Leaving the sleep disorder untreated can lead to serious health problems.
Vascular disease is any abnormal blockage of the blood vessels. Many people suffer from vascular disease and don’t know it. People who are at increased risk for vascular disease can undergo free screening at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
After a person has a heart attack or after a major cardiac procedure, cardiac rehabilitation (rehab) is an important part of the recovery process. Cardiac rehab helps a patient to return more quickly to normal and often improved function.
Dr. Michal Tracz of Montefiore Nyack Hospital and Highland Medical, P.C., Rockland Renal Associates held a Town Hall to answer patient questions about COVID-19 with New York State Senator David Carlucci. Here, Dr.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first oral immunotherapy treatment for peanut allergy in children and teens ages 4-17.
The stress and anxiety caused by the COVID-19 pandemic often can seem overwhelming.
The stress of living through the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting many people’s sleep. The disruption of people’s schedules, plus the worry over health, family, and finances can have a major impact on your ability to get to sleep and stay asleep.
Two of the most common types of wounds that require close attention by a wound care specialist are venous ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers.
Breast screening is key to catching breast cancer early, while it is easier to treat successfully.
By Jason Fond, MD, Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore Nyack Hospital
If your kids are participating in remote schooling this fall, it’s important to set up a learning area for them that is comfortable and conducive to learning.
Regular breast cancer screening is key to catching breast cancer early, while it is easier to treat successfully. “Breast cancer screening saves lives,” said Sunny Mitchell, MD, Medical Director of The Breast Center.
For patients who have been diagnosed with a serious or chronic illness, palliative care can help provide support and symptom relief.
Flu season is upon us, and being prepared for it this year is especially important for you and those you love. Dr.
When volunteer Karen Profenna and her certified pet therapy dog Sophie visit Montefiore Nyack Hospital, magic happens. “I’ve seen unresponsive patients respond to Sophie. Crying children and adults start smiling when they see her.
The decision about whether hip pain is severe enough to warrant surgery is a very individual one, says Jordan Simon, MD, Director of the Joint Replacement Center at Montefiore Nyack Hospital.
Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death in men and women in the U.S.
Today, there are a variety of treatment options for people with multiple sclerosis.
April is Alcohol Awareness Month. Studies have found use of drugs and alcohol has soared during the pandemic.
Each year in the United States, an estimated 173,000 people die from unintentional injuries, including 39,000 falls and 38,000 motor vehicle crashes. Millions more are injured and survive.
How Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Works
New robotic system helps orthopedic surgeons increase accuracy
Outdoor activities pose a lower risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus than indoor activities, while providing great views, fresh air, and the sounds and smells of nature.
Early Treatment Reduces Risk of Complications and Death
With recent advances in breast cancer treatment, doctors are often able to reduce the amount and intensity of treatment women receive, while maintaining equally good cancer outcomes, according to Sunny Mitchell, MD, Medical Director of The Breast