Sofia Shapiro, MD

08/04/2023

A 24-year-old New Jersey skier paralyzed in a tragic accident nearly two and a half years ago has taken his first steps since with the use of an emerging exoskeleton technology.Anthony Mouravski's life was changed forever when he fell…

02/16/2021

An angry red rash being called “COVID arm” is a harmless but annoying response in some people who get the Moderna vaccine. Aside from sometimes being itchy, it doesn't appear to be dangerous, and people who get it should not hesitate to get their second dose of the vaccine.

There is no indication the reaction is anything but a topical – and brief – response as the body’s immune system goes to work.

The rash is red, sometimes itchy and painful to the touch, and can be as much five or six inches across. It always occurs on the arm where the shot was given. It will go away within 24 hrs to a week.

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An angry red rash being called 'COVID arm' is showing up as a harmless but annoying response in some people who get the Moderna vaccine.

09/30/2020

Many of my patients complain about insomnia. Sleep deprivation is a very common problem that can lead to a number of serious health conditions if untreated. To get a better understanding of available treatments, read this blog written by my colleague – board-certified sleep specialist and MDVIP-affiliate Mart Amick, MD.

Your sleeping patterns are closely tied with your heart health. Learn more about the types of sleep disorders that can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease.

04/22/2019

in view of recent measles outbreak please take a moment to look at this link to be able to recognize early signs and symptoms of measles. If you would like to get tested to know if you are immune to measles call our office.

These photos of measles and people with measles show the measles skin rash, koplik spots, and the measles virus under a microscope.

03/19/2019

I usually don’t recommend many supplements to improve your health and wellness. That’s because even though these “natural” products seem harmless, they can interact with prescription medication. And some of them aren’t as effective as they claim. If you’re using supplements for brain health, here’s what you need to know.

A recent survey found that more than 170 million Americans take supplements, and the number one reason is to improve health and wellness. But if you ask your primary care doctor which supplements are right for you, you’ll probably get a very short list – if you get any recommendations at all. On...