Medicare Patients Who Use Hospice Receive Better Care at a Lower Cost to the Government March 4, 2013 The study, led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is published in the March issue of Health Affairs.
Mount Sinai’s Corita Grudzen, MD, Named a Practice Change Leader to Improve Health Care for Older Adults January 11, 2013 National initiative aims to increase the number of health care leaders who can effectively promote innovative, high quality health care for older adults.
Diane E. Meier, MD, Receives Medal of Honor from the American Cancer Society November 28, 2012 Dr. Meier was awarded the ACS's highest honor for pioneering leadership in bringing non-hospice palliative care into mainstream medicine.
Health Care Spending in Last Five Years of Life Exceeds Total Assets for One Quarter of Medicare Population September 10, 2012 The findings from Mount Sinai appear online in the current issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Specific Toxic Byproduct of Heat-Processed Food Leads To Increased Body Weight And Diabetes August 20, 2012 Researchers at Mount Sinai have identified a common compound in the modern diet that could play a major role in the development of abdominal obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Mount Sinai Opens New York City’s First Emergency Room for Geriatric Patients April 6, 2012 The Mount Sinai Hospital, a leader in geriatric care with the most highly rated program in the country, has opened New York City’s first emergency room exclusively for patients 65 and older.
American Federation For Aging Research Announces The 2012 Hartford Centers of Excellence in Geriatric Medicine Awards March 23, 2012 Awards address critical need for geriatricians
The Joint Commission - "The Joint Commission Awards First Advanced Certifications for Palliative Care" February 27, 2012 Mount Sinai awarded advanced certification for Palliative Care
American Medical News - "76% of Patients Neglect End-of-Life Care Planning" February 27, 2012 Although a majority of patients surveyed believe end-of-life preparation is important, less than 25% have followed through with the planning. R. Sean Morrison, MD, discusses this topic.
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.
The Mount Sinai Stroke Center Receives "Get with the Guidelines Stroke Silver Plus Quality" Achievement Award January 18, 2012 Award Demonstrates Mount Sinai’s Commitment to Quality Care for Stroke Patients
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.
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.
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.
Mount Sinai Researchers Find Mental Health Care Underused by Older Adults May 23, 2011 Study identifies a wide range of possible causes for underuse of mental health care in adults over 65.
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.
Identifying the Effective Components of Palliative Care April 11, 2011 Palliative care can be offered with life-prolonging therapies and is appropriate at any point in a serious illness.
Indications of Alzheimer’s Disease May Be Evident Decades Before First Signs of Cognitive Impairment March 28, 2011 Mount Sinai Researchers find a link between lower glucose utilization in the brain and Alzheimer’s disease.
Mount Sinai’s Albert Siu, MD, Appointed Co-Vice Chair of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force March 21, 2011 With the appointment, Dr. Siu will help advance the Task Force’s work in preventive care.
Mount Sinai Researchers Find Vast Majority of Americans Have Access to Hospice Care November 3, 2010 A new study shows that 98 percent of Americans live within 60 minutes of hospice services, indicating that disparities in enrollment are not likely related to access.
Mount Sinai Researchers Make Groundbreaking Discovery on Origin of Brain’s Immune Cells October 21, 2010 New study could lead to new treatments for degenerative brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, and autoimmune disorders, such as multiple sclerosis.
Gene Associated with Type 2 Diabetes Is Low in People with Alzheimer’s Disease October 12, 2010 A study in the journal Aging Cell shows that people with Alzheimer’s disease have a low level of the gene PGC-1, which regulates glucose.
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.
Meier and Kelley Commentary Published in New England Journal of Medicine August 19, 2010 Authors review paper on benefits of palliative care at early diagnosis
Older Patients: The Universal Gap in Medical Training August 12, 2010 In her article for AARP's Summer issue of The Journal, Rosanne M. Leipzig, MD, PhD, details how the principles of geriatric medicine, the conditions evaluated, and the care that follows differ from those of general adult medicine.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Plaza Jewish Community Chapel Pilot Novel Palliative Care Initiative May 24, 2010 Mount Sinai announced a partnership with Plaza Jewish Community Chapel, Inc, to provide palliative care counseling to those with kidney failure or memory loss.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine Geriatrics Ranked #2 May 3, 2010 U.S. News and World Report ranked Mount Sinai Geriatrics 2nd in nation.
Pilot Program Seeks to Improve Care for Older Adults April 19, 2010 Top geriatrics specialists at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins have created a pilot program that will test leading geriatric care models in hospital settings
Patient Volume Found to be a Mild Indicator of Hospital Performance for Three Common Conditions March 24, 2010 High volume hospitals performed marginally better in treating three common conditions
Study Reveals That Dimebolin Therapy May Contribute to Neuron Deterioration January 7, 2010 A study led by Mount Sinai researchers suggests that dimebolin increases levels of beta amyloid, a protein related to the plaque buildup found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's.
Palliative Care Specialist Diane Meier, MD, FACP, Named to U.S. Senate HELP Committee Fellowship Post January 4, 2010 Director of both the Center to Advance Palliative Care and the Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute, Dr. Meier has an extraordinary opportunity to take part in the federal policy-making process.
Mount Sinai Researchers Take Part in Phase 2 Clinical Trial Testing Gene Therapy for Alzheimer's Disease Patients November 16, 2009 Mount Sinai School of Medicine is one of 12 sites participating in the Phase 2 study of neurological interventions for Alzheimer's disease research.
Mount Sinai Study Concludes Cognitive Testing of Elderly by Phone Is Effective Evaluation Method September 15, 2009 Cognitive testing of the elderly by telephone is generally as effective as in-person testing, according to a study by Mount Sinai investigators.
Mount Sinai Researchers Find New Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Promising July 12, 2009 Study hopes to show that the new treatment is safe and effective for stabilizing cognitive performance for patients with mild to moderate forms of Alzheimer's disease.
The Patients Doctors Don’t Know July 2, 2009 Basic geriatric knowledge is preventive medicine.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine Significantly Improves Its U.S. News & World Report Best Graduate Schools Rankings April 24, 2009 Over the past four years, Mount Sinai has improved in the U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Graduate Schools" rankings more than any other school in the United States, jumping from 32nd to 22nd.
Diane E. Meier, MD, Receives Clinical Excellence Award from Castle Connolly March 23, 2009 Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute Director Diane E. Meier, MD, is a pioneer in palliative care who has fought to improve the quality of life for patients with chronic and debilitating illnesses.
Mount Sinai Researchers Find Link Between Genes That Regulate Energy Metabolism and Alzheimer’s Disease Dementia March 13, 2009 A Mount Sinai study suggests that certain genes associated with utilization of glucose, such as PGC-1α, diminish in the brains of Alzheimer’s disease dementia patients.
AARP Names Diane E. Meier, MD, One of New York’s Top 50 Champions of Social Change January 5, 2009 Diane E. Meier, MD, Director of Mount Sinai’s Hertzberg Palliative Care Institute, has been awarded AARP’s 50th Anniversary Social Impact Award. Dr. Meier was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2008.
Mount Sinai School of Medicine Experiences Impressive NIH Support January 4, 2009 Mount Sinai School of Medicine has ranked among the top 25 medical schools in terms of NIH funding for several years.
