Is there a benefit to switching from flash monitoring to RT-CGM for hypoglycemia?

IMAGE: Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics is a monthly peer-reviewed journal that covers new technology and new products for the treatment, monitoring, diagnosis, and prevention of diabetes and its complications. view New Rochelle, NY, October 11, 2018--In follow-up to the I HART CGM study, which showed the benefit of real-time continuous glucose monitoring compared to flash monitoring for time spent in hypoglycemia among adults with type 1 diabetes at high hypoglycemia risk, researchers conducted an extension trial that assessed the effects of continuing RT-CGM or switching from flash to RT-CGM of the subsequent 8 weeks.

Four Healthcare Leaders to be Honored by United Hebrew of New…

Nonprofit organizations rely heavily on contributions from individuals, government, and business in order to provide the services and support those in need require. To thank four individuals who have helped United Hebrew of New Rochelle emerge as a leading and respected provider of senior care, United Hebrew will honor four healthcare leaders at its 99th anniversary gala on October 4. Donald Duberstein, past chair of the United Hebrew Board of Directors; Corporate Honoree Linda Elizaitis, president, CMS Compliance Group, Inc.; and Community Service Honoree Scott Amrhein, president, CCLC of New York.

Lower Back Pain Relief: Treatments That Really Work

There are numerous reasons why you may be saddled with lower back pain, says Melanie Strassberg, PT, DPT, clinical director of Professional Physical Therapy in New Rochelle, New York: Muscle strains and spasms, a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, and osteoarthritis are just a handful. Given the wide range of causes, your doctor will need to uncover the source during a medical examination before you can find the best lower back pain relief.

The New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority Launches Hud “Strong…

The New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority in association with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will launch HUD "Strong Families" Initiative and Smoke-Free Housing Campaign, Saturday-June 16th, 2018 - 345 Main Street, New Rochelle New York. Effective July 1, 2018, The New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority, under the direction of HUD, will implement a Smoke-Free Housing Policy.

New glaucoma drugs yield large, lasting reductions in intraocular pressure

New Rochelle, NY, February 21, 2018-Two novel ocular hypotensive agents that have just been approved for use in humans-netarsudil and latanoprostene bunod -greatly reduce intraocular pressure, with lasting results in various animal models of glaucoma and in humans. Two articles that highlight these two breakthrough drugs, as well as cutting-edge articles on the effects of amitriptyline in dry eye disease and emerging microneedles to delivery intraocular drugs are part of a new special issue of Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics .

New glaucoma drugs yield large, lasting reductions in intraocular pressure

IMAGE: Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics is the only multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal providing basic and clinical research that focuses on biopharmaceuticals that have the potential to prevent, treat, and/or diagnose... view New Rochelle, NY, February 21, 2018-Two novel ocular hypotensive agents that have just been approved for use in humans -- netarsudil and latanoprostene bunod -- greatly reduce intraocular pressure, with lasting results in various animal models of glaucoma and in humans.

Westchester County Sues Drug Makers Over Opioid Crisis

... and other merchandise was reportedly smuggled through a hole cut through the roof early Friday morning at New Rochelle Coin Stamps and Jewelers Westchester County Executive George Latimer's next-door neighbor's son died of an opioid overdose. ...

Researchers examine role of gene variation linked to Major Depressive Disorder

IMAGE: Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers reports on all aspects of genetic testing, including molecular and biochemical based tests and varied clinical situations; ethical, legal, social, and economic aspects of genetic... view New Rochelle, NY, Dec. 5, 2017-A new study assessed the effects of a SLC6A15 gene variant on resting-state brain function in patients with major depressive disorder , comparing the results with those in healthy individuals.

Study on integrative medicine in military health finds extensive offerings, widespread use

IMAGE: JACM provides observational, clinical, and scientific reports and commentary intended to help healthcare professionals, delivery organization leaders, and scientists evaluate and integrate therapies into patient care protocols and research strategies. view New Rochelle, NY, November 13, 2017-A new study evaluating the use of complementary and alternative medicine across the military health system shows that the large majority of military treatment facilities offer at least one type of CAM, and an estimated 76,000 military patients receive integrative health services each month.

The College of New Rochelle Announces New Partnership with 1199SEIU…

The College of New Rochelle Announces New Partnership with 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds to Provide Tuition Discounts for 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East Members The College of New Rochelle Announces New Partnership with 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds to Provide Tuition Discounts for 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East Members The College of New Rochelle Announces New Partnership with 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds to Provide Tuition Discounts for 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East Members NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- The College of New Rochelle has formed a new partnership with the 1199SEIU Training and Employment Funds , a major regional healthcare labor management fund, that will provide tuition discounts to both 1199SEIU members as well as 1199SEIU contributing employers.

Steiner Sports Joining Forces with Colon Cancer Foundation

Kickoff event to feature baseball legend and 2-time colon cancer survivor Darryl Strawberry and rising hip hop artist Mark MK The Colon Cancer Challenge Foundation , a New York-based nonprofit dedicated to reducing colorectal cancer incidence and death throughout the United States, has been joined in the fight against colorectal cancer by Steiner Sports, the leading producer of authentic hand-signed memorabilia. The kick-off event for their partnership is the 2017 BLUEFORYOU EXPERIENCE to be held in New Rochelle, New York on November 30. CEO and Founder of Steiner Sports Brandon Steiner and Colon Cancer Foundation President and Founder Dr. Thomas K. Weber, MD, FACS will co-host the event.

New study from Harvard examines gender differences in obtaining first NIH research award

IMAGE: Journal of Women's Health , published monthly, is a core multidisciplinary journal dedicated to the diseases and conditions that hold greater risk for or are more prevalent among women, as well... view New Rochelle, NY, Oct.2, 2017 -- A study of more than 5,400 instructors and assistant professors at Harvard Medical School compared differences between males and females for receipt of their first National Institutes of Health research award. The study, which also examined gender differences in numbers of publications, h-index, size of coauthor networks, and becoming an assistant professor, is published in Journal of Women's Health , a peer-reviewed publication from Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers .

The benefits & dangers when genetic testing companies partner with orphan drug developers

IMAGE: Genetic Testing and Molecular Biomarkers reports on all aspects of genetic testing, including molecular and biochemical based tests and varied clinical situations; ethical, legal, social, and economic aspects of genetic... view New Rochelle, NY, September 27, 2017-Pharmaceutical companies developing Orphan Drugs are increasingly partnering with direct-to-consumer genetic testing firms to identify individuals with rare diseases, in a trend that is raising concerns related to privacy, drug costs, and rising healthcare-related financial burden for consumers.

Westchester Teens Host Second Annual Hockey Fundraiser to Support Children Battling Neuroblastoma

In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, on Sunday, September 17, Band of Parents hosted Put Cancer in the Penalty Box, a skating charity event at the Ice Hutch in Mount Vernon to help support research and treatment for children battling neuroblastoma. The team behind the annual event are New Rochelle teens Ethan Cohen and his friend Josh Lebowitz, from Larchmont, who came up with the concept for the fundraiser last year as part of their Bar Mitzvah project.

Dean at CNR Receives Recognition for American Journal of Nursing 2016 Book

Dr. H. Michael Dreher, the Elizabeth Bell LeVaca Dean of the School of Nursing & Healthcare Professions at The College of New Rochelle, and co-author Dr. Michael D. Dahnke, adjunct professor at CNR, were recently recognized by The American Journal of Nursing for their book, "Philosophy of Science for Nursing Practice, Second Edition," which placed second in its 2016 Book of the Year Contest. The book was one of only three other books to place second in the category for Nursing Research.

Dean at The College of New Rochelle Receives Recognition for American …

Dean at The College of New Rochelle Receives Recognition for American Journal of Nursing 2016 Book of the Year Award Dean at The College of New Rochelle Receives Recognition for American Journal of Nursing 2016 Book of the Year Award H. Michael Dreher, PhD, RN, FAAN, The College of New Rochelle's Elizabeth Bell LeVaca Dean of the School of Nursing & Healthcare Professions.

For Second Year in a Row, Rita Mabli, President & CEO of United…

For Second Year in a Row, Rita Mabli, President & CEO of United Hebrew of New Rochelle, Wins National Leadership Award from American College of Health Care Administrators For Second Year in a Row, Rita Mabli, President & CEO of United Hebrew of New Rochelle, Wins National Leadership Award from American College of Health Care Administrators NEW ROCHELLE, NY -- Whether you're planning ahead or making an unexpected decision, choosing a nursing home for your loved one can be a difficult decision-assessing a facility and the care its staff provides.

Papadopol joins Genesis HealthCare

He earned his doctor of medicine at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Romania. He completed his internship in internal medicine at Sound Shore Medical Center at Westchester in New Rochelle, N.Y., and his family medicine residency at Fairview Hospital Cleveland Clinic Health Systems in Cleveland.

White Plains Hospital First in Westchester to Perform Innovative…

For John Rimmer, a 68-year-old New Rochelle resident who'd already undergone three separate shoulder surgeries, chronic shoulder pain was something he thought he'd just have to live with. That is until he met Michael A. Schwartz, MD, a sports medicine, arthroscopic and reconstructive orthopedic surgeon at White Plains Hospital, who is one of the few surgeons in the metro region who performs an innovative, new procedure for irreparable rotator cuff tendon tears, called Superior Capsular Reconstruction.