10 Symptoms Of Long COVID In Kids. (UPI)
UPI (8/22) A new study reveals that children and teenagers are susceptible to long COVID with unique symptoms impacting their long-term health; Rachel S. Gross, MD, assistant professor, Departments of Pediatrics, and Population Health, said, “The research is ‘a first step toward a tool that could someday be used to identify Long COVID in children and adolescents – a widely understudied group – but it will likely change and expand as we learn more, and is not intended to be used as a clinical tool today.’”
WSMV-TV (8/22) Rachel S. Gross, MD, assistant professor, Departments of Pediatrics, and Population Health, the study’s lead author and associate professor of pediatrics and population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, said, “If your child is having prolonged headaches or stomach pains, these are symptoms we commonly see in pediatrics. But it’s important to raise the awareness that if these symptoms are lingering, that it could be part of long-COVID.”
Also reporting are Politico (8/22) and KTBB (8/23).
5 NYC Health Care Facilities Among 100 ‘Great Hospitals In America’. (New York City (NY) Patch)
The New York City (NY) Patch (8/22) Five hospitals in New York City, including NYU Langone Health’s facilities across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, are recognized among the 100 best in the country by Becker’s Healthcare, with NYU Langone Health excelling in 13 nationally top-ranked specialties such as neurology, cardiology, and orthopedics, and boasting advanced IT systems and extensive research efforts supported by over 1,300 faculty members and the National Institutes of Health.
High-Risk HPV Infections In Men May Be Associated With Slightly Higher Levels Of Dead Sperm Cells, New Study Suggests. (CNN)
CNN (8/23) A study published in the journal Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology found that infections with high-risk strains of HPV are associated with significantly higher levels of dead sperm cells than infections with low-risk strains; however, Bobby B. Najari, MD, associate professor, Departments of Urology, and Population Health, associate chief, Urology Service, Tisch Hospital, who was not involved in the study, stated, “There was a significant increase in the number of dying sperm in men with high-risk HPV, but overall, the number of necrotic sperm, or dying sperm, was relatively low across all men, including the ones with high-risk HPV.”
Study: CKD Rate, Progression May Increase With Age But Vary Based On Filtration Marker. (Healio)
Healio (8/22) A study suggests that the rate and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) may increase with age, though estimates could vary based on the filtration marker used; Carina M. Flaherty, B.A., research analyst, Department of Medicine, Division of Precision Medicine, and colleagues wrote, “The prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is known to increase with age; however, creatinine may be a less reliable filtration marker in older adults.”
AI Matches Expert Interpretation Of Routine EEGs. (MDEdge)
MDEdge (8/22) Artificial intelligence (AI) can accurately interpret routine clinical EEGs across a diverse population of patients, equipment types, and recording settings, according to investigators; however, Daniel Friedman, MD, professor, Department of Neurology, Division of Epilepsy, pointed out a limitation of the present study: he EEGs were collected at specialty centers, and “the technical standards of data collection were, therefore, pretty high.”
You’re Probably Showering Too Much, Claims Expert. (Daily Mirror (UK))
The Daily Mirror (UK) (8/22) Mary L. Stevenson, MD, associate professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, argues that shower frequency should be tailored to individual needs, taking into account factors such as skin type, age, and activity level, advising, “You should be showering, bathing, or cleansing yourself every two to three days,” and recommending a rinse after each gym session for those who work up a sweat regularly.
The Hips Don’t Lie; Dirty Dancing Fans Make Pilgrimage To Hotel Used In The Film, Remembering Patrick Swayze On His Birthday. (SurvivorNet)
SurvivorNet (8/22) Parents, siblings, and children of someone with pancreatic cancer are considered high risk for developing the disease because they are first-degree relatives of the individual, and Jessica N. Everett, MS, genetic counselor, Perlmutter Cancer Center, encourages people in this category to look into possible screening options, stating, “If you’re concerned about pancreatic cancer in your family, start by talking to a genetic counselor to learn more about your risk and what options you have.”
NYU Langone Health Physician Discusses New COVID Vaccines And Fluoride Concerns. (WNYW-TV New York)
WNYW-TV (8/22) Rabia A. De Latour, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, discussed the recent FDA approval of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for new COVID-19 strains, advising that healthy individuals who were infected this summer should wait three months before getting the booster to maximize its benefit; she also addressed concerns from a government report linking high fluoride levels in drinking water to lower IQ in children, recommending water testing and filtration, especially for pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.
New Fall COVID-19 Booster Vaccine: Side Effects, When To Get It. (TODAY)
TODAY (8/22) Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, noted during an August 22 segment on the TODAY show that more than 40 states are experiencing high or very high levels of COVID-19 in wastewater, and emphasized the CDC’s June recommendation for everyone aged 6 months and older to receive an updated COVID-19 shot and flu vaccine.
Reverse ‘TikTok Brain’ With These 8 Dopamine-Boosting Tips. (Verywell Health)
Verywell Health (8/22) Rachel L. Goldman, PhD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, said, “Supplements can be a powerful tool in maintaining brain health, but they should be used thoughtfully and ideally under the guidance of a healthcare provider, particularly when it comes to supporting neurotransmitter balance.”
$20 Million New Gift from the David Koch Jr. Foundation Will Fund New Glomerular Kidney Center at University. (Lifestyles Magazine)
Lifestyles Magazine (8/22) The David Koch Jr. Foundation philanthropy includes a $3 million gift to NYU Langone Health for the Julia Flesher Koch Professorship of Orthopedic Surgery, supporting clinical care, education, and research, and a $1.4 million gift to NYU Grossman School of Medicine to establish the Julia Koch Endowed Scholarship, contributing to NYU Grossman School of Medicine becoming the first tuition-free medical school in the country.
Looking For A Pain-Free IUD Placement In NYC? Relief Depends On Where You Go. (Gothamist (NY))
Gothamist (NY) (8/23) Antonette O. Whitehead, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a partner at Downtown Women OB-GYN Associates in SoHo, mentioned that for patients concerned about IUD placement, she sometimes provides anxiety medication and various pain management options and because her practice is affiliated with NYU Langone Health, meaning she has access to hospital operating rooms, Dr. Whitehead said that in rare cases she would also be able to fully sedate someone for an IUD placement.
Did Tim And Gwen Walz Use IUI Or IVF? Doctors Explain The Difference Between The Procedures. (Women's Health)
Women’s Health (8/22) Meleen Chuang, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, chief, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Health Centers, NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, explains that “IUI is often used for couples with less severe fertility issues, such as unexplained infertility or issues with sperm motility.”
Physicians Unhappy With Relative Value Units System. (Medscape)
Paywalled* Medscape (8/22)* Most physicians oppose the use of standardized relative value units (RVUs) to determine performance and compensation, according to Medscape’s 2024 Physicians and RVUs Report, with Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, stating, “Rather than rewarding excellence or good outcomes, you’re kind of rewarding procedures and volume.”
