News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone, Dana-Farber co-develop oncology platform
Becker's Hospital Review
NYU Langone Health and the Boston-based Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have co-developed and launched the Solavia Decision Suite, an oncology decision support platform embedded directly in the electronic health record. The tool, which went live internally at NYU Langone Health on 30 June, is now commercially available to other health systems. Solavia provides physicians with real-time access to evidence, biomarkers, guidelines, and therapeutic options within existing clinical workflows. Commercialization of the platform will be led by NYU Langone Health’s Technology Opportunities and Ventures.
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7/30/2026
‘I’m a Cardiologist—This Is the First Thing I Ask When Someone Says Their Chest Feels Tight’
Parade Magazine
When a patient reports chest tightness, the first question Nieca Goldberg, MD, a cardiologist at NYU Langone Health and the founder of the Joan H. Tisch Center for Women's Health at NYU Langone, asks is about the precise location of the feeling. She explains this is the first step in determining the cause, followed by questions about the type of pain, its intensity, and what provoked it. Alan Rozanski, MD, a cardiologist at Mount Sinai, also discusses how these initial questions help differentiate between a serious medical condition and other causes like anxiety, which can also induce chest tightness.
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7/30/2026
Health & Harmony: Golf injuries are par for course, but prevention can ease pain
The Coastal Star
While golf is considered a leisurely sport, injuries are common even among lesser players. Poor form, shaky fundamentals, improper swing form, or limited mobility and strength can all take a toll. According to the market research website Gitnux, males aged 30-50 have the highest back injury rate among golfers at 45%. Seniors older than 65 account for 35% of ER visits related to golf. Poor swing mechanics contribute to 70% of back injuries. To combat those statistics, it’s important to stretch before playing, stay hydrated, warm up and focus on proper swing mechanics, advises Berkcan Akpinar, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at NYU Langone Medical Associates in Delray Beach and assistant professor at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
7/28/2026
New NYU Langone facility expands specialty healthcare access in Brooklyn
News Medical
NYU Langone Health has opened NYU Langone Ambulatory Care—Fort Hamilton, a new multispecialty practice in Brooklyn located at 437 88th Street. The facility consolidates physicians from several locations to offer services including gynecology, urology, and maternal-fetal medicine. Oren Cahlon, MD, executive vice president, vice dean for clinical affairs and strategy, chief clinical officer at NYU Langone Health, noted the expansion improves access to coordinated care. The location is near other NYU Langone facilities and will connect with a new ambulatory surgery center in Sunset Park, across from NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn.
7/30/2026
The FDA's Cancer Drug Advisory Panel Has Lost Its Acting Chair and Carries Multiple Vacancies
Medical Daily
Neil Vasan, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, has departed as acting chair of the FDA's Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC). His departure from the panel, which provides non-binding recommendations on cancer drugs, comes at the end of a scheduled four-year term. The article notes Dr. Vasan is also a physician-scientist at the Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health. The committee now has several vacancies, but the FDA can continue to hold meetings by seating temporary members to ensure reviews of new therapies proceed.
7/30/2026
The New ADHD Drug Carries Two Boxed Warnings and Will Be a Controlled Substance
Medical Daily
The FDA approved Otsuka Pharmaceutical's new ADHD medication, Simtriyo (centanafadine), for adults and children six and older. The drug carries two boxed warnings for suicidal ideation in pediatric patients and the potential for abuse and addiction. It is classified as a central nervous system stimulant, with its Drug Enforcement Administration scheduling pending. Quoted in the manufacturer's announcement, Lenard Adler, MD, professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health, stated that treatment decisions for ADHD should be individualized. The drug's label requires prescribers to closely monitor patients for specific side effects.
7/30/2026
‘Cyclospora skinny?’ Here’s why new weight-loss trend is dangerous
Syracuse.com
Doctors are warning against a dangerous social media trend where people intentionally seek infection with the Cyclospora parasite for weight loss. Rabia de Latour, MD, associate professor in NYU Langone's Department of Medicine, explained the parasite is transmitted through water contaminated by stool. She cautioned that resulting weight loss comes from severe diarrhea, fluid loss from dehydration, and poor appetite, not fat reduction. Dr. de Latour described these as 'horrible ways to ‘lose’ weight' and strongly advised against it. The CDC has confirmed thousands of cases linked to the parasite this year.
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7/30/2026
Managing diabetes in summer heat: A full guide
SingleCare
Extreme summer heat can complicate diabetes management by increasing dehydration risk, which concentrates blood glucose levels, and by altering how the body absorbs insulin. The guide advises that people with diabetes should stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activities during peak sun hours, and monitor blood sugar levels closely. Gillian Goddard, MD, endocrinologist and adjunct assistant professor in NYU Langone’s Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, explains that high blood sugar can increase urination, worsening dehydration. The article also stresses protecting medications and supplies, such as insulin and test strips, from heat and direct sunlight to ensure they remain effective.
7/30/2026
How to treat and prevent blisters, according to dermatologists and podiatrists
NBC Select
An article on treating and preventing blisters provides expert guidance from dermatologists and podiatrists. Mary Stevenson, MD, a dermatologic surgeon and an associate professor of dermatology at NYU Langone Health, recommends using hydrocolloid bandages to cover blisters, as they create a moist environment that promotes healing. She also suggests applying an occlusive ointment to reduce friction. Other recommendations include gently washing the affected area, using padding for prevention, and ensuring shoes fit properly. The article also reviews several over-the-counter products to aid in treatment and prevention.
7/30/2026
Starting Isotretinoin for Acne? Here Are 6 Possible Side Effects, According to Dermatologists
Health
This article discusses six potential side effects of isotretinoin, a medication for severe acne. Arielle Nagler, MD, associate professor in The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, comments that dry skin and lips are the most common side effects because the drug reduces sebum production, which in turn is what makes it an effective acne treatment. Nagler also notes that patients can experience joint pain and headaches, and that headaches warrant a doctor's visit. Debra Jaliman, MD, from the Mount Sinai Icahn School of Medicine, is also quoted.
7/30/2026
