News from NYU Langone Health
Giants’ Kayvon Thibodeaux Recovering After Wrist Surgery. (New York Post)
The New York Post (10/10) “Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, joins New York Post Sports anchor Brandon London to explain Kayvon Thibodeaux’s fractured scaphoid bone, why doctors believe that surgery is the best course of action to take with this kind of wrist injury and when Big Blue’s up-and-coming edge rusher could be ready for a return to action.”
States Relax Methadone Restrictions To Treat Opioid Addiction. (Pluribus News)
Pluribus News (10/1) California has enacted a new law to relax methadone treatment restrictions, aligning with federal changes to improve access for opioid addiction patients, leading Noa Krawczyk, PhD, assistant professor, Center for Opioid Epidemiology and Policy, Department of Population Health, to remark, “The most important thing that we’ll have to look at going forward is: You can align the laws, but if the providers are not actually doing these new practices, nothing has really changed.”
Microdiscectomy: Tubular Vs 1-Level Unilateral Biportal – Which Wins? (Orthopedics This Week)
Orthopedics This Week (10/10) The NYU Langone Health research team conducted a study comparing outcomes of single-level unilateral biportal endoscopic microdiscectomy and tubular lumbar microdiscectomy, finding that the endoscopic approach reduced opioid use by 21% post-surgery; Charla R. Fischer, MD, associate professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, stated, “This breakthrough technique is a game changer because it gives patients a better recovery with less pain and less need for narcotics and their related side-effects.”
Wright Center Expands Dental Residency Program. (Wilkes-Barre (PA) Times Leader)
The Wilkes-Barre (PA) Times Leader (10/10) The Wright Center for Community Health in Scranton has received approval to expand its partnership with NYU Langone Health’s Dental Medicine Postdoctoral Dental Residency Program, increasing the number of Advanced Education in General Dentistry residents from two to three starting in July 2025.
Blood Pressure Readings Can Be Overestimated If Arm Is Not Positioned Correctly. (Everyday Health)
Everyday Health (10/10) A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine reveals that improper arm positioning during blood pressure measurements may misclassify 16% of US adults as having high blood pressure; Gregory Katz, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, who was not involved in the study, remarks, “Even though those numbers sound low, they can make a real difference in putting someone on medicine or not putting someone on medicine, or increasing the dose of a medicine versus keeping it the same.”
‘We Need It To Live!’: Fighting The Prescription Drug Shortage In America. (NECN-TV Boston)
NECN-TV Boston (10/10) The surge in demand for medications like Ozempic, driven by their weight loss benefits, has exacerbated drug shortages, particularly affecting diabetes patients, with Christine J. Ren-Fielding, MD, professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, division chief, Bariatric Surgery, noting, “It’s not just the shortages affecting patient access to care, but it’s insurance coverage and the obstacles they are placing that are also contributing to shortages.”
Also reporting is KXAS-TV Dallas (10/10).
Cancer Warning Issued To People Who Forget To Brush Their Teeth. (Surrey Advertiser (UK))
The Surrey Advertiser (UK) (10/10) A study involving researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that over a dozen species of oral bacteria are linked to a 50% higher risk of developing head and neck cancer, with co-senior author Richard B. Hayes, DDS, MPH, PhD, professor, Department of Population Health, stating, “Our results offer yet another reason to keep up good oral-hygiene habits.”
Everyone Compliments My Eyelashes – And It’s All Thanks To This Serum. (Cosmopolitan)
Cosmopolitan (10/10) Ilyse Haberman, MD, assistant professor, Department of Ophthalmology, explains that while Latisse is the only FDA-approved eyelash serum proven to promote eyelash growth by extending the growth phase, most over-the-counter serums primarily condition and support keratin in lashes, making them appear thicker and less prone to breaking; however, these serums do not actually enhance hair growth.
Is It Healthier To Walk Outside Or On A Treadmill? Experts Reveal Which Has More Benefits. (Yahoo! Lifestyle)
Yahoo! Lifestyle (10/9) N’Namdi Nelson, CSCS, exercise physiologist, Sports Performance Center, remarked on the benefits of outdoor walking, saying, “You want to look at different buildings, trees, birds, everything.”
NYU Langone Health Physician Discusses IV Shortage, Bathroom Microbes. (WNYW-TV New York)
WNYW-TV (10/10) Rabia A. De Latour, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, discussed measures to prevent an IV fluid shortage in New York following Hurricanes Helene and Milton, indicating that while no official shortage exists, judicious use is being promoted, and a national shortage declaration by the FDA would allow hospitals to produce IV fluid bags in-house, with relief expected as a North Carolina factory resumes operations by the end of 2024 and a Florida factory remains operational; additionally, a study found toothbrushes and showerheads teeming with microbes.
Man ‘Shocked’ After Learning ‘Surprise’ Fact About Women’s Vaginas. (Tyla (UK))
Tyla (UK) (10/10) A Reddit discussion brought attention to the surprising fact that vaginal fluid can bleach underwear due to its acidity, with Taraneh Shirazian, MD, associate professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, director, Center for Fibroid Care, reassuring that mild staining is not a cause for concern, though changes in discharge should prompt a visit to a physician.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
5 Ways To Battle Postpartum Drowsiness And Finally Get Some Sleep. (Parents Magazine)
Parents Magazine (10/10) Postpartum fatigue, affecting about 40% of new parents, can lead to severe exhaustion and health issues, with symptoms sometimes persisting for months; Meleen Chuang, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, chief, Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, explains that factors such as physical recovery, sleep deprivation, and hormonal changes contribute to this condition, and advises new parents to seek rest, support, and proper nutrition while noting that persistent symptoms may require medical evaluation for potential postpartum depression or other health concerns.
