the applications for the product could reach well beyond hospital rooms. - Dr. Frances Wallach, Associate Professor, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.cnbc.com/id/102253247 Additional coverage: NBR: http://nbr.com/2014/12/09/bright-idea-aims-to-minimize-hospital-acquired-infections/
Western Queens Gazette – December 10 Mount Sinai Reaches 100,000 Likes on Facebook The Mount Sinai Hospital has reached 100,000 likes (subscribers) on its Facebook page, making it the first hospital in the Tri-State Area, and one of seven hospitals in the nation to achieve this milestone. In addition, Mount Sinai has been ranked among the top five social-media friendly hospitals nationally by NurseJournal.org, an online resource for nurses. - The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.qgazette.com/news/2014-12-10/Features/Mount_Sinai_Reaches_100000_Likes_On_Facebook.html Additional coverage: HealthData Management: http://www.healthdatamanagement.com/news/Mount-Sinai-Hits-100K-Facebook-Likes-through-Social-Media-Strategy-49422-1.html
Crain’s Health Pulse – December 10 At a Glance: Who’s News Dr. J Mocco became vice chair of neurosurgery and director of cerebrovascular surgery last month at the Mount Sinai Health System. He was previously associate professor of neurological surgery, radiology and radiological services at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. - Dr. J Mocco, Vice Chair, Neurosurgery, Director, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20141210/PULSE/141209817/for-nyu-langone-near-peak-debt [Login required]
USA Today – December 11 No Guarantee Microfracture Surgery Fixes Texans' Jadeveon Clowney – Gary Mihoces The surgery performed on the right knee of Jadeveon Clowney is designed to grow new cartilage and help this year's No. 1 NFL draft pick resume his career next season as a linebacker with the Houston Texans. That's the best case scenario anyway. The Texans announced only that Clowney had the surgery and that a return to play in early September of next year is a possibility. That timetable is reasonable, said Alexis Colvin, MD, an orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. "Usually you're not allowed to put weight on the leg for about six weeks while we're letting that area heal in with the new surface," said Colvin. -Dr. Alexis Colvin, Associate Professor, Orthopaedics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/texans/2014/12/10/jadeveon-clowney-microfracture-knee-surgery-outlook/20222073/
USA Today – December 10 Breast cancer patients treated longer than necessary – Liz Szabo Studies in recent years have shown that breast cancer patients who undergo lumpectomies can safely opt for three weeks of daily radiation therapy instead of the traditional five. Yet few doctors are changing their practice, a new study shows, leaving most women who have early breast cancers to continue getting a full five weeks of radiation. That schedule can be impossibly demanding for rural women who live far from a hospital, women who can't take time off work and women who have small children who need their care. Sheryl Green, an assistant professor of radiation oncology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, says women should ask their doctor about their options. -Dr. Sheryl Green, Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/12/10/breast-cancer-shorter-radiation/20152175/? utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatoday-newstopstories Additional coverage: Healthday: http://consumer.healthday.com/cancer-information-5/breast-cancer-news-94/many-breast-cancer-patients-get-too-much-radiation-therapy-research- suggests-694431.html Physicians News Digest: http://www.physiciansnews.com/2014/12/10/many-breast-cancer-patients-get-too-much-radiation-therapy/ U.S. News & World Report: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2014/12/10/many-breast-cancer-patients-get-too-much-radiation-therapy-research- suggests Newsmax Health: http://www.newsmaxhealth.com/Cancer/breast-cancer-radiation-dosage/2014/12/10/id/612238/ Philly.com: http://www.philly.com/philly/health/topics/HealthDay694431_20141210_Many_Breast_Cancer_Patients_Get_Too_Much_Radiation_Therapy__Research_Suggests.html Clinical Oncology News – November 2014 Vitamin D Deficiency Associated With Colorectal Cancer A Scottish study of 1,598 patients diagnosed with stage I to III colorectal cancer (CRC) found an association between plasma concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25-OHD) and CRC survival. “Although seemingly less sophisticated than contemporary molecularly targeted agents, vitamin D boasts an expansive and versatile repertoire of biologic activities. Typically known for its role in maintaining bone health and calcium homeostasis, vitamin D also has been shown to have antiproliferative, pro-apoptotic, pro-differentiative, anti-inflammatory and antiangiogenic properties, which have generated interest in its utility as an antineoplastic agent,” said Dr. Celina Ang, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. - Dr. Celina Ang, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.clinicaloncology.com/ViewArticle.aspx?d=Reviews+and+Commentaries&d_id=543&i=November+2014&i_id=1126&a_id=28798
Clinical Oncology News – November 2014 ADT Does Not Improve OS in Patients with Localized Prostate Cancer from JAMA Internal Medicine Androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) for older patients with localized prostate cancer does not provide long-term overall survival (OS) or disease-specific benefits over conservative management (JAMA Intern Med 2014;174[9]:1460-1467, PMID: 25023796). A study by investigators of Rutgers University found no survival benefit among patients in high- or low-use ADT areas compared with patients who had conservative management of localized prostate cancer. “Prostate cancer continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in American men. However, it is critical to use the suitable therapy for the appropriate risk group and not expose men to ineffective or harmful treatments,” said Dr. William K. Oh of the Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai. -Dr. William Oh, Professor, Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Urology, Ezra M. Greenspan, MD, Professor of Clinical Cancer Therapeutics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Associate Director, Clinical Research, The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://clinicaloncology.com/ViewArticle.aspx?d=Reviews+and+Commentaries&d_id=543&i=November+2014&i_id=1126&a_id=28793
Medpage Today – December 10 How Long Should Corticosteroids Be Used to Treat a COPD Exacerbation? How long should corticosteroids be used to treat a COPD exacerbation? That was the question MedPage Today asked Sidney Braman, MD, a professor of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. - Dr. Sidney Braman, Professor, Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.medpagetoday.com/HOTTOPICSCOPD/Pulmonology/SmokingCOPD-Videos/922
CNN – December 3 Break Your Sugar Habit – Dhani Jones Life coach Dhani Jones explains why you might be surprised which foods and drinks have high amounts of sugar. Nicole Avena, PhD, a research neuroscientist, discusses why diets are so difficult to maintain. She says,“One of the reasons why I think diets are so hard to stick to is because in many ways our food environment is being created in a way that we’re almost dependent on these types of foods that are out there. Research is showing that we can become addicted to some of them.” -Dr. Nicole Avena, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pharmacology and Systems Therapeutics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/health/2014/12/08/sugar-habit-be-a-champ-nws-orig.cnn.html
WCBS TV – December 10 The “Time Diet” – Dr. Max Gomez Losing weight is hard, with so many diets promising results. As Dr. Max Gomez tells us, when you eat may be just as important as how you eat. A new study in the journal Cell Metabolism, which studied how restricting the hours mice were allowed to eat affected their weight and health. Those that only ate for 8-12 hours gained less weight than those who ate at will over the entire day. “It just seems a little too good to be true,” says Dr. Christopher Ochner. Dr. Ochner says there have been many studies in mice that just didn’t work the same in humans. - Dr. Christopher Ochner, PhD, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/video/?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=10916996
Western Queens Gazette – December 10 Mount Sinai Queens’ Top Docs Twenty-five physicians on staff at Mount Sinai Queens have been selected as Top Doctors in the New York City Region by the Castle Connolly Top Doctor Partnership for Excellence Program. This is an increase from 20 physicians last year. - Mount Sinai Queens Learn more http://www.qgazette.com/news/2014-12-10/Features/Mount_Sinai_Queens_Top_Docs.html
Nurse.com – December 5 Nurses Celebrate 2014 Accomplishments, Focus on 2015 Goals – Stefanie Dell’Aringa As 2014 comes to a close, nurses from around the region have plenty of accomplishments to celebrate. We asked local nurses about their proudest moments and triumphs along with their objectives for 2015. Here are their thoughts. - Marge Lilienthal, MS, RN, NEA-BC, Associate Director of Nursing, Nursing Educator, Women & Children’s Services, The Mount Sinai Hospital - Lynette Joy Romanovitch, BSN, RN, CRRN, In-Patient Rehab Nurse, The Mount Sinai Hospital - Miwa Saito, BSN, RN, OCN, Oncology Nurse, Ruttenberg Treatment Center, The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://news.nurse.com/article/20141205/NY01/141205001#.VImwtSwsotx
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Roll Call – December 10 Ebola: Who Bears the Cost of Keeping Us Safe? – Kenneth L. Davis and Kenneth E. Raske The Ebola virus, which has now touched our shores and taken the lives of two victims in the U.S., is a threat lethal enough to demand full mobilization of our health care resources, which is what federal officials have urged. Consequently, hospitals in recent weeks have been arming themselves with the necessary knowledge, supplies and resources to confront the danger and ensure it is contained and managed skillfully. These efforts have involved extensive strategizing, equipping, training, and drilling. Such preparation does not come free. Indeed, the expenses are steep, costs that hospitals cannot be expected to bear on their own. - Dr. Kenneth L. Davis, CEO and President, Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://www.rollcall.com/news/ebola_who_bears_the_cost_of_keeping_us_safe_commentary-238571- 1.html
Becker’s GI & Endoscopy – December 8 8 Gastroenterologist Moves & Honors – Carrie Pallardy Here are eight gastroenterologists who recently took on new leadership roles or received industry recognition. Three researchers from Mount Sinai Hospital in New York won 2014 Scientific Achievement Awards from the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. - Dr. David Sachar, Clinical Professor, Medicine, Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, director emeritus of the Dr. Henry D. Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology in the Samuel Bronfman Department of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Dr. Jean-Frederic Colombel, Senior Faculty, Medicine, Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Dr. Judy H. Cho, Ward-Coleman Professor of Translational Genetics and Medicine, Vice-chair, Translational Genetics, Associate Chief for Research in the Dr. Henry D. Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, Director, CePORTED, at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Learn more: http://www.beckersasc.com/gastroenterology-and-endoscopy/8-gastroenterologist-moves- honors-dec-9-2014.html
Medpage Today – December 9 What outcomes are the most important in evaluating drugs for COPD? Sidney Braman, MD, a professor of pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, discusses COPD and ways to determine appropriate medication. “I think that in being more patient focused, we realize that there are other important things we need to measure for COPD,” says Dr. Braman. He continues, “We also measure some of the psychological aspects of disease, some of the activities of daily living. These are obviously very important to patients.” - Dr. Sidney Braman, Professor, Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/dr-larry-mass-aids-research-pioneer
Advance Healthcare Network – December 10 Mount Sinai Nurses Honored for Extraordinary Efforts by New York Times Nurses play a critical role in patient care, and the New York Times is raising awareness of this role by recognizing their contributions through its annual "Tribute to Nurses" awards. This year, Mount Sinai Health System nurses were honored for their extraordinary achievements in three out of six categories and will be featured in a special advertising section in the Dec. 7 issue of New York Times Magazine. - Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://nursing.advanceweb.com/News/National-News/Mount-Sinai-Nurses-Honored-for- Extraordinary-Efforts-by-New-York-Times.aspx
US News & World Report (via the Associated Press) – December 10 Panthers QB Cam Newton's Tough Year Continues, Suffers Lower Back Fractures in Two-car Crash – Steve Reed Cam Newton's frustrating season has taken another unfortunate turn after a horrific-looking traffic accident left the Carolina Panthers quarterback's playing status unclear. Newton escaped life-threatening injuries Tuesday when his truck crashed and overturned following a two-vehicle accident. But he did suffer two fractures in his lower back, leaving his return to the field in question coming off his best game of the season. Newton sustained two transverse process fractures but will not need surgery. Dr. Andrew Hecht, chief of spine surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, said the transverse process is the small bone that sticks out of either side of the vertebrae. -Dr. Andrew Hecht, Associate Professor, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.usnews.com/news/sports/articles/2014/12/10/panthers-newton-suffers-back- fractures-in-crash Additional Coverage: ABC News: http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/panthers-newton-suffers-back-fractures-crash- 27493886 Fox News: http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2014/12/10/panthers-cam-newton-suffers-back-fractures-in- crash/ The Morning Times: http://www.morning-times.com/national_sports/football/article_eb17487a-4c88- 564f-8e67-80297a4ed868.html
MSNBC – December 9 Exclusive Interview with the Founder of Gay Men’s Health Crisis – Joseph Neese Before AIDS had a name, Dr. Larry Mass was the first American to publish a story about what was then considered a “gay cancer.” In 1982, along with five other men, Mass co-founded GMHC, the first HIV/AIDS service organization in the country. Mass is portrayed by Joe Mantello in “The Normal Heart,” Larry Kramer’s Emmy Award-winning film about these early moments of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. - Dr. Lawrence Mass, Methadone Maintenance Treatment, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Learn more: http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/dr-larry-mass-aids-research-pioneer
WebMD – December 9 Dry Winter Skin? Here's Help – Ayren Jackson-Cannady Is your skin ready for cooler temps and drier air? We asked Dhaval G. Bhanusali, MD, for his top product picks to ease winter skin woes. Bhanusali is a dermatology resident at Mount Sinai St. Luke's and Mount Sinai Roosevelt hospitals. -Dr. Dhaval G. Bhanusali, Dermatology, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt Learn more: http://www.webmd.com/beauty/skin/dry-winter-skin
SheKnows – December 9 Prevent 8 Common Diseases with These Rockstar Superfoods – Kristen Fischer Many of the diseases and conditions that may run in your family can be staved off with some healthy eating choices. Alexandra Rothwell, R.D., a nutrition coordinator at the Dubin Breast Center at Mount Sinai Hospital, recommends adding cinnamon to your diet. She says the enzymes in cinnamon can stimulate the response of cells to insulin, which lowers insulin resistance and works to prevent or manage type 2 diabetes. -Alexandra Rothwell, R.D., Nutritionist, the Dubin Breast Center at The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/1065803/prevent-disease-with- superfoods
Tech Times – December 9 Teen Hookah Pipe Use May Lead To Cigarette Smoking A study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics suggests hookah pipe smoking may lead to cigarette smoking in American teenagers. Mary O'Sullivan, director of the Smoking Cessation Program at Mount Sinai St. Luke's says "Nicotine remains one of the most addicting substances and teens are especially vulnerable to its addiction," says Dr. O'Sullivan. "Those youth who are especially susceptible to nicotine addiction, by their genetic or sociological profile, with fairly brief exposure to nicotine will risk developing a potentially permanent addiction." - Dr. Mary O’Sullivan, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Chest, Asthma and Smoking Cessation Clinics, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Learn more: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/21793/20141209/hookah-pipe-use-in-teens-may-lead-to- cigarette-smoking-study.htm Additional Coverage: Medline Plus via Healthday: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_149846.html
Capital New York – December 9 City Health Department Wants To Limit Juice at Day Care Centers – Dan Goldberg In an effort to fight childhood obesity, the New York City Board of Health wants to amend regulations for day care centers and school-based programs, limiting the amount of juice a child has to four ounces per day and “sedentary time,” or the amount of time children are not physically active, to no more than 30 consecutive minutes, except during nap time. Board member Dr. Lynne Richardson, a professor of emergency medicine, health evidence & policy, and vice chair of emergency medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, raised concerns that the 30-minute limit for sedentary activity might tip the balance too far in favor of physical activity at the expense of children learning to be still and concentrate. - Dr. Lynne Richardson, Professor, Emergency Medicine, Population Health Science and Policy, Vice Chair for Academic, Research and Community Programs, Department of Emergency Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.capitalnewyork.com/article/city-hall/2014/12/8558178/city-health-department- wants-limit-juice-day-care-centers
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In the News December 9, 2014
Healio – December 8 Methotrexate dose threshold identified for most effective prevention of certolizumab antibody formation in IBD patients – Marla C. Dubinsky, MD, chief of pediatric gastroenterology and hepatology, and co-director of the Feinstein Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Center at Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, discusses her research on therapeutic drug monitoring and anti-drug antibody formation presented at the Advances in IBD Meeting. In the first research project she discusses, Dubinsky and colleagues reviewed all of the data from all of the PRECiSE trials using certolizumab, which is a pegylated anti-TNF. -Dr. Marla C. Dubinsky, Senior Faculty, Medicine, Pediatrics, Gastroenterology, Co-Director, Feinstein Inflammatory Bowel Disease Clinical Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Chief, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Kravis Children’s Hospital at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healio.com/gastroenterology/inflammatory-bowel-disease/news/online/%7Bf055ef35-f9c0-437c-b1bf- 38911e4a9a02%7D/methotrexate-dose-threshold-identified-for-most-effective-prevention-of-certolizumab-antibody-formation-in-ibd- patients
Lung Cancer News Today – December 8 Studies Find Bisphosphonates Can Prevent Lung Cancer Development – Ana de Barros Two studies from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai researchers, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), have shown that drugs commonly used to treat osteoporosis, bisphosphonates, can also prevent certain types of cancers, including lung cancer. - Dr. Mone Zaidi, Professor, Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Structural and Chemical Biology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://lungcancernewstoday.com/2014/12/08/studies-find-bisphosphonates-can-prevent-lung-cancer-development/
HelpmeoutDOC – December 9 Hodgkin lymphoma treated with novel drug In a small new trial, a form of treatment based on the body's immune system appears to be helping patients with Hodgkin lymphoma for whom other treatments had failed. The disease "kills more than 1,000 people in the U.S. each year and is one of the rare cancers more common in young adults than in older patients," said one expert, Dr. Joshua Brody, Director of the Lymphoma Immunotherapy Program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in New York City. - Dr. Joshua Brody, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: https://www.helpmeoutdoc.com/news/health/hodgkin-lymphoma-treated-novel-drug-4875.html Additional Coverage: Philly.com (via Healthday): http://www.philly.com/philly/health/HealthDay694379_20141208_Hodgkin_Lymphoma_Treatment_Shows_Promise_in_Small_Trial.html
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Shape – December 8 6 Foods That Are Off-Limits During Pregnancy – Paige Greenfield Fowler Are herbal teas safe to sip while pregnant? According to the American Pregnancy Association, the concern with consuming herbal teas during pregnancy is the lack of research available on how most herbs affect a developing fetus. Choose teas that list the ingredients on the label and if you can recognize them, they’re probably fine, says Joanne Stone, M.D., director of Maternal Fetal Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. - Dr. Joanne Stone, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Director, Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/6-foods-are-limits-during-pregnancy
Healthday – December 8 Hookah Use May Make Cigarette Habit More Likely in Teens Exotic hookah water pipes are all the rage among teens and young adults, but a new study suggests they could be a "gateway" device to cigarette smoking. "Nicotine remains one of the most addicting substances and teens are especially vulnerable to its addiction," said Dr. Mary O'Sullivan, director of the Smoking Cessation Program at Mount Sinai St. Luke's Hospital in New York City. "Those youth who are especially susceptible to nicotine addiction, by their genetic or sociological profile, with fairly brief exposure to nicotine will risk developing a potentially permanent addiction," she explained. - Dr. Mary O’Sullivan, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Chest, Asthma and Smoking Cessation Clinics, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/cancer-information-5/smoking-cessation-news-628/hookah-use-may-may-cigarette-habit- more-likely-in-teens-study-694384.html Additional Coverage: Drugs.com: http://www.drugs.com/news/hookah-may-make-cigarette-habit-more-likely-teens-54194.html KTVQ TV: http://www.ktvq.com/news/hookahs-may-be-gateway-to-cigarette-smoking-for-teens/
The Scientist – December 1 Top 10 Innovations 2014 The Scientist’s annual Top 10 Innovations competition has again turned up some exciting new products that are poised to revolutionize the work of life scientists. Eric Schadt, Director of the Icahn Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology, chair of the Department of Genetics and Genomics Sciences, and the Jean C. and James W. Crystal professor of genomics at New York City’s Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, served as one of the five judges for the competition. - Dr. Eric Schadt, Professor, Chair, Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director Icahn Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology - Dr. John Martignetti, Associate Professor, Genetics and Genomic Sciences, Oncological Sciences, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/41486/title/Top-10-Innovations-2014/
Healthline – November 21 Loni Anderson, Former WKRP Star, Broadcasts Message to Fellow COPD Caregivers – David Heitz Americans in their 40s and older will remember the 1970s television sensation “WKRP in Cincinnati,” starring knockout blonde Loni Anderson. By then, the young actress had already lost her father to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and now she was tending to the needs of her mother, who also suffered from the condition. November marks National Family Caregivers Month, as well as National COPD Awareness Month. The biggest thing a person with COPD can do to live longer is to quit smoking immediately, said Dr. Sidney Braman of The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. For caregivers, this can mean encouraging someone to quit smoking even before diagnosis. - Dr. Sidney Braman, Professor, Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/loni-anderson-broadcasts-message-to-copd-caregivers-112114
WABC – December 7 Long Island Viewpoint: Diabetes – Ken Rosato Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. One out of every eleven Americans suffers from diabetes. That is 29.1 million people according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Dr. Gerald Bernstein and Shelly Wishnick, a dietitian and certified diabetes educator, sit down with reporter Ken Rosato to discuss diabetes in depth. -Dr. Gerald Bernstein, Associate Clinical Professor, Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Shelly Wishnick, Registered Dietician, Certified Diabetes Educator, Friedman Diabetes Institute at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://7online.com/uncategorized/li-viewpoint-on-december-7-2014-part-1/424148/
WCBS Newsradio 880 – November 24 Why Kids Get Peanut Allergies – Pat Farnack A recent study shows peanut residue in household dust may bring on allergies especially in children that have eczema. Pat Farnack speaks with Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Cecilia Berin - who talks more about research that may shed light on peanut allergies in children. - Dr. M. Cecilia Berin, Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/audio/health-and-well-being/
Time Warner Cable NY1 – December 5 Beating the Holiday Blues – Jill Urban The holidays are supposed to be a time to spread the joy and feel happy, but unfortunately that’s not the reality for many. In fact, a lot of people suffer from the holiday blues. “This season of the year is hard for everyone. People have so much on their agendas, so many expectation for themselves, that there is a tremendous amount of pressure and people often feel overwhelmed sad, disappointed,” says Dr. Harold Koenigsberg of Hope For Depression Research Foundation. - Dr. Harold Koenigsberg, Professor, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://manhattan.ny1.com/content/lifestyles/healthy_living/219902/beating-the-holiday-blues
Accuweather.com – November 27 Thanksgiving Day Football: Teams in Eastern US to Tackle Cold, Snow – Kevin Byrne While two of the three NFL games on Thanksgiving will be played in domed stadiums and sheltered from the elements, including Philadelphia at Dallas and Chicago at Detroit, there will be plenty of high school football games to be played, and many will do so in cold conditions. High school players should be sure to wear multiple layers, because if you wear more layers, you're able to insulate and maintain heat, said Dr. Johnny Arnouk, sports medicine specialist and orthopedic surgeon at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City. - Dr. Johnny Arnouk, Sports Medicine Specialist, Orthopaedist, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Learn more: http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-blogs/newsstory/thanksgiving-day-football-cold/37820874
Clinical Oncology – November Reviews and Commentaries: The Tisch Cancer Institute The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai, in New York City, was established in 2008, with a vision to become an interdisciplinary cancer center. Steven J. Burakoff, MD, an accomplished leader in cancer immunology, was recruited to be its inaugural director. Previously the director of the NYU Cancer Institute, Dr. Burakoff built on Mount Sinai’s long history of achievements in cancer research and treatment. Mount Sinai has been at the forefront of cancer research since 1964, when Irving Selikoff, MD, discovered the link between asbestos exposure and neoplasms in the lung, and confirmed multiple factors causing human cancer, as evidenced by the increased incidence of cancer among asbestos workers who smoked cigarettes. - The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.clinicaloncology.com/ViewArticle.aspx? d=Reviews%2Band%2BCommentaries&d_id=543&i=November+2014&i_id=1126&a_id=28792
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In the News December 8, 2014
Reuters – December 3 Geography may limit access to cancer clinical trials – Kathryn Doyle Where advanced cancer patients live affects the likelihood that they can enroll in a treatment clinical trial, a new study found. Fewer than 10 percent of U.S. cancer patients participate in clinical trials, the authors note. “Clinical trials are the basis for the vast majority of advances in cancer care, so, the only way to move the field forward is for patients to participate in clinical trials,” said lead author Dr. Matthew D. Galsky of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. - Dr. Matthew Galsky, Associate Professor, Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Assistant Professor, Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/12/03/us-healthcare-access-clinical-trials- idUSKCN0JH2IP20141203
CNN Money – December 7 Onconova Announces Data Presentation From Combination of Rigosertib and Azacitidine in MDS and Non-proliferative AML at the 2014 ASH Annual Meeting Onconova Therapeutics, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering and developing novel products to treat cancer, today announced the presentation of data from clinical trials of rigosertib in myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and non-proliferative acute myeloid leukemia (AML) at the 56th American Society of Hematology (ASH) Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, December 6-9, 2014. Based on synergistic anti-leukemic activity of the combination of rigosertib and azacitidine demonstrated in non-clinical studies, an exploratory, dose-range finding study was conducted at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the MD Anderson Cancer Center. - Dr. Lewis Silverman, Associate Professor, Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Assistant Professor, Oncological Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/globenewswire/10111321.htm
Healthline News– December 4 Can Osteoporosis Drugs Prevent Breast, Colon, and Lung Cancers? – Charlotte LoBuono Bisphosphonates have been used for more than 30 years to treat osteoporosis, or bone thinning, which commonly occurs as we age. Now, a team of researchers led by Dr. Mone Zaidi, a professor of structural and chemical biology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, has found that bisphosphonates may treat or even prevent certain types of lung, breast, and colon cancer. - Dr. Mone Zaidi, Professor, Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Structural and Chemical Biology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/can-osteoporosis-prevent-breast-colon-and-lung- cancers-120414 Additional Coverage: Breast Cancer News: http://breastcancer-news.com/2014/12/05/bisphosphonates-may-prevent-breast- cancer-proteins/ Healio: http://www.healio.com/endocrinology/bone-mineral-metabolism/news/online/%7B1aced1c6- 9d92-44b2-98c5-6269137c5257%7D/bisphosphonates-may-hold-potential-for-treatment-prevention-of- some-cancers
Healthline News– December 5 FDA Says Drug Labels Must Include Clear Guidance for Pregnant Women – Stacey Feintuch The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Wednesday it is revamping labels on prescription drugs. The new labeling system will make it easier to tell which medications are safe for infants and developing fetuses. Dr. Joanne Stone, director of maternal and fetal medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, told Healthline, “These categories are often not helpful in providing detailed information relevant to making decisions about use in pregnancy and lactation.” - Dr. Joanne Stone, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Director, Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.healthline.com/health-news/fda-drug-labels-clear-for-pregnant-women- 120514
Medical Xpress – December 5 New signaling role for key protein may contribute to wound healing, tumor growth A key protein may represent a new way to use the immune system to speed healing and counter inflammatory, infectious and autoimmune diseases, according to study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published in the December issue of Cell Reports. - Dr. Nina Bhardwaj, Professor, Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Ward-Coleman Professor in Cancer Research, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-12-role-key-protein-contribute-wound.html Additional Coverage: Business Standard (India): http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/key-protein-may- contribute-to-wound-healing-tumour-growth-114120700466_1.html The Financial Express: http://www.financialexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/key-protein-may- contribute-to-wound-healing-tumour-growth/16631/
HealthDay – December 6 Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment Shows Promise in Small Trial In a small new trial, a form of treatment based on the body's immune system appears to be helping patients with Hodgkin lymphoma for whom other treatments had failed. The disease "kills more than 1,000 people in the U.S. each year and is one of the rare cancers more common in young adults than in older patients," said one expert, Dr. Joshua Brody, Director of the Lymphoma Immunotherapy Program at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in New York City. - Dr. Joshua Brody, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/cancer-information-5/leukemia-cancer-news-99/hodgkin- lymphoma-treatment-shows-promise-in-small-trial-694379.html
Jefferson Public Radio – December 5 What If Sharing Your MRI Was As Simple As Pinterest? – Nancy Shute Since I can Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest images with ease, shouldn't I also be able to get my MRI online and share it with my doctors? You should, says Dr. David Mendelson, a professor of radiology at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. He's working on a project to create the Pinterest of medical imaging. The first 2,562 people to try it, patients at four academic medical centers, uploaded a median of six images, according to a report presented by Mendelson and colleagues at the Radiological Society of North America meeting this week. - Dr. David Mendelson, Professor, Radiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://ijpr.org/post/what-if-sharing-your-mri-was-simple-pinterest
Bloomberg – December 4 Scene Last Night: Dubin, Kiernan, Tudor Jones, Barakett – Amanda Gordon “We’re sold out,” Glenn Dubin said last night in the lobby of the Mandarin Oriental. Dubin was speaking about the fourth annual Dubin Breast Center benefit. “Look around: It’s a real cross-section of the business and medical community here.” In the crowd of 500 were Drs. Christina Weltz, a surgeon, and Ira Bleiweiss, a pathologist, who both work at the Dubin Breast Center, affiliated with the Mount Sinai Health System, and were honored at the event. The event raised $2.16 million, about $59,000 more than the total last year, when the honoree was Sonia Jones, the wife of Tudor Investment Corp.’s founder. - Dr. Christina Weltz, Assistant Professor, Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Dr. Ira Bleiweiss, Professor, Pathology, Oncological Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai -Dr. Eliza Port, Associate Professor, Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-04/scene-last-night-glenn-dubin-kiernan-tudor- jones-barakett.html
Bio-Medicine – December 5 New U.S. Kidney Transplant Rules Take Effect The kidney foundation estimates 16,000 kidney transplants are performed each year in the United States, while more than 100,000 people are on the waiting list. Although waiting time for a transplant varies across the country, the average wait is 36 month and in 2013, more than 4,400 people died while waiting. Under the new rules, which apply to kidneys from deceased donors, people will get credit for being on the kidney waiting list from the time they start dialysis, not from the time they get on the list. Vinay Nair, MD, medical director for kidney transplantation at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, says "Our current allocation system has not had any major changes in over 20 years, despite a growing wait list and shortage of organs. The new allocation system does not fix every problem but is a good start." - Dr. Vinay Nair, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Nephrology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Medical Director, Recanati Miller Transplantation Institute, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.bio-medicine.org/medicine-news-1/New-U-S--Kidney-Transplant-Rules-Take- Effect-138238-2/ Additional Coverage: Diabetes Insider: http://diabetesinsider.com/new-kidney-transplant-guidelines-announced/36761
The New York Times – December 5 Fleeing Violence in Honduras, a Teenage Boy Seeks Asylum in Brooklyn – John Leland On Thursday, guidance counselors citywide began a training program with the Center for Child Trauma and Resilience at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in response to the surge of unaccompanied minors. The training runs through June. The city’s Education Department does not keep track of how many recent undocumented immigrants have been added to the school system, or whether they have exhibited any effects from past traumas, said Milady Baez, senior executive director of its Department of English Language Learners and Student Support. - Mount Sinai Beth Israel Learn more: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/12/07/nyregion/fleeing-violence-in-honduras-a-teenage-boy- seeks-asylum-in-brooklyn.html
Yahoo! Health – December 5 The Danger of ‘Allergy Shaming’ – Rachel Grumman Bender Risk-taking behaviors peak in adolescence, which means teens are more likely to take risks with their health. Add this to the fact that teen years are ripe with the desire to fit in. This makes teens more likely to be embarrassed about their food allergy and less likely to tell people they’re experiencing symptoms or ask questions about foods that may be unsafe, Scott H. Sicherer, MD, professor of pediatrics and a researcher at the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, tells Yahoo Health. - Dr. Scott Sicherer, Elliot and Roslyn Jaffe Professorship in Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: https://www.yahoo.com/health/the-danger-of-allergy-shaming-104329724782.html
Pharmacy Practice News – December 5 Statins Associated With Increased Survival in Patients with Colorectal Cancer Statin use in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC) was associated with a significant reduction in cancer- related mortality and longer rates of survival in a recent study. Several epidemiologic studies have suggested that statin use may lead to reductions in cancer recurrence and cancer-specific mortality. For CRC, at least two studies suggested benefit from statin use, but a third did not. These studies were small and investigated specific CRC subgroups. The current population-based cohort study by Cardwell et al is the largest to date, with records for more than 7,600 patients with stage I to III CRC evaluated, according to Randall Holcombe, MD, who commented on the report, but did not participate in the study. - Dr. Randall Holcombe, Professor, Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.pharmacypracticenews.com/ViewArticle.aspx? d=Web%2BExclusives&d_id=239&i=December+2014&i_id=1130&a_id=28928
The Daily News – December 7 Here's how to avoid weight gain during the holidays – Katie Charles As a clinical nutrition coordinator, Laura Manning is a registered dietitian who consults patients who have problems with the GI tract and digestion. She’s been working in the field for 15 years. With Thanksgiving behind us, we move into the depths of the holiday party season — and many food and drink temptations. “Winter weight gain isn’t inevitable, but it is easy to slide into,” says Manning. - Laura Manning, R.D., Clinical Nutrition Coordinator, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/avoid-weight-gain-holidays-article- 1.2029347
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Diagnostic and Interventional Cardiology – December 4 Heart Valve Repair/Bypass Combo of Little Benefit for Heart Disease Patients Results from a new study indicate that the addition of mitral valve (MV) repair to coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) did not result in significant benefit to the patient and was associated with increased risk of neurological events. Therefore, the routine addition of MV repair to CABG in patients with moderate ischemic mitral regurgitation (IMR) did not demonstrate a clinically meaningful advantage. "There was equivalent and impressive positive remodeling of the left ventricle in both the CABG and CABG-plus- MV repair groups," said study co-author John Puskas, M.D., professor of cardiovascular surgery at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and chair of the department of cardiovascular surgery at Mount Sinai Beth Israel who serves on the Steering Committee of CTSN. - Dr. John Puskas, Senior Faculty, Cardiovascular Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Chair, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Learn more: http://www.dicardiology.com/article/heart-valve-repairbypass-combo-little-benefit-heart- disease-patients
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News – November 24 Clipped Histone May Favor Cell Senescence, Curtail Tumor Growth One molecular event underlying cell senescence has emerged from a study of the chromatin environment, which can undergo changes that render it more or less hospitable to cell division. According to this study, changes to the structure of the protein histone H3.3 may play a key role in silencing genes that regulate cancer cell growth. This study appeared November 14 in Nature Communications, in an article entitled, “Histone H3.3 and its proteolytically processed form drive a cellular senescence programme.” The researchers, led by Emily Bernstein, Ph.D., found that cleaved forms of H3 are nucleosomal and that the histone variant H3.3 is the preferred cleaved form of H3. - Dr. Emily Bernstein, Associate Professor, Oncological Science, Dermatology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.genengnews.com/gen-news-highlights/clipped-histone-may-favor-cell- senescence-curtail-tumor-growth/81250634/ Additional Coverage: Tech Times: http://www.techtimes.com/articles/20835/20141125/scientists-identify-protein-that- might-be-key-to-control-cancer-growth.htm Science Daily: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/11/141121192154.htm
Fox News (via Reuters) – December 4 Geography may limit access to cancer clinical trials Where advanced cancer patients live affects the likelihood that they can enroll in a treatment clinical trial, a new study found. Fewer than 10 percent of U.S. cancer patients participate in clinical trials, the authors note. “Clinical trials are the basis for the vast majority of advances in cancer care, so, the only way to move the field forward is for patients to participate in clinical trials,” said lead author Dr. Matthew D. Galsky of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. - Dr. Matthew Galsky, Associate Professor, Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Assistant Professor, Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/12/04/geography-may-limit-access-to-cancer-clinical- trials/
Bloomberg – December 4 Scene Last Night: Dubin, Kiernan, Tudor Jones, Barakett – Amanda Gordon “We’re sold out,” Glenn Dubin said last night in the lobby of the Mandarin Oriental. Dubin was speaking about the fourth annual Dubin Breast Center benefit. “Look around: It’s a real cross-section of the business and medical community here.” In the crowd of 500 were Drs. Christina Weltz, a surgeon, and Ira Bleiweiss, a pathologist, who both work at the Dubin Breast Center, affiliated with the Mount Sinai Health System, and were honored at the event. - Dr. Christina Welt, Assistant Professor, Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Dr. Ira Bleiweiss, Professor, Pathology, Oncological Sciences, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-12-04/scene-last-night-glenn-dubin-kiernan- tudor-jones-barakett.html
EndoNurse – December 5 Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of American Announces Scientific Award Recipients Three researchers from The Mount Sinai Hospital, New York City, have won all the 2014 scientific achievement awards from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). The awards ceremony takes place during CCFA’s annual Advances in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases Conference, held from Dec. 4-6 in Orlando. - Dr. David Sachar, Clinical Professor, Medicine, Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, director emeritus of the Dr. Henry D. Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology in the Samuel Bronfman Department of Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Dr. Jean-Frederic Colombel, Senior Faculty, Medicine, Gastroenterology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director, Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Dr. Judy H. Cho, Ward-Coleman Professor of Translational Genetics and Medicine, Vice-chair, Translational Genetics, Associate Chief for Research in the Dr. Henry D. Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology, Director, CePORTED at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Learn more: http://www.endonurse.com/News/2014/12/Chron-s-and-Colitis-Foundation-of-American- Announ.aspx
Cancer Research Catalyst: Official Blog of the AACR – December 1 Q&A With Nina Bhardwaj, MD, PhD, on Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy Advancements – Karen Honey, PhD We were excited to have the opportunity to ask co-chair of the AACR’s Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy meeting, Nina Bhardwaj, MD, PhD, director of immunotherapy and professor of medicine, hematology, and medical oncology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, to share her thoughts about some of the most exciting areas of research that will be discussed at the meeting and what to watch for in the future. - Dr. Nina Bhardwaj, Professor, Medicine, Hematology and Medical Oncology, Ward-Coleman Professor in Cancer Research, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://blog.aacr.org/qa-nina-bhardwaj-md-phd-tumor-immunology-immunotherapy/
Physicians News (via Healthday) – December 4 New U.S. kidney transplant rules take effect – Steven Reinberg There are new rules intended to create a more level playing field for those awaiting kidney transplants in the United States. They’re deigned to lengthen the time younger patients will have working transplants, increase kidney availability and improve the odds for patients with hard-to-match donors, Vinay Nair, MD, medical director for kidney transplantation at the Recanati/Miller Transplantation Institute at Mount Sinai says "our current allocation system has not had any major changes in over 20 years, despite a growing wait list and shortage of organs. The new allocation system does not fix every problem but is a good start." - Dr. Vinay Nair, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Nephrology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Medical Director, Recanti Miller Transplantation Institute, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.physiciansnews.com/2014/12/04/new-u-s-kidney-transplant-rules-take-effect/ Additional Coverage: KPLC TV: http://www.kplctv.com/story/27546997/new-us-kidney-transplant-rules-take-effect CBS News: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/new-rules-aim-to-make-kidney-transplants-more-fair/ Drugs.com: http://www.drugs.com/news/new-u-s-kidney-transplant-rules-54155.html
WCBS – December 4 The Science of Sneezing: How to Avoid the Germs It’s cold and flu season, and you’ve probably heard people sneezing all over town. Madeleine Schaberg, MD, Assistant Professor, Rhinology, Head and Neck Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, says sneezes are triggered by allergies, cold and flu, and for some people, bright light. “It’s really a primal, basic reflex,” she said. - Dr. Madeleine Schaberg, Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Head and Neck Surgery, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Learn more: http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/12/04/the-science-of-sneezing-how-to-avoid-the-germs/
Epoch Times – December 4 Sinai Expert Lecture: You Do Not Know Arthropathy Arthropathy plagues many in the elderly population. There are higher incidences of the disease now during the cool, dry weather. In order to help patients better understand joint arthropathy, reporters from the Epoch Times visited the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to speak with Dr. Houman Danesh, an expert on the disease. - Dr. Houman Danesh, Assistant Professor, Anesthesiology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.epochtimes.com/gb/14/12/4/n4310917.htm%E4%BD%A0%E6%89%80%E4%B8 [Article is in Chinese]
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In the News December 4, 2014
The ASCO Post – December 3 Bisphosphonates May Block the Development of HER-Driven Tumors, Preventing Breast, Lung, and Colon Cancers – Jo Cavallo Two studies have found that bisphosphonates may be effective in preventing certain cancers—including lung, breast, and colon—by blocking abnormal growth signals passed through HER family receptors. “Our study reveals a newfound mechanism that may enable the use of bisphosphonates in the future treatment and prevention of the many lung, breast, and colon cancers driven by the HER family of receptors,” said Mone Zaidi, MD, Professor of Medicine and of Structural and Chemical Biology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and a coauthor of the studies, in a statement. - Dr. Mone Zaidi, Professor, Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Structural and Chemical Biology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.ascopost.com/ViewNews.aspx?nid=20622 Additional Coverage: EndoNurse Magazine: http://www.endonurse.com/news/2014/12/widely-used-osteoporosis-drugs-may- prevent-breast-lung-and-colon-cancers.aspx American Journal of Managed Care: http://www.ajmc.com/newsroom/Bisphosphonates-Can-Prevent- Certain-Cancers-PNAS-Study Consumer Affairs: http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/osteoporosis-drug-may-fight-cancer- 120414.html
American Society of Nephrology Newsletter – December 4 New Therapeutic Target to Prevent Scarring within Transplanted Kidneys Kidneys donated by people with a single nucleotide variation in the SHROOM3 gene may be more likely to accumulate scar tissue that contributes to kidney failure. A Journal of Clinical Investigation study suggests the variation causes an increase in SHROOM3 transcription, which facilitates TGF-β1 signaling and increased α1 collagen expression. Reducing expression of SHROOM3 lessened interstitial fibrosis in mice with ureter obstructions. - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: [Subscription required]
The New York Times – December 3 F.D.A. Revamps System Explaining the Risks of Medicines During Pregnancy – Sabrina Tavernise The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday changed how drug companies are required to present the risks of taking medicine during pregnancy and while breast-feeding, replacing a system that officials described as confusing and outdated with a clearer, more consistent explanation of dangers. “The A B C system was useless,” said Jacques Moritz, director of gynecology at Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt in New York. “Everything was C, and all it said was there was no known data during pregnancy, but that wasn’t necessarily the case.” - Dr. Jacques Moritz, Director, Gynecology, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s and Mount Sinai Roosevelt, Assistant Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/12/04/health/medicines-taken-during-pregnancy-to-get- clearer-warnings-on-risk.html?referrer=&_r=0 Additional Coverage: Medical Xpress: http://m.medicalxpress.com/news/2014-12-fda-issues-drug-pregnant-women.html The Boston Globe: http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2014/12/04/medicines-taken-during- pregnancy-get-clearer-warnings-risk/cbvzhSnkLqOZXNR3TcHAKJ/story.html U.S. News and World Report (via Healthday): http://health.usnews.com/health- news/articles/2014/12/03/fda-issues-new-drug-label-rules-to-better-inform-pregnant-women
CBS News – December 3 FDA to improve drug warning labels for pregnant women Pregnant and worried about your medication? The Food and Drug Administration is revamping those confusing labels on prescription drugs to make it easier to understand which are safe to use. Dr. Joanne Stone, director of Maternal Fetal Medicine at The Mount Sinai Hospital, told CBS News the categories used up until now aren't usually helpful in providing detailed information relevant to making decisions about use in pregnancy and lactation. "This is a much needed change and will provide patients and health care providers will specific and relevant information, including data from drug trials and registries," she said. - Dr. Joanne Stone, Professor, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Director, Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fda-to-improve-drug-warning-labels-for-pregnant- women/
The Fiscal Times – December 3 Open Enrollment: How to Make the Most of Your HSA – Jennifer Kelly Whether we like it or not, we’re stuck in an era of rising health care costs—and even with insurance, we’re all increasingly bearing the brunt of it. A study from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found that, on average, people with Medicare coverage paid more than $38,000 for medical care out-of- pocket in the last five years of life - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.thefiscaltimes.com/2014/12/03/Open-Enrollment-How-Make-Most-Your-HSA
Healthday – December 4 New U.S. Kidney Transplant Rules Take Effect – Steven Reinberg New rules intended to create a more level playing field for those awaiting kidney transplants in the United States go into effect Thursday. The changes are designed to lengthen the time younger patients will have working transplants, increase kidney availability and improve the odds for patients with hard- to-match donors. Dr. Vinay Nair, medical director for kidney transplantation at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York City, said he welcomes the changes. "Our current allocation system has not had any major changes in over 20 years, despite a growing wait list and shortage of organs. The new allocation system does not fix every problem but is a good start," Nair said. - Dr. Vinay Nair, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Nephrology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Medical Director, Recanti Miller Transplantation Institute, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://consumer.healthday.com/diseases-and-conditions-information-37/misc-kidney- problem-news-432/no-embargo-new-kidney-transplant-rules-take-effect-this-week-694304.html
Medcity News – December 3 Mount Sinai creates in-house innovation program with Edison Nation Medical – Dan Verel Edison Nation Medical and New York’s Mount Sinai Health System today announced a partnership that aims to bring medical devices and other consumer-related healthcare inventions from the hospital directly to market. Edison will work closely with Mount Sinai Innovation Partners, the hospital’s technology development and commercialization group, the two companies said in an announcement. - Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://medcitynews.com/2014/12/mount-sinai-innovation-edison/
KDKA TV – December 3 Possibility of Erasing Bad Memories Moves Closer Toward Reality – Jennifer Kelly Imagine having all your bad memories erased from your mind. Now, scientists have made groundbreaking inroads that they say make erasing bad memories more of a possibility than ever before. Deep in the brain is a small structure called the hippocampus that works as our memory bank. Using pulses of laser light, scientists were able to ultimately get rid of selected bad memories. Mount Sinai neuroscientist Dr. Paula Croxson says it could potentially have many other applications from easing traumatic memories of child abuse to healing the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder. - Dr. Paula Croxson, Assistant Professor, Neuroscience, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2014/12/03/possibility-of-erasing-bad-memories-moves- closer-toward-reality/
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PBS Newshour – December 2 ‘Ebola treatment centers’ now in place at 35 U.S. hospitals – Jason Kane Thirty-five hospitals throughout the United States are “prepared, trained and ready” to treat patients with Ebola, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ebola treatment centers in each of the hospitals have been “staffed, equipped and have been assessed to have current capabilities, training and resources to provide the complex treatment necessary to care for a person with Ebola while minimizing risk to health care workers,” the CDC announced on Tuesday. The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City is one of the 35. - The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/ebola-treatment-centers-now-place-35-u-s- hospitals/ Additional Coverage: CBS News: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/ebola-35-us-hospitals-designated-for-ebola-treatment/ WebMD: http://www.webmd.com/news/20141202/cdc-designates-35-ebola-treatment-centers USA Today: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/12/02/35-ebola-hospitals/19780679/ NY1: http://www.ny1.com/content/news/219788/cdc-designates-four-nyc-hospitals-as-ebola-treatment- centers/
Fox News New study raises concerns about long-term impact of football Even if a football player doesn’t get a concussion from a heavy hit, they still suffer measurable changes in their brains. “A lot of people have thought that even sub-concussive hits, hits that don’t cause concussion, probably still have some impact on the brain. What we don’t know is the implication of that,” said Dr. Joshua Cohen, Fellowship Program Director, Headache Institute and Adolescent Headache Center, Mount Sinai Roosevelt; Assistant Professor, Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. - Dr. Joshua Cohen, Fellowship Program Director, Headache Institute and Adolescent Headache Center, Mount Sinai Roosevelt; Assistant Professor, Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.foxnews.com/on-air/the-real-story-with-gretchen- carlson/index.html#/v/3919872187001
NY1 – November 3 Large Study Offers Hope to Patients with Autism – Shazia Khan Researchers at the Seaver Autism Center at Mount Sinai led a recently published study in Nature. They analyzed the DNA of more than 14 thousand individuals worldwide, nearly 4 thousand of whom are affected by autism spectrum disorders. Through this analysis, new genes related to autism have been identified. "In the past two years, with the same technologies, researchers have identified nine genes and our study increases the number almost four-fold. So we have now identified 33 risk genes and a larger group of 107 that likely contribute to susceptibility,” says Silvia DeRubies of Seaver Autism Center. - Dr. Silvia De Rubeis, Postdoctoral Fellow, Psychiatry, Seaver Autism Center at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.ny1.com/content/lifestyles/health_and_medicine/219804/large-study-offers- hope-to-patients-with-autism/
Shape – November 25 7 Silent Symptoms of Pre-Diabetes – Mirel Ketchiff A little fatigue, an extra five pounds you can’t shake or a bruise that just won’t heal. None of these symptoms are especially eyebrow-raising on their own. But taken together, they could be signs of a silent epidemic that’s affecting more and more women across the country: pre-diabetes. As many as nine in 10 sufferers don’t know they have it, says Ashita Gupta, M.D., an endocrinologist at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. “That’s because it’s common for people to feel perfectly normal and healthy while the disease is progressing,” she explains. - Dr. Ashita Gupta, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/7-silent-symptoms-pre-diabetes
HCV Hyperguide – December Use of All-oral Therapy for HCV Genotype 2 Drs. Douglas Dieterich and Jordan Feld discuss an interesting case of a patient with HCV genotype 2. This activity is intended for gastroenterologists, hepatologists, infectious disease specialists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare professionals involved in the treatment of patients with HCV. - Dr. Douglas Dieterich, Professor, Medicine, Liver Diseases, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.hcv.hyperguides.com/initial-treatment-starting- therapy/2014/11_november/use-of-all-oral-therapy-for-hcv-genotype-2/cme-info
Medpage Today – December 2 Point of Contention: JNC 8 'Guidelines' Revisited – Molly Walker The 2013 Eighth Joint National Committee (JNC 8) guidelines on hypertension management, which raised the blood pressure (BP) target in older patients to <150/90 mm Hg, could lead to 8,000 additional cardiovascular events over 10 years compared with the older target of <140/90 mm Hg, according to recent studies. In response to this Merle Myerson, MD said, “I feel that the JNC 8 document, while helpful in many aspects, should have considered the lower targets for blood pressure for older persons. There is ample evidence that higher blood pressure is the leading risk factor for stroke and also contributes to risk for heart disease, kidney disease, and other arterial disease.” - Dr. Merle Myerson, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Cardiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.medpagetoday.com/Cardiology/Hypertension/48885
Health IT Security – December 3 New Image Sharing Program Keeps PHI Safe – Elizabeth Snell As technology continues to develop, patients are gaining greater control in how they receive medical care and how their protected health information (PHI) is transferred. Everything from patient portals to secure messaging systems are changing the way that patients can communicate with doctors. It is also important that PHI remains secure. That issue was one of several priorities the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) had in mind as it developed its Image Share Network. The new system lets patients store, manage and share their imaging records online through personal health record accounts. HealthITSecurity.com discussed the imaging system with Giampaolo Greco, PhD, MPH. Greco is an assistant professor in the Department of Population Health Science and Policy at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and was the lead author in a study exploring the benefits of the imaging system. - Dr. Giampaolo Greco, Assistant Professor, Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://healthitsecurity.com/2014/12/03/new-image-sharing-program-keeps-phi-safe/
Crain’s Health Pulse Ebola Reimbursement Push As part of its lobbying push for Congress to approve $500 million in federal Ebola funding for hospitals, the GNYHA/1199 SEIU Healthcare Education Project will run a print ad, online here, in Washington, D.C., newspapers on Dec. 4. Yesterday, the federal government officially designated 35 hospitals as national Ebola treatment centers, including Bellevue, Mount Sinai, New York-Presbyterian, Montefiore and Glen Cove hospitals. Other New York hospitals will get the designation shortly. - The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: No web link available
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Health Canal – December 2 Genetic Marker May Help Predict Success of Kidney Transplants Mount Sinai researchers find variation in key gene in donor may accelerate scarring of transplanted kidney once in recipient. Kidneys donated by people born with a small variation in the code of a key gene may be more likely, once in the transplant recipient, to accumulate scar tissue that contributes to kidney failure, according to a study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and published today in the Journal of Clinical Investigation. - Dr. Barbara Murphy, Professor, Chair, Medicine, Nephrology, Dean for Clinical Integrations and Population Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.healthcanal.com/kidneys-urinary-system/57931-genetic-marker-may-help- predict-success-of-kidney-transplants.html Additional Coverage: News Medical: http://www.news-medical.net/news/20141202/New-therapeutic-targets-can-prevent- scarring-within-transplanted-kidneys.aspx Medical Xpress: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2014-12-genetic-marker-success-kidney- transplants.html
Agence France-Presse (via Yahoo! News UK) – December 1 Studies probe why osteoporosis drugs may prevent cancer International researchers said Monday they have made steps toward understanding why the most commonly used drugs for osteoporosis worldwide, known as bisphosphonates, may also prevent some kinds of lung, breast and colon cancers. "Our study reveals a newfound mechanism that may enable the use of bisphosphonates in the future treatment and prevention of the many lung, breast and colon cancers driven by the HER family of receptors," said lead study author Mone Zaidi, professor of medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. - Dr. Mone Zaidi, Professor, Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Structural and Chemical Biology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/studies-probe-why-osteoporosis-drugs-may-prevent-cancer- 211533651.html#k15cciF Additional Coverage: Healio: http://www.healio.com/endocrinology/bone-mineral-metabolism/news/online/%7B1aced1c6- 9d92-44b2-98c5-6269137c5257%7D/bisphosphonates-may-hold-potential-for-treatment-prevention-of- some-cancers Health Canal: http://www.healthcanal.com/cancers/breast-cancer/57930-widely-used-osteoporosis- drugs-may-prevent-breast-lung-and-colon-cancers.html DDN News: http://www.ddn-news.com/news?newsarticle=9044
The Athens News – December 1 Prevent colds and flu before they start Despite what Mom might have told you about going out into the cold with a wet head or leaving home without wearing a coat, such actions do not increase your risk for cold and flu. But being cooped up indoors, where germs from others who are sick can fester, can increase that risk. Cold weather also can be a factor, but not for the reason you think. According to a 2007 study from researchers at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the influenza virus is more stable and can stay in the air longer when the air is cold and dry. - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Dr. Peter Palese, Professor, Microbiology, Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Chair, Microbiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.athensnews.com/ohio/article-43801-prevent-colds-and-flu-before-they- start.html
Oncology Times – December Delirium in Elderly Cancer Patients is Prevalent and Often Missed – Robert H. Carlson Even though it is known that delirium occurs in 85 percent of patients in the last week of life and that approximately 28 to 42 percent of patients with advanced cancer are diagnosed with delirium on hospital presentation, the condition continues to be missed in as many as half the cases. Hypoactive or apathetic delirium is demonstrated by lethargy and somnolence, and characterized by inattention or the waxing and waning of attention, said Diane E. Meier, MD, Director of the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) and Professor of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. “Hypoactive delirium is commonly missed, but it has the same adverse outcomes as the hyperactive form.” - Dr. Diane Meier, Professor, Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://journals.lww.com/oncology- times/Fulltext/2014/12100/Delirium_in_Elderly_Cancer_Patients_is_Prevalent.18.aspx
Outside Online – December 1 Should I Get a Flu Shot Before a Big Race? If an athlete receives an influenza vaccine within days of running a race, will it affect his or her performance? Sam Altstein, DO, medical director at Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Group recommends getting the shot at least 10 days before the competition, or waiting until after the race. "I tell my athlete- patients to schedule their annual visits with me in their respective off-seasons," says Dr. Altstein "so as to negate the impact of potential side effects from vaccines on their training." - Dr. Sam Altstein, Medical Director, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Group Learn more: http://www.outsideonline.com/fitness/bodywork/fitness-coach/Should-I-Get-a-Flu-Shot- Before-a-Big-Race.html
Nautilus – December 1 What to Do When Your Brain Insists You’re Always on a Boat – Eliza Strickland There’s new hope for Chris Perry and for others, like her, who are internally out to sea. Their salvation may be found in a small, windowless lab at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Here neurologist Mingjia Dai thinks he has discovered not only the faulty mechanism behind Mal de Debarquement syndrome (the name is French for “disembarkation sickness”), but also the first therapy that treats it effectively. - Dr. Mingjia Dai, Assistant Professor Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://nautil.us/blog/what-to-do-when-your-brain-insists-youre-always-on-a-boat
Time Warner Cable News Rochester – December 2 New Apps Make Life Easier For Those with Diabetes – Jill Urban Living with diabetes requires a lot of care management, from monitoring glucose levels to keeping track of food and exercise. Nowadays, technology is helping patients manage their own care more easily. "Diabetes, without saying, is a really comprehensive disease and a complicated disease with lots of information to keep organized, like your blood glucose values, what you're eating, how you're feeling, whether you're exercising or not, and these apps help combine all that data together," says Dr. David Lam, an endocrinologist at the Mount Sinai Diabetes Center. - Dr. David Lam, Assistant Professor, Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes and Bone Disease, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://rochester.twcnews.com/content/lifestyles/healthy_living/789469/new-apps-make-life- easier-for-those-with-diabetes/
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Time Warner Cable News NY1 – November 30 Medicare, Medicaid to Begin Covering Lung Cancer Screenings for Smokers – Cheryl Willis Lung cancer is deadlier than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined, but for years Medicaid and Medicare would not pay for lung cancer screenings, until now. Physicians at Mount Sinai's Early Lung Cancer Action Program had been pushing for the Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement for decades. "It's about time that they start picking up the tab for this. This is something that's definitely going to lead to more cures," says Dr. Raja Flores. - Dr. Raja Flores, Steven and Ann Ames Professorship in Thoracic Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, System Chair, Thoracic Surgery, Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://www.ny1.com/content/lifestyles/health_and_medicine/219681/medicare--medicaid- to-begin-covering-lung-cancer-screenings-for-smokers/
Fox News – November 28 Triathlete Gives Thanks for Second Chance at Life 52-year-old Chris Lapak was declared dead after going into cardiac arrest during the New York City triathlon. Dr. Eyal Herzog and others discuss how their efforts combined to bring Lapak back to life. After being clinically dead for 11 minutes, Lapak now runs 10 miles a day and swims 2,000 meters per week. “Each one of those people did exactly what they needed to do so that I could stand here today,” said Lapak about his amazing recovery. - Dr. Eyal Herzog, Associate Professor, Medicine, Cardiology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Director of Cardiac Care Unit, Mount Sinai St. Luke’s Learn more: http://video.foxnews.com/v/3914240262001/triathlete-gives-thanks-for-second-chance-at- life/#c=4R1YgkJNMyVWjMjneTwN5tJRn8m8VqTSNCjYLg1wNX4&d=AAMFaQ&m=f9X- R40bScICZNRKfJqxpIPyPIDRYdX3bZuad_GVxk8&r=ajZeVMdDGkyBeZQfSk2idkQFYECofGibnK- NEKcWYOw&s=EJ4VxD_olIfSNpoXJ4mJX-PfZ9iqYUMMz1jMPREcdwY&sp=show-clips
News 12 – November 27 Woman Leads Healthier Lifestyle after Diabetes Diagnosis A Bronx woman who thought diabetes would be her death sentence is now living a lighter and healthier lifestyle. Elizabeth Peralta, 53, completely changed the course of her life after she was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in July. Peralta says she immediately joined the Diabetes Alliance Program at Mount Sinai Hospital. She was able to learn to make foods, like her specialty empanadas - The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://bronx.news12.com/news/elizabeth-peralta-of-the-bronx-leads-healthier-lifestyle- after-diabetes-diagnosis-1.9659390 [Subscription required]
Coupons.com – November 22 12 Tips for Staying Healthy in the Winter – Jenna Birch Most people gain three to four pounds over the winter months, and it’s mostly because there’s a lack of motivation. “It’s harder to exercise, it’s darker in the morning and evening, there’s a lot more inclement weather, and we’re eating comfort foods.” says Dr. Johnny Arnouk, sports medicine specialist and orthopedist at Mount Sinai Beth Israel. - Dr. Johnny Arnouk, Sports Medicine Specialist, Orthopaedist, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Learn more: http://www.coupons.com/thegoodstuff/12-tips-for-staying-healthy-in-the-winter/
Weather Channel – November 26 8 Health Secrets Hidden in Your Nose – Jeffrey Kopman After being cooped up indoors for weeks to avoid the freezing temperatures, it's very easy to catch a cold or even the flu. Determining that something is wrong can be as easy as following your nose. “The flu causes nasal congestion, postnasal drip, and it can turn into a sinus infection, but in general, influenza is going to present with severe fatigue, fevers, chills, and you feel totally wiped out,” Madeleine R. Schaberg MD, MPH, Director of Endoscopic Sinus, Rhinology, and Skullbase Surgery at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai. As for a cold, that should come with “thick, white and gross discharge.” - Dr. Madeleine R. Schaberg, Assistant Professor, Otolaryngology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more at: http://www.weather.com/health/news/health-secrets-hidden-nose#/1
TheDay – November 30 New field aids displaced biotech workers – Mara Lee Earlier this fall, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai announced it was creating a genetic testing lab in Branford with state funding, which is having a ripple effect of the bioscience economic development strategy. A sizable number of Connecticut's entrepreneurs in bioinformatics, a hot young field that merges computer science and medical research, are veterans of upheavals within pharmaceutical research, which caused thousands of jobs to be lost in Connecticut. Mount Sinai’s announcement marks a turnaround for those within these fields. - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.theday.com/business/20141130/new-field-aids-displaced-biotech-workers
Newsday – November 29 Selden man to get kidney from friend – Delthia Ricks A Selden man who desperately needs a kidney to save his life says the stars have aligned in his favor: A friend will donate her right kidney to him on Tuesday in a double surgery coincidentally timed with the season of giving. Matthew Botchler, 37, who is in late-stage kidney failure, will undergo the operation at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, where Alexandria Lawson, 32, traveling by bus from Virginia Beach, Virginia, will give her healthy organ to him. Lawson is the lifelong friend of Megan McIver, Botchler's fiancee. - The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: https://www.newsday.com/news/health/selden-man-to-get-friend-s-kidney-hopes-for- new-lease-on-life-1.9665443 Additional Coverage: Southold Local: http://southoldlocal.com/2014/11/30/southolds-natives-fiance-set-receive-gift-life-new- kidney-tuesday/
Becker’s Hospital Report – November 26 20 Hospitals with Great Hand Hygiene Programs – Shannon Barnet and Tamara Rosin Mount Sinai Health, based in New York City, opted to follow the World Health Organization's recommendations for removing personal protective equipment without coming in contact with potentially infectious materials. The WHO's protocol includes many opportunities for hand hygiene. According to Mount Sinai officials, the hospital elected to adopt the WHO's protocol because there is a hand hygiene step built in for every time a healthcare worker removes a piece of PPE. - The Mount Sinai Hospital Learn more: http://www.beckershospitalreview.com/quality/20-hospitals-with-great-hand-hygiene- programs.html
Brooklyn Daily Eagle – November 29 Leaders of Politics, Business, Education Gather for Memorable Meal– Paula Katinas Vittoria Seafood & Grill, a restaurant on Sheephead Bay's restaurant row, was the setting for a memorable dinner enjoyed by a group of political, business, education and health care leaders brought together for the occasion by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle. The dinner guests included Brad Korn, corporate director of community affairs for the Mount Sinai Health System - Brad Korn, Corporate Director of Community Affairs, Mount Sinai Health System Learn more: http://www.brooklyneagle.com/articles/2014/11/29/leaders-politics-business-education- gather-memorable-meal
Observer Reporter – November 29 The verdict is mixed on ‘brain games’ as a protective agent – Brad Hundt Recently the consensus on the effectiveness of so-called “brain games” in keeping Alzheimer’s and dementia at bay has become more muddled. When contacted by email about Alzheimer’s and brain games, Samuel Gandy, a doctor who specializes in Alzheimer’s disease and neurology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, was dismissive: “There is zero evidence for any of them,” he said. “It’s 100 percent hype.” - Dr. Samuel Gandy, Professor, Neurology, Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.observer-reporter.com/article/20141130/ALZ/141139998
The Daily News – November 30 Daily Checkup: Helping Patients Cope with Epilepsy and Seizures – Katie Charles As a director of the Mount Sinai Epilepsy Center, Dr. Lara Marcuse oversees the care of thousands of patients with epilepsy. November is Epilepsy Awareness Month. - Dr. Lara Marcuse, Assistant Professor, Neurology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Learn more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/daily-checkup-coping-epilepsy-article- 1.2022202
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