News from NYU Langone Health
Skip the Hospital: How to Get Help at Virtual Urgent Care Without Going to the ER. (New York Post)
The New York Post (2/5) discusses NYU Langone Virtual Urgent Care in a Q&A with Victoria Leybov, MD, clinical assistant professor, Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine, medical director, Virtual Urgent Care at NYU Langone Health. Leybov said, “With NYU Langone Virtual Urgent Care, we have a very well-trained team of high-quality providers who are able to assess patients – including children – remotely for a wide variety of symptoms, making diagnoses and recommending treatments just as well as they could in-person.”
Experts Say This Parenting Technique Is Best for Gen Z Teens – Here’s What to Do. (New York Post)
The New York Post (2/2) “Whitney E. Waugh, PhD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone said, ‘Mothers and fathers who’d like to effectively support their child as they transition into young adulthood can do so by first validating the kid’s position on a specific matter.’”
NYU Langone Health Turns Former Department Store into Health Center. (Aunt Minnie)
Aunt Minnie (2/2) reported, “NYU Langone Health opened an ambulatory center on Long Island, NY, in January in a converted former Bloomingdale’s and Sears store.” Vicki Match Suna, AIA, Executive Vice President and Vice Dean for Real Estate Development and Facilities, said, “Built as a Bloomingdale’s department store by renowned architect Edward Durell Stone, the building has been thoughtfully transformed into a state-of-the-art ambulatory care center that respects its original 1970s exterior design.”
Also reporting are the Garden City (NY) News (2/1) and WPIX-TV (2/4).
On the Record: Could Pigs Be the Answer to the Organ Donor Shortage? (WCBS-AM New York)
WCBS-AM New York (1/31) “Robert Montgomery, MD, DPhil, the H. Leon Pachter, MD, Professor of Surgery, chair, Department of Surgery, Division of Transplant Surgery, NYU Langone Transplant Institute, joined On the Record with Steve Scott to talk about the future of transplanting organs from animals to humans.”
A Study Suggests That MDMA May Help Prevent “Bad Trips” on Psilocybin Or LSD. (USA Today)
USA Today (2/3)”’Many people are understandably hesitant to receive psychedelic therapy because they fear having a challenging experience,’ said study author Richard J. Zeifman, PhD, postdoctoral fellow, NYU Langone Health Center for Psychedelic Medicine.”
What Is the ‘Legging Legs’ Trend? What to Know. (ABC News)
ABC News (2/2) “ABC News previously reported that the negative influence of some social media content is largely owed to the amount of social comparisons that often come with engagement on the platforms, according to Andrea D. Vazzana, PhD, clinical assistant professor, Departments of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and Psychiatry, a child psychologist who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders in children, adolescents and adults at NYU Langone Health.”
More Parents Are Using Sleep Aids for Their Kids. Experts Say They Shouldn’t. (National Geographic)
National Geographic (2/2) “Sleep aids are medications or supplements that work by either increasing sleep-promoting neurotransmitters or modulators in the brain or by decreasing neurotransmitters or modulators that trigger waking, says Argelinda Baroni, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone.”
Crisis in the Northwest: Fentanyl ‘Killing the Mentally Ill for a Dollar a Pill’ in State with Loose Drug Laws. (Fox News)
Fox News (2/3) “Researchers at New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine wrote in a September paper that they found no evidence of an association between decriminalization and fatal overdose rates in Oregon.”
National Wear Red Day for Cardiovascular Health. (CBS 5 Anchorage (USA))
CBS 5 Anchorage (USA) (2/2) “Harmony R. Reynolds, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology with NYU Langone Health says women need to be aware of other complications during pregnancy that can have an impact later.”
Why February Is the Best Month for Resolutions. (Seattle Times)
The Seattle Times (2/2) “‘Life is about consistent, attainable healthy habits, or adding things into your life in manageable pieces,’ said Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health. “
Zytiga Is Making a Real Difference for Patients with Metastatic Prostate Cancer. It’s a More Affordable Option Too. (SurvivorNet)
SurvivorNet (2/1) “David R. Wise, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, and Department of Urology, Perlmutter Cancer Center tells SurvivorNet that” Zytiga “has shown real promise.”
In a second article, SurvivorNet (2/1) “‘Orgovyx is the first oral testosterone lowering agent that has been approved we have available for our patients,’ David R. Wise, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, and Department of Urology, Perlmutter Cancer Center with NYU Langone Health in New York City.”
In a third article for SurvivorNet (2/1) “According to David R. Wise, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, and Department of Urology, Perlmutter Cancer Center with NYU Langone Health, Xtandi can help delay or prevent metastasis and improve overall health and survival in this group of prostate cancer patients.”
60 Academic Medical Center COOs to Know. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Becker’s Hospital Review (2/2) A non-exhaustive listicle of academic medical center Chief Operating Officers includes Fritz François, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Divisions of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and General Internal Medicine, executive vice president and vice dean, chief of Hospital Operations at NYU Langone Health.
A Conversation on Women’s Leadership and Career in Medicine: Jennifer Frontera, MD. (Neurology Times)
Neurology Times (2/3) “During the 2023 International Congress on the Future of Neurology (IFN) Annual Meeting, held September 22-23, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Jennifer A. Frontera, MD, professor, Department of Neurology “gave a talk about challenges for women in the field of neurology and leadership opportunities for their careers in medicine.”
Success with Sirolimus in Treating Skin Sarcoidosis Could Spur Studies in Other Organs. (CHEST Physician)
CHEST Physician (2/2) Avrom S. Caplan, MD, assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Langone in New York City, who was not involved with the research, said that adding clinical outcome data to molecular information “helps solidify that [the mTOR] pathway has relevance in the sarcoid granuloma formation.”
Neurologic Research Involving Women of Reproductive Age in a Post-Dobbs World. (Neurology Today)
Neurology Today (2/1) “‘Anything that goes into a record for a clinical trial is privileged information, just like a medical record is privileged, obviously,’ said Jacqueline A. French, MD, professor, Department of Neurology, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center.”
How Targeted Radiation Can Treat Advanced Prostate Cancer Faster and with Outcomes Equal to Surgery. Is It Right for You? (SurvivorNet)
SurvivorNet (2/1) “Radiation therapy can kill prostate cancer cells with the same success rate as surgery, but with fewer side effects, says Michael J. Zelefsky, MD, vice chair for academic and faculty affairs, professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center.”
In a second article, SurvivorNet (2/1) “Called brachytherapy, this type of radiation treatment offers a simpler, easier option for some prostate cancer patients, without compromising on effectiveness, says NYU Langone radiation oncologist, Michael J. Zelefsky, MD, vice chair for academic and faculty affairs, professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center.”
Allergies, Poor Sleep, and Parasites: Could Sharing Your Bed with a Pet Harm Your Health? (Health)
Health (2/2) “Regardless of how much we love our pets, sharing a bed with them isn’t always the healthiest choice, 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 Health, told Health in a statement.”
All About Paulina Porizkova’s Double Hip Surgery and Hip Dysplasia. (Women's Health (UK))
Women’s Health (UK) (2/2) Supermodel Paulina Porizkova “underwent the procedures to help with her pain from hip dysplasia in January” and shared images of her “in her hospital gown before the surgery at NYU Langone Health.”
Also reporting is the Daily Star (UK) (2/3).
Doctors Warn 60 Million Americans Could Have ‘Silent Killer’ Disease. (Daily Mail (UK))
The Daily Mail (UK) (2/2) Experts discuss the risk of cholesterol disease for millions of Americans, with Gregory Katz, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, saying, “One argument I’ve made before is that empowering patients to understand risk is a big deal. But knowing Lp(a) doesn’t just empower a patient – it changes the way that I treat someone, both with regards to diagnostic testing as well as treatment.”
Dr. Siegel on Chiefs Fans Toxicology Report: Poly-Drug Situation Becoming a ‘Huge Epidemic’ in US. (Fox News)
Fox News (2/2) “Fox News medical contributor Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine” of NYU Langone Health “discusses findings from the toxicology report of three Kansas City Chiefs fans found frozen to death.”
In a second segment, Fox News (2/2) “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 a third segment, Fox News (2/2) “contributor Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine” of NYU Langone Health “joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to discuss the finding of fentanyl in the systems of the three Chiefs fans who allegedly froze to death.”
Musk Must Be More Transparent About Neuralink. (Bloomberg Opinion)
Paywall* Bloomberg Opinion (2/3) Medical ethicists express doubts about Elon Musk’s motives behind Neuralink, with Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics commenting, “This implant merits transparency, not nerdman speculation.”
Also reporting is the San Jose Mercury News (2/3).
New Injectable Weight Loss Drugs Pose Ethical Issues. (Health Reporter)
Health Reporter (2/3) Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics at New York University’s Grossman School of Medicine, discusses ethical issues for practitioners with the new generation of injectable weight-loss drugs.
Organ Donations Increased in Québec After MAiD. (Medscape)
Paywall* Medscape (2/2)* “Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine,” recently “provided a commentary on MAiD for Medscape Medical News, said he was surprised by the 26% conversion rate in the study.”
News from NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn
St. Joseph Pediatric Dental Center Acquired by Tri-County CAA. (Providence (RI) Business News)
The Providence (RI) Business News (2/4) reports, “Tri-County will...transition the relationship with the New York University Langone School of Dental Residency program into the agency, which was formerly in place at St. Joseph’s.” Brenda Dowlatshahi, Chief Operating Officer and Health Center director, said, “The expertise and innovation brought by Daniel J. Kane, DMD, Sunset Park Family Health Center at NYU Langone and NYU Langone will undoubtedly elevate our practice, enhancing our ability to deliver comprehensive and cutting-edge dental services. We look forward to the invaluable contributions and shared knowledge that this collaboration will bring, ultimately benefiting the oral health and well-being of our patients.”
