NYU Langone and NYU Grossman in the News
People
Jennifer Taylor, a 41-year-old woman diagnosed with stage 2 triple-positive breast cancer, is receiving biweekly chemotherapy at NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center. The story details her journey alongside her childhood best friend, Adrien Finkel, as they document the experience on social media to help others. Taylor highlights the supportive environment at the cancer center, noting she has formed a close relationship with her oncology nurse, Bianca, who has made her feel safe and understood during her treatment. The article focuses on their friendship as a source of strength through chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and radiation.
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9/26/2026
Fall for Your Skin Week: "Hormones and your skin" with Dr. Doris Day
Live with Kelly and Mark
Doris Day, MD, dermatologist and clinical professor in NYU Langone's Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, discusses how hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause impact skin health. She notes that declining estrogen depletes collagen-producing cells, reducing skin thickness, resilience, and moisture barrier strength, which can lead to dryness, adult acne, and a sudden loss of firmness. To adapt, Dr. Day recommends using gentler products, increasing hydration, taking shorter or cooler showers, and avoiding harsh treatments across the entire face. Furthermore, she highlights the benefits of hormone therapy and notes she is studying the potential of topical estrogen for facial skin.
9/28/2026
Study finds sharp rise in weight-loss drug prescriptions for children
NBC 5 DFW
A new NYU Langone study found that more than 20,000 children aged 8 to 11 with obesity have been prescribed GLP-1 drugs since 2019. Babak Orandi, MD, PhD, associate professor of surgery and medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the study's lead researcher, states that use is rising rapidly, primarily among children with severe obesity who have related health complications. The research highlights the need for long-term monitoring for children using these medications.
Also reporting was: Washington Square News, Newser
9/25/2026
Price, not science, drives obesity GLP-1 access: Holly Lofton, MD
American Journal of Managed Care
In an interview, Holly Lofton, MD, clinical associate professor of medicine and surgery and director of the Medical Weight Management Program at NYU Langone Health, discussed how price and access issues, rather than science, drive the use of GLP-1 obesity drugs. She noted that frequent prior authorizations and insurer body mass index cutoffs higher than FDA criteria create significant barriers for patients. Dr. Lofton predicted that drug pricing will determine which GLP-1 becomes the first-line therapy. She also emphasized shared decision-making and creating a weight regain plan before patients stop medications.
9/25/2026
Peptide regulation debate intensifies after FDA advisory panel's controversial vote
American Journal of Managed Care
The debate over peptide regulation is intensifying amid growing patient demand, fueled by GLP-1 drug shortages and social media. An FDA advisory panel recommended several peptides for legal compounding against its own scientists' advice due to a lack of human data. Holly Lofton, MD, clinical associate professor of medicine and surgery and director of the Medical Weight Management Program at NYU Langone Health, warned about the risks of unregulated products, such as developing antibodies that reduce the efficacy of FDA-approved drugs. She also noted these compounds can contain dangerous adulterants like insulin.
9/25/2026
Medical Daily
Genetic testing can identify effective off-label drugs for patients with rare cancers, but insurers often refuse coverage because the medicines are not FDA-approved for that specific condition. The report details the case of a patient with a rare brain tumor who struggled to get a needed drug. Jessica Schulte, MD, a neuro-oncologist and administrative director of the Adolescent and Young Adult Neuro-Oncology program at NYU Langone's Brain & Spine Tumor Center, who helped treat the patient, notes the difficulty of conducting large trials for such uncommon diseases. While some drugs are approved based on a tumor's genetics, families frequently face lengthy appeals to access these promising treatments.
9/25/2026
ASTRO 2026: Strategic imaging during radiopharmaceutical therapy
UroToday
At the 68th American Society for Radiation Oncology Annual Meeting, Mallika Marar, MD, MBA, clinical assistant professor and director of theranostics in the Department of Radiation Oncology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and NYU Langone Health, discussed strategic imaging during radiopharmaceutical therapy. She highlighted that pretreatment PSMA PET is the established foundation for patient selection but noted there is no single standard for additional imaging. Dr. Marar explained that expanding workflows to include interim PSMA PET and post-infusion SPECT can help individualize treatment. She concluded that radiation oncologists are well-positioned to contribute to the clinical integration of RPT imaging.
9/26/2026
Sunset Park's Fifth Avenue Festival draws 20,000 despite rain, marks 27 years
Hoodline
An estimated 20,000 people attended Sunset Park’s 27th annual street festival in Brooklyn, which spanned 15 blocks of Fifth Avenue. Hosted by the Sunset Park Fifth Avenue Business Improvement District, the event featured over 400 vendors, cultural performances, and family activities despite rainy weather. Along with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Healthfirst, NYU Langone served as a co-sponsor for this year's event. Planning for the 28th annual festival is already underway, aiming to preserve its cultural traditions while finding ways to improve.
9/25/2026
Want a better brain as you get older? Neuroscience says stay far away from these 3 things
Fast Company
Researchers at NYU Langone Health found that high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking between the ages of 48 and 68 are associated with significantly fewer dementia-free years later in life. The study analyzed data from more than 12,000 people and was published in Neurology Open Access. According to senior investigator Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, founding director of the Optimal Aging Institute and the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the results argue that people should actively avert these factors in midlife to preserve brain health and that certain populations may benefit from targeted prevention.
9/25/2026
Health system pharmacies keep patients on GLP-1 therapy
American Journal of Managed Care
A study from the NYU Langone Health Specialty Pharmacy found that patients receiving GLP-1 therapy through its integrated service showed significantly higher persistence rates than typically seen in real-world practice. Of nearly 3,000 patients, only 3.9% discontinued treatment within the first year. The study, conducted between August 2022 and May 2025, highlights the success of a structured pharmacist service model that includes clinical onboarding and ongoing patient engagement. This approach helps address barriers such as cost, access, and adverse effects, which commonly lead to discontinuation of these medications.
9/25/2026
New guideline reshapes emergency reversal
SCIENMAG
The Neurocritical Care Society and Society of Critical Care Medicine have updated guidelines for treating intracranial hemorrhage associated with antithrombotic drugs. An accompanying commentary by Jennifer Frontera, MD, professor in the Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, evaluates the new recommendations. The guideline update highlights that while andexanet alfa provides better hemostatic efficacy for reversing factor Xa inhibitors compared to prothrombin complex concentrates, it also carries a significantly higher risk of thrombotic events. Frontera notes this trade-off, explaining why the North American guideline now diverges from European consensus.
9/25/2026
6 daily habits that help you stay sharp and active as you age
Martha Stewart Living
An article on daily habits for healthy aging recommends prioritizing quality sleep, eating a balanced diet, and engaging in mentally and physically stimulating activities. Joel Salinas, MD, clinical associate professor of neurology at NYU Langone Health, advises maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and starting the day with the MIND diet, such as oatmeal with dark fruits and walnuts. He also suggests exercising at least three times per week and establishing a calming evening routine, like turning down the temperature and limiting electronics before bed, to prepare for rest.
Also reporting was: Yahoo Health
9/26/2026
As health insurance costs soar, healthcare workers also feel the pinch
HealthDay
Rising health insurance costs are increasingly impacting healthcare workers, with some forgoing coverage due to soaring premiums. The article highlights a physician couple who dropped their insurance after premiums reached nearly $1,600 per month, a trend exacerbated by the expiration of expanded Affordable Care Act subsidies. As more people struggle to access regular doctors, Arthur Caplan, PhD, a bioethicist and professor emeritus at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, suggests it may be time to revisit the American Medical Association’s code of ethics, which generally discourages physicians from treating their own relatives.
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9/25/2026
Why are we still talking about compensating research participants?
Clinical Leader
In an opinion piece, Lindsay McNair, MD, principal consultant at Equipoise Consulting and a member of the NYU Langone's Compassionate Use Pre-Approval Access (CUPA) Working Group, and Ken Getz of the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development argue for compensating clinical trial participants. They discuss the historical reluctance to pay participants and the recent shift in ethical thinking toward ensuring payments are sufficient. Despite a new study showing no clear link between compensation and recruitment metrics, the authors contend that financial barriers to participation are significant. They conclude that compensation is ethically justified by principles of respect, beneficence, and justice.
9/28/2026
FDA panel votes on Grail’s multicancer test, highlights data gaps
Medscape
An FDA advisory panel concluded the benefits of Grail’s Galleri multicancer detection test outweigh its risks, despite a lack of data showing it reduces mortality. While the panel voted favorably on the test's safety and effectiveness, some members expressed concern over the absence of mortality outcomes. Voicing support for the test's potential, Danil Makarov, MD, associate professor of urology and population health and director of surgical research in the Department of Population Health at NYU Langone, highlighted its ability to screen for cancers that are not currently screenable. The test is not yet FDA-approved.
9/25/2026
Food allergies are treated differently, airline by airline
KevinMD.com
A proposed Federal Aviation Administration rule could change requirements for airlines to carry epinephrine for severe allergic reactions, raising patient safety concerns. Food allergy advocate Lianne Mandelbaum cites an experience from Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn, MD, PhD, director of the Division of Pediatrics Allergy and Immunology at NYU Langone Health, who found an airplane's emergency kit labeled as having no epinephrine. Mandelbaum argues that the proposed flexible system is inadequate and warns the new rule could permit airlines to stock only antihistamines for anaphylaxis, calling for a mandate requiring auto-injectors on all flights.
9/26/2026
Yahoo Creators
This article explains why perimenopause is frequently misdiagnosed and undertreated, featuring commentary from two physicians. Sue Decotiis, MD, attending physician at NYU Langone Health, outlines effective care, emphasizing that lifestyle changes alone are insufficient. She advocates for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to address hormonal imbalances and prevent long-term health consequences like bone mass and muscle loss. Dr. Decotiis also warns against unqualified influencers on social media providing medical guidance. [Note: Staff credentials require verification]
9/27/2026
Rising stars: 188 healthcare leaders under 40 | 2026
Becker's Hospital Review
Becker's Healthcare has named Michael DeCicco, director of patient experience and culture at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk, to its 2026 'Rising stars: 188 healthcare leaders under 40' list. Under his leadership, the health system’s HCAHPS willingness-to-recommend scores improved by 33% over two years, and he led a 65% reduction in the time to close patient grievance investigations. The article also recognized leaders from other New York-based institutions, including Hospital for Special Surgery, New York-Presbyterian, and Montefiore Einstein.
9/25/2026
Rutika Mehta named director of upper GI medical oncology at NYU
The Cancer Letter
Rutika Mehta has joined NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center as director of upper GI medical oncology.
9/25/2026
NATURAL WAYS TO AVOID WRINKLES
Woman's World
In an advice piece, Doris Day, MD, dermatologist and clinical professor in NYU Langone's Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, offers pro tips to avoid wrinkles. She suggests side-sleepers use a pillowcase made of bamboo, cotton, or silk to reduce friction and skin compression. To protect the delicate eye area, she recommends gently patting on cream instead of rubbing. When looking at a computer, she advises increasing the font size and adjusting screen brightness to prevent squinting, which can reinforce expression lines.
9/25/2026
Pope Leo visits site of miracle cures, meets people whose unexplained healings stunned doctors
FOX Wilmington
In an article for Fox News, Marc Siegel, MD, professor of medicine and medical director of Doctor Radio at NYU Langone Health, reports on Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lourdes, France. As Fox News’ senior medical analyst, Dr. Siegel discusses the site's history of miraculous healings with Dr. Alessandro de Franciscis, former president of the Lourdes Office of Medical Observation. The Pope's visit focuses on purification and healing, including meetings with individuals whose cures were recognized by the Church. The piece also highlights the more numerous spiritual cures reported at Lourdes.
9/27/2026
Why do clinical trials for cancer drugs take so long?
The New York Times
Several letters to the editor respond to a guest essay concerning the high costs and lengthy delays in clinical trials for cancer drugs. Arthur Caplan, PhD, a bioethicist and professor emeritus at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, writes that the main obstacle is the Trump administration's cuts to cancer research funding. Other contributors identified additional bottlenecks, including downstream delays at cancer centers after FDA approval, funding challenges for small biotech firms, and the need for more efficient trial partnerships rather than simply faster ones. The role of 'compassionate use' pathways was also discussed.
9/26/2026
