News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone ER Doctor's Guide to a Safe Thanksgiving
WNYW-TV (New York, NY)
Reed Caldwell, MD, Chief of Service, Ronald O. Perelman Center for Emergency Services, Tisch Hospital, and Medical Director, Emergency Medical Services at NYU Langone Health, who has over a decade of experience working on Thanksgiving, identified the most common holiday emergencies and advised doing prep work before guests arrive, watching turkey carving tutorials, and using long oven mitts.
Other NYU Langone physicians offered similar holiday tips, with Christine DeSanno, DO, Chief of the Emergency Department at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk, appearing on News 12 Long Island and Hadeel Alkhairw, MD, an internal medicine specialist at NYU Langone Medical Associates — Tarrytown appearing on News 12 Westchester.
11/25/2025
Cardiologists Reveal 1 Food They Avoid on Thanksgiving: 'Worst Thing People Can Eat'
TODAY
Several cardiologists advise against eating butter on Thanksgiving due to its high saturated fat content. Sean Heffron, MD, director of the Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease at NYU Langone Health, notes that he has modified his family's stuffing recipe to exclude butter. The article explains that saturated fat can raise LDL cholesterol levels and suggests healthier substitutes like olive oil. Experts from Columbia University Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai also contribute, emphasizing moderation during the holiday.
Also reporting was: HuffPost
11/26/2025
How NYU Langone uses its EHR to personalize care at the bedside
Becker's Hospital Review
NYU Langone Health has launched 'About Me,' an initiative using its Epic EHR to allow patients to share personal details with care teams. The program aims to help staff build rapport and personalize communication. The concept originated with Katherine Hochman, MD, associate chair, Quality of Care, Department of Medicine, and division director, Hospital Medicine, and was developed with Paul Testa, MD, chief health informatics officer, and clinical professor. The information is visible to all clinicians and has improved team collaboration. NYU Langone Health plans to extend the feature to ambulatory clinics in 2026.
11/26/2025
Can Alexander Romanov return to form after surgery? | The Injury Report
New York Post
Ariana Lott, MD, a sports orthopedic surgeon with NYU Langone, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, joins Brandon London for the weekly Injury Report to talk about Alexander Romanov’s recovery from shoulder surgery after the Islanders defenseman took a vicious hit near the end of New York’s road win over the Dallas Stars on November 18th.
11/26/2025
Post-MI Beta-Blockers Fall Short in Preserved EF
Medscape
A meta-analysis of five randomized trials found that beta-blocker therapy after a myocardial infarction did not reduce key adverse outcomes in patients with a preserved left ventricular ejection fraction of at least 50%. The findings were presented at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2025. Commenting on the results, Sunil V. Rao, MD, deputy director, Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and director of Interventional Cardiology at NYU Langone Health, said the data indicate the role of beta-blockers is likely limited for these patients in the modern era. He cautioned that this does not apply to patients with other indications for the therapy.
11/26/2025
Best leadership advice from 12 healthcare leaders
Becker's Hospital Review
In a collection of leadership advice from 12 healthcare executives, Kerry Mackey, vice president of Hospital Operations, Women and Children’s Services, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, stated that great leaders help people connect their work to a larger purpose. He explained that when individuals understand why their role matters, their work transforms from a list of tasks into a mission. This sense of purpose creates ownership, which in turn drives innovation, advocacy, and progress within the organization. Other leaders from institutions like Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Emory Healthcare also shared their perspectives.
11/26/2025
This Is How Fast a Social Media Detox Can Boost Your Mental Health
SELF Magazine
A new study in JAMA Network Open found that a one-week social media detox can significantly boost mental health in young adults, leading to a 24.8% drop in depression symptoms. Commenting on the findings, Thea Gallagher, PsyD, director, Wellness Programs, clinical associate professor, Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, suggests everyone could benefit from such a break. She explains that social media fuels constant comparison, which increases anxiety and depression. Dr. Gallagher recommends creating boundaries for social media use after the detox to maintain control and its positive mental health impact.
11/26/2025
Exploring A Potential New Method to Evaluate CTE Progression in Living Patients
NeurologyLive
International researchers and NYU Langone Health developed a test to analyze the brains of living American football players to find new ways to assess the progression of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Led by Shae Datta, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Neurology, and division director, Concussion, NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, the study found that players with more years of experience had wider left occipitotemporal sulci than men not in contact sports. Published in Brain Communications, the findings could represent a step toward identifying CTE risk markers in living individuals, potentially leading to new diagnostic tools and therapies.
11/26/2025
DR. MARC SIEGEL: Miracles unite Americans across political divisions through shared faith
Fox News
In an opinion piece, Marc Siegel, MD, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health, argues that shared belief in miracles can unite Americans across political divisions. He discusses the miraculous recoveries of public figures and cites the experience of Robert Montgomery, MD, DPhil, the H. Leon Pachter, MD, Professor of Surgery, chair, Department of Surgery, and director of the NYU Langone Transplant Institute, who survived seven cardiac arrests. Dr. Montgomery describes feeling a transcendent connection that has made him a more effective surgeon. Dr. Siegel concludes that acknowledging a higher power can ease political anger and that faith is essential to patient care.
Also reporting was: NTD Television
11/27/2025
Twenty-year study shows cleaner water slashes cancer and heart disease deaths
ScienceDaily
A 20-year study co-led by scientists from Columbia University and NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that reducing arsenic exposure in drinking water significantly cuts deaths from cancer and heart disease. Fen Wu, a senior research scientist at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, a co-lead author, stated the findings offer the clearest proof yet of this connection. The research, conducted in Bangladesh, tracked thousands of adults and found that those who switched to cleaner water sources had mortality rates matching those with consistently low arsenic exposure. The study highlights that investing in clean water can save lives within a generation.
11/27/2025
Proactive Imaging for Everyone Everywhere: Dan Sodickson’s Big Idea That Might Change The World
Authority Magazine
In an interview, Daniel K. Sodickson, MD, PhD, vice chair for Research in the Department of Radiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discusses his new book and his idea for proactive healthcare. He proposes using regular monitoring with AI, accessible imaging, and sensors to detect diseases like cancer early, when they are more curable. Dr. Sodickson explains that context-aware AI can reduce false positives and lower costs, making this 'Everywhere Scanner' project feasible for everyone. He also recounts his career path, including the development of parallel imaging technology now used in most MRI machines worldwide.
11/27/2025
Why Taking Leftovers Could Be Harmful To Your Health
Black Doctor
A study from NYU Langone Health, published in Hypertension, found that microwaving food in plastic containers may increase the risk of high blood pressure and insulin resistance. The research highlights that chemicals like di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) and di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP) can leach from plastic into food when heated. These chemicals are endocrine disruptors that can interfere with the body's metabolic processes. Lead researcher Leonard Trasande, MD, MPP, director of NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s Division of Environmental Pediatrics and NYU Langone Health’s Center for the Investigation of Environmental Hazards, and Vice Chair, Research, Department of Pediatrics, the findings add to concerns that environmental chemicals contribute to metabolic disorders.
11/27/2025
Pregnancy Thyroid Issues Linked to Increased Autism Risk
World Today News
New research suggests a link between untreated thyroid disorders during pregnancy and an increased risk of autism in children, prompting calls for broader prenatal screening. The article highlights a 2020 US study that found children born to mothers with underactive thyroids were 24% more likely to develop ADHD. In a statement from NYU Langone, the study's lead author, Morgan R. Peltier, PhD, a professor at NYU Long Island School of Medicine, explained that thyroid health likely has a larger role in fetal brain development and behavioral disorders than previously understood.
11/27/2025
Alison Brie says one trick has helped her and Dave Franco survive the holidays with the in-laws
Business Insider
Actress Alison Brie shared that she and her husband, Dave Franco, manage holiday stress by privately acknowledging their families' quirks without judgment. The article includes expert commentary from psychologists on why holiday gatherings can be stressful. Paraskevi Noulas, PsyD, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health, noted that the intensity of the holiday experience can heighten feelings and interactions. Other advice includes prioritizing self-care, getting enough sleep, and staying physically active.
11/27/2025
