Newswise News from Mount Sinai Health System display Latest news from Mount Sinai Health System on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise Newswise News from Mount Sinai Health System 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif Scientists Discover Potential Cause of an Enigmatic Vascular Disease Primarily Impacting Women /articles/scientists-discover-potential-cause-of-an-enigmatic-vascular-disease-primarily-impacting-women/?sc=rsin /articles/scientists-discover-potential-cause-of-an-enigmatic-vascular-disease-primarily-impacting-women/?sc=rsin Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:00:00 EST Mount Sinai study could lead to new treatments for fibromuscular dysplasia Mount Sinai Health System Mount Sinai Health System and IBM Research Launch Effort That Leverages Artificial Intelligence and Behavioral Data to Improve Mental Health Care for Young People /articles/mount-sinai-health-system-and-ibm-research-launch-effort-that-leverages-artificial-intelligence-and-behavioral-data-to-improve-mental-health-care-for-young-people/?sc=rsin /articles/mount-sinai-health-system-and-ibm-research-launch-effort-that-leverages-artificial-intelligence-and-behavioral-data-to-improve-mental-health-care-for-young-people/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:05:56 EST Mount Sinai Health System and IBM Research today announced the launch of the Phenotypes Reimagined to Define Clinical Treatment and Outcome Research (PREDiCTOR) study. The research effort aims to address the lack of objective measures in psychiatry by leveraging advances in artificial intelligence and incorporating rich behavioral data from clinical interviews, at-home data captured on smartphones, and cognitive testing. Mount Sinai Health System Mount Sinai Health System Appoints Lisa S. Stump, MS, FASHP, as Chief Digital Information Officer and Dean for Information Technology /articles/mount-sinai-health-system-appoints-lisa-s-stump-ms-fashp-as-chief-digital-information-officer-and-dean-for-information-technology/?sc=rsin /articles/mount-sinai-health-system-appoints-lisa-s-stump-ms-fashp-as-chief-digital-information-officer-and-dean-for-information-technology/?sc=rsin Thu, 12 Sep 2024 09:05:15 EST Mount Sinai Health System has appointed Lisa S. Stump, MS, FASHP, as Chief Digital Information Officer of the Mount Sinai Health System and Dean for Information Technology (IT) of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She will serve as a key bridge between the clinical, educational, and research missions of the Health System as she leads the effort to further strengthen Mount Sinai's digital strategy. Mount Sinai Health System Novel Study Reveals How Aging Immune System Fuels Cancer Growth, Potentially Opening New Avenues for Prevention /articles/novel-study-reveals-how-aging-immune-system-fuels-cancer-growth-potentially-opening-new-avenues-for-prevention/?sc=rsin /articles/novel-study-reveals-how-aging-immune-system-fuels-cancer-growth-potentially-opening-new-avenues-for-prevention/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:00:00 EST A novel study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai addresses a critical yet under-explored question in cancer research: Why is aging the biggest risk factor for cancer? The study reveals how an aging immune system spurs tumor growth, offering new insights into cancer prevention and treatment, especially for older adults. Mount Sinai Health System New AI-Driven Tool Could Revolutionize Brain Pressure Monitoring in Intensive Care Patients /articles/new-ai-driven-tool-could-revolutionize-brain-pressure-monitoring-in-intensive-care-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/new-ai-driven-tool-could-revolutionize-brain-pressure-monitoring-in-intensive-care-patients/?sc=rsin Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:05:08 EST Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a noninvasive technique that could dramatically improve the way doctors monitor intracranial hypertension, a condition where increased pressure in the brain can lead to severe outcomes like strokes and hemorrhages. Mount Sinai Health System SGLT2 Inhibitor Empagliflozin Is Shown to Be Safe and Effective for Treating Patients Who Have Suffered a Heart Attack /articles/sglt2-inhibitor-empagliflozin-is-shown-to-be-safe-and-effective-for-treating-patients-who-have-suffered-a-heart-attack/?sc=rsin /articles/sglt2-inhibitor-empagliflozin-is-shown-to-be-safe-and-effective-for-treating-patients-who-have-suffered-a-heart-attack/?sc=rsin Sun, 01 Sep 2024 04:05:02 EST The SGLT2 inhibitor empagliflozin confers kidney-protective benefits and can therefore be given safely and effectively to patients when they are hospitalized for acute myocardial infarction (MI), a Mount Sinai-led global team of researchers has shown. Mount Sinai Health System Mount Sinai Health System Researcher Receives $4 Million Grant From NIH to Study the Role of the Mammary Gland Secretome in Metabolic Health /articles/mount-sinai-health-system-researcher-receives-4-million-grant-from-nih-to-study-the-role-of-the-mammary-gland-secretome-in-metabolic-health/?sc=rsin /articles/mount-sinai-health-system-researcher-receives-4-million-grant-from-nih-to-study-the-role-of-the-mammary-gland-secretome-in-metabolic-health/?sc=rsin Tue, 27 Aug 2024 09:30:07 EST Investigating a new frontier in understanding diseases like obesity and type 2 diabetes. Mount Sinai Health System Mount Sinai Researchers Discover Novel Nanoparticles in Blood With Potential to Transform Cancer Diagnosis /articles/mount-sinai-researchers-discover-novel-nanoparticles-in-blood-with-potential-to-transform-cancer-diagnosis/?sc=rsin /articles/mount-sinai-researchers-discover-novel-nanoparticles-in-blood-with-potential-to-transform-cancer-diagnosis/?sc=rsin Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:05:02 EST Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a new class of RNAs packed into tiny particles known as extracellular vesicles (EVs) that could revolutionize how cancer and other diseases are diagnosed. The team found that these molecules undergo changes when cancer is present, suggesting their potential as biomarkers for detecting prostate cancer or as targets for therapy. Mount Sinai Health System Mount Sinai to Serve as Official Hospital and Medical Services Provider of the US Open for 12th Year /articles/mount-sinai-to-serve-as-official-hospital-and-medical-services-provider-of-the-us-open-for-12th-year/?sc=rsin /articles/mount-sinai-to-serve-as-official-hospital-and-medical-services-provider-of-the-us-open-for-12th-year/?sc=rsin Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:05:44 EST Mount Sinai is celebrating its 12th year as the official hospital and medical services provider of the US Open Tennis Championships, which begins with Fan Week August 19-25 and continues with the Main Draw August 26-September 8. It is also Mount Sinai's 10th year in this capacity for the U.S. Teams for the Billie Jean King Cup and Davis Cup events. Mount Sinai Health System Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Launches New Educational Curriculum /articles/icahn-school-of-medicine-at-mount-sinai-launches-new-educational-curriculum/?sc=rsin /articles/icahn-school-of-medicine-at-mount-sinai-launches-new-educational-curriculum/?sc=rsin Tue, 30 Jul 2024 09:05:41 EST The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, a top ranked medical school in the U.S., known for its strong culture of innovation and scholarship, is launching a re-envisioned curriculum for MD students. Mount Sinai Health System New Study Determines Incidence of and Risk Factors for Hepatitis C Virus Reinfection Among Men with HIV, Offers New Insight on Transmission /articles/new-study-determines-incidence-of-and-risk-factors-for-hepatitis-c-virus-reinfection-among-men-with-hiv-offers-new-insight-on-transmission/?sc=rsin /articles/new-study-determines-incidence-of-and-risk-factors-for-hepatitis-c-virus-reinfection-among-men-with-hiv-offers-new-insight-on-transmission/?sc=rsin Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:30:56 EST A new study determines incidence of and risk factors for hepatitis C virus reinfection among men with HIV, and offers new insight on transmission. Mount Sinai Health System Hepatitis C Virus Reinfection Among Men Who Have Sex With Men With HIV in New York City /articles/hepatitis-c-virus-reinfection-among-men-who-have-sex-with-men-with-hiv-in-new-york-city/?sc=rsin /articles/hepatitis-c-virus-reinfection-among-men-who-have-sex-with-men-with-hiv-in-new-york-city/?sc=rsin Mon, 22 Jul 2024 14:05:50 EST Mount Sinai Health System Richard Rosen, MD, Receives Prestigious Award From the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) /articles/richard-rosen-md-receives-prestigious-award-from-the-american-society-of-retina-specialists-asrs/?sc=rsin /articles/richard-rosen-md-receives-prestigious-award-from-the-american-society-of-retina-specialists-asrs/?sc=rsin Fri, 19 Jul 2024 08:05:55 EST The American Society of Retina Specialists is honoring Richard B. Rosen, MD, ScD (hon), FACS, FASRS, FARVO, CRA, the Belinda Bingham Pierce and Gerald G. Pierce Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, with the prestigious Founders Award for 2024. Mount Sinai Health System The Mount Sinai Hospital Ranked Among Top in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report(r); Department of Geriatrics Claims No. 1 Spot in Specialty Rankings /articles/the-mount-sinai-hospital-ranked-among-top-in-the-nation-by-u-s-news-world-report-department-of-geriatrics-claims-no-1-spot-in-specialty-rankings/?sc=rsin /articles/the-mount-sinai-hospital-ranked-among-top-in-the-nation-by-u-s-news-world-report-department-of-geriatrics-claims-no-1-spot-in-specialty-rankings/?sc=rsin Wed, 17 Jul 2024 09:05:20 EST The Mount Sinai Hospital, the flagship hospital of Mount Sinai Health System, was listed among the nation's top hospitals for care excellence by U.S. News & World Report(r), marking the ninth straight year the hospital has been listed among the top 20 in the country on the publication's "Honor Roll." Mount Sinai Health System Ramaiah Memorial Hospital Signs Long Term Collaboration Agreement with the Mount Sinai Health System in New York for Specialty Care Development and Quality and Technological Advancements /articles/ramaiah-memorial-hospital-signs-long-term-collaboration-agreement-with-the-mount-sinai-health-system-in-new-york-for-specialty-care-development-and-quality-and-technological-advancements/?sc=rsin /articles/ramaiah-memorial-hospital-signs-long-term-collaboration-agreement-with-the-mount-sinai-health-system-in-new-york-for-specialty-care-development-and-quality-and-technological-advancements/?sc=rsin Fri, 12 Jul 2024 10:00:32 EST Ramaiah Memorial Hospital (RMH), one of India's leading multi-super-specialty quaternary care hospitals based at Bengaluru, Karnataka, has signed an exclusive agreement with the New York-based Mount Sinai Health System today, marking the beginning of a transformative partnership that aims at advancing healthcare services through collaborations in clinical excellence, quality of care, research, innovation and technology. Mount Sinai Health System Mount Sinai Secures Over $4 Million Grant From National Institutes of Health to Study Alopecia Areata and Atopic Dermatitis in People With Down Syndrome /articles/mount-sinai-secures-over-4-million-grant-from-national-institutes-of-health-to-study-alopecia-areata-and-atopic-dermatitis-in-people-with-down-syndrome/?sc=rsin /articles/mount-sinai-secures-over-4-million-grant-from-national-institutes-of-health-to-study-alopecia-areata-and-atopic-dermatitis-in-people-with-down-syndrome/?sc=rsin Thu, 11 Jul 2024 09:00:22 EST First-of-its-kind clinical trial with specific JAK inhibition will investigate the best treatment for inflammatory skin conditions in these patients Mount Sinai Health System New Research Uncovers How Parkinson's Affects the Brain: Molecular Insights into Cognitive Impairment /articles/new-research-uncovers-how-parkinson-s-affects-the-brain-molecular-insights-into-cognitive-impairment/?sc=rsin /articles/new-research-uncovers-how-parkinson-s-affects-the-brain-molecular-insights-into-cognitive-impairment/?sc=rsin Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:25:29 EST Mount Sinai Health System Mount Sinai and City of Hope Scientists First to Demonstrate a Combination Treatment Can Increase Human Insulin-Producing Cells in Vivo /articles/mount-sinai-and-city-of-hope-scientists-first-to-demonstrate-a-combination-treatment-can-increase-human-insulin-producing-cells-in-vivo/?sc=rsin /articles/mount-sinai-and-city-of-hope-scientists-first-to-demonstrate-a-combination-treatment-can-increase-human-insulin-producing-cells-in-vivo/?sc=rsin Wed, 10 Jul 2024 14:00:00 EST Research published in Science Translational Medicine advances therapies to regenerate beta cells as a potential new treatment for diabetes Mount Sinai Health System Mount Sinai Health System Selected by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Test Medicare Dementia Care Model /articles/mount-sinai-health-system-selected-by-centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services-to-test-medicare-dementia-care-model/?sc=rsin /articles/mount-sinai-health-system-selected-by-centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services-to-test-medicare-dementia-care-model/?sc=rsin Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:05:05 EST The Mount Sinai Health System announced it had been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in a new Medicare alternative payment model designed to support people living with dementia and their caregivers. Mount Sinai Health System Self-Imposed Use Cessation Dates for Eye Drops Can Lead to Significant Medication Waste, Increased Costs, and Drug Shortages /articles/self-imposed-use-cessation-dates-for-eye-drops-can-lead-to-significant-medication-waste-increased-costs-and-drug-shortages/?sc=rsin /articles/self-imposed-use-cessation-dates-for-eye-drops-can-lead-to-significant-medication-waste-increased-costs-and-drug-shortages/?sc=rsin Tue, 09 Jul 2024 08:55:02 EST Mount Sinai study suggests adhering to FDA-regulated expiration dates could prevent this Mount Sinai Health System