News from NYU Langone Health
First US Case Of Sexually Transmitted Ringworm Prompts Warning About Rare Fungal Strain. (Parent Herald)
The Parent Herald (6/7) Avrom S. Caplan, MD, assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, “highlighted this as ‘the latest in a group of severe skin infections’ reaching the U.S.” John G. Zampella, MD, associate professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology “and co-author of the study, urged physicians to inquire about rashes around the groin and buttocks, particularly among sexually active individuals with recent international travel and complaints of itching.”
LiveScience (6/7) John G. Zampella, MD, associate professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, said in a statement, “Since patients are often reluctant to discuss genital problems, physicians need to directly ask about rashes around the groin and buttocks, especially for those who are sexually active, have recently traveled abroad, and report itchy areas elsewhere on the body.” The NYU Langone Health team “plans to continue tracking cases of TMVII and T. indotineae in the U.S. and internationally.”
Insider (6/7) John G. Zampella, MD, associate professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology “encouraged doctors to check on rashes they see around their patients’ groin and buttocks.”
People (6/9) “According to a press release from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII can look like eczema, forming in a circular pattern.”
WCBS-TV New York (6/7) featured an interview with Avrom S. Caplan, MD, assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, who discussed his new fungal infection study.
Also reporting are Gothamist (NY) (6/7).
NYU Langone Health Receives $10 Million From Nicki Harris And Family. (Philanthropy News Digest)
Philanthropy News Digest (6/9) “NYU Langone Health has announced a $10 million gift from Nicki Harris and her family to expand access to quality care at its Bridgehampton” location, which will be renamed “the J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Ambulatory Care in honor of J. Ira Harris, who died in 2022, and their family.”
I’m A Doc – Here’s What I Want Everyone To Know About Summer Sun. (New York Post)
The New York Post (6/10) Jennifer A. Stein, MD, PhD, professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, associate vice chair, Faculty Practice Group, Department of Dermatology, discusses “some cool tips you can try that will help protect your skin all season long,” as well as why it’s so important to protect your skin from the sun.
5 Healthiest Fruits For Heart Health, According To Cardiologists. (TODAY)
TODAY (6/7) “All the risk factors for atherosclerosis – the plaque build-up that hardens and narrows arteries – are improved when a person’s diet is full of fruits and vegetables,” adds Sean P. Heffron, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, who said, “It’s beneficial from a blood pressure standpoint, but also a weight maintenance standpoint and cholesterol standpoint.”
A Dangerous New Animal Sedative Is Making Its Way Into The Illegal Drug Supply. (NBC News)
NBC News (6/7) “‘It does seem like the new trend is adding sedatives or tranquilizers and other types of nonopioid drugs to fentanyl, which makes opioid reversal much more complicated,’ said Joseph J. Palamar, MPH, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health, and deputy director of the National Drug Early Warning System.”
Also reporting is WNBC-TV New York (6/7).
Young Men Embrace Finasteride For Hair Loss Sparking Concerns About Side Effects. (NBC News)
NBC News (6/9) Dermatologist Jerry Shapiro, MD, professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, said of finasteride, “It’s like water in my clinic. I’m prescribing it all the time.”
What Will New Weight-Loss Drugs Mean For Endometrial Cancer? (MedPage Today)
MedPage Today (6/7) Leslie R. Boyd, MD, associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, vice chair, gynecology, said, “We know that bariatric surgery can be an effective complementary tool for patients with endometrial cancer.”
NYU Langone Names Associate Vice Chair For Clinical Research. (Healio)
Healio (6/5) “Jonathan T. Yang, MD, PhD, member of the faculty, Department of Radiation Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, associate vice chair, Clinical Research and Developmental Therapeutics, Department of Radiation Oncology, has been appointed associate vice chair for clinical research and developmental therapeutics in the department of radiation oncology at NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center,” where he will serve “as director of the metastatic disease service in the department of radiation oncology, as well as director of clinical research at the Brain and Spine Tumor Center.” Dr. Yang said, “I’m honored to join NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, where we have so many dedicated clinicians and researchers already doing great work in the field of metastatic disease.” Alec Kimmelman, MD, PhD, the Anita Steckler and Joseph Steckler Chair, and professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, said, “I am confident that Dr. Yang will contribute significantly to the continued success in the fields of radiation oncology and brain and spine tumor care.”
AI Blood Test Reliably Identifies Lung Cancer. (Clinical Lab Products)
The Clinical Lab Products (6/7) An “AI-based blood test can identify people likely to have lung cancer, potentially increasing early detection and reducing death rates,” demonstrating “high accuracy, with a negative predictive value of 99.8%, minimizing missed cancer cases,” according to a study whose co-authors came from institutions including NYU Langone Health.
Elimination Diets For Eosinophilic Esophagitis. (Everyday Health)
Everyday Health (6/6) Because many people with eosinophilic esophagitis can have multiple dietary triggers, Sameer K. Berry, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, said, “Don’t assume all other foods are safe once one trigger has been discovered.”
Second Patient To Receive Pig Kidney Has Organ Removed. (Infectious Disease Advisor)
Infectious Disease Advisor (6/7) Lisa Pisano, 54, is hospitalized and has been transferred back to kidney dialysis after a transplanted kidney from a genetically modified pig was removed, not due to rejection but complications linked to the heart pump she is using, with Robert Montgomery, MD, DPhil, the H. Leon Pachter, MD, Professor of Surgery, chair, Department of Surgery, director, NYU Langone Transplant Institute, saying, “Lisa is in stable condition, and her left ventricular assist device is still functioning.”
The First Few Weeks Of Exercise Are Often Excruciatingly Painful. (Inverse)
Inverse (6/9) “As you’re training, the heart becomes more efficient at pumping out blood,” says N’Namdi Nelson, CSCS, exercise physiologist, Sports Performance Center Team.
NYU Langone Health Physician Discusses Health Claims Of Poppi Soda. (Fox News)
Fox News (6/10) Rabia A. De Latour, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, discusses the dubious health claims of Poppi Soda.
Cardiologist Stuart Connolly Remembered As A ‘Generational Thinker,’ Electrophysiology Pioneer. (Cardiovascular Business)
Cardiovascular Business (6/7) “Stuart Connolly, MD, a veteran cardiologist known for his groundbreaking work in the field of electrophysiology, died June 2 after a long battle with neuroendocrine cancer,” with Sunil Rao, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, remember him as a ‘giant in the field of cardiology.’”
Dr. Loeb On A Survey For Female Partners Of Patients With Prostate Cancer. (Urology Times)
Urology Times (6/7) In this interview, Stacy Loeb, MD, professor, Departments of Urology and Population Health, Perlmutter Cancer Center, “highlights the development of a survey for female partners of patients with prostate cancer, which was discussed in the paper, ‘Development and validation of a survey to assess sexual health in female partners of patients with prostate cancer.’”
A PA Teen Is Navigating A Rare Genetic Condition. Her Family Says Insurance Calls The Shots. (WHYY-TV Philadelphia)
WHYY-TV Philadelphia (6/10) Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, “said there is no good solution in sight for these cases that require unique treatment solutions,” commenting, “The system has not yet decided who’s going to pay for experimental, cutting-edge interventions that may or may not work, but are the best chance that some individual may have.”
Study Finds Internet Addiction Disrupts Teens’ Brains. (Fox News)
Fox News (6/7) Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss the 10-year-long study finding internet addiction impacts judgment, attention and memory.”
