Diana Kelly Levey

The research identified an increased risk for fractures at the top of the shinbone in patients who are still growing and taking growth hormone. Children with growth plate fractures of the upper shinbone (tibia) were 15 times more likely to have received human growth hormone therapy compared with a comparison group of children that had more typical midshaft tibia fractures.
Surgeons at HSS had seen an increasing number of tibia growth plate fractures in their practices in recent years. Parents...

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While October is often synonymous with Halloween candy, it also happens to be National Dental Hygiene Month which makes it the perfect time to think about how the food we eat impacts our teeth. Before you brush this article off (ha!), consider that 40% of Americans over age 30 have periodontitis (gum disease) and you might n...

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Building bone strength isn’t only about doing weight-bearing exercises like walking and strength training, although those two healthy habits are important for preserving bones and muscle mass. You can also build a strong support system by eating foods that support bone health as part of a well-rounded diet.
Many people don’t...

Maintaining a flea and tick prevention routine is an important responsibility of being a pet parent. Ticks and fleas carry bacteria and illnesses that can lead to significant health problems for your pets—and your family. That’s why you might explore a flea an...

Notice your pet licking the same spot often lately? He or she could have a pressure sore, also called decubitus ulcer or, a term you might be familiar with, “bedsores.” Just as bedsores can occur in humans, pressure sores on dogs are more likely to happen if they’re not moving enough.
You might be more likely to notice press sores in dogs if you have a large breed pup, you have a short-haired breed, your dog is a senior, or your four-legged family member is recovering from surgery or illness....

e October is often synonymous with Halloween candy, it also happens to be National Dental Hygiene Month which makes it the perfect time to think about how the food we eat impacts our teeth. Before you brush this article off (ha!), consider that 40% of Americans over age 30 have periodontitis (gum disease) ....

It’s normal to have a lot of questions about what can happen during the test—particularly how to prepare a child physically and mentally for the experience.
Is MRI Safe for Children?
Data from 40 years of scanning show that MRI is very safe for kids. “It is used routinely,” says Diego Jaramillo, MD, MPH, FACR, Director of Pediatric Imaging at HSS. Sometimes, MRI can require injection of a type of dye that allows the radiologist to better see structures in the body. But “most studies [also cal...

Some children have these problems because of issues with hormones, their genes, their diet, or other health problems like kidney or celiac diseases. Two common bone problems in kids are osteoporosis and rickets. Osteoporosis means the bones are not very dense and can break easily. Rickets, a condition that results in weak bones, is most commonly caused by vitamin D deficiency, says Dr. Weiner.
“In pediatrics, we want to make sure we're being as cautious as possible to preserve bone health, sa...

A diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or other inflammatory arthritis conditions like ankylosis, spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis, can present enormous physical and emotional challenges. They are confronted with the tasks of:
understanding a chronic illness
managing a host of symptoms
choosing among complex treatment options
coping with potential changes in independence, self-esteem, work and family roles
To help people better understand and cope with their diagnosis, HSS offers free su...

It’s normal to have a lot of questions about what can happen during the test—particularly how to prepare a child physically and mentally for the experience.
Is MRI Safe for Children?
Data from 40 years of scanning show that MRI is very safe for kids. “It is used routinely,” says Diego Jaramillo, MD, MPH, FACR, Director of Pediatric Imaging at HSS. Sometimes, MRI can require injection of a type of dye that allows the radiologist to better see structures in the body. But “most studies [also cal...

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Caring for senior dogs can be rewarding and simultaneously demanding on a pet parent. As your relationship with your dog deepens, their health challenges can begin to multiply.
Millions of pets adopted during the pandemic are entering their golden years, which means their needs are likely starting to change. One of the most common signs of ag...