News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Grossman School Of Medicine Graduating Students Learn Residency Assignments. (News 12-TV Long Island (NY))
News 12-TV Long Island, NY (3/21) Fourth-year medical students at NYU Grossman School of Medicine discovered on Friday which residency programs they were matched with, according to News 12 photojournalist Karina Robledo, who captured reactions from the proud future doctors.
Long Island Couple Lands Same Medical Residency As Part Of Match Day For Future Physicians. WABC-TV New York (3/21) Match Day marked a significant milestone for NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine students Tony Asfour and Katie Goldrick, who successfully matched as a couple to the same residency program at Mount Sinai Morningside-West, marking the first such achievement for their medical school.
NYU Langone Health Honors Therapy Dog For Helping With Spinal Cord Surgery Patient. (NBC News New York (USA))
NBC News New York (USA) (3/21) Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health in New York is honoring Dotty, a three-year-old lab, for her role in helping five-year-old Liam re-learn how to walk after recovering from major spinal cord surgery. Jackie Haight, child life specialist, Rusk Rehabilitation, said that Dotty’s gentle nature and ability to perform over 30 commands made her a perfect match for children like Liam, who has been visiting the hospital since he was six months old and has made significant progress due to physical therapy and Dotty’s motivational presence.
Dementia May Not Always Be The Threat It Is Now. Here’s Why. (New York Times)
The New York Times (3/22) “A recent study projecting steep increases in cases over the next three decades drew enormous public attention,” with Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor of Population Health, Department of Population Health, professor, Department of Medicine, Optimal Aging Institute and the senior author of the study, saying, “Dementia is a devastating condition, and it’s very much related to the oldest ages. The globe is getting older.”
How Well Is Your NYC Neighborhood Protected Against Measles? Check Out Our Map. (Gothamist (NY))
Gothamist (NY) (3/24) Measles vaccination rates in Staten Island and Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen are among the lowest in New York City, according to city data, with Staten Island’s highest rate not exceeding 74% for children aged 24 to 35 months, while the 10309 ZIP code has the lowest at 65%, and Adam J. Ratner, MD, professor, Departments of Pediatrics, and Microbiology, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, said that tailored approaches are needed for each community to address these disparities, as measles remains highly contagious and vaccination rates below 95% compromise herd immunity.
Gene Editing, Next-Gen Antibodies Key To Unlocking Animal-To-Human Transplants. (BioSpace)
BioSpace (3/24) Advancements in gene editing and anti-CD40L antibodies are propelling xenotransplantation efforts, with companies like eGenesis and United Therapeutics exploring genetically edited pig organs for human transplantation, potentially addressing the severe organ shortage crisis; Adam Griesemer, MD, associate professor, Department of Surgery, Division Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, NYU Langone Transplant Institute, said that while gene edits are crucial, xenotransplants require enhanced immune suppression, noting that “there is a very strong advantage of xenograft survival when you use novel medications called costimulatory blockade antibodies,” as NYU Langone Health’s program employs a standard immunosuppression regimen for challenging immune systems.
Could ‘Severance’ Become Reality? Brain Docs Reveal The Truth. (New York Post)
The New York Post (3/22) In discussing Apple TV’s Severance, Daniel A. Orringer, MD, associate professor, Departments of Neurosurgery, and Pathology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, told Time Magazine that severing both hippocampi and the fornices could impact short-term memory.
Sneeze Smarter, Not Louder: The Science Of A Quieter Sneeze. (Washington Post)
The Washington Post (3/24) Erich P. Voigt, MD, clinical professor, Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, chief, Division of General/Sleep Otolaryngology, explained that a sneeze’s loudness is due to the reflexive expulsion of air through the vocal cords, similar to singing or talking, and suggested that engaging throat muscles can modify the sound.
Low-Dose Doxycycline Effective For Lymphocytic Scarring Alopecias. (HealthDay)
HealthDay (3/21) Carli Needle, BA, medical student, and colleagues “evaluated the efficacy and tolerability of low- (20 mg twice daily , 40 mg daily, and 50 mg daily) versus high-dose (50 mg BID, 100 mg daily, and 100 mg BID) doxycycline for lymphocytic scarring alopecias in a retrospective review” and “found that high-dose doxycycline was associated with significantly higher rates of adverse effects (AEs),” with the authors writing, “This study highlights the benefits of low-dose doxycycline for lymphocytic scarring alopecias, showing comparable efficacy and improved tolerability relative to high doses.”
2015 To 2023 Saw Increase In Pediatric Nonfatal Fentanyl Exposures. (Dermatology Advisor)
Dermatology Advisor (3/21) A study published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse on March 7 found a significant rise in pediatric nonfatal fentanyl exposures reported to poison centers across 49 states from 2015 to 2023, with Joseph J. Palamar, MPH, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health, saying, “Parents and others, too, need to be careful to not leave fentanyl, whether licit or illicit, out in the open around unsupervised children.”
Also reporting is Medscape (3/24)*.
Cancer Cells Work Together To Survive – And Scientists Have Now Found A Way To Disrupt Them. (SciTech Daily)
SciTech Daily (3/21) Researchers at NYU, including those from NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, discovered that cancer cells collaborate by secreting the enzyme CNDP2 to break down proteins into amino acids, which they share, and found that blocking CNDP2 with bestatin or gene deletion significantly slows tumor growth.
Anthem Blue Cross Under Fire For ‘Refusing To’ Help NYC Crack Down On Soaring Health Care Costs, New Report Shows. (New York Post)
The New York Post (3/23) The New York City Health Department’s inaugural report from the new Office of Healthcare Accountability revealed inconsistencies in hospital pricing, with NYU Langone Health receiving $443 million from the city’s $3.3 billion employee hospital care expenditure, however, the report has “gaping holes” because Anthem Blue Cross, the city’s healthcare provider, did not provide full cost data, citing confidentiality agreements, despite federal rules requiring transparency.
Billionaire-Backed Firms Are Reshaping West Palm Beach With Demand For Luxury Office Space. (New York Post)
The New York Post (3/21) “For those that party too heartily, NYU Langone Health has doctors’ offices on Clematis and is building a new $75 million medical tower at the nearby 324 Datura St., better to serve both its Big Apple snowbirds and those that have nested here permanently.”
Your Daily Coffee Might Be Great For Gut Health, New Study Suggests. (Verywell Health1)
Verywell Health (3/21) A study published in Nature Microbiology found that coffee drinkers have higher levels of the gut bacterium Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus, and according to David M. Poppers, MD, PhD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, in moderation, coffee “can help with gut regularity and energy levels,” adding that gut health “is associated with improved inflammatory markers” and “clear thinking,”
The Mediterranean Diet Has Stood The Test Of Time For A Reason: It Works. (National Geographic)
National Geographic (3/23) “The Mediterranean diet contains healthy elements from all food groups – whole grains, which are complex carbs, healthy fats such as olive oil and omega-3 fatty acids, and lean protein,” said Nieca Goldberg, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology. “There’s something for everyone in the diet.”
NYU Langone Health Physician Discusses Men’s Health Concerns. (KTVU Plus (USA))
KTVU Plus (USA) (3/21) Steven Lamm, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, the Preston Robert Tisch Center for Men’s Health, discussed the importance of men attending regular doctor visits to prevent diseases and manage health issues, such as sleep apnea and low testosterone, through sleep, stress management, exercise, and nutrition, while addressing audience questions on topics including CPAP machine usage, the impact of obesity and opioid use on testosterone levels, and the effectiveness of testosterone supplements, suggesting that men should consult with healthcare professionals for accurate assessments and appropriate treatments.
Prostate Cancer Risk Increases By 45% Among Men Who Share One Troubling Behavior. (New York Post)
The New York Post (3/22) Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, commenting on prostate cancer risks, previously said there is a critical need for regular medical screenings to “diagnose it early for better outcomes,” as researchers from Erasmus MC Cancer Institute found that men who skip prostate cancer screenings are 45% more likely to die from the disease.
Cardiologist Issues Urgent Warning About One Common Lifestyle Habit Which Is As Risky To Health As Smoking. (Unilad (UK))
Unilad (UK) (3/22) Stephen K. Williams, MD, assistant professor, Departments of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and Population Health, said, “A sedentary lifestyle is now seen as the ‘new smoking lifestyle’ – it is that bad.”
Parents Of Girl Who Died After Measles Infection Said They Wouldn’t Get MMR Vaccine. (Fox News)
Fox News (3/22) Following the death of a 6-year-old Texas girl who contracted measles, Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, highlighted the importance of vaccinations – “particularly with the number of circulating measles cases and underimmunized people coming into the U.S. at a time when there is a big measles surge around the world.”
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
2025 Lab Of The Year Runner Up: NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island Department Of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine. (Medical Laboratory Observer)
Medical Laboratory Observer (3/21) NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine has been recognized as a runner-up for the 2025 Lab of the Year Award by Medical Laboratory Observer, with its 15 laboratories processing over 1.5 million samples annually; the hospital’s Leadership Development Program, initiated in 2023, has reduced employee turnover, increased engagement scores, and improved inspection results, while the Hematology Academy addresses adaptability in changing global conditions.
Also reporting is Medical Laboratory Observer (3/21).
Surgeon Cites Lifestyle Changes, Awareness in Fight Against Colorectal Cancer. (Huntington Now)
Huntington Now (3/21) Tara Martinez, DO, clinical assistant professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Quality Officer, Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk, said lifestyle changes such as reducing processed and fatty foods, avoiding red meat, and increasing awareness are crucial in combating the rising incidence of colon cancer in individuals under 55, with obesity, dietary choices, and alcohol being significant contributors; she also stressed the importance of early detection.
