News from NYU Langone Health
Medical Xpress
A study led by David Liebers, MD, research assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, found that sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors are associated with a lower risk for dementia in older adults with mood and psychotic disorders. The research, which analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, included 112,725 individuals aged 65 and older. The findings suggest a shared metabolic vulnerability across psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases, warranting further investigation of SGLT2 inhibitors as a potential treatment for high-risk psychiatric patients.
Also reporting was: Healthday
7/09/2026
Jalen Brunson’s Game 1 jersey sells for more than $1 million
NJ.com
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson's jersey from Game 1 of the NBA Finals sold for more than $1 million at a Sotheby's auction. Brunson is also undergoing offseason surgery on his left wrist. Regarding the recovery timeline, Spencer Stein, MD, sports orthopedic surgeon at NYU Langone Health, commented that while difficult to predict, a full recovery could take around three months depending on the exact procedure.
Also reporting was: Yahoo Sports
7/09/2026
Q&A: Take precautions to mitigate cardiac risks associated with World Cup excitement
Healio Cardiology
The excitement of the FIFA World Cup can increase the risk for cardiovascular events, according to Sunil Rao, MD, director of interventional cardiology at NYU Langone Health, director of the cardiac catheterization laboratory at Tisch Hospital and deputy director of the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology. He explained that emotional stress from watching games can cause spikes in blood pressure, potentially triggering acute cardiac events, especially in individuals with existing heart disease. Dr. Rao advises fans to stay hydrated, moderate their salt intake, and continue taking their regular heart medications to mitigate risks.
7/09/2026
Why fewer than half of referred patients reach kidney transplant evaluation
HCP Live
A recent study by NYU Langone Health investigators found that nearly half of all patients referred for a kidney transplant never begin the evaluation process. The research, which analyzed over 720,000 patient records, revealed that only 48% of referred patients initiated an evaluation, with just 10% ultimately receiving a transplant. According to lead author Conor Donnelly, MD, a resident and PhD student in the Department of Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, patient characteristics, geographic location, and the specific transplant center significantly impact progression. Barriers included severe obesity, lower socioeconomic status, and residing in rural areas.
7/09/2026
A pragmatic framework for evaluating the financial impact of radiology AI
Radiology Business
Researchers, including Miriam Bredella, MD, MBA, associate dean for translational science at NYU Langone Health, director of NYU Langone’s Clinical and Translational Science Institute, vice chair, Strategy, Department of Radiology, and the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Professor of Radiology, have developed a framework to evaluate the financial impact of AI in radiology. They created a financial calculator to assess return on investment, finding that it varies by use case. For an intracranial hemorrhage triage algorithm, the financial outlook was favorable depending on caseload. A pulmonary embolism algorithm was less favorable, producing a negative return. However, a breast cancer detection algorithm proved financially beneficial due to its downstream value from detecting additional cancers, which generated significant downstream contribution margin.
7/09/2026
Derek Maas swims first race since 2024, clocks 28.82 50 breast at 2026 Sun & Fun Spectacular
SwimSwam
Derek Maas, a former New York University swimmer and current medical student at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, competed in his first race since 2024. He swam the 50 breaststroke in 28.82 seconds at the JAWS Sun & Fun Spectacular in Jenison, Michigan, breaking the pool record. Maas, who won three Division III national championship titles for NYU, has also served on the university's coaching staff for the past two seasons while continuing his medical education. The article notes a trend of American swimmers balancing full-time careers with professional competition.
7/09/2026
AI test predicts breast cancer recurrence using standard pathology slides
Pharmacy Times
Researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU's Center for Data Science developed a multimodal artificial intelligence test that may predict breast cancer recurrence faster and more affordably than current genomic assays. The AI tool, detailed in Nature Communications, analyzes standard pathology slides and clinical data to estimate risk. In a comparison with the Oncotype DX assay, the AI model showed higher prognostic discrimination. Krzysztof J. Geras, PhD, adjunct assistant professor of radiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted the test uses existing tumor slides to accurately estimate recurrence likelihood. The technology could expand prognostic assessment to more patient populations and streamline treatment decisions if validated in clinical trials.
7/09/2026
UroToday
A retrospective study co-authored by a researcher from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island evaluated risk factors for radiation-induced hematuria after robotic stereotactic body radiotherapy for prostate cancer. The study of 397 patients found that 12.1% developed hematuria, which was predominantly low-grade and occurred a median of 30 months after treatment. Diabetes was identified as the only independent predictor for developing the condition. The findings confirm the favorable genitourinary toxicity profile of this treatment and can help clinicians counsel patients more accurately about potential side effects.
7/10/2026
Creatine may have this surprising mental health perk
Women's Health
New research suggests creatine may help ease depression symptoms in women, though results are mixed. A systematic review of five trials found two studies where creatine, combined with an antidepressant or therapy, improved outcomes. However, three other trials found no significant benefit. Thea Gallagher, PsyD, director of wellness programs and clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at NYU Langone Health, notes that creatine helps produce ATP, the brain's energy source, which could explain the potential link. She cautions that the research is promising but still in its early stages and more studies are needed.
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7/09/2026
Eye specialists flag concerns about pricey lenses in cataract surgery
MedPage Today
Ophthalmologists are warning that expensive multifocal lenses used in cataract surgery are not suitable for every patient. Christina Prescott, MD, PhD, chief of the Division of Cornea Services, and vice chair for Education, Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Langone Health, notes that while the lenses work well in healthy eyes, vision quality can be lost if any pathology exists. Dimitra Skondra, MD, PhD, a retinal surgeon and vice chair for Research, Department of Ophthalmology, at NYU Langone Health, adds that patients with retinal problems will not achieve the expected vision. Both experts caution that some practices may be driven by economics to push the pricier lenses on unsuitable candidates, leading to poor outcomes.
Also reporting was: MSN, News Health
7/09/2026
PMOS (formerly known as PCOS) and infertility: Treatment options
Everyday Health
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), previously known as PCOS, is a leading cause of infertility affecting up to one in 10 women of reproductive age due to a hormonal imbalance that disrupts ovulation. Loren Wissner Greene, MD, clinical professor in the Departments of Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Langone Health, notes that irregular periods can be a sign that something is wrong. Treatment options to improve fertility for women with PMOS include weight loss, which can help induce ovulation, and medications such as letrozole, clomiphene, and metformin. In vitro fertilization is another option if medications are not effective.
7/09/2026
Study shows lung tumors hijack nervous system to starve body
SCIENMAG
A study from NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center, published in Science, has revealed how lung tumors can hijack the nervous system to cause cachexia, a severe wasting syndrome. Research in mice showed that tumors lacking the LKB1 gene produce high levels of prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) within the lung. This compound then acts on local sensory neurons, sending signals through the vagus nerve to the brain that suppress appetite. Interrupting this nerve signaling or targeting PGE2 production with NSAIDs or fish oil improved symptoms, suggesting new therapeutic strategies for cancer patients.
7/09/2026
One common visible sign of aging may be reversible, study finds
MSN
Researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine have discovered a potential reason for hair graying. A study in mice found that as hair ages, melanocyte stem cells get stuck in a compartment called the hair follicle bulge, which prevents them from maturing and producing pigment. Lead study investigator Qi Sun, PhD, a post-doctoral fellow at NYU Langone Health, noted this presents a potential pathway for reversing or preventing graying. Study senior investigator Mayumi Ito Suzuki, PhD, a professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology and Department of Cell Biology at NYU Langone Health, added that the loss of 'chameleon-like function' in these stem cells may be responsible.
7/10/2026
3 children’s hospitals receive gifts from Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s $26M donations
Becker's Hospital Review
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated $26 million to 20 charities, including several children's hospitals. Among the recipients were Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, MSK Kids at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, and Children’s Mercy in Kansas City, Mo. The donations will support pediatric care at the hospitals. A spokesperson for Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone acknowledged the gift and expressed gratitude for the couple's generosity.
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7/09/2026
OpenEvidence backs study that finds it beats LLMs
STAT
A new preprint study backed by OpenEvidence suggests its AI-powered medical search engine outperforms general-purpose AI models. This research counters a recent study in Nature Medicine by researchers at NYU Langone Health, which found that frontier large language models performed better than clinical AI tools. The new study, co-developed with OpenEvidence executives, used real queries submitted to the platform and found physicians scored the specialized tool highest on accuracy and clinical utility. The dueling papers highlight the difficulty in creating independent methods to evaluate competing AI technologies in healthcare.
7/09/2026
