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What You Need to Know About Revision Spine Surgery

Spine 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.

New Breast Imaging Technology at Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Delivers Mammograms in 3D and Enhances Delivery of Care

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 Intelligence^TM  for digital breast tomosynthesis, a deep-learning artificial intelligence software that rapidly and accurate identifies potential malignant lesions.

Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center Offers Tips to Help Patients Stay Safe: Patient Safety Awareness Week is March 14-20, 2021

In 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.

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.

Exceptional Care Comforts Diabetic Wound Care Patient During a Critical Time

Carlos 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 the time Carlos arrived at Mountainside, he required immediate medical intervention.

Operation GI Innovation

At Mountainside Medical Group, gastroenterologists use some of the latest techniques and technologies to help patients overcome gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.

Procedures to Address Every Condition

Turning a Challenging Experience Into a Positive New Initiative

Our purpose is caring for people, and while our mission is always top of mind, sometimes – despite our best efforts – patients leave our care with an experience below expectations. So, when Kiamesha Washington came to Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Center for emergency care, we took the opportunity to work with her after a challenging experience to adopt a positive new initiative.

Ashany Sundaram, M.D., Family Medicine, Joins Hackensack Meridian Mountainside Medical Group

Mountainside Medical Group has announced that Ashany Sundaram, M.D., has joined the practice, in the field of Family Medicine.

Ashany Sundaram, M.D., is board certified in Family Medicine. “Being a primary care physician allows me to empower my community by providing all ages at various stages of life with the knowledge, guidance and support they need to achieve a healthy lifestyle.”

Celebrating Exceptional Black Nurses in History

This Black History Month, as we reflect on the incredible nurses who have led us through a global pandemic, we’re pausing to spotlight six nurses throughout history whose tremendous accomplishments have paved the way for the nurses of today.

Use of Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for Treatment of COVID-19

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the United States, investigational treatment to help lessen the effects of the virus continue to be sought after. One of those treatments is the use of monoclonal antibodies, also referred to as mAbs. The use of mAbs has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).