Category: Health

Family is important to David Pinsky. The father of eight children, Pinsky, 51, serves as the director of nursing operations at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center. He is also the nursing director for the medical-surgical department on the fifth floor. The idea of a career in nursing started years ago when his father had open-heart…

Do you know the warning signs for a stroke? Would you recognize them in someone else? What about yourself? We often think if something like a stroke has occurred, we would realize it immediately, right? As it turns out, nearly 70 percent of people who have suffered a minor stroke don’t recognize the symptoms at…

Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women; it is also the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a month set aside to increase awareness and education of colon cancer. According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, almost half (47%)…

Hakeen Wilkins and his doctor had known for a while that his kidneys were slowly losing the ability to filter out impurities in his blood system. One of the numbers they closely monitored was Wilkin’s creatinine level, which indicated how well his kidneys were working. Creatine is a waste product produced by muscles. Healthy kidneys…

According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, approximately 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer daily making it the most common type of cancer. Although skin cancer is very common there are still many preventative measures that can be taken to protect yourself and those around you against it.  The American Academy of Dermatology recommends three…

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can weaken your immune system, making you more vulnerable to other infections.(HIVcare.org, 2023). If left untreated, HIV progressively deteriorates the immune system, ultimately leading to the development of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Knowing your HIV status empowers you to make informed decisions. The sooner you know, the better. Regardless of your…

You probably don’t spend much time thinking about your heart valves, but if these structures don’t function correctly, the effects on your health can be profound. The heart’s four valves regulate the flow of blood throughout the muscle. Every time the heart beats, the valves’ flaps open and close, allowing blood to flow correctly through…

While beautiful to behold, that sparkling white blanket of snow can quickly turn to ice and make winter activities treacherous. Icy stairs and walks covered in drifting snow are hazards to wrists, ankles, heads, knees, shoulders, backs, fingers, and toes. This season, take steps to protect yourself from injury. Don’t Fall for It Slips and…

Recent estimates suggest that approximately 13 million men in the United States experience testosterone deficiency, yet less than 10% receive treatment for the condition. Fortunately, there are many ways to correct this deficiency, including lifestyle changes and various forms of testosterone replacement. Testosterone, a hormone produced primarily by the testicles, is often associated with one’s “manhood,”…

Every year there are more than 12,000 new cases of throat cancer in the U.S., with nearly 79% of those cases involving men. Do you have questions about throat cancer and if you may be at risk for the disease? Mina Le, M.D., otolaryngologist – head and neck surgeon at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group,…