News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Orthopedics Sponsors Film ‘On The Shoulders Of Giants’. (Healio)
Healio (5/24) “NYU Langone Orthopedics has announced a new film, ‘On the Shoulders of Giants: The History of NYU Langone Orthopedics,’ sponsored by NYU Langone Orthopedics,” which “has been selected for a private screening on June 12 at the Tribeca Festival as a candidate for the 2024 Tribeca X award competition.” Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD, the Walter A. L. Thompson Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, said, “This film shows the trajectory of our department as an amalgamation with roots in the beginning of the field at Bellevue in the 1850s to a humble specialty hospital in a Harlem brownstone to a powerhouse of innovation and influence in the field and in our patients’ lives.” Kenneth Egol, MD, the Joseph E. Milgram Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, vice-chair, Academic Affairs, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, chief, Division of Orthopedic Trauma, said, “Our doctors are truly engineers of the human body – whether they’re helping the average person get back on their feet or fine-tuning an elite athlete to perform their best.”
I’m A Doctor – Here’s How To Lower Your Risk For Top Cause Of Death. (New York Post)
The New York Post (5/27) Kinjan Parikh, MD, clinical instructor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Division of Cardiology, shared “her best life hacks for maintaining a healthy heart, how to spot risk factors, methods for prevention and when to seek care.”
Jonathan Yang Named Director Of Clinical Research At NYU Brain And Spine Tumor Center. (Cancer Letter)
Cancer Letter (5/24) Jonathan T. Yang, MD, PhD, member of the faculty, associate vice chair, Clinical Research and Developmental Therapeutics, Department of Radiation Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, “has joined NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center as director of clinical research at its Brain and Spine Tumor Center.”
NBC News Daily Anchor Discusses Fibroid Diagnosis And Care At NYU Langone Health. (KXAN-TV Austin (TX))
KXAN-TV (5/24) 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, 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.”
Will Kodai Senga Pitch For The Mets This Season? (New York Post)
The New York Post (5/24) “Kirk A. Campbell, MD, associate professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, joins New York Post Sports anchor Brandon London to discuss the obstacles that Mets pitcher Kodai Senga has faced since being diagnosed with a right shoulder injury in early February, whether those additional issues will hinder Senga’s recovery and what threshold the Amazins’ ace will need to meet in order to get back on the mound.”
Blood Test For Colon Cancer Screening Secures FDA Panel’s Blessing. (MedPage Today)
MedPage Today (5/24) “Speaking for Guardant, Peter S. Liang, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and Department of Population Health, noted that most recent data suggest only about 58% of U.S. adults between the ages of 45 and 75 are up to date with screening, below the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable screening target of 80%, and the test therefore addresses an unmet need.”
How Long Is Hand, Foot And Mouth Disease Contagious? (USA Today)
USA Today (5/25) “Though its telltale rash is more common in children than adults, many people who experience hand, foot, and mouth disease also experience a ‘fever, abdominal pain, and diarrhea,’ says Vikash S. Oza, MD, associate professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, and associate professor, Department of Pediatrics.”
What Is The Best Sunscreen? Experts Spill On Mineral Vs. Chemical, SPF, And More. (USA Today)
USA Today (5/26) Both UVA rays, which cause a tan, and UVB rays, which cause sunburns “are damaging to the skin, says Jennifer A. Stein, MD, PhD, professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, Perlmutter Cancer Center.”
Could Tracking Your Sleep Actually Make Insomnia Worse? (GQ)
GQ (5/27) “For some people, it really can create an anxiety spiral that makes things worse. We’re a data-informed culture now, and it can be helpful, but then sometimes it can become obsessive and exacerbate anxious thoughts that are already there,” said Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry.
Space: The Final Frontier For Air Pollution Research Data. (Medscape)
Paywalled* Medscape (5/24)* “Air pollution expert George D. Thurston, ScD, professor, Departments of Medicine, Division of Environmental Medicine, and Department of Population Health, who attended the session, commented that the PM2.5 standard includes nontoxic particulate matter, such as soil, and misses submicron-sized particles and asked Haynes whether measurements of smaller particles were being measured in the studies he described.”
US Fentanyl Seizures Skyrocket. (MDEdge)
MDEdge (5/24) “‘About half of seized fentanyl is now in pill form, suggesting that the illicit drug landscape has rapidly changed,’ Joseph J. Palamar, MPH, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health, said in a press release.”
Also reporting is Endocrinology Advisor (5/24).
Women’s Heart Attack Symptoms: 6 Possible Signs. (WebMD)
WebMD (5/24) Heart attack symptoms for women can vary, with people sometimes mistaking heart attack pain for other stomach issues, and at “ther times, women experience severe abdominal pressure that feels like an elephant sitting on your stomach, says cardiologist Nieca Goldberg, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology.”
These 7 Summer Fruits And Vegetables Are Healthy For Your Heart, According To Dietitians. (Verywell Health)
Verywell Health (5/27) “Blueberries are a good source of fiber, which is a major focus area for heart health, according to Heather A. Hodson, RDN, CDN, CDCES, dietitian nutritionist, Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease,” who said, “In the hot summer months, many of us turn to frozen treats to help cool off. Remember that fruit can be fabulous for this.”
If You’ve Ever Felt Hungover After An Anxiety Attack, This Is Why. (BuzzFeed)
BuzzFeed (5/24) “‘The overwhelm takes a lot of energy and it revs us up in a way, so, naturally, we’re going to feel very tired and very fatigued after it,’ Jessica B. Stern, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, told HuffPost.”
Can You Test For Heart Disease At Home? (Health Central)
Health Central (5/26) “But you can’t diagnose heart disease or other heart-related problems without a visit to a doctor, 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,” who said that at-home testing “is not a substitute for regular visits to your physician.”
Six Early Warning Signs Of Skin Cancer Revealed. (Mail on Sunday (UK))
The Mail on Sunday (UK) (5/27) “Nayoung Lee, MD, assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, said, ‘If you can’t fold the mole in half, if edges don’t line up’ that could be melanoma.”
Dr. Marc Siegel Analyzes ‘Disturbing’ Rise In Stroke Cases Among Americans. (Fox News)
Fox News (5/25) Fox News contributor Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, “breaks down frightening statistics about stroke cases in the U.S. and reacts to a study showing marijuana use is outpacing alcohol use.”
In a separate video segment, Fox News (5/25) contributor Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, “joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss the study finding more Americans use marijuana daily than alcohol.”
In a separate video segment, Fox News (5/25) medical contributor Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, “weighs in on Billy Price, a veteran NFL center, announcing his retirement after undergoing emergency surgery last month to remove a blood clot on ‘Fox News Live.’”
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
11 Ways To Get Rid Of Bloating, According To Gastroenterologists. (TODAY)
TODAY (5/24) “Bloating is a sensation of fullness or tightness in the abdomen, which is often due to excess gas or fluid in the gastrointestinal tract, Anju M. Malieckal, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, tells TODAY.com.”
Epidurals May Do More Than Relieve Pain – They Could Save Lives. (National Geographic)
National Geographic (5/27) “Since labor is unpredictable, if you need an emergency C-section, having an epidural will prevent complications or harm to mother or baby that’s sometimes associated with general anesthesia,” said Meleen Chuang, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, chief, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Health Centers, NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn.
