News from NYU Langone Health
Examining COVID's effect on sense of smell
Spectrum News 1 Central New York
A researcher at NYU Langone was part of a study looking at how our senses may have changed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This study looked at people who have and haven’t had COVID, and the focus was their sense of smell. “A possibility that people, even if they are feeling well, might still have problems. And that's why in the paper we recommend that it's not unreasonable if you've had COVID to have a smell test just to see how that sense is doing,” said Leora Horwitz, MD, a professor of Population Health and Medicine at NYU Langone Health.
1/21/2026
A simple blood test mismatch linked to kidney failure and death
ScienceDaily
An international study led by researchers at NYU Langone Health found that combining creatinine and cystatin C blood tests provides a more accurate assessment of kidney health. Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the research showed discrepancies between the tests are common and linked to higher risks of death and kidney failure. Morgan Grams, MD, PhD, the Susan and Morris Mark Professor of Medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted using both tests identifies more people with poor kidney function earlier. Co-author Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor of Population Health in the Department of Population Health and director of the Optimal Aging Institute at NYU Langone Health, urged physicians to utilize cystatin C testing.
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1/21/2026
Can This Cesarean Closure Technique Reduce Complications?
MedPage Today
A retrospective study by Clarel Antoine, MD, clinical professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, examined a specific cesarean closure technique he developed. The study, analyzing 727 of his procedures from 1985 to 2015, found no instances of abnormal placental implantation in subsequent pregnancies, a common complication. The endometrium-free closure technique involves a double-layer suture that excludes the inner uterine layer, which Dr. Antoine suggests improves healing and reduces long-term risks. The method is detailed in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
1/21/2026
Healthcare Digital Magazine
According to a ranking by Healthcare Digital, NYU Langone Health's Tisch Hospital is the fifth-largest hospital in the United States, with a capacity of 1,766 staffed beds. Under the leadership of Dean and CEO Alec C. Kimmelman, MD, PhD, the New York City hospital is recognized for its excellence in perinatal, palliative, stroke, and ventricular assist device care. It features 66 operating rooms and a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), with over 5,500 babies born there annually, and is noted for its focus on providing patients with tailored nutrition to support their recovery.
1/19/2026
Bo Nix ankle surgery: Orthopedic surgeon details typical recovery | Broncos notebook
The Denver Gazette
Providing expert commentary on the ankle injury of Broncos quarterback Bo Nix, Dr. Sanjit R. Konda, an orthopedic trauma surgeon at NYU Langone Health, explained the factors determining recovery. While not involved in Nix's treatment, Dr. Konda noted that a simple ankle fracture can sometimes be treated without surgery. However, he stated that if there is an associated ligament injury that makes the ankle unstable, surgery is necessary. Dr. Konda provided a general recovery timeline, saying fractures typically heal in six to eight weeks, but "ligaments often take longer to heal... closer to around three months."
1/20/2026
SurvivorNet
A phase III clinical trial shows that adding the immunotherapy drug nivolumab to chemotherapy before surgery improves outcomes for certain non-small cell lung cancer patients. According to Joshua K. Sabari, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Langone and director of High Reliability Organization Initiatives at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, the progress of systemic immunotherapy for early-stage lung cancer has been gratifying, leading to better responses and survival. The study, published in Nature, found one-year event-free survival was 70% with nivolumab versus 45% with a placebo. An expert from Mount Sinai Health System noted that more time is needed to assess long-term overall survival.
1/21/2026
Low Blood Pressure Linked With Colitis in Older Women
Medscape
A study in the American Journal of Gastroenterology found that older women with low diastolic blood pressure or those on multiple antihypertensive medications have a higher risk for ischemic colitis. The research, based on over 100,000 women, also suggested that increased dietary fiber could be protective. Commenting on the findings, Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, gastroenterologist and director of Outcomes Research for Gastroenterology and Hepatology at NYU Langone Health, advised a balanced approach. She highlighted the importance of controlling blood pressure while ensuring diastolic levels do not fall below 90 mm Hg.
1/22/2026
Skincare In Your 20s: 12 Dermatologist-Approved Tips
Byrdie
In an article on skincare for people in their 20s, Elizabeth K. Hale, MD, clinical associate professor in The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Langone Health, stresses that daily sunscreen use is the single-best anti-aging tool. She notes that UV rays are always present, even on cloudy days or indoors, and are the number one cause of external skin aging. The article also advises starting anti-aging routines around age 25, being mindful of over-treating skin, and incorporating ingredients like retinol and hyaluronic acid. Other experts recommend daily exfoliation and avoiding harsh cleansers.
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1/21/2026
