News from NYU Langone Health
Beyond Bedside Manner: How Physician CEOs Get It Done. (Inc. Magazine)
Modern CEO (9/16) Robert I. Grossman, MD, dean and CEO, attributes his effectiveness as a leader to his medical training in radiology and neuroradiology, which he says helps him extract biases and detect important signals, and his background in research, which provides rigorous thinking and structure; under his leadership, NYU Langone Health has grown its annual revenue, becoming the most profitable academic health system in the US, while also prioritizing equity and excellence in patient care.
This Florida Dad Felt Fit And Healthy – Until A Doctor Said He Needed Immediate Surgery. (CBS News)
CBS News (9/14) Phil Passen, a former runner and boxer, discovered he had a congenital heart condition during a routine checkup at NYU Langone Health, leading to a diagnosis of a bicuspid aortic valve, and after moving to Miami and missing check-ups during the pandemic, he was told he needed immediate surgery; he sought a second opinion from NYU Langone Health’s Mark D. Peterson, MD, PhD, professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, system director of aortic surgery, who recommended a Ross procedure, which successfully restored his normal life expectancy and allowed him to resume his active lifestyle, with Passen advising, “Once you’re above 40, you should be not only getting a yearly physical checkup, but you should have your heart checked as well.”
I’m A Doctor – Here’s How To Prevent And Manage Headaches And Migraines. (New York Post)
The New York Post (9/16) Robert H. Fryer, MD, PhD, clinical professor, Department of Neurology, discusses migraine management, noting that migraines, which affect 15% to 20% of the population and are more common in women post-puberty, can be triggered by hunger, dehydration, stress, and lack of sleep, and advises using a headache diary to identify potential food triggers.
Brain Injury Association Walk Raises Awareness, Spotlights Long Island Woman’s Recovery. (Newsday (NY))
Newsday (NY) (9/14) Emily Sciascia, who endured severe injuries from a 2022 car crash, was named the Long Island honoree at the Brain Injury Association of New York State’s seventh annual March On for Brain Injury Walk in Eisenhower Park, where she walked the route despite doctors’ initial grim prognosis; Brian S. Im, MD, assistant professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, was the statewide honoree, and Dina Pagnotta, PT, MPT, MPH, director of strategic initiatives, NYU Langone Health Concussion Center, emphasized prevention and support, stating, “That’s really what we want to do, to prevent these injuries.”
Apple Has A Hot New Product. It’s A Hearing Aid. (Wall Street Journal)
Paywalled* The Wall Street Journal (9/13)* Apple unveiled AI tools and the next iPhone at its recent event, but a significant feature is the transformation of AirPods Pro 2 into over-the-counter hearing aids with a software update, which the FDA approved as a major advance for hearing support; Nicholas S. Reed, MD, associate professor, member of the faculty, Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and Population Health, Optimal Aging Institute, remarked on the potential impact, saying, “I do think this is a game-changer.”
25 Best MSN Programs In New York. (Nursing Process)
Nursing Process (9/13) New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing’s Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program ranks as the top MSN program in New York for 2024, offering both RN-to-MSN and traditional MSN tracks with specialties including Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse-Midwifery, and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, featuring clinical practicums at NYU Langone Health hospitals such as Tisch Hospital.
NYU Langone Health Physician Discusses Improving Health Through Better Eating. (KBCW-TV San Francisco)
KBCW-TV (9/14) Stella S. Yi, MPH, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health, addresses the misconception that Asian Americans are inherently healthy, explaining that “Asian Americans are at equivalent risk for conditions as other ethnic groups” despite having the lowest obesity prevalence, and she collaborates with Brooklyn Grange to provide culturally appropriate produce to improve the health of Chinese Americans in Brooklyn.
Also reporting are WPEC-TV (9/14) and WTSP-TV (9/16).
iHeartRadio (9/13) “Concussive symptoms from sports-related traumatic brain injury typically resolve in 7 to 10 days and within 3 months for non-athletes, according to Dennis A. Cardone, DO, associate professor, Departments of Orthopedic Surgery, and Pediatrics, chief, Division of Primary Care Sports Medicine.”
Fox News (9/13) Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, “reacts to the dangers of the NFL quarterback suffering a third concussion in two years.”
Also reporting is NBC News Now-2 (9/13).
Everyone Around Me Is Taking Magnesium Supplements. (Allure)
Allure (9/13) Magnesium’s importance for human health is undisputed, though the value of magnesium supplements is still debated; Julia Adamian, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, section chief, General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, Tisch Hospital, says, “I would call it a very important team player in multiple biochemical reactions.”
Med Board Snubs New Law; Is Ketamine Addictive? AMR The Musical. (MedPage Today)
MedPage Today (9/13) “Lifeline,” an off-Broadway musical about antimicrobial resistance (AMR), features a unique cast of real scientists and healthcare professionals, including Judy Minkoff, PhD, project manager, Virology Institute, who said, “the science communication aspect of this musical is really unmatched.”
Kate Moss’s Sister Lottie Claims She Had A Seizure On Ozempic. An Expert Weighs In On The Importance Of Using These Medications Properly. (Yahoo! News)
Yahoo! News (9/13) Model Lottie Moss discussed the severe health consequences she experienced after using Ozempic for weight loss without proper medical supervision, which led to a seizure due to dehydration; Melanie R. Jay, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, and Department of Population Health, emphasized the importance of following prescribed dosages and being under a doctor’s care, noting, “you start [on a] 0.25 mg dose weekly for one month before going to the next dose so that your body can get acclimated to it.”
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
Cardiologist Reveals Their Exercise Routine For A Healthier Heart. (Newsweek)
Newsweek (9/13) Shaline D. Rao, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, chief of medicine, NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island, shared her exercise routine with Newsweek, emphasizing the importance of incorporating cardio, strength training, and flexibility exercises for cardiovascular health, noting that “weekend warriors still reap some benefit, but it helps if you start with a background level of fitness.”
Health Experts Weigh In On Tua Tagovailoa’s Scary Hit During The Dolphins-Bills Game. (Men's Health)
Men’s Health (9/13) Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered a concussion after a hit from Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin; Shae Datta, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Neurology, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, said, “When you have posturing with his arm the way that he did, that’s suspicion for maybe a seizure or loss of consciousness, and that usually is on the severe side.”
