News from NYU Langone Health
Alexandra Miller Named Chief of Neuro-Oncology and Co-Director of Brain and Spine Tumor Center at NYU Perlmutter. (Cancer Letter)
Paywall* Cancer Letter (1/26) reported, “Alexandra Miller, MD, PhD, chief, Division of Neuro-Oncology, Brain and Spine Tumor Center, Perlmutter Cancer Center has been named as the chief of the Division of Neuro-Oncology and co-director of the Brain and Spine Tumor Center at NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, effective Jan. 29.”
Hometown Hero: Despite Cancer Diagnosis, Sharon Sheppard of Rockville Centre Remains Dedicated to Helping Kids, Hungry Families. (Newsday (NY))
Newsday (NY) (1/26) “In July 2020,” Sharon Sheppard “was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic breast cancer and given three months to live,” but “Francis Arena, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Caner Center of NYU Langone Arena Oncology Associates in Lake Success gave her hope, telling her, ‘I cannot cure you, but I could give you years.’”
Should Cancer Always Be Called Cancer? (WNYW-NY (FOX)-3)
WNYW-NY (FOX)-3 (1/26) Michael J. Zelefsky, MD, vice chair for academic and faculty affairs, professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center said, “That low-grade prostate cancer is still called a cancer.”
Philips CEO Mentions NYU Langone Deal. (CNBC World)
CNBC World (1/29) Philips CEO Roy Jakobs, speaking of his company’s plans, said, “We have been announcing that we are closing a NYU Langone Health deal, close to a $100 million deal where we provide a full portfolio of Philips to support that system.”
Are Edibles Safer Than Smoking? (New York Times)
The New York Times (1/29) The timing of how long cannabinoids in edibles takes for users to feel the effects “can vary even for experienced cannabis consumers, because the contents of your stomach affect how quickly an edible kicks in, said Collin Reiff, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry at the N.Y.U. Grossman School of Medicine.”
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The Dangers of Using Diuretics and Laxatives for Weight Loss. (NBC)
NBC’s Today (1/27) Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology of NYU Langone Health discussed the dangers of using laxatives and diuretics as a weight loss strategy.
Episode 107: Revealing Mechanisms of Sudden Unexplained Death in Toddlers. (Neurology Live)
Neurology Live (1/26) Episode 107, of the Neurology Live Mind Moments podcast, “‘Revealing Mechanisms of Sudden Unexplained Death in Toddlers,’ features a conversation with Orrin Devinsky, MD, professor, Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, Psychiatry, director, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, “who provided commentary on a recently published study assessing video evidence of sudden unexplained deaths in toddlers.”
Are We All Obesity Doctors Now? (Medscape)
Paywall* Medscape (1/26)* “Holly F. Lofton, MD, clinical associate professor, Departments of Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, and Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine at NYU Langone, led a discussion on how the introduction of GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) has changed the way both healthcare providers and patients are tackling obesity.”
The Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care in 13 States: Healthgrades. (Becker's ASC Review)
Becker’s ASC Review (1/26) published a listicle of Healthgrades’ top hospitals for cardiac care in 13 states, including NYU Langone Health’s Tisch Hospital.
Nine Hospitals in New York State Among Best in America. (WDOS-AM Oneonta (NY))
WDOS-AM Oneonta, NY (1/26) reported, “Healthgrades just released its ‘Healthgrades America’s 250 Best Hospitals’ list,’ which included nine facilities in New York state, including” NYU Langone Health’s Tisch Hospital.
75 Hospital and Health System Chief Pharmacy Officers to Know. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Becker’s Hospital Review (1/26) published a list of “75 hospital and health system chief pharmacy officers” to know, including Kenny Yu, PharmD, MBA, ACE, senior director, Pharmacy Services at NYU Langone Health, where “Yu provides executive leadership, builds strategy and coordinates all pharmacy services provided within NYU Langone.”
COVID-19, Flu, and RSV Levels Are Decreasing from January Peak as Virus Spread Slows. (Everyday Health)
Everyday Health (1/26) Rohan S. Mankikar, MD, clinical instructor, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at NYU Langone Health, “has been noticing a definite downward trend in the number of patients coming in for COVID, flu, and RSV,” coming that, “From Christmas through New Year’s, we started seeing a peak that lasted about two weeks after that. But I definitely see a decline this week.”
Report: Guidelines, Billing Reform Needed to Right-Size Remote Patient Monitoring. (Healthcare Innovation)
Healthcare Innovation (1/26) In a webinar discussing “recommendations in a new report from the Bipartisan Policy Center touching on evidence-based clinical guidelines, billing,” and other issues of privacy, “Devin Mann, MD, professor, Departments of Population Health and Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine at NYU Langone Health, was asked how these requirements affect clinical care and whether he would like to see changes in them,” and replied, “I think they do have an impact, particularly in places where billing is still really important for keeping the operations running.”
Subtle Signs You’re Losing Your Hair (And What to Do About It). (Health Digest)
Health Digest (1/26) For those with concerns about hair loss, dermatologist and hair loss researcher Jerry Shapiro, MD, professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology from NYU Langone Health recommended reaching out to a healthcare professional.
Breathing Labs – Six Best Hiccup Cures Most Recommended by Medical Experts. (Breathing Labs)
Breathing Labs (1/27) “NYU Langone Health notes that drinking water while bending over a sink or turning your head upside down while drinking from the tap can distract your brain from the hiccups.”
Feds Announce Drug Enforcement Task Forces Arrest Nearly 200 Suspected Drug Traffickers. (Fox News)
In an embedded video segment, Fox News (1/26) “contributor Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine of NYU Langone Health“ joins ‘America Reports’ to discuss nitazenes ‘seeping into the country,’ often sourced from China.”
In a second segment, Fox News (1/26) “contributor Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine” of NYU Langone Health “explains to ‘Fox News Live’s’ Arthel Neville that this ‘doctor’s tool’ can help screen embryos, but cannot replace the doctor.”
In a third segment, Fox News (1/27) “contributor Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine” of NYU Langone Health “and former CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield discuss concerns over gain-of-function research as lab leak risks raise red flags on U.S. soil.”
Pope Francis’ Misguided Call for a Ban on Surrogacy. (Newsday (NY))
Newsday (NY) (1/29) Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, writes a guest essay on Pope Francis’ call for a ban on surrogacy.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
Brain Health: Allison B. Reiss on Lifestyle Habits Supporting Cognitive Well-Being. (Authority Magazine)
Authority Magazine (1/28) In an interview, Allison B. Reiss, MD, associate professor, Departments of Foundations of Medicine, and Medicine, NYU Long Island School of Medicine, an internal medicine physician, an educator and a member of the Advisory Board of The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, said, “There is growing evidence that meditation can alter brain activity patterns in beneficial ways.”
Six Cardiologists in the Headlines. (Becker's ASC Review)
Becker’s ASC Review (1/26) “Dimitrios Bliagos, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, has been appointed director of interventional cardiology at NYU Langone Hospital Long Island in Mineola, N.Y.”
Prolonged Sitting at Work Ups CVD and All-Cause Mortality, Daily Breaks May Help. (MDEdge)
MDEdge (1/26) “‘The importance of physical activity and moving around can never be overstated,’ Michelle Bloom, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Heart Failure, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine at NYU Langone Health”, “who wasn’t involved in the study” about prolonged sitting increasing risk of CVD and all-cause mortality “told this news organization.”
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
Doctor Issues Warning Over How Much Water You Should Drink in a Day as Stanley Cups Surge in Popularity. (LADBible (UK))
LADBible (UK) (1/27) “‘I think the concern and issue is that everybody’s gonna start drinking a huge amount of water,’ Isaac P. Dapkins, MD, clinical associate professor, Departments of Population Health and Medicine, Division of Internal Medicine, and chief medical officer, Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, told The New York Post.”
Also reporting was WDRB-TV (1/29).
