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Cardiovascular risk may remain for treated Cushing's disease patients

Even after successful treatment, patients with Cushing's disease who were older when diagnosed or had prolonged exposure to excess cortisol face a greater risk of dying or developing cardiovascular disease. Cushing's disease is a rare condition where the body is exposed to excess cortisol – ... more

Scientists identify FLT3 gene as a valid therapeutic target in acute myeloid leukemia

Scientists identify FLT3 gene as a valid therapeutic target in acute myeloid leukemiaUse of new gene-sequencing technology rapidly identifies mutations that lead to drug resistanceThrough a groundbreaking new gene sequencing technology, researchers have demonstrated that the gene FLT3 is a ... more

Exposure to chemical found in personal care products may contribute to childhood obesity

Researchers from the Children's Environmental Health Center at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York have found an association between exposure to the chemical group known as phthalates and obesity in young children – including increased body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference. P ... more

Mount Sinai Medical Center

The Mount Sinai Medical Center encompasses The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. The Mount Sinai Hospital is one of the nation's oldest, largest and most-respected voluntary hospitals. Founded in 1852, Mount Sinai today is a 1,171-bed tertiary-care teaching facility t ... more