News from NYU Langone Health
How Air Quality Affects Asthma – And What To Do About It. (TIME)
TIME (5/30) “The research linking air pollution exposure to asthma attacks ‘is very consistent,” says Akhgar Ghassabian, MD, PhD, associate professor, Departments of Pediatrics, and Population Health.
Discussing Edwin Diaz’s Injury And How Long He Might Be Sidelined. (New York Post)
The New York Post (5/30) “Lauren E. Borowski, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, joins Brandon London to discuss Edwin Diaz’s injury and how long he might be sidelined, breaking “down what exactly a shoulder impingement is and how it is affecting Diaz’ pitching, as well as the potential timeline of this injury.”
10 Psychiatrists Taking Over Social Media. (MedPage Today)
MedPage Today (5/30) Judith F. Joseph, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and chair of the Women in Medicine Initiative for Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons, who in 2023 was awarded a Congressional proclamation for her social media advocacy and research in mental health.
New Study Points To Possible Link Between Tattoos And Lymphoma, But Experts Say Much More Research Is Needed. (CNN)
CNN (5/30) Catherine S. Diefenbach, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, said she’s never been asked about a connection between tattooing and cancer, but she has seen news reports about the new research, saying, “I think people are getting very nervous about something that is an early study that has to be validated.”
Psoriasis And Cardiovascular Effects: A Vital Connection. (Medscape)
Paywalled* Medscape (5/30)* In a panel discussion about the linkage between psoriasis and cardiovascular health, cardiologist Michael S. Garshick, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, said, “What I’ve been impressed about over the years, whether it’s some of your initial studies or even more modern ones today, there’s this consistent link between the traditional cardiovascular comorbidities, psoriatic disease, and future cardiovascular risk.”
AI, Big Data, And Personalized Medicine: Scientists Reveal Playbook Designed To Revolutionize Healthcare. (Ophthalmology Times)
Ophthalmology Times (5/30) In a conversation with Ophthalmology Times earlier this year, Kathryn A. Colby, MD, PhD, the Elisabeth J. Cohen, M.D. Professor of Ophthalmology and chair of the Department of Ophthalmology, noted that telemedicine and AI would be front and center in the coming years, saying, “We have to be mindful about how we incorporate these not only into our clinical care but into our training.”
Ultrasound In Primary Care Detects Knee Injuries. (Medscape)
Medscape (5/31)* “This tool can significantly reduce the need for advanced imaging and specialty consultations, which is particularly beneficial in resource-limited settings,” said Isaac Holmes, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, who presented the findings at the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) 2024 Annual Meeting.
Top In Women’s Health: Intimate Partner Violence Screening; Longer HPV Testing Intervals. (Healio)
Healio (5/30) “Researchers found that screening men for perpetration may be more useful than screening women for victimization to identify and prevent intimate partner violence,” with Omnia Soliman, associate director of research at the NYU Empower Lab, telling Healio, “By identifying the perpetrators, we can go forward to more intervention and education programs for perpetrators.”
133 CIOs To Know. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Becker’s Hospital Review (5/30) Included in a listicle of 133 CIOS who “are leading strategic initiatives that benefit patients and providers” is Nader Mherabi, executive vice president, vice dean, and chief digital and information officer, who “currently leads NYU Langone Health’s digital transformation initiative, driving the integration of the institution’s workflows, revolutionizing the digital patient experience and clinical environment, and empowering the institution with big data and advanced analytics to improve care delivery and efficiency.”
Does Coffee Affect Your Cholesterol? (Health Central)
Health Central (5/30) “The health benefits of coffee seem to outweigh the risks,” says Harmony R. Reynolds, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and an American Heart Association Go Red For Women volunteer expert.
NBC News Daily Anchor Discusses Fibroid Diagnosis And Care At NYU Langone Health. (KETK-TV Tyler (TX))
KETK-TV (5/30) NBC News Daily anchor Zinhle Essamuah discussed her fibroid diagnosis and her care at NYU Langone Health’s Center for Fibroid Care, during which, her physician, Taraneh Shirazian, MD, associate professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, director, Center for Fibroid Care, and director of the Center for Fibroid Care, said, “We know that women can still get pregnant [with fibroids], but we do have data that supports the fact that if the fibroid is in the lining of the uterus, it could increase your risk of miscarriage.”
Fentanyl Seizures In The United States Have Substantially Increased Since 2017. (Infectious Disease Advisor)
Infectious Disease Advisor (5/30) “The number and size of fentanyl seizures in the United States have drastically increased between 2017 and 2023, for both powder and pill forms of fentanyl,” as demonstrated by a study conducted by “investigators from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and University of California, San Francisco...using data from the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HDTA) program and National Drug Early Warning System (NDEWS).”
Why 30 Isn’t Too Young To Start Thinking About – And Preparing For – Menopause. (Glamour (UK))
Glamour (UK) (5/30) “If you’re in your mid to late 30s, you might not have menopause on the brain just yet, as many people think “that’s something you don’t have to start prepping for until your 40s at the earliest,” but Samantha M. Dunham, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, co-director, Center for Midlife Health & Menopause, said, “It’s definitely not too early to think about it.”
Ozempic And Wegovy Could Double As Kidney Disease Treatment, Study Suggests. (Fox News)
Fox News (5/30) Responding to a study indicating that GLP-1 medications can “reduce the risk of kidney failure and the risk of death among people with kidney disease and type 2 diabetes,” Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, said, “This lifesaving result is likely due to the metabolic effects of the drug, which helps with reducing inflammation, overcoming insulin resistance, and improving insulin function and glucose metabolism at the cellular level.”
