News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital Documentary Selected For Tribeca Festival. (Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review)
Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review (5/16) On the Shoulders of Giants: The History of NYU Langone Orthopedics, “a documentary film sponsored by NYU Langone Health Orthopedics in New York City will screen at the 23rd Tribeca Festival as an official selection of the 2024 Tribeca X Award Competition.”
AM New York (5/16) Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD, the Walter A. L. Thompson Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, said, “This film shows the trajectory of our department, from forming our roots at Bellevue in the 1850s to becoming a powerhouse of innovation and influence, both in our field and in our patients’ lives.” Kenneth Egol, MD, the Joseph E. Milgram Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, vice-chair, Academic Affairs, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, chief, Division of Orthopedic Trauma, said, “Our doctors are truly engineers of the human body – whether they’re helping the average person get back on their feet or fine-tuning an elite athlete to perform their best.”
Leveraging Sustainable Practices In Healthcare Manufacturing. (Journal of Healthcare Contracting)
The Journal of Healthcare Contracting (5/16) “In a recent podcast, Jenna Agins, assistant director for energy and sustainability, and JoAnna Abrams, the CEO of MindClick, spoke to The Journal of Healthcare Contracting about sustainability in the healthcare industry, the collaboration between NYU Langone Health and MindClick, and the large role that data plays in improving sustainable practices.”
Weight-Loss Drug Shortages Have Patients Stressed Over Missing Doses. (Axios)
Axios (5/16) For those who go off GLP-1 agonists, “one of the most distressing aspects is how quickly persistent thoughts about food return,” because on “GLPs, that ‘food noise’ goes away ‘and they feel so free,’ said Christine J. Ren-Fielding, MD, professor, Department of Surgery, chief, Division of Bariatric Surgery.”
Fentanyl Seizures Reach All-Time High: Study. (Fox News)
Fox News (5/15) Joseph J. Palamar, MPH, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health, and lead author of the study “says” fentanyl in pill form “is concerning because it makes these dangerous drugs all the more accessible to new types of users.” He said now that fentanyl is appearing in these “pretty little pills, I worry that young people in particular are going to buy an illegal pill thinking it’s something like Xanax or Adderall, and then it’s going to contain fentanyl and it could kill them.”
NYU Langone Health Expert Discusses One Chip Challenge And Cervical Cancer Self-Test Approval. (WNYW-NY (FOX)-3)
WNYW-NY (FOX)-3 (5/16) Purvi S. Parikh, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, and Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Allergy and Immunology, discusses the health risks of the viral “one chip challenge” that is linked to a death in Massachusetts, and the FDA’s approval of a self-test for cervical cancer.
Here’s What To Know About Innovative Treatment Dr. Richard Scolyer Used On His Own Deadly Cancer: ‘A Hail Mary’. (New York Post)
The New York Post (5/16) Speaking of the protocol Dr. Richard Scolyer utlized for the treatment of Dr. Scolyer’s own cancer, Jeffrey S. Weber, MD, PhD, the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Professor of Oncology, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, and co-leader of the center’s Melanoma Research Program, said, “I would think of it as sort of a Hail Mary.”
Federal Report Calls For Universal Child Care, Six-Month Family Leave. (Newsweek)
Newsweek (5/16) “This extension of Medicaid coverage is ‘really, really critical’ to the improvement of maternal care outcomes, Justin S. Brandt, MD, associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, told Newsweek.”
ASSERT: Bylvay Outperforms Placebo In Reducing Pruritis, Bile Acids In Alagille Syndrome. (Healio)
Healio (5/15) “‘The clinical presentation of Alagille syndrome is heterogeneous and varies in severity in individual patients,’ Nadia Ovchinsky, MD, professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and colleagues wrote in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology.”
42 Health Systems Ranked By Net Income. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Becker’s Hospital Review (5/16) publishes a listicle of “42 nonprofit health systems ranked by net income for fiscal year 2023”; at position 7, is NYU Langone Health, with a net income of $1.2 billion.
Are ADPKD Patients Hitting Their Target Blood Pressure? (MedPage Today)
MedPage Today (5/15) David M. Charytan, MD, the Norman S. Wikler Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, “discusses the feasibility of using increased water intake to supress vasopressin in patients with polycystic kidney disease.”
Melanoma Patients Reveal Dramatic Stories For Skin Cancer Awareness Month: ‘I Thought I Was Careful’. (Fox News)
Fox News (5/16) “‘Melanoma is one of the most common type of cancer in younger patients,’ Nayoung Lee, MD, assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, told Fox News Digital.”
15 Best Hyaluronic Acid Serums And Creams Of 2024. (NBC News)
NBC News (5/16) Although hyaluronic acid is particularly useful for dry skin, it’s “a great hydrator for pretty much all skin types,” says Mary L. Stevenson, MD, associate professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology.
I’m A Doctor And Mom – This Is Why You Should Never Pierce A Baby’s Ears. (New York Post)
The New York Post (5/16) Tania Mucci-Elliott, MD, clinical instructor, Department of Medicine, Divisions of Infectious Diseases, and General Internal Medicine, as well as a spokesperson for the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology”, says, “Piercing your child’s ears when they’re infants can lead to bacterial infections requiring antibiotics, abscesses and damage to the ear tissue and cartilage when done incorrectly, especially with certain commonly used devices and when the right sanitization protocols are not followed.”
Mom Gets Bashed For Ice-Throwing Video To Handle Postpartum Rage But Experts Say Her Reaction Is Completely Valid. (Parents Magazine)
Parents Magazine (5/16) It can be difficult to know when to seek help for postpartum rage and postpartum depression, explains Allison B. Deutch, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Psychiatry, who says, “Certainly things like suicidal ideation or thoughts of harming your infant demand immediate medical attention but we also want to pay attention to more subtle symptoms like helplessness, hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt, and shame.”
How To Protect Yourself From Wildfire Smoke. (Everyday Health)
Everyday Health (5/16) Those who already have underlying lung issues – such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and bronchitis – face a higher risk of breathing difficulties, with Purvi S. Parikh, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, and Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Allergy and Immunology, and a medical advisor for the Allergy and Asthma Network, saying, “Smoke adds insult to already-injured lungs.”
NYU Langone Health Expert Discusses Link Between Gut Health And Sleep Quality. (NBC)
NBC’s Today (5/16) Gastroenterologist Roshini Raj, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and author of the new book “Gut Renovation”, discusses the connection between sleep quality and intestinal health.
NYU Langone Health Expert Discusses The Effect Of Climate Change On Migraine Sufferers. (WNBC-NY (NBC)-2)
WNBC-NY (NBC)-2 (5/16) Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, discusses how climate change is leading to increased symptoms for migraine sufferers and some things that viewers can do to alleviate and minimize their symptoms.
Chicago Nurse Free Of COVID-19-Related PTSD, Depression After Electrical Brain Tapping Therapy. (Fox News)
Fox News (5/16) “Fox News medical contributor Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, cautioned that deep TMS could potentially cause some cognitive and behavioral changes, but called it a ‘very useful tool’ overall.”
