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At Mount Sinai, we are relentless in our mission to overcome some of the most perplexing health and scientific problems of our time—always with an eye to the patients and communities we serve. In this issue, we offer a glimpse into how ...
Mount Sinai Experts Explain What the Omicron Variant Means for You
Currently, there is insufficient data on how easily the Omicron variant may be transmitted or whether it produces more serious illness.
Monkeypox
Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery Videos | View More >
Implementing school-based programs aimed at teaching healthy cardiovascular health habits as early as preschool can achieve lasting lifestyle changes in children, according to a review published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
ACC Cardiology Hour at ACC.20/WCC Virtual with Valentín Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC
ACC Cardiology Hour at ACC.20/WCC Virtual with Valentín Fuster, MD, PhD, MACC
David Adams, MD, introduces Prosthetic Heart Valve Replacement presentation
Dr. Adams presents Dr. Anyanwu, who explores the options and tradeoffs in aortic valve replacement, and the issues that should be discussed between doctor and patient.
Samin K. Sharma, MD, discusses atherectomy
Listen to Dr. Sharma as he discusses the success rate of atherectomies at Mount Sinai Hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab.
Diabetes & Endocrinology Videos | View More >
New Study Identifies Better Treatment Option for Common Complication of Dialysis
A Mount Sinai study has identified a better treatment option to treat arteriovenous fistulas, a common complication of hemodialysis
Retinal Imaging and Management of Diabetic Retinopathy
Gareth Lema, MD, PhD, discusses diagnostic imaging technology and treatment for diabetic retinopathy in this Grand Rounds presentation
Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis in the Modern Era
David W. Lam, MD, discusses euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis in this Grand Rounds presentation
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery | View More >
The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai was ranked No. 3 in the world in U.S. News & World Report “Best University for Gastroenterology and Hepatology.” The Seventh Annual U.S. News & World Report “Best Global Universities” rankings ...
Vedolizumab Versus Adalimumab for Moderate to Severe Ulcerative Colitis
In the first clinical trial to evaluate two biologic therapies for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC) head to head, Mount Sinai researchers found vedolizumab to be superior to adalimumab in a variety of measures.
Ustekinumab as Induction and Maintenance Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis
Ustekinumab is more effective than placebo as an induction and maintenance therapy for UC.
Geriatrics Videos| View More >
Leslie Kerr, MD, in a Grand Rounds presentation on joint inflammation
Treatment for crystals in synovial fluid in patients with multiple medical issues
Albert L. Siu, MD, presents Grand Rounds on geriatrics and palliative care
Hospitalization at Home
With a new book coming out in the fall of 2022, Honest Aging: An Insider’s Guide to the Second Half of Life, Rosanne M. Leipzig, MD, PhD, is looking ahead to envisioning and implementing new solutions for today’s older adults.
Telemedicine use among adults in the United States has seen widespread adoption since the beginning of the pandemic, providing a safe alternative for patient visits while ensuring continuity of care.
Interventional Radiology | View More >
An advanced radiotherapy technique called radiation segmentectomy may be effective against very early to early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a type of liver cancer that cannot be treated surgically or thermally.
Prostatic Artery Embolization at Mount Sinai
Watch a PAE on a 74-year-old with a 20-year history of BPH
An Overview of Minimally Invasive Prostate Artery Embolization at Mount Sinai
Hear directly from Aaron Fischman, MD, about how effectively PAE works for patients with urinary symptoms caused by BPH
Prostate Artery Embolization at Mount Sinai
Aaron Fischman, MD, performs embolization of both prostatic arteries as a minimally invasive, non-surgical treatment for BPH via the radial artery in the wrist
Neurosurgery Videos| View More >
Updates on Epilepsy Surgery and Ongoing Clinical Trials
A look at the latest updates in epilepsy surgery at Mount Sinai, plus the status of ongoing clinical trials relating to the treatment of epilepsy
Meningioma Embolization: Quantitative Insights and Implications for Minimally Invasive Surgery
Initial results of a new project focusing on treating brain tumors, particularly meningiomas, with embolization
Vein of Galen Malformation Update
An update on the Department of Neurosurgery at Mount Sinai’s treatment of recent vein of Galen malformation cases
Cerebrovascular Problems…and the Use of Research to Find Answers
A physician shares his experience with channeling research to find solutions to problems related to treating cerebrovascular disorders
Obstetrics & Gynecology | View More >
Oncology Videos | View More >
Ramon Parsons, MD, PhD, explains PTEN and cancer
A Department of Medicine Grand Rounds presented by Ramon Parsons, MD, PhD, Director, The Tisch Cancer Institute, and Chair of Oncological Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Luis M. Isola, MD, discusses fighting hematological cancers
A profile of Luis M. Isola, MD, Director of Cancer Clinical Programs, Mount Sinai Health System
Steven J. Burakoff, MD, looks to the future of cancer care
A profile of Steven J. Burakoff, MD, Dean for Cancer Innovation at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Chief of Pediatric Oncology at the Mount Sinai Health System
Improvement in spleen and symptom burden with fedratinib therapy for patients with myelofibrosis
Ophthalmology Videos | View More >
Ophthalmology Residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
Gain an overview of the Ophthalmology Residency program at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, which offers a competitive training environment rooted in practice-based learning, exposure to challenging clinical cases, surgical ...
NYEE: Past, Present, and the Future
The world-class faculty at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) discuss the development and application of the latest research and technologies that are advancing ophthalmology by revolutionizing patient care, vision science, and education
NYEE Is Reimagining Telemedicine for a New Era of Patient Care
From teleconsults in the emergency department to onsite fundus imaging at primary care offices, New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) is adapting to the rapidly changing health care environment with innovative new applications and technologies
NYEE Pioneers the First Clinical Robotic Interventional System for Ocular Surgery in America
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai (NYEE) is ushering in a new era of ophthalmic surgery with the first robotic interventional system in America, which will revolutionize the delivery of sight-saving therapies
Otolaryngology/ENT Videos | View More >
On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, a team of brilliant medical professionals conducted the first successful human trachea transplant. This special report details the research and process leading up to this historic surgery, as well as the ...
How Surgeons Performed the First Successful Human Trachea Transplant
More than 50 specialists were involved in the first successful human trachea transplant. The skilled team spent 18 hours harvesting trachea from a donor and implanting it into the patient
Defining a New Standard of Care for Patients With Tracheal Defects
Throughout human history, replacing and rebuilding the trachea was thought to be impossible. With the success of this historic operation, patients may benefit from a life-saving new treatment that has untold implications for those with ...
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Specialty Report 2021
The past year has been one of the most challenging in history, but each and every one of us acquired various takeaways, whether it be in our practice, research endeavors, or educational experiences.
Pediatrics: Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital Videos | View More >
Lisa Satlin, MD shares insights on Pediatrics
Lisa Satlin, MD, Shares Insights on Pediatrics at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital
Jeffrey M. Saland, MD discusses determining "normal" blood pressure in children
Jeffrey M. Saland, MD, on Determing “normal” Blood Pressure in Children
Alfin Vicencio, MD discusses his success with precision medicine
Alfin Vicencio, MD, Targets Asthma in Children With Precision Medicine
Pediatric Voiding Dysfunction Program at the Mount Sinai Health System
Fernando Ferrer, MD, and Erin Miller, MSN, RN, CPNP-BC, discuss the Pediatric Voiding Dysfunction program at the Mount Sinai Health System
Psychiatry| View More >
Mount Sinai Panel: Visionary Approaches – Psychedelics as Therapy
At the Aspen Ideas Festival, a distinguished panel of researchers and entrepreneurs, including Mount Sinai’s Rachel Yehuda, PhD, discuss pioneering approaches to psychedelics for mental health care
Frontiers in Psychiatric Treatment: Addiction
The latest advances in addiction treatment from Tim Brennan, MD, MPH, Chief of Clinical Services for the Addiction Institute of Mount Sinai
Investigating the Environmental Etiology of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Magdalena Janecka, PhD, discusses the environmental etiology of autism spectrum disorder
Practice Management Videos | View More >
Urology | View More >
Immunotherapy After Bladder Cancer Surgery Shows Excellent Cancer-free Survival Rates
Immunotherapy after surgery helped reduce cancer recurrence in patients with urothelial cancer of the bladder or other sites in the urinary tract that had invaded the muscle...
Mount Sinai Pediatric Stone Clinic Diagnoses, Treats, and Prevents Kidney Stones in Children
The Mount Sinai Pediatric Stone Clinic is a comprehensive, interdisciplinary program focused on the diagnosis, management, and prevention of kidney stones in children.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to find the strength we never knew we had. It has revealed our anti-fragile mindset in our mission to provide unparalleled, comprehensive, and innovative patient care.
Ash Tewari, MD presents insights into the role of genomics on prostate cancer
Extraordinary advances are happening at the Mount Sinai Health System, and we want you to be among the first to know. The Mount Sinai Physician’s Channel will show you some of the innovative procedures, new developments in patient care, and complex cases that are being performed in our world-class facilities. We invite you to come back often to stay on top of what’s new in your specific field, and others.