News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health’s ‘Superpower’ For Pursuing Innovation. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Becker’s Hospital Review (10/24) NYU Langone Health has achieved significant milestones in transplantation, including pioneering the world’s first pig-to-human kidney xenotransplant and the nation’s first fully robotic lung transplant, under the leadership of Robert Montgomery, MD, DPhil, the H. Leon Pachter, MD, Professor of Surgery, chair, Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Transplant Institute, who attributes these advancements to the institution’s integrated governance and institutional structure; he recalls how in 2015, Robert I. Grossman, MD, dean and CEO, envisioned making transplantation a flagship enterprise, leading to the program’s growth from one of the smallest to the top-ranked in New York, supported by a collaborative environment that incentivizes institutional rather than departmental innovation.
Orthopedic, Rehab Services In Palm Beach County. (South Florida Sun Sentinel)
The South Florida Sun Sentinel (10/21) NYU Langone Health has launched a multidisciplinary outpatient center in Centurion Tower, West Palm Beach, offering orthopedic services, full-service physical therapy, pain management, and rehabilitation, with sports medicine and orthopedic surgeons Dennis A. Cardone, DO, associate professor, Departments of Orthopedic Surgery, and Pediatrics, chief, Division of Primary Care Sports Medicine, and John G. Kennedy, MD, professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, chief, Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, relocating their practices from Palm Beach to continue serving patients in Florida and New York, alongside orthopedic surgeon Berkcan Akpinar, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Andrew J. Harb, DO, clinical assistant professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, and Nicole M. Cox, PT, DPT, physical therapist, and Zulmary Andino, DPT, physical therapist, while construction progresses on the Julia Koch Family Ambulatory Care Center which is expected to open in 2026, to accommodate 50 physicians, and serve approximately 150,000 patients annually, enhancing NYU Langone Health’s healthcare services in South Florida.
Also reporting is the South Florida Business Journal (10/23)*.
Extended Antiviral Treatment Could Benefit Ocular Shingles Vision Outcomes. (Pharmacy Times)
Pharmacy Times (10/24) A study led by NYU Grossman School of Medicine at NYU Langone Health and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that a year-long antiviral treatment could prevent vision damage from shingles affecting the eye, with valacyclovir reducing new or worsening eye disease risk by 26% and recurrence by 30%, according to lead researcher Elisabeth J. Cohen, MD, professor, Department of Ophthalmology, vice chair, academic affairs, Department of Ophthalmology, who emphasized the importance of prevention, noting that “the incidences of this are going up in persons in their 50s, and just 12% of that population has received the highly effective zoster vaccine.”
Mechanism And Promise Behind XEN1101 In Focal Epilepsy: Jacqueline French, MD. (Neurology Live)
Neurology Live (10/24) In an exploration of new treatments for focal epilepsy, Jacqueline A. French, MD, professor, Department of Neurology, NYU Langone Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, discussed the promising investigational drug XEN1101, which is being tested in two major phase 3 trials, X-TOLE2 and X-TOLE3, to evaluate its efficacy, safety, and tolerability as an adjunctive treatment for adults with focal seizures.
Approval Of Bevacizumab Biosimilar Could Eliminate Access To Low-Cost AMD Therapy. (MedPage Today)
MedPage Today (10/24) An FDA approval of bevacizumab-vikg for ophthalmic use could significantly increase healthcare costs, as it would trigger a Drug Quality and Security Act provision prohibiting repackaging of the oncologic formulation, potentially eliminating a low-cost treatment option for numerous off-label uses, according to a study by Ravi S. Parikh, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Ophthalmology, presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting.
The Horrifying Truth About ‘Pink Cocaine’. (The Sun (UK))
The Sun (UK) (10/24) Joseph J. Palamar, MPH, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health, has discussed the complexities of “pink cocaine,” a synthetic drug cocktail that often includes substances like MDMA and ketamine rather than cocaine itself, which has been linked to several deaths and is difficult to detect through standard drug testing; he mentioned that mixing it with alcohol can cause severe discomfort and dissociative effects.
Can You Rely On Your Mammogram To Identify Heart Disease Risk? (Physician's Weekly)
Physician’s Weekly (10/24) Washington Radiology and other practices are offering AI-enhanced mammogram screenings to assess heart disease risk by detecting breast arterial calcification; Laura Heacock, MD, associate professor, Department of Radiology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, suggests that breast arterial calcification screening provides an opportunity for heart disease risk discussions.
Hospitals With The Highest, Lowest 30-Day Mortality Rates For Coronary Bypass. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Becker’s Hospital Review (10/24) North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York, had the lowest 30-day mortality rate of 1.2 for coronary artery bypass graft patients in the U.S. from July 2020 to June 2023, according to CMS data, while the national average 30-day mortality rate for these patients is 2.8; included among the hospitals with the lowest 30-day mortality rates for coronary artery bypass graft patients is NYU Langone Health with a rate of 1.4.
Groundbreaking 3D Brain Atlas Helps Scientists Track Developmental Disorders In Stunning Detail. (SciTech Daily)
SciTech Daily (10/24) Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine, alongside five other institutes, have developed a groundbreaking 3D atlas of developing mouse brains, published in Nature Communications, which offers a comprehensive view of the brain during embryonic and early postnatal stages, aiding in the study of neurodevelopmental disorders; Choong Heon Lee, PhD, research scientist, and Jiangyang Zhang, PhD, associate professor, Department of Radiology, also contributed to the paper.
11 Sauna Benefits For Your Mood, Skin And Heart Health. (Women's Health (UK))
Women’s Health (UK) (10/24) 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, explains that steam rooms, characterized by moist heat and nearly 100% humidity, can feel warmer than saunas despite lower temperatures, offering specific benefits for respiratory issues like asthma by moisturizing and opening the lungs, while also cautioning against the risks of dehydration and cardiovascular stress associated with sauna use.
