News from NYU Langone Health
How NYU Langone Health’s Bariatric Surgery Chief Is Thinking About The First GLP-1 Generic. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Becker’s Hospital Review (7/3) sat down with Christine J. Ren-Fielding, MD, professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, division chief, Bariatric Surgery, to discuss how GLP-1s “is quickly evolving with new clinical research, insurance coverage decisions, and emerging products on the market.”
WABC-NY (ABC)-2 (7/4) NYU Langone Health physician Joel Salinas, MD, MBA, clinical assistant professor, Department of Neurology, the Pearl I. Barlow Center for Memory Evaluation and Treatment said, “This is really big news for people who are either are experiencing these changes going on in the brain now, or people that are at risk for developing these changes.”
New Jersey Man With Epilepsy Uses Hand-Painted Seashells To Help Find A Cure. (Fox News)
Fox News (7/3) Since age 12, Kyle Adamkiewicz has been a patient at NYU Langone Health’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, one of the largest programs in the nation, where he’s had a series of brain surgeries, including responsive neurostimulation surgery, with Peter A. Rozman, MD, assistant professor, Department of Neurosurgery saying, “(Epilepsy) can be such a devastating thing to have to deal with on a daily basis, and having some sort of license and control over that is really important.”
Approval Of Newest Alzheimer’s Drug Will Accelerate New Era Of Treatment. (Wall Street Journal)
Paywalled* The Wall Street Journal (7/4)* The approval Tuesday of Eli Lilly’s new Alzheimer’s drug may transform care of the disease, with “Martin Sadowski, MD, PhD, professor, Departments of Neurology, Psychiatry, and Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, and one of the investigators in a Lilly-funded study,” saying, “You’re going to slow down the progression of the decline. You’re going to make patients more independent for longer periods of time.”
Psychedelic Mushroom Edibles Promise Health Benefits. Be Wary, Experts Say. (Washington Post)
The Washington Post (7/3) “Seizures of psilocybin increased by 369 percent between 2017 and 2022, according to a February study by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, suggesting the illicit market – and possible health risks – are growing.” Lead author Joseph J. Palamar, MPH, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health, “said Oregon appears to be a hub for products bound for other states.”
My Parents Hated Their Marriage – A Picture Revealed The Truth. (Newsweek)
Newsweek (7/3) “NYU Langone Health clinical psychologist Lori K. Evans, clinical assistant professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, suggests that this experience is not uncommon: ‘We learn about healthy relationships from many different models. However, it’s hard to form good relationships when your parents don’t demonstrate this for you because they are a primary model.’”
Mystery ‘Pink Cocaine’ Allegedly Enjoyed By Diddy Sees Bump Across NYC’s Drug Scene. (New York Post)
The New York Post (7/4) Joseph J. Palamar, MPH, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health, who recently published a study on the pink powder, said, “It’s the new mystery powder to hit nightclubs. I think everybody’s concoction is going to be different from the next person’s.”
NYU Langone Health Study Documents Spread Of Fentanyl. (Scripps News (USA))
Scripps News (USA) (7/5) Joseph J. Palamar, MPH, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health, discusses a new study by NYU Langone Health, funded by NIH, evaluating the spread of fentanyl in the illicit drug supply, saying that its spread in pill form is dangerous because “many fentanyl pills are meant to look like legitimate pills,” leading those who “don’t necessarily know that they’re taking fentanyl to...overdose.”
Beating The Odds: Father Of Six Walks Again After Complex Surgery. (SoGoodly)
SoGoodly (7/3) Richard Monti’s metastatic kidney cancer led to a leg surgery which developed sepsis and that doctors said would require an above the knee amputation, but he was connected to Nicola Fabbri, MD, professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, chief, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, who said that “cancer patients are more susceptible to fractures” which “can be major complications.”
Novak Djokovic’s Quick Recovery From Knee Surgery | The Injury Report. (New York Post)
The New York Post (7/3) “Abigail L. Campbell, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Center for Women’s Sports Medicine, joins New York Post Sports anchor Brandon London to explain how Novak Djokovic was able to recover quickly from a recent surgery on his torn medial meniscus to win a match at Wimbledon less than one month later.”
What Is Heat Rash? (US News & World Report)
US News & World Report (7/3) “‘It can happen to anyone in the right circumstances when they are sweating,’ says Tania Mucci-Elliott, MD, clinical instructor, Department of Medicine, Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, and General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, who is dual board-certified in allergy and immunology and internal medicine. She’s a faculty member at NYU Langone Health and a spokesperson for the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.”
Also reporting is WTOP-FM Washington (7/2).
Housing Insecurity Linked To Poorer Teen Health Outcomes. (Pulmonology Advisor)
Pulmonology Advisor (7/3) “Kristyn A. Pierce, MPH, junior research scientist, and colleagues created a composite measure of housing insecurity using five indicators for participants at ages 1, 3, 5, 9, and 15 years based on data from the Future of Families and Child Wellbeing Study,” writing, “Housing insecurity is preventable and addressable through policy and public health intervention.”
Cardiologist Begins Term As American Society Of Echocardiography’s New President. (Cardiovascular Business)
Cardiovascular Business (7/3) “ASE membership also elected 11 new members to its board of directors” whose terms began July 1, including Matthew H. Vorsanger, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, as the Circulation and Vascular Ultrasound Council Chair.
How To Tell Between A Panic Attack And An Anxiety Attack, According To Experts. (PopSugar)
PopSugar (7/3) According to Amanda M. Spray, PhD, clinical associate professor, Department of Psychiatry, “anxiety attacks are what we frequently see in media and pop culture” with a major difference being that “while panic attacks are in the DSM-5 (what mental health professionals use to diagnose conditions) – anxiety attacks are not.”
Top 10 Dangers Associated With The Fourth Of July. (Seattle Medium)
Seattle Medium (7/4) Sanjit R. Konda, MD, associate professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Trauma and Fracture Surgery, chair, Orthopedic Surgery MediSys Health Network, “said he has seen plenty of traumatic blast injuries and burns related to fireworks, as well as an increase in motor vehicle accidents and scooter accidents involving alcohol,” adding, “I also see an uptick in gun-related violence on July Fourth.”
Marriage Linked To Lower Heart Risks In Study Of 3.5+ Million Adults. (Drug Today Online)
Drug Today Online (7/3) “People who are married have lower rates of several cardiovascular diseases compared with those who are single, divorced or widowed, according to research to be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 63rd Annual Scientific Session,” with Carlos L. Alviar, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and Giorgio A. Medranda, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, and study lead investigator, saying, “These findings certainly shouldn’t drive people to get married, but it’s important to know that decisions regarding who one is with, why, and why not may have important implications for vascular health.”
Mary Kay Reveals Findings On Anti-Aging Pollution And Virtual Skin Screenings. (Skin Inc.)
Skin Inc. (7/3) At the 2024 Society of Investigative Dermatology (SID) meeting in Dallas, Texas, a panel titled “Insights into the Effects of Pollution on Skin Health: Recent Discoveries & Emerging Perspectives” included “Hong Sun, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Environmental Medicine, who delved into molecular changes in skin cells exposed to environmental stressors, demonstrating the efficacy of antioxidant treatments in reversing gene expression changes associated with skin damage induced by UV and pollution exposure.”
Also reporting is MedEsthetics (7/3).
State-By-State Breakdown Of New ASCs In Q2. (Becker's ASC Review)
Becker’s ASC Review (7/3) “NYU Langone Health opened a new outpatient facility near Penn Station in New York City.”
Dr. Sadeghi-Nejad Discusses Penile Prosthesis Surgery. (Urology Times)
The Urology Times (7/3) “In this interview, Hossein Sadeghi-Nejad, MD, professor, Departments of Urology, and Obstetrics and Gynecology, “summarizes the 2024 American Urological Association Annual Meeting panel discussion “Tricks and Tips of Penile Prosthesis Surgery” and also shares insights on penile implant surgery.”
What Doctors Want You To Know About Lexapro And Weight Gain. (Prevention Magazine)
Prevention Magazine (7/3) “A lot comes down to a person’s relationship with food, as well as their history with stress management, says Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor, Department of Psychiatry and a cohost of the Mind in View podcast.”
FDA Approves New Alzheimer’s Treatment Option. (Fox News)
Fox News (7/3) “Fox News contributor Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation” of NYU Langone Health “breaks down a new drug for treating Alzheimer’s that was recently approved by the FDA.”
104-Year-Old Lobster Lady Has Simple Tips For A Long Healthy Life. (TODAY)
TODAY (7/3) “‘If you are in a body of water, your internal state just becomes calm,’ Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and “NBC News medical contributor, previously said on TODAY.”
News from NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn
New CDC Report Shows Strokes On The Rise Among Younger Adults – What’s Behind The Increase? (Health)
Health (6/26) “If you suspect that you or someone you’re with is having a stroke, it’s crucial to ‘call 911 immediately,’ Brandon Giglio, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Neurology, NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, told Health,” saying, “There are treatments for strokes, but they are most effective and only safe within several hours of symptoms beginning.”
