News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health Opens 2 Walk-In Primary Care Locations. (Washington Square (NY) News)
The Washington Square (NY) News (9/12) NYU Langone Health launched its first non-emergent walk-in care program with the opening of two primary care facilities in the West Village and the Upper East Side, catering to adults without primary care physicians and offering services for viral infections, chronic pain, and allergy symptoms, with Robert Grossman, CEO of NYU Langone Health and dean, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, stating, “NYU Langone Health’s Care on Demand offers a new opportunity for people to access our system’s exceptional quality, in the moment and without an appointment,” and further highlighting that new patients can access a full spectrum of specialists across more than 300 locations; additionally, earlier this year, the medical center expanded its centers in the city and other states, including a $75 million donation for an emergent health facility in West Palm Beach.
Man Who Received World’s 1st Eye And Face Transplant Says It Changed His Life. (As It Happens (CAN))
As It Happens (CAN) (9/11) Aaron James, a 47-year-old U.S. military veteran and electrical lineman from Hot Springs, Ark., underwent the world’s first whole eye and partial face transplant at NYU Langone Health, performed by a team of over 140 medical professionals in May 2023, and while he cannot see out of his new eye, the successful integration marks a significant milestone in transplant surgery; Vaidehi S. Dedania, MD, associate professor, Department of Ophthalmology, remarked, “It is nice and round, so it is not shriveled or shrunk at all,” and Eduardo D. Rodriguez, MD, DDS, the Helen L. Kimmel Professor of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, chair, the Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, added, “We are truly amazed by Aaron’s recovery, with no episodes of rejection.”
Also reporting are Medscape (9/13)* and the Science Friday (9/13).
Dr. Roxana Fu Appointed Chief Of Oculoplastics At NYU Langone Health. (Crain's New York Business)
Crain’s New York Business (9/9) Roxana Fu, MD, chief, Oculoplastics Services, Department of Ophthalmology, clinical associate professor, Department of Ophthalmology, and director of Resident Research Education in the Department of Ophthalmology, where she will focus on exceptional patient care and the application of new technologies like artificial intelligence and machine learning in treatments.
Dedicated Ultrasound, MRI Protocols Improve Endometriosis Diagnosis. (AuntMinnie)
AuntMinnie (9/6) Researchers, led by Angela Tong, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Radiology, and clinical assistant professor, Department of Urology, have found that dedicated ultrasound and MRI protocols are more effective in diagnosing endometriosis compared to routine protocols, potentially improving patient care; Tong’s team published these findings in the American Journal of Roentgenology, explaining that “correct workup [of endometriosis] is imperative for timely diagnosis and can involve both ultrasound and MRI,” and recommending that clinicians choose the appropriate modality based on available expertise and maintain close communication with gynecology peers for optimal patient outcomes.
A Race-Free Algorithm Is Merely The Start For A Safety Net Hospital Confronting An Onslaught Of Kidney Disease. (STAT)
Paywalled* STAT (9/10)* One Brooklyn Health, aiming to address disparities in kidney care, has adopted algorithms excluding race to better flag kidney disease in Black patients, but resource limitations and deep-seated social issues hinder significant impact, with nephrology fellow Gilda-Ray Grell describing the challenge as “astronomical,” and hospitalist Sophia Kostelanetz stressing the need for preventive care; a new partnership with NYU Langone Health’s Transplant Institute seeks to improve transplant access, with Nicole M. Ali, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, NYU Langone Transplant Institute, stating, “Our primary goal is to improve access to transplants in Brooklyn, to a population that has really been underserved.”
TODAY’s Donna Farizan Shares Journey Of Freezing Her Eggs. (The Today Show)
The Today Show (9/12) Donna Farizan with the TODAY show has embarked on a personal journey to freeze her eggs, sharing her experience to demystify the process and empower others; she consulted with James A. Grifo, MD, PhD, professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, who explained, “It’s not about helping you get a baby, it’s helping you plan your fertile future,” and detailed the medical steps involved, including daily injections and multiple doctor visits, emphasizing the importance of company benefits in making the procedure accessible.
Beyond The Virus: Long COVID’s Neurological Toll. (Neurology Live)
Neurology Live (9/11) Neurologic symptoms from Long COVID, including fatigue, cognitive impairment, and sleep disturbances, persist for months after SARS-CoV-2 infection, with vaccination shown to reduce severe outcomes and Long COVID rates; Jennifer A. Frontera, MD, professor, Department of Neurology, said, “We are still investigating the impact of COVID-19 on the brain,” while Leigh E. Charvet, PhD, professor, Department of Neurology, added, “Studies are investigating potential biomarkers and diagnostic tools...to better identify Long COVID,” and Neil A. Busis, MD, clinical professor, Department of Neurology, and Associate Chair, Technology and Innovation, stated, “We are learning more and more as time goes on.”
Why The Sunburns-For-Acne TikTok Trend Is So Stupid. (Gizmodo)
Gizmodo (9/12) Influencers on TikTok are promoting the dangerous trend of sunburning to treat acne, which dermatologists like Jennifer A. Stein, MD, PhD, professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, associate vice chair, Faculty Practice Group, Department of Dermatology, advise against, stating, “It worked, but those patients grew up to become older adults with tons of skin cancers on their faces”; instead, safe alternatives like photodynamic therapy and narrow band UV-B radiation are recommended for specific conditions.
How Long Can You Keep Nail Polish On Without It Causing Damage? (Brisbane Times (AUS))
The Brisbane Times (AUS) (9/13) Adam I. Rubin, MD, member of the faculty, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, explains that traditional nail polish does not harm fingernails or toenails directly, although prolonged use can cause cosmetic issues like staining and white patches, which can be mitigated by using a clear base coat and moisturizing between polishes.
Does TikTok’s Sugar Pregnancy Test Really Work? Experts Weigh In. (PopSugar)
PopSugar (9/12) TikTok’s trending DIY sugar pregnancy test, which involves pouring morning urine over white sugar to determine pregnancy based on whether the sugar clumps or dissolves, lacks scientific validation, as experts including Meleen Chuang, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, chief, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Health Centers, NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, and Veleka Willis, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, clarify that factors like room temperature and humidity affect sugar clumping, not pregnancy hormones, with Dr. Chuang stating, “the clumping of sugar in different liquid mediums is not related to pregnancy,” and Dr. Willis adding, “there’s no scientific evidence to support the effectiveness or accuracy of DIY sugar pregnancy tests.”
Why Am I Always Cold? (Everyday Health)
Everyday Health (9/12) Feeling cold all the time can be due to various factors, including sleep deprivation which affects the hypothalamus, impacting body temperature regulation, according to Julia Adamian, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, section chief, General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, Tisch Hospital, who states, “Sleep is extremely important for well-being.”
Governor Hochul Diagnosed With Basal Cell Carcinoma; Urges Annual Checks. (WNYW-NY (FOX)-3)
WNYW-NY (FOX)-3 (9/12) Governor Hochul has announced she has basal cell carcinoma, a non-deadly form of skin cancer discovered during a routine checkup; 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, stresses the importance of annual skin checks, noting that “one in five Americans will be diagnosed with it at some point in their life,” while also explaining that although basal cell carcinoma is less likely to spread than melanoma, it can damage surrounding tissues if not addressed promptly.
‘Dual-Action’ Weight-Loss Pill Helps People Drop 13% Of Body Weight In Three Months In Early Trials. (Fox News)
Fox News (9/12) Novo Nordisk presented early clinical trial results for amycretin, a new weight-loss pill, at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes annual meeting, showing participants lost up to 13% of their body weight in three months, with Christine J. Ren-Fielding, MD, professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, division chief, Bariatric Surgery, commenting, “GLP-1-based treatments, like Ozempic, have already shown impressive weight loss results by helping patients feel fuller for longer and reducing appetite.”
Also reporting is WFIN-AM Findlay, OH (9/12).
