News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Buys Downtown West Palm Beach Property for Medical Tower. (Palm Beach Post (USA))
The Palm Beach Post (USA) (2/10) reported, “NYU Langone Health paid $33 million in January for a downtown West Palm Beach property, where the nationally respected New York-based health care provider plans a custom-built medical tower.” The property purchase “underscores NYU Langone’s commitment to growing its presence in Palm Beach County – and serving patients and patrons loyal to the renowned nonprofit provider.” NYU Langone Health spokesperson Steve Ritea, senior director, Media Relations, NYU Langone Health said, “While we aren’t able to share additional details at this time, NYU Langone has been working to expand the exceptional services we offer in the Palm Beach area and we hope to offer more information soon.”
Researchers Unions Might Be New at NYU, but They’re Nothing New in American Academia. (Washington Square (NY) News)
The Washington Square (NY) News (2/11) reports, “Last year, NYU Researchers United – the union representing over 2,000 researchers at the university – called for official union recognition” along with higher wages, stronger benefits, and expanded access to housing among other demands, in a letter delivered to university president Linda Mills. NYU “has since denied the group’s request,” contending that the term “researcher” is “too vague for the group to be represented under the same union. It has also said that the union cannot be recognized because its members span across schools that don’t have labor agreements with NYU, such as the College of Dentistry, the School of Law and NYU Langone Health.”
Calvin Drayton’s Legacy to NYC. (New York Daily News)
The New York Daily News (2/11) runs a piece by Joseph Lhota, Executive Vice President and Vice Dean, Chief of Staff, NYU Langone Health at NYU Langone Health, on Calvin Drayton’s legacy.
Three Orthopedic Surgeons Join Azra Care Advisory Board. (Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review)
The Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review (2/9) reports, “Musculoskeletal artificial intelligence software provider Azra Care has added three orthopedic surgeons to its clinical advisory board,” including Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD, the Walter A.L. Thompson Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, chair of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Langone Health.
Creatinine-Cystatin C EGFR More Accurately Predicts Outcomes in Older Patients with CKD. (Endocrinology Advisor)
Endocrinology Advisor (2/9) “Using eGFRcr-cys rather than eGFRcr reclassified 31.2% older adults, predominantly to a more severe GFR category, Shoshana H. Ballew, PhD, member of the faculty, Departments of Population Health, and Medicine in New York, New York, and colleagues reported in the Annals of Internal Medicine.”
Chronic Kidney Disease May up Risks for Kidney, Urothelial Cancers. (RheumatologyAdvisor)
RheumatologyAdvisor (2/9) “‘Even moderate CKD is associated with elevated risk of kidney cancer and urothelial carcinoma,’ Stella K. Kang, MD, associate professor, Departments of Radiology and Population Health in New York, New York, and colleagues concluded in a paper published in Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation.”
Worth the Wait? Genomic Testing Delays Initiation of Advanced NSCLC Therapy. (Targeted Oncology)
Targeted Oncology (2/9) “‘You want testing in all patients up front, because you want to match patients to the best possible therapy,’ said Joshua K. Sabari, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center in New York, and moderator of one of the events.”
Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Shows Promise as Type 1 Diabetes Treatment. (ReachMD)
ReachMD (2/11) “‘These are exciting findings since the only medication approved by the FDA to delay the onset of clinical type 1 diabetes is an infusion,’ said Eliud Sifonte, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology who was not involved in the research.”
New Layer of Human Gene Regulation Found. (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (2/9) The results of a study “‘Persistence of backtracking by human RNA polymerase II,’ which appears in Molecular Cell, support the theory that backtracking represents a widespread form of gene regulation, which influences thousands of human genes, including many involved in basic life processes like cell division and development in the womb, according to the team led by scientists at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.” Evgeny A. Nudler, PhD, the Julie Wilson Anderson Professor of Biochemistry, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at NYU Langone Health, said, “The surprising stability of backtracking at longer distances makes it likely that it represents a ubiquitous form of genetic regulation in species from bacteria to humans.”
Also reporting was News Medical (2/9).
Representation Matters to Black Patients Seeking Prostate Cancer Information Online, Study Shows. (News Medical)
News Medical (2/9) “For Black men with prostate cancer, racial representation is a key factor affecting trust in websites offering information on prostate cancer, reports a study in the March issue of The Journal of Urology,” with lead author Stacy Loeb, MD, professor, Departments of Urology and Population Health, Perlmutter Cancer Center, of NYU Langone Health, saying, “Our study shows that representation matters to Black patients seeking prostate cancer information online. Not only does it impact trust in the information, but a lack of Black representation in prostate cancer content gave the impression that Black men are at lower risk for prostate cancer.”
Low Grade Prostate Cancer – The Best Treatment Might Be No Treatment. (SurvivorNet)
SurvivorNet (2/9) “‘A critical point to any oncologic treatment paradigm is the earlier we detect something in a lower stage and a lower grade, the better our opportunity is at controlling the cancer and getting outcomes that would entail complete cancer control,’ James S. Wysock, MD, assistant professor, Department of Urology, Division of Urologic Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center tells SurvivorNet.”
In a second article on SurvivorNet (2/8) “‘Most men get back to most regular activities as soon as the catheter is out,’ James S. Wysock, MD, assistant professor, Department of Urology, Division of Urologic Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, tells SurvivorNet.”
In a third article on SurvivorNet (2/7) Partial gland ablation “is so promising because it is effective but with fewer side effects than many other prostate therapies, explains James S. Wysock, MD, assistant professor, Department of Urology, Division of Urologic Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health.”
In a fourth article on SurvivorNet (2/8) “‘As the urologist, I’m responsible for obtaining that diagnosis and I’m often the first person the patient’s going to discuss the diagnosis with,’ James S. Wysock, MD, assistant professor, Department of Urology, Division of Urologic Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone , tells SurivorNet.”
Are You Suffering from ‘Boyfriend Sickness’? It’s More Common Than You Think. (Washington Post)
The Washington Post (2/9) “Robert C. Froemke, PhD, professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, the Skirball Professor of Genetics, Department of Neuroscience and Physiology says oxytocin and other related neurochemicals help a new parent hyperfocus on their infant, facilitating the difficult job of keeping a helpless baby alive,” commenting, “It probably is the case that other sorts of neurons, at least oxytocin, are responsible for forming intense bonds when we start spending time with someone.”
Super Bowl and Sports Fan Depression: How to Cope When Your Team Loses, According to Mental Health Experts. (Fox News)
Fox News (2/9) Christopher N. La Lima, PhD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health, discussed sports fan depression “with Fox News Digital, noting how much goes into being a sports fan,” saying, “Being a sports fan can involve a shared common cause and building of a community.”
Advocates Condemn Super Bowl Ad Preview That Joked About Dangerous Peanut Allergies. (USA Today)
USA Today (2/11) “The commercial downplays legitimate health issues especially as food allergies are increasing among Americans, according to 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,” at NYU Langone, who said, “This is a serious and life-threatening condition. People that truly have these allergies really can’t be exposed to these allergens in any form because it’s so dangerous.”
Pickleball-Related Injuries Are on the Rise, Doctors Say. (NBC News)
NBC News (2/12) “While a sport like pickleball might be good for the cardiovascular system, the study shows that people need to be careful about how they begin, said Spencer Stein, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Langone Health.”
As Biden’s Memory Issues Draw Attention, Neurologists Weigh in. (NBC News)
NBC News (2/10) “It’s normal for older brains to have more difficulty retaining new information and then retrieving the information, but mental processes like decision-making and judgment can actually improve with age, said Thomas M. Wisniewski, MD, the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman Professor of New York University Alzheimer’s Disease Center, Department of Neurology, professor, Departments of Pathology, and Psychiatry,” who is quoted as saying, “Although the raw power of memory has some degree of decline, perhaps wisdom can increase because the individual has a greater backlog of experiences and different situations as to what is the best thing to do.”
Bloomberg Businessweek: Outrageous PE Predictions. (Bloomberg)
Paywall* Bloomberg (2/9)* publishes a video in which Ian Lustbader, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at NYU Langone, “discusses seeing a surge in syphilis cases in the US.”
More People Need Transplants than There Are Organ Donors; Pigs Might Offer a Solution. (Scripps News (USA))
Scripps News (USA) (2/11) Robert Montgomery, MD, DPhil, the H. Leon Pachter, MD, Professor of Surgery, chair, Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery, NYU Langone Transplant Institute and one of the researchers who has been exploring xenotransplantation, said, “That someone has to die for someone to live is a broken paradigm,” adding that he thinks “animals are the answer.”
Plastics Found on Everyday Products Could Be Causing a Rise in Premature Births, Study Suggests. (People)
People (2/10) reports, “In a statement to CNN, lead study author Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP, the Jim G. Hendrick, M.D. Professor of Pediatrics, professor, Department of Population Health at NYU Langone Health, said, ‘Phthalates can also contribute to inflammation that can disrupt the placenta even more and set the steps of preterm labor in motion.’”
Also reporting are the Daily Mirror (UK) (2/11) and Media Feed (2/9).
Doctors Reveal the Eight Things You Should Do if You Get Sick on a Plane. (HuffPost)
HuffPost (2/12) “Stare at the horizon if you are in a window seat,” said “Rabia A. De Latour, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology,” who also “recommended avoiding unnecessarily moving your head.”
What I Wish Everyone Understood about Type 1 Diabetes. (Allure)
Allure (2/9) “Type 2 diabetes is a real epidemic, and if you look at prediabetes and type 2 together, it makes up almost 50 percent of the adult population [in America],” says Michael B. Natter, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism at NYU Langone Health who specializes in treating diabetes.
What Is a Heart-Healthy Diet? (HealthyWomen)
HealthyWomen (2/9) The wide range of foods that are considered heart-healthy may surprise you. “[A heart-healthy diet] is not as boring as people may think,” said Nieca Goldberg, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology and member of HealthyWomen’s Women’s Health Advisory Council.
Warm Caregiving in Childhood Protects Heart Health Later. (Good Men Project)
The Good Men Project (2/10) “We know that mitigating risk factors for cardiovascular disease must begin in childhood,” says lead author Robin Ortiz, MD, assistant professor, Departments of Pediatrics, and Population Health.
Scientists Have Discovered the Likely Culprit Behind Sudden Unexplained Death in Children. (Hearty Soul)
The Hearty Soul (2/9) “In a groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, scientists have made significant progress in understanding the perplexing issue of sudden unexplained deaths in children.”
today news 24 (2/8) In 2014, Laura Gould, MSc, MA, PT, research scientist, and Orrin Devinsky, MD, professor, Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, “started the SUDC Registry and Research Collaborative at NYU Langone Health, with an eye towards expanding the types of studies they could do and the biological specimens and other information they collected”; Gould said, “The vast, vast majority of children with febrile seizures will do just fine. We don’t want to scare everyone.”
Memories of Death: Cardiac Arrest Patients Recall Death Experiences. (Yale Scientific (CT))
The Yale Scientific (CT) (2/11) Sam Parnia, MD, PhD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, and his lab “conducted a seven-year-long study in the US and UK which involved 567 patients who received CPR following cardiac arrest.”
As ‘Magic Mushrooms’ Got More Attention, Drug Busts of the Psychedelic Drug Went up. (Georgia Public Broadcasting)
Georgia Public Broadcasting (2/9) Alongside “growing interest in psilocybin” as a beneficial therapy for mental health conditions, “drug busts of mushrooms went way up between 2017 and 2022, and the amount of the psychedelic substance seized by law enforcement more than tripled, according to a new study,” to which Joseph J. Palamar, MPH, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health at NYU Langone Health and the main author of the new study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence, said, “What I think the results indicate is that shroom availability has likely been increasing.”
How Are Prescription Drugs Named? A Drug Development Expert Shares the Process. (Fox News)
Fox News (2/7) In an embedded video segment, “Fox News medical contributor Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine” of NYU Langone Health “addresses the nationwide medication shortage hitting pharmacies on ‘America Reports.’”
In a second segment, Fox News (2/9) “medical contributor Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine” of NYU Langone Health“joins ‘Fox News Live’ to discuss how workers can find a better work-life balance.”
In an opinion piece for Fox News (2/9) Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine of NYU Langone Health wrote, “I do not object to any institution or society I am allied with or a member of, having a policy commensurate with the same equality and overcoming of disparity that I have tried to base my career on.”
In another article with Fox News (2/11) “Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine at NYU Langone and a Fox News medical contributor, said that Lincoln’s melancholy may have been tied to his ‘intellectual prowess and [his tendency to] see and feel things deeply.’”
Guidelines – Brain Death Is Equal to Heart Death: Ethicist. (Medscape)
Paywall* Medscape (2/9)* Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, discusses the ethical issues around death, brain death, and cardiac death, as well as communicating that to a patient’s loved ones.
News from NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island
Ovarian Cancer: How a New Urine Test May Help Detect It Early. (Medical News Today)
Medical News Today (2/10) “‘There are no screening tests that are useful or available for ovarian cancer,’ said Deanna Gerber, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island, Perlmutter Cancer Center in New York who was not involved in the research.”
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
Opinion: Red Hook’s Call for Responsible Cruise and EDC Oversight. (Brooklyn (NY) Daily Eagle)
The Brooklyn (NY) Daily Eagle (2/9) “Data from NYU Langone Health underscores the blatant disregard for this community, revealing that NYCHA residents in Red Hook face an asthma rate three times higher than the NYC average.”
