News from NYU Langone Health
Ophthalmologists Provide Complex Eye Care: When To See One And What To Expect. (New York Post)
The New York Post (4/1) “Kathryn A. Colby, MD, PhD, the Elisabeth J. Cohen, M.D. Professor of Ophthalmology, offers insight on when you need more advanced eye care from an ophthalmologist and what you can expect during an eye exam.”
NYU Langone Files $22M Plans To Revamp Transplant Center. (Crain's New York Business)
Crain’s New York Business (4/1) NYU Langone Health filed $22M plans last week to consolidate organ transplant services under one roof by expanding procedures at its main hospital and shutting services at two nearby clinics.” The health system “is consolidating its transplant services as demand for procedures has increased” – in New York, “organ transplant volume rose 67% between 2016 and 2023, according to a health equity assessment filed by NYU Langone Health as a requirement of its construction application. Transplant surgeries at NYU Langone Health jumped by nearly 300% during that time period, with the health system performing 600 procedures in 2023.” NYU Langone Health says that centralizing all services will better serve its low-income and vulnerable patients by reducing the need for transportation between buildings and coordination of multiple appointments.”
New Hope For Renewal: Pig Kidney Transplants Could Save Human Lives. (Newsday (NY))
Newsday (NY) (3/30) “To further understand this process, surgeons at NYU Langone Health in Manhattan reported last July on transplanting gene-edited pig hearts into two brain-dead human recipients – a man and woman who had consented previously to full-body donation,” finding “excellent cardiac function” in the transplanted porcine organs during the time they were studied.
When The Yankees Could Expect To Get DJ LeMahieu Back. (New York Post)
The New York Post (3/29) “Lauren E. Borowski, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, joins New York Post Sports anchor Brandon London to explain the bone bruise in DJ LeMahieu’s right foot, how the injury would be diagnosed, if this ailment could linger and a possible timetable for the Yankees’ regular leadoff man to get back in action” on the NYU Langone Health Injury Report.
The Brain Chooses Which Memories Are Important Enough To Save And Which To Let Fade Away. (TODAY)
TODAY (3/29) A study published in Science reveals why “certain life events remain clear in our minds no matter how long ago they occurred, while episodes from the prior day may already be fuzzy and difficult to recall,” and “although the research was performed in mice, certain brain processes have remained almost the same as mammals have evolved, so the findings can tell us a lot about ourselves, said the study’s senior author, György Buzsáki, MD, PhD, the Biggs Professor of Neuroscience, Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, and professor, Department of Neurology.”
Also reporting are NBC News (3/29) and the Daily Mail (UK) (3/29).
NYU Langone Begins Histotripsy For Liver Cancer. (AuntMinnie)
AuntMinnie (3/29) “NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center is using histotripsy for some liver cancer cases,” with “Mikhail Silk, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Radiology, who performed the procedure,” saying, “This device allows us to offer ablation to patients who would normally not be good candidates.” Additionally, NYU Langone Health is “testing the HistoSonics Edison System as part of the HOPE4KIDNEY US clinical trial for the treatment of kidney tumors” that is led by “William C. Huang, MD, vice chair for clinical affairs, professor, Department of Urology, and professor, Department of Radiology, Perlmutter Cancer Center.”
Mystery Death Of Amy, 12, And How Her Mum Used IVF To Avoid It Again. (Daily Mail (UK))
The Daily Mail (UK) (3/31) “Lead researcher Richard Tsien, PhD, chair, the Druckenmiller Professor of Neuroscience, Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, professor, Department of Neurology, Neuroscience Institute said: ‘Along with providing comfort to parents, new findings about genetic changes involved will accumulate with time, reveal the mechanisms responsible, and serve as the basis for treatment approaches.’”
Also reporting is the Mail on Sunday (UK) (3/31)./p>
Research Shows What Diet To Eat To Drastically Reduce Dementia Risk. (GloucestershireLive (UK))
GloucestershireLive (UK) (3/29) “In their study of 5,116 women published last year in Alzheimer’s & Dementia journal, researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine suggested that the diet – which includes high amounts of plant-based foods and low amounts of saturated animal fat, salt and sugar – may help to improve cognitive function later in life.”
New Strategies For Cervical Cancer Prevention With HPV Vaccines. (Targeted Oncology)
Targeted Oncology (3/31) “Researchers at NYU Langone Health, including Catherine Herrman, MD, fellow, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “investigated whether offering HPV vaccines at the time of abortion care could increase vaccination rates among women of reproductive age.”
Jayden Daniels Responds To Concern Over Elbow After Viral Picture. (New York Post)
The New York Post (3/30) “The Post previously asked Laith M. Jazrawi, MD, professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Sports Orthopedic Surgery, for his opinion on what could be behind the inflamed look of Daniels’ elbow,” who said, “He has olecranon bursitis.”
Also reporting are the Daily Mail (UK) (3/30), the Daily Mail (UK) (3/29), and the Western Journal(3/28).
Dr Sabari On The FDA Approval Of Frontline Amivantamab Plus Chemo In EGFR Exon 20 Insertion+ NSCLC. (OncLive)
OncLive (3/29) “Joshua K. Sabari, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, discusses the significance of the FDA approval of frontline amivantamab-vmjw (Rybrevant) plus chemotherapy for patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) harboring EGFR exon 20 insertion mutations.”
This New Class Of Fitness Trackers For Women Might Be The Best Yet. (Women's Health)
Women’s Health (3/29) “N’Namdi Nelson, CSCS, exercise physiologist, Sports Performance Center Team,” says, “I would recommend fitness trackers to patients as they are relatively accurate in obtaining baseline measures.”
5 Spices That Doctors Say Can Improve Your Heart Health. (HuffPost)
HuffPost (3/31) “‘Adding spices to your food is a great way to improve the taste of the food without adding salt or sugar,’ said Nieca Goldberg, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology.”
15 Cancer Symptoms Men Shouldn’t Ignore. (today news 24)
today news 24 (3/31) “‘If you notice a lump, heaviness, or any other change in your testicle, never delay having it looked at,’ says Herbert Lepor, MD, professor, Departments of Urology, and Biochemistry, the Martin Spatz Chair, Department of Urology, chief, Urology, Perlmutter Cancer Center.” Additionally, “with skin cancer, you don’t want to wait, says Marleen I. Meyers, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center.”
Women’s Cancers: Clinicians Research, Advise On Sexual Dysfunction. (MD Edge)
MD Edge (3/29) “In another study presented at the meeting, Naaman Mehta, MD, resident physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, of NYU Langone Health, and colleagues reviewed data from 166 healthcare providers who completed a 23-item survey about evaluating and managing sexual health concerns of their patients.”
A Quick ‘Fart Walk’ Might Be Just What You Need To End Your Day. (SELF Magazine)
SELF Magazine (3/29) Lisa Ganjhu, DO, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, said, “When you’re walking and moving around, you’re basically helping the motility part of the digestive tract.”
NY Officials Fighting For Healthcare Funding. (Plattsburgh (NY) Press Republican)
The Plattsburgh (NY) Press Republican (4/1) The New York “legislature’s proposed boost of Medicaid payments to hospitals, summing to hundreds of millions of dollars a year, could provide significant relief for the 79 hospitals statewide that are financially struggling,” but “Bill Hammond, senior health policy analyst at the Empire Center, a fiscally conservative think tank,” expressed skepticism all the funding was going to distressed hospitals, saying, “It’s going to New York Presbyterian and NYU Langone Health.”
Tesla Has New Competition With A Chinese EV Priced Lower Than Model 3. (Fox Business)
Fox Business (3/29) “rRBC Capital global autos analyst Tom Narayan and Fox News medical contributor Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine “discuss Elon Musk’s reported drug use on ‘The Claman Countdown.’”
Also reporting is Fox Business (3/29).
News from NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island
Long Island Health Care Networks Reaching Out To LGBTQ+ Community, Raising Awareness Of Services. (Newsday (NY))
Newsday (NY) (3/30) “Stony Brook, Northwell Health and NYU Langone Health health care systems were each designated as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leaders by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, the nation’s largest LGBTQ+ advocacy group, in its most recent report.” Staff “at NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island complete regular training in LGBTQ+ health care,” as well has having a “LGBTQ+ Committee and a dedicated director of LGBTQ+ services.”
7 Leaders At The Forefront Of Cardiology. (Becker's ASC Review)
Becker’s ASC Review (3/29) Included in a listicle of “seven cardiology leaders that took on new positions or added to their titles this year, as reported by Becker’s in 2024” is that “Dimitrios Bliagos, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island was appointed director of interventional cardiology at NYU Langone Hospital Long Island,” as well as being “named a clinical professor at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicineand as a clinical professor in the department of medicine and member of the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine,” and “tapped as assistant director of interventional cardiology at New York City-based NYU Langone Health, leading a team performing 20,000 procedures annually.”
