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Vertigo Explained with Dr. Mina Le
Read more: Vertigo Explained with Dr. Mina LeA common misconception about vertigo is that it’s a disease. Vertigo is actually a symptom of a condition, not a diagnosis itself. Vertigo can be brought on by several conditions including middle ear fluid, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), Meniere’s disease, vestibular neuritis and vestibular migraine. To get a better understanding of vertigo and how…
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How to Handle Nosebleeds
Read more: How to Handle NosebleedsNosebleeds can be your body’s response to several factors. Seasonal allergies, injury or trauma to the nose, repeated sneezing, cold air, certain medications, chemical irritants and nose-picking can all lead to bleeding in the nose. Luckily, very few reasons for a nosebleed indicate any sort of serious medical problem. For more insight on how to…
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What You Need to Know About Revision Spine Surgery
Read more: What You Need to Know About Revision Spine SurgerySpine surgery may sound scary, but for many people living with failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), revision spine surgery is a welcomed procedure that may improve their quality of life in ways they have not experienced in years. Medical Director of Mountainside Medical Center’s Spine Program, Robert F. Heary, M.D., is a board-certified neurosurgeon, who specializes in revision spine…
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Dealing With Earwax
Read more: Dealing With EarwaxEarwax often gets a bad rap as people believe the gooey, yellow substance is synonymous with bad hygiene, but Mountainside Medical Group’s otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon Mina Le, M.D., explains why earwax is actually healthy and debunks other common misconceptions around it. “Your ear canals are designed to be ‘self-cleaning,’” Dr. Le said. “Your body makes earwax to…
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New Breast Imaging Technology at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Delivers Mammograms in 3D and Enhances Delivery of Care
Read more: New Breast Imaging Technology at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Delivers Mammograms in 3D and Enhances Delivery of CareTeam members from the Mountainside Women’s Health Center with new 3D mammography unit. Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center is advancing the fight against breast cancer with the purchase and installation of MAMMOMAT Revelation, an innovative mammography system designed to overcome barriers to breast cancer detection and ProFound Artificial IntelligenceTM for digital breast tomosynthesis, a deep-learning artificial…
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Throat Pain Explained with Mina Le, M.D.
Read more: Throat Pain Explained with Mina Le, M.D.Throat pain is a commonly experienced annoyance, and the origins of the pain are wide-ranging. From smoking to a viral infection, throat pain can be low-risk or severe, depending on its cause. We asked Mountainside Medical Group’s Otolaryngologist – Head and Neck Surgeon, Mina Le, M.D., to explain throat pain in more detail. “Most commonly, throat pain is caused…
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Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Offers Tips to Help Patients Stay Safe: Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 14-20, 2021
Read more: Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Offers Tips to Help Patients Stay Safe: Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 14-20, 2021In recognition of Patient Safety Awareness Week, Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center offers tips to help patients stay safe and take an active role in their care. Patient Safety Awareness Week, March 14 – 20, 2021, is observed annually to raise awards of important patient safety issues. “Patient safety is integral to the care we…
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): What’s the Difference?
Read more: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): What’s the Difference?Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are both irritating conditions related to the digestive system. The symptoms of IBD and IBS are so similar it’s often hard to differentiate the two, but the unique treatments and diagnostic processes for each make accurate diagnosis imperative. Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group’s board-certified gastroenterologists, Rosemarie Arena, M.D.,…
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Exceptional Care Comforts Diabetic Wound Care Patient During a Critical Time
Read more: Exceptional Care Comforts Diabetic Wound Care Patient During a Critical TimeCarlos Inacio, 57, of West Orange, was getting ready to head out on a Labor Day weekend trip to Lake George when a mild wound on his left foot became severely infected. Due to his diabetes, as well as intense swelling of his foot and leg, Inacio rushed to Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center for guidance. By…
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Mina Le, M.D., Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon, Joins Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group
Read more: Mina Le, M.D., Otolaryngologist-Head and Neck Surgeon, Joins Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical GroupMountainside Medical Group has announced that Mina Le, M.D., has joined the practice in the field of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Le is board-certified in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Her care philosophy is based on listening closely to her patients to learn how they are personally affected, explaining in accessible language to help them make sense of their…
