Mount Sinai Brooklyn

01/02/2026

There are times during the cold and flu season when everyone seems to have the sniffles. While you may be tempted to book an appointment with a pediatrician at the sight of a runny nose, several symptoms can be managed with at-home remedies and over-the-counter medications.

Noha Basouny, MD, a pediatrician at Mount Sinai Doctors-Brooklyn Heights, explains what can be done at home, when you need to see the doctor, and how best to protect your child.

12/15/2025

Avnish Deobhakta, MD, a retina specialist at NYEE, discusses the eye symptoms he always takes seriously and why you shouldn’t ignore them either.

You don't want to put off getting these symptoms checked out.

12/07/2025

Whether you are an office worker or an avid gym-goer, your elbow can take a beating from repeated movements. Dave Shukla, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at Mount Sinai Brooklyn, explains some of the most common causes of elbow pain and non-surgical and surgical treatment options, including recent advances in implant design and surgical technique that have improved the success rate of elbow replacements.

Understanding Elbow Pain, And What You Can Do About It Updated on Apr 3, 2025 | Your Health Nearly everyone will experience elbow pain at some point in their lives. Tennis and golf enthusiasts are especially prone to such injuries. Baseball players, both professionals and little leaguers, often deve...

12/06/2025

HoLEP is a gold standard minimally invasive surgical treatment of BPH, a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate gland, commonly found in men over the age of 50. Osama Zaytoun, MD, a urologist and HoLEP expert at Mount Sinai Brooklyn, explains what this procedure is and why it is becoming more popular due to its unique benefits for patients.

The ABCs of an Innovative Procedure for BPH Updated on Apr 22, 2025 | Your Health Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) is a newer treatment option for patients with a condition called benign prostrate hyperplasia (BPH). As a man gets older, the prostate increases in size and blocks the....

12/05/2025

Neck and low back pain doesn't have to hold you back. Dr. Gary Esses, a pain specialist at Mount Sinai Brooklyn, explains why seeing a pain management specialist to understand how to manage low back, neck, and sciatic pain, is the first step to a better life.

How Pain Management Specialists Can Help Your Neck or Low Back Pain Updated on Feb 4, 2025 | Your Health Almost everyone at some point deals with pain in the lower back and neck. Many people heal with time, while others may try to live with it. If left untreated, this pain can interfere with your qu...

11/26/2025

At Mount Sinai, our nurses see every day the profound impact that organ, eye and tissue donation has on patients and their families. Supporting the donation process and encouraging donor registration is part of our commitment to compassionate care and community support. For example, Mount Sinai nurses work in collaboration with The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration to fulfill the wishes of individuals who want to restore sight and hope to their fellow New Yorkers by becoming eye donors. The choice to donate touches lives in a unique, lasting way. November is Eye Donation Month. We encourage everyone to consider signing up on the New York State Donate Life America Registry and to share their decision with family—because through this selfless act, we continue to spread light, hope, and healing.

11/18/2025

Today, Mount Sinai Brooklyn visited the Morris & Paulette Bailey Sephardic Community Center to present diabetes management and provide onsite health screenings. Our nutritional experts shared teachings on how to control diabetes, recognize warning signs, and making balanced food choices. Our clinical personnel provided blood pressure, glucose, and lipid screenings; as well as administration of flu vaccines were offered to those who wished to receive them.

11/14/2025

Celebrating our Nurse Practitioners for National NP Week! Thank you to our NPs at MSB for their commitment to patient care and creating excellence altogether!

10/28/2025

The MSB Stroke team marked World Stroke Day with education on prevention and the importance to BE FAST – Balance, Eyes, Face, Arm, Speech, Time!

10/27/2025

Mount Sinai Brooklyn, in partnership with the Mount Sinai Prostate Screening Van, held a prostate screening event on October 26. Men over 50 should consider an annual prostate exam as part of their yearly health check up.

10/24/2025

Mount Sinai Brooklyn Celebrates Pharmacy
Week, October 19-25 💊
The Pharmacy team hosted a tabling for colleagues and visitors to raise awareness about the vital role pharmacists play in healthcare. Pharmacists are transforming patient care, advancing medication safety, and leading the way toward a healthier future.
This week, we say thank you for your expertise, your vigilance, and your unwavering commitment to quality care!

10/22/2025

Celebrating Infection Prevention Week!
This year, we invite everyone to “Stand UPPP for Infection Prevention” - a rallying call that highlights the power of collective action. UPPP stands for Unite, Protect, Prevent, Prevail-four pillars that reflect what it takes to stop the spread of infection and create safer environments for everyone.