Decaffeinated Coffee Improves Brain Energy Metabolism in an Animal Study February 2, 2012 Mount Sinai researchers have found that decaffeinated coffee may reduce impaired brain energy metabolism associated with type 2 diabetes, a known risk factor for neurocognitive disorders.
Theresa Soriano, MD, Recognized for Excellence in End-of-Life Care at The Mount Sinai Medical Center January 19, 2012 Dr. Theresa Soriano received the Hastings Center Cunniff-Dixon Physician Award for her efforts leading the Mount Sinai Visiting Doctors Program.
Jagat Narula, MD, PhD, Recognized by American College of Cardiology as "Gifted Educator" January 19, 2012 Dr. Jagat Narula, Chair in Cardiology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, has received the prestigious "Gifted Educator Award" for his renown as an educator in cardiology.
Chemical In Personal Care Products May Contribute To Childhood Obesity January 19, 2012 Chemicals found in some personal-care products may contribute to childhood obesity, according to research from the Mount Sinai Children's Environmental Health Center.
Maternal Type 2 Diabetes and Low Income Significantly Increase Risk for ADHD in Children January 2, 2012 Mount Sinai researchers have found that low socioeconomic status and gestational diabetes together increase the risk of ADHD in children 14-fold.
Mary V. Solanto, PhD, Receives Award for Innovative Program Treating Adults with ADHD December 12, 2011 Dr. Solanto was recognized by Children and Adults with ADHD for a new program using cognitive behavioral therapy to improve executive function in people with ADHD.
World Trade Center Responders at Heightened Risk for Atherosclerosis November 15, 2011 Mount Sinai researchers have found that responders at the World Trade Center site with earlier exposure to the dust cloud have greater risk of developing arterial plaque.
U.S. News and World Report and Mount Sinai School of Medicine Present Exclusive Summit on U.S. News Medical School Rankings November 7, 2011 Transcript Available Now, Video to be Available at WWW.USNEWS.COM
Samin K. Sharma, MD, Appointed Director of Clinical Cardiology and President of the Mount Sinai Heart Network November 3, 2011 Dr. Sharma has also been named Dean of International Clinical Affiliations, expanding the international presence of The Mount Sinai Medical Center in Cardiology.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine and US News present Exclusive Summit on Medical School Rankings October 28, 2011 Mount Sinai School of Medicine hosted a summit with US News and medical education experts and deans from across the US to address the methodology behind the US News medical school rankings.
Industry Conflicts of Interest Are Pervasive Among Medical Guideline Panel Members October 17, 2011 Conflicts of interest are common among panelists developing medical guidelines to inform clinical practice, causing the risk of industry influence.
Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Appointed Physician-in-Chief of The Mount Sinai Medical Center October 6, 2011 Dr. Fuster is re-appointed as Director of Mount Sinai Heart, The Zena and Michael A. Weiner Cardiovascular Institute, and the Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Center for Cardiovascular Health.
New Study Shows Inflammatory Food Toxins Found In High Levels in Infants October 5, 2011 Mount Sinai research also indicates reduction in intake of food toxins improves diabetes in adults.
New Research Shows $6.7 Billion Spent on Unnecessary Tests and Treatments in One Year October 3, 2011 Mount Sinai researchers find that 86 percent of the costs are attributed to the prescription of brand-name statins to treat high cholesterol.
Eric Schadt, PhD, Named Director of Institute for Genomics and Multiscale Biology at The Mount Sinai Medical Center September 26, 2011 Dr. Schadt's goal is to create a world-class genomic data center that will help develop and improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
Rosanne M. Leipzig, MD, PhD, Named to National Board of Medical Examiners September 22, 2011 In her new role, Dr. Leipzig will represent the Council of Medical Specialty Societies and share the viewpoints, issues, and health policy concerns of more than 700,000 medical specialists nationwide.
Cardiovascular Translational Lab Scholar Receives Heart Failure Society of America Fellowship September 20, 2011 Dr. Chaanine being presented his HFSA Research Fellowship Award plaque by Martin M. Lewinter, MD, Chair, HFSA Research Committee
Several Common Genetic Variants Found to be Associated With Mental Illness September 20, 2011 New findings represent a significant advance in understanding the causes of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Unique Study Shows Efficacy of Imaging Technology in Evaluating Heart Disease Drug Dalcetrapib September 13, 2011 Zahi A. Fayad, PhD, Director of the Translational and Molecular Imaging Institute, found
Pituitary Hormone TSH Found to Directly Influence Bone Growth September 13, 2011 New findings by Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers may be key to future osteoporosis therapies.
Mount Sinai Researchers Find Promising New Target in Treating and Preventing the Progression of Heart Failure September 8, 2011 Roger J. Hajjar, MD, Director of Mount Sinai's Wiener Family Cardiovascular Research Laboratories, identified a new drug target that may treat and/or prevent heart failure.
Mount Sinai Named One of New York State’s Safest Hospitals By the Niagara Health Quality Coalition September 7, 2011
First Long-Term Study of World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery Workers Shows Widespread Health Problems Ten Years After 9-11 September 6, 2011 Researchers at Mount Sinai have found substantial and persistent mental and physical health problems among first responders and recovery workers.
Researchers Find Novel Drug Target for the Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) September 6, 2011 Alexander Neumeister, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, has identified a promising therapeutic target in the brain that could lead to the treatment of PTSD.
Future Climate Change May Increase Asthma Attacks in Children August 30, 2011 Perry Sheffield, MD, Assistant Professor of Preventive Medicine, and her team of researchers have found that climate change may lead to more asthma-related health problems in children.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Preparation for Hurricane Irene August 28, 2011 The Mount Sinai Medical Center has activated its emergency preparedness plan to provide for the safety of patients and staff during the storm.
Study Finds Majority of Pharmaceutical Ads Do Not Adhere to FDA Guidelines August 18, 2011 Dr. Deborah Korenstein, Associate Professor of Medicine, led the study of pharmaceutical advertisements in biomedical journals.
Leading Treatments for Uveitis Found to be Similarly Effective, Increasing Patient Options August 17, 2011 Douglas A. Jabs, MD, MBA, Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology led the study comparing the two leading treatment approaches for the eye condition uveitis.
Mount Sinai Performs First Atrial Fibrillation Cardiac Ablation on the East Coast with Novel Force-Sensing Catheter and Mapping System July 28, 2011 The procedure was performed by Vivek Reddy, MD, Director of the Cardiac Arrhythmia Service at Mount Sinai Heart.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Named to Honor Roll of America’s Elite Hospitals By U.S. News and World Report July 19, 2011 The Mount Sinai Medical Center ranks 16 out of nearly 5,000 hospitals nationwide in the 2011-2012 “Best Hospitals” issue of U.S. News & World Report, and earns a spot on the “Honor Roll.”
Gene that Causes Type 2 Diabetes May Also Cause Alzheimer’s July 18, 2011 Researchers have found that a gene that causes diabetes kills nerve cells in the brain, possibly resulting in Alzheimer’s disease.
A Natural Chemical Found in Grape Seeds May Prevent Development or Progression of Alzheimer’s July 15, 2011 Mount Sinai researchers found that polyphenols, a natural extract found in grapes, may help prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease.
Public Notice July 11, 2011 July 11, 2011
Government, Community and Labor Leaders Join Mount Sinai to Celebrate the James Zadroga 911 Health Law July 1, 2011 Legislation to Provide Long-Term Health Funding to the Men and Women Adversely Impacted by 9/11
Mount Sinai Researchers Develop Safe and Effective Gene Therapy to Treat Severe Heart Failure June 27, 2011 New gene therapy developed at Mount Sinai, shows clinical benefit in treating people with advanced heart failure in a Phase II clinical trial.
Mount Sinai Has 209 Physicians Named in New York Magazine’s "Best Doctors" Issue June 20, 2011 Mount Sinai leads the New York metro area with the highest number of physicians named to the annual list.
Mount Sinai Doctor Receives The Prestigious Grand Prix Scientifique Award June 6, 2011 Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, Director of Mount Sinai Heart, given the award by the Institut de France
Alisan Goldfarb, MD Receives Prestigious Award from American Cancer Society May 24, 2011 Dr. Goldfarb was recognized with the Physician of Distinction Award for outstanding contributions to clinical care in breast cancer
New Research Shows the Aging Brain Does Not Respond To Experience As Well as the Younger Brain May 24, 2011 Mount Sinai researchers have found reduced ability of the aging brain to learn and respond to experiences, a finding that sheds new light on the aging process.
Larry J. Siever, MD, Recognized by His Peers for Contributions to Personality Disorders Research May 17, 2011 Dr. Siever was honored with the Judd Marmor Award Lecture at the American Psychiatric Association meeting in Honolulu.
U.S. News and World Report Ranks The Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital Among the Nation’s Best May 17, 2011 Mount Sinai recognized for providing distinguished pediatric care in gastroenterology, nephrology, diabetes/endocrinology, and pulmonology.
Mount Sinai Starts New Division of Psychiatric Genomics to Understand Genetics Behind Psychiatric Disorders May 13, 2011 Pamela Sklar, MD, PhD, a distinguished researcher of genetics in mental illness, has joined Mount Sinai to found the Division of Psychiatric Genomics.
Dubin Breast Center Now Offers Cutting-Edge 3D Mammography Technology May 9, 2011 The Dubin Breast Center of The Tisch Cancer Institute is one of the first centers in the country to offer 3D mammography, allowing for earlier and more accurate breast cancer diagnosis.
Data From Mount Sinai Biobank Provides Critical Insight Into Personalized Medicine May 4, 2011 Mount Sinai researchers find that population labels may not be helpful in predicting disease risk or guiding how a patient will respond to certain medications, as previously thought.
Researchers Estimate Environmentally-Induced Childhood Disease Cost At $76.6 Billion May 4, 2011 New data show that, despite previous efforts to curb their use, toxic chemicals have a major impact on health care costs and childhood morbidity.
New Mount Sinai Study Shows Exposure to Certain Pesticides Impacts Child Cognitive Development April 21, 2011 Prenatal exposure to a group of pesticides called organophosphates negatively impacted perceptual reasoning, a measure of nonverbal problem-solving skills.
Diabetic Kidney Failure May Be Reversed with Low-Carbohydrate Diet April 20, 2011 Researchers have found that by administering a low-carb, high-fat diet in mice, that diabetic kidney damage was reversed, and also uncovered an array of genes associated with kidney failure.
Mount Sinai Researchers Help Identify Differences in Disease Progression in Two Subtypes of MS April 14, 2011 New data from the American Academy of Neurology meeting describes the consequences of relapses in MS patients who initially have a progressive course.
Charles A. Powell, MD, Named Chief of the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine March 30, 2011 Dr. Powell’s collaborative translational research in lung cancer has helped lead to the recategorization of the disease.
Mount Sinai Students Celebrate Match Day and the Next Milestone in Their Careers March 23, 2011 The Class of 2011 opened envelopes to learn where they would be spending their residency training. An overwhelming majority matched to a program of their choice.
Mount Sinai Launches Neuroimaging Study to Understand Brain Changes in Alzheimer’s Disease March 8, 2011 Funded by the NIH, the study will use imaging techniques and biomarkers to understand changes in the structure and function of the brain.
President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition Appoints Jeffrey I. Mechanick, MD to Science Board March 7, 2011 The PCFSN engages Americans to adopt healthy lifestyles. Dr. Mechanick will assist the Board with its expanded mission into nutrition.
Mount Sinai Celebrates the “Topping Off” of the New Center for Science and Medicine Building February 7, 2011 Set to open in 2012, CSM will bring nearly a half-million square-feet of new, state-of-the-art medical research and clinical facilities to Mount Sinai.
New Study of “Sarcoid Like” Granulomatous Pulmonary Disease Finds Elevated Rates in WTC Responders January 6, 2011 Mount Sinai researchers examined nearly 20,000 World Trade Center responders for this clinical study.
Mount Sinai Appoints Mark W. Babyatsky, MD, As Chair of Department of Medicine December 13, 2010 Dr. Babyatsky seeks to propel Mount Sinai to the forefront of improving primary care under the new Affordable Care Act.
Hormone Oxytocin, Delivered Nasally, Intensifies Positive and Negative Memories of Mom November 29, 2010 Mount Sinai researchers find that oxytocin enhances men's positive or negative recollections of their mother's affection during childhood.
Middle Schoolers More Interested in College and Medical Careers Thanks to Mount Sinai Program November 15, 2010 MedStart program for Harlem middle schoolers also improved knowledge of diseases prevalent in their community such as diabetes and heart disease.
Health Resources and Services Administration Honors Dr. Jennifer Frontera As Organ Donation Champion November 10, 2010 The HRSA has recognized Dr. Jennifer Frontera for demonstrating an exceptional commitment to organ donation and transplantation in New York State.
Nurses Invite Public to Tour Operating Room in Celebration of Perioperative Nurse Week November 4, 2010 The open house will be held 1-4 pm Monday, November 8.
Mount Sinai Hosts Prestigious Clinical Practicum in Autism with Keynote from Eustacia Cutler November 3, 2010 The American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry selected the Seaver Autism Center for Research & Treatment to host a clinical practicum on autism research.
The Mount Sinai Adolescent Health Center Honors Alma Powell and Celebrates Legends in Adolescent Health Advocacy November 3, 2010 The Mount Sinai Medical Center recognizes “legends” whose support has enabled the Center to make strides in community’s adolescent health.
Douglas A. Jabs, MD, Delivers Jackson Memorial Lecture at the American Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting October 13, 2010 Dr. Jabs has been awarded the Jackson Memorial Lecture by the American Academy of Ophthalmology. He will discuss research developments in cytomegalovirus retinitis in people with AIDS.
NIH Grants Mount Sinai $16.5 Million to Continue Program of Excellence in Nanotechnology September 29, 2010 Contract will allow Mount Sinai to develop multidisciplinary research Centers with the goal of developing nanotechnology tools for heart, lung and blood diseases.
New Study Finds That Children with Food Allergies are Targeted by Bullies September 28, 2010 Mount Sinai researchers have found that children with food allergies are often harassed by their classmates and teachers because of their allergies.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Appoints Randall F. Holcombe, MD As Director of Clinical Cancer Affairs September 24, 2010 Dr. Randall Holcombe has joined Mount Sinai as Director of Clinical Cancer Affairs and Director of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology.
Increased Costs, Hospitalizations Seen in People with Cancer Who Leave Hospice Care Early September 23, 2010 Researchers from Mount Sinai have found that people with terminal cancer who disenroll from hospice care have increased health care usage and costs.
PUBLIC NOTICE September 17, 2010
Mount Sinai Implants First New Ring to Treat One Cause of Heart Failure September 11, 2010 Dr. David Adams invented and implanted the first tricuspid annuloplasty ring in the U.S. to treat tricuspid valve regurgitation.
Researchers Identify New Therapeutic Targets to Improve Pain Management After Chronic Morphine Administration September 7, 2010 Researchers identified changes in the brain and spinal cord that occur during the development of morphine tolerance, providing a therapeutic target for preventing it.
Dr. Danielle Laraque Receives Prestigious Award from American Academy of Pediatrics August 20, 2010 Dr. Danielle Laraque has been awarded the Job Lewis Smith Award for leading Mount Sinai’s outstanding efforts in community pediatrics.
Swallowing Condition Puts Hospitalized Patients at Risk for Complications and Increased Length of Stay August 17, 2010 A new study shows that patients with dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, are in the hospital 40 percent longer than those that do not have the condition.
Mount Sinai Develops Technology That Uses Gold to Detect High-Risk Heart Disease August 16, 2010 Researchers at Mount Sinai have pioneered a way to detect vulnerable plaques in the coronary artery using gold nanoparticles and CT technology.
Mount Sinai Continues to Lead Research on Food Allergy with Renewed NIH Grant of $29.9 Million. August 12, 2010 Hugh Sampson, MD, Director of Mount Sinai’s Jaffe Food Allergy Institute, will continue as lead investigator of the multicenter research effort.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Named One of the Best Hospitals in the United States by U.S. News and World Report July 22, 2010 Mount Sinai tops the list for geriatrics and comes in high for numerous other specialties, including gastroenterology and cardiology.
Mount Sinai Strongly Represented in New York Magazine's 2010 "Best Doctors" List July 16, 2010 Nearly 200 faculty and staff, including those who serve at an affiliated institution, lauded for outstanding patient care.
The Mount Sinai Hospital Ranked in Top 25 of Best Children’s Hospitals in Two Specialties by U.S. News and World Report June 4, 2010 Mount Sinai’s Kravis Children’s Hospital is cited for excellence in pediatric gastroenterology and kidney disease.
Center of Excellence for OCD and Related Disorders Announces Its Opening June 1, 2010 The Center treats severe obsessive-compulsive disorders and offers comprehensive evaluations, consultations, and innovative and evidence-based treatments.
Terry F. Davies, MD, receives John B. Stanbury Medal from American Thyroid Association May 18, 2010 The American Thyroid Association recognizes Terry F. Davies, MD, Professor of Medicine, for his contributions to thyroid autoimmunity research.
Rate of Childhood Peanut Allergies More than Tripled Between 1997 and 2008 May 12, 2010 Results of a nationwide telephone survey show that the rate of peanut allergies in children more than tripled from 1997 to 2008.
The Mount Sinai Hospital Earns Highest Ratings In New York State Report on Coronary Angioplasty April 29, 2010 Samin Sharma, MD, and Annapoorna Kini, MD, Have Significantly Lower Mortality Rate than Statewide Average.
Alzheimer’s Memory Problems Originate with Protein Clumps Floating in the Brain, Not Amyloid Plaques April 27, 2010 Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that Alzheimer’s is not caused by amyloid plaques, as previously thought by many researchers.
Lisa M. Satlin, MD, Named Chair of Pediatrics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine March 24, 2010 Lisa M. Satlin, MD, a pioneer in the field of pediatric nephrology, has been appointed Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
Wayne K. Goodman, MD, Honored with Mysell Lecture By Harvard Medical School March 24, 2010 Wayne K. Goodman, MD, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry at Mount Sinai, has been selected to deliver the prestigious Mysell Lecture at Harvard.
Mount Sinai Researchers Are the First to Identify Heart Abnormalities in World Trade Center Workers March 16, 2010 Mount Sinai School of Medicine presented data at the American College of Cardiology meeting evaluating heart problems in World Trade Center workers.
Mount Sinai-Led Study Finds Prenatal Exposure to Certain Manmade Chemicals Negatively Affects Childhood Neurodevelopment January 26, 2010 A recent collaborative study links higher prenatal exposure to phthalates — manmade chemicals that interfere with hormonal messaging — to behavioral problems in children.
New Mount Sinai Support Groups Will Address the Needs of Parkinson's and Dystonia Patients and Their Caregivers January 5, 2010 Mount Sinai launches four new support groups to assist patients with Parkinson's disease and dystonia. Topics of discussion will include nutrition, new therapies, and caregiver needs.
New York Academy of Medicine Awards Philip J. Landrigan, MD, 2009 Stephen Smith Medal for Lifetime Achievement in Public Health November 18, 2009 Director of the Children's Environmental Health Center at Mount Sinai and lead investigator for the National Children's Study, Dr. Landrigan helps shape environmental health policies worldwide.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards Mount Sinai Organ Donation Medal of Honor October 2, 2009 Mount Sinai Medical Center receives the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Organ Donation Silver 1 Medal of Honor.
Mount Sinai First in Nation to Use Visually Guided Balloon Catheter in Cardiac Procedure September 18, 2009 Physicians at Mount Sinai Medical Center became the first in the U.S. to ablate atrial fibrillation using the endoscopic ablation system.
Majority of Surveyed Physicians Support Health Reform with Both Public and Private Insurance Options September 16, 2009 Sixty-three percent of Mount Sinai physicians support health reform that includes both public and traditional private insurance.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Named to U.S. News Honor Roll July 16, 2009 Mount Sinai received high marks in 11 of 16 specialties to earn its Honor Roll ranking among U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" for 2009-2010.
Mount Sinai Is Strongly Represented in New York Magazine's 2009 "Best Doctors" List June 19, 2009 New York Magazine’s 2009 "Best Doctors" issue lists 179 Mount Sinai faculty and staff, including those who serve at an affiliated institution.
Mount Sinai Medical Team to Create Spine Care Program for Retired NFL Players June 12, 2009 Andrew Hecht, MD, Co-Chief of Spine Surgery leads team of specialists from Mount Sinai in the new NFL program.
Mount Sinai's State-of-the-Art Prostate Cancer Center Targets Quality of Life for Patients Undergoing Robotic Surgery May 13, 2009 The resource center for prostate cancer care, led by David B. Samadi, MD, Chief of the Division of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery, specializes in pre- and postsurgical care.
Mount Sinai Children's Environmental Health Center Holds Its Second Annual "Greening Our Children" Benefit Event May 13, 2009 Led by Mount Sinai’s Philip J. Landrigan, MD, Professor and Chair of Community and Preventive Medicine, Center research projects identify potential environmental causes of childhood diseases.
Mount Sinai Hospital Celebrates Redesignation of American Nurses Credentialing Center's Prestigious Magnet Award May 1, 2009 The redesignation for an additional four years is considered the gold standard for nursing. Mount Sinai is among the rare 2 percent of hospitals to achieve this feat.
The Mount Sinai Medical Center Becomes a 2009 EPA Region 2 Quality Award Recipient May 1, 2009 This annual Environmental Protection Agency award honors individuals and organizations who have contributed significantly to the improvement of the environment.
Mount Sinai Nurses Assist Mother in Delivering Twin Outside Hospital in SUV April 24, 2009 Security cameras capture the birth of Elisabeth and Tim Brew's first twin, inside their SUV, as time runs out for making it into the hospital.
Men with Prostate Cancer Worry Less About Recurrence Than Their Partners Do April 23, 2009 Researchers at Mount Sinai have found that when it comes to worrying about the recurrence of prostate cancer, male patients worry less than their spouses or partners.
The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust Grants More Than $37 Million to The Mount Sinai Medical Center April 21, 2009 Funds will support the Helmsley Center for Electrophysiology, establish the Helmsley Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, and establish the Sinai-Helmsley Alliance for Research Excellence Network.
Mount Sinai Performs First Second-Generation Cartilage Cell Transplant in the U.S. March 5, 2009 Mount Sinai surgeon James Gladstone, MD, performed the nation’s first implantation of Biocart II, a novel second-generation cartilage cell transplantation system.
New Psychiatric Program at The Mount Sinai Medical Center Addresses Special Needs of Multiple Sclerosis Patients February 26, 2009 The new program provides for an on-site psychiatrist to assist in the identification and management of psychiatric and psychological disorders in patients with MS, including depression.
New York City Names The Mount Sinai Medical Center a Cardiac Arrest Center for Therapeutic Hypothermia January 15, 2009 Mount Sinai received the designation because its emergency department administers a delicate cooling therapy to cardiac arrest patients that reduces the chance of brain damage and increases survival.
