News from NYU Langone Health
New York City welcomes the first babies of 2026
FOX 5 The 6 O'Clock News
NYU Langone celebrated the arrival of its first baby of 2026. A boy named Liam was born at 12:56 a.m. to parents Juliet and David from Howard Beach, Queens. The newborn weighed 7 pounds and two ounces.
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1/01/2026
18 professional athletes having orthopedic, spine surgery in 2025
Becker's Spine Review
Jonathan L. Glashow, MD, clinical associate professor in NYU Langone's Department of Orthopedic Surgery, performed two recent surgeries on professional athletes. In April, he completed arthroscopic surgery on Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid's left knee. On July 14, Dr. Glashow also performed knee surgery on Philadelphia 76ers player Paul George at the NYU Langone Sports Medicine Orthopedic Center. The article lists these procedures among 18 surgeries for professional athletes in 2025, also noting procedures performed at competitors like Hospital for Special Surgery and Midwest Orthopedics at Rush.
12/31/2025
Linking Exercise to Dopamine and Motor Performance in Parkinson Disease
NeurologyLive
New research led by Margaret E. Rice, PhD, professor in the Departments of Neurosurgery and Neuroscience and Physiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and vice chair, Research, Department of Neurosurgery, provides evidence that aerobic exercise enhances dopamine release in the aging brain. Published in *npj Parkinson’s Disease*, the study in mice found that 30 days of voluntary running increased dopamine release by up to 50%, leading to improved coordination and movement speed. These findings suggest a biological mechanism for the benefits of exercise in Parkinson's disease and support its use as an adjunct therapy to medication like levodopa.
1/01/2026
Closing Hypertension Equity Gaps Through Digitally Inclusive Remote Patient Monitoring
National Institutes of Health
A digitally inclusive remote patient monitoring model for hypertension management at the Family Health Centers (FHCs) at NYU Langone has shown success in improving blood pressure control. The model provides patients with free home monitors, language-concordant health coaching, and support from community health workers to address digital barriers. Between January 2022 and December 2023, 429 enrolled patients experienced an average blood pressure reduction of -13.5/-8.0 mmHg. Overall blood pressure control across the practices increased from a baseline of 68.44% to 82.99% by the end of the study period.
12/31/2025
Metabolism 101: What Runners Need to Know for Effective Weight Loss
Runner's World
Understanding metabolism is crucial for runners aiming for effective weight loss. The article explains Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), the minimum calories needed for daily functions, a concept detailed by Heather L. Milton, MS, RCEP, CSCS, senior exercise physiologist supervisor at NYU Langone’s Sports Performance Center. She advises against long periods of sedentary time to maintain a good metabolism. Milton also notes that resistance training boosts metabolism both during the activity and over a longer period as the body recovers and builds healthier tissue, which helps maintain metabolic rate.
1/01/2026
A Simple Blood Test Mismatch May Predict Kidney Failure, Heart Disease, and Death
SciTechDaily
A new international study from researchers at NYU Langone Health suggests that large differences between two routine kidney function tests, creatinine and cystatin C, may signal elevated risks of kidney failure, heart disease, and death. The findings showed that when cystatin C-based estimates of kidney function were significantly lower than those based on creatinine, patients faced higher risks. According to study co-corresponding author Morgan Grams, MD, PhD, the Susan and Morris Mark Professor of Medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, co-director, Division of Precision Medicine, evaluating both biomarkers can identify more people with poor kidney function earlier. [Note: Staff credentials require verification]
1/01/2026
Dr. Hari Shukla Receives Key to the City of New York for Global Impact on Pediatric Medicine
EIN News
New York City Former Mayor Eric Adams awarded the Key to the City to Hari Shukla, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Pediatrics, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, for his global impact on pediatric and neonatal medicine. Dr. Shukla, the first Indian American physician to receive the honor, was recognized for his decades of work, including his 1986 research on the umbilical catheter equation, which is now used worldwide. He was also one of the first physicians in the US to use surfactant therapy in premature infants, now a standard of care.
12/31/2025
7 medical breakthroughs of 2025
Interesting Engineering
Doctors at NYU Langone reported the first real-world reversal of paralysis in a child with HPDL deficiency, a rare mitochondrial disorder. Researchers administered a CoQ10 precursor, leading to the patient's ability to walk again within two months. The findings were published in Nature. The article also highlights other medical breakthroughs of 2025, including a gene therapy that restored hearing in people with a specific form of hereditary deafness, a personalized mRNA vaccine for pancreatic cancer, and an AI-powered blood test capable of detecting 12 different cancers with high accuracy.
1/01/2026
Debates around life, death, and access worry those with disabilities. 3 trends to watch in 2026
STAT
An article outlines key health trends impacting the disability community in 2026, including the enforcement of accessibility rules, policies on involuntary commitment, and debates over genetic engineering and end-of-life care. Commenting on efforts to ensure healthcare organizations comply with accessibility updates, Megan A. Morris, PhD, MPH, the Irving Geist Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, associate professor in the Department of Population Health at NYU Langone Health, and vice chair, Research, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, expresses optimism that the push for equitable access will continue. The piece also notes that New York Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to sign a bill legalizing “Medical Aid in Dying,” making it the 12th state to do so.
1/02/2026
10 Centers of Excellence in Cardiovascular Care
MedCentral
An article highlighting 10 centers of excellence in cardiovascular care recognizes NYU Langone’s Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease for its multidisciplinary approach. The center's specialists treat familial and polygenic cholesterolemia, emphasizing collaboration among its more than 300 cardiologists. NYU Langone has received top ratings from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for key cardiac procedures and AHA recognition for stroke care. Additionally, Judith S. Hochman, MD, FAHA, senior associate dean for clinical sciences and founding director of the Cardiovascular Clinical Research Center at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, received the 2025 Research Achievement Award from the American Heart Association.
12/31/2025
Want To Raise a Kinder Kid? These 7 Everyday Habits Will Help
Parents
According to Joseph Laino, PsyD, assistant director, clinical operations, Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health, soft skills like empathy and compassion are not mutually exclusive with academic skills and, in fact, strengthen one another. He states that these skills help children get the most out of their academics and have a more fulfilling experience. Dr. Laino also notes that caring for others enhances a child's sense of self-efficacy and can provide a sense of purpose, which are essential tools for navigating an increasingly complex and technological society.
12/31/2025
'Why The 'rebound Effect' Has Become The Surgeon's Best Ally Against Ozempic
World of Software
A study from NYU Langone found that bariatric surgery is more effective for weight loss than GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic. Researchers compared patients who underwent procedures such as gastric bypass with those who took the medication. The results showed that surgical patients lost 24% to 26% of their body weight, compared to an average loss of 5% to 6% for patients on the drugs. The study highlights that low adherence to medication, with many patients stopping treatment within a year, contributes to a significant 'rebound effect' and less effective long-term results.
12/31/2025
Who will pay for AI in health care? 3 trends to watch in 2026
STAT
The healthcare industry is debating how to establish payment models for clinical artificial intelligence, with the AMA and CMS working on long-term solutions. In the meantime, reimbursement is inconsistent, with some tools receiving CPT codes while others are paid for by patients. Some health systems are investing in AI to improve efficiency and quality. As an example of this trend, NYU Langone Health is experimenting with using CT scans for opportunistic screening to identify signs of osteoporosis from existing radiological images.
1/02/2026
In 2026, Health Insurers To Push Simplicity And Speed Of Approvals
Forbes
Health insurance companies are expected to continue their efforts to streamline and reduce prior authorization in 2026. At the annual Forbes Healthcare Summit, held at NYU Langone Health, Patrick Conway, CEO of UnitedHealth Group's Optum, announced the company is eliminating 25% of prior authorizations where they are not clinically necessary. Conway also noted that Optum is using AI and technology to decrease approval times from an average of eight hours to under 10 seconds. Other major insurers, including CVS Health’s Aetna, are also implementing strategies to simplify the healthcare system for consumers.
1/01/2026
DR MARC SIEGEL: Why breakthroughs and survival stories make me hopeful for 2026
Fox News
In an opinion piece, Marc Siegel, MD, professor of medicine and medical director of Doctor Radio at NYU Langone Medical Center, discusses five medical and human miracles from 2025 that offer hope for 2026. He highlights advances in personalized cancer treatments, including mRNA-based therapies and antibody-drug conjugates targeting genes like KRAS. Siegel also points to the expanding role of artificial intelligence in diagnostics and patient monitoring, the worldwide adoption of the burn treatment NexoBrid, and the potential of CRISPR gene-editing therapies to treat genetic abnormalities, signaling a future of more personalized medicine.
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1/01/2026
