News from NYU Langone Health

NYU Langone Tops List Again As Best US Hospital For Neurology, Neurosurgery. (Healio)

Healio (7/17) reports NYU Langone Health “was again the top hospital in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery, according to the latest annual Best Hospitals Survey issued by U.S. News & World Report.” The health system “topped the 2024-2025 national listing for the third consecutive year, based on its performance in treating conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis and stroke.” Robert I. Grossman, MD, dean and CEO, said in a press release, “At NYU Langone Health, our culture of exceptionalism continues to deliver the best outcomes for our patients, with one consistently high standard of care across all of our locations. I am so proud of each and every one of our employees for helping deliver these fantastic results.” NYU Langone Health “also placed in a four-way tie as tops in both the state of New York and the NYC metro area in addressing neurological conditions.”

CBS News Colorado (7/16) U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals for Complex Specialty Care” rankings for 2024 to 2025 includes NYU Langone Health — New York, New York and NYU Langone Orthopedic Health — New York, New York

Becker’s ASC Review (7/17) US News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals for Ear, Nose & Throat” list for 2024-25 features NYU Langone Health at number 10.

Healio (7/17) The top-ranked hospitals for gastroenterology and GI surgery include NYU Langone Health, according to the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings.

Also reporting is Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review (7/16).

Meet The CIOs Of US News’ Best Hospitals 2024-25. (Becker's Hospital Review)

Becker’s Hospital Review (7/17) The CIOs of the hospitals on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals 2024-25 Honor Roll include Nader Mherabi, adjunct professor, Information Technology, executive vice president and vice dean, Chief Digital and Information Officer since 2020, having served as CIO since 2011, and Bruce Darrow, MD, PhD, who has been interim chief digital and information officer of Mount Sinai Health System since January.

19 Systems Among The Best Workplaces For Disability Inclusion. (Becker's Hospital Review)

Becker’s Hospital Review (7/17) NYU Langone Health, scoring 90 points, was listed among the best places to work for disability inclusion in 2024 by The Disability Equality Index, a joint initiative from Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities, which assessed 524 U.S. companies across categories such as culture and leadership, enterprise-wide access, employment practices, communication engagement, and supplier diversity.

GenAI-Enabled EHRs Match Human Clinicians In Messaging, New Study Shows. (Healthcare IT News)

Healthcare IT News (7/17) A study led by researchers at the New York University Grossman School of Medicine found that generative AI (genAI) messaging tools can draft accurate and empathetic responses to patient electronic health record (EHR) queries, potentially reducing clinicians’ documentation burden. William R. Small, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, said, “Our results suggest that chatbots could reduce the workload of care providers by enabling efficient and empathetic responses to patients’ concerns.” Paul A. Testa, MD, assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine, chief medical information officer, mentioned that physicians received over 150 In Basket messages daily during the pandemic. Devin Mann, MD, professor, Departments of Population Health, and Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, added, “With this physician approval in place, GenAI message quality will be equal in the near future in quality, communication style, and usability, to responses generated by humans.”

Fierce Healthcare (7/17) A new study conducted using queries from NYU Langone Health patients, led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, found that electronic health record messages drafted by generative AI were of similar quality and accuracy to those written by healthcare professionals; 16 primary care physicians rated 334 AI-drafted messages and 169 from professionals, finding both sets comparable in informational content, completeness, and usability.

In Extreme Heat, Do You Need More Electrolytes? (New York Times)

Paywalled* The New York Times (7/17)”Having too little sodium in the bloodstream, for instance, may lower your blood pressure, said David S. Goldfarb, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, and Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, clinical chief, Division of Nephrology, NY Harbor VA Medical Center,” which is a condition called hyponatremia.

How Much Do You Actually Need To Shower? (TIME)

TIME (7/17) The frequency of showering “that’s right for you depends on your skin type and lifestyle choices, says Mary L. Stevenson, MD, associate professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology,” adding, “Ideally, I think people should shower at least every other day.”

This Is A Healthy Brain On Psilocybin. (CNN)

CNN (7/17) Petros D. Petridis, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Physiatry, who was not connected to the study, commented on the potential of psilocybin to open therapeutic doors, stating, “Psilocybin could open the door to change, allowing the therapist to lead the patient through.”

Also reporting are Gizmodo (7/17), Newsweek (7/17), Medscape (7/17)*, LiveScience (7/17), and PhaMed (7/17).

6 Reasons Paid Leave Is So Essential To New Moms’ Health. (What To Expect)

What To Expect (7/17) Discussing the importance of paid maternity leave for enabling new mothers to attend postpartum appointments, Natasha J. Williams, EdD, MPH, associate professor, Department of Population Health, said, “Using the health care system regularly and at the right time during pregnancy, as well as getting the right care after giving birth, may prevent adverse effects from getting worse.”

Assessing Dermatologic Responses To Amivantamab In EGFR-Mutated NSCLC. (Cancer Network)

Cancer Network (7/17) During the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, experts including Joshua K. Sabari, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, discussed updates in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) treatments, with Sabari stating, “Most of my [patients with] bad scalp toxicities that are grade 3/4 have been men who don’t tell us anything,” and emphasizing the importance of managing toxicities and individualizing treatment plans based on patient lifestyle and clinical trial data.

‘My Cardiologist Dad Swears By This One Super-Simple Habit, And Now I Do It Every Day.’ (Parade Magazine)

Parade Magazine (7/16) Edward A. Fisher, MD PhD, professor, Department of Cell Biology, the Leon H. Charney Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Departments of Medicine, Microbiology, and Pediatrics, advises that frequent incremental exercise, such as taking stairs instead of elevators and walking during meetings, significantly benefits heart health, as echoed by the American Heart Association, which states that increased physical activity can reduce heart disease risk, enhance mood, boost energy, and improve sleep quality.

More Than One-third Of Radiologists Worldwide Experience Burnout. (AuntMinnie)

AuntMinnie (7/17) More than one-third of radiologists globally experience burnout, with rates between 34% and 39%, according to an analysis led by Stella K. Kang, MD, associate professor, Departments of Radiology, and Population Health, associate chair, Population Health Imaging and Outcomes, published in the American Journal of Roentgenology; Kang and colleagues stated, “Standardized instruments for prevalence alongside multidimensional profiles capturing experiences may better characterize radiologist burnout, including change over time.”

Near-Death Experiences Compared To Drug Trips. (Evolution News)

Evolution News (7/17) Scientific American’s Rachel Nuwer examines the growing scholarly acceptance of near-death experiences (NDEs) as a unique mental state offering insights into consciousness, with Sam Parnia, MD, PhD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, explaining that brain dysfunction during dying disinhibits suppressed actions, bringing “your entire consciousness to the fore” to prepare for the transition from life to death.

Biden Tests Positive For COVID. (CBS News)

CBS News (7/17) Discussing President Biden’s having been prescribed Paxlovid after a recent COVID-19 diagnosis, Jonathan D. LaPook, MD, the Mebane Professor of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, professor, Department of Population Health, said, “He has been on a blood thinner called apixaban, which is Eliquis. And Eliquis does have an interaction with Paxlovid, which is why you have to be very careful when you give the two together. The Paxlovid can increase the level of the Eliquis.”

News from NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn

Summer Safety Tips From A Brooklyn Emergency Medicine Physician. (Brooklyn (NY) Reader)

In commentary for the Brooklyn (NY) Reader (7/17), Aaron Arredondo, MD, clinical associate professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, associate chief, service, NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn Emergency Department, offers summer safety tips related to preventing drowning, avoiding heat-related illnesses, fireworks, and boating safety.

What Causes Pink Discharge? 2 Ob-Gyns Break It Down. (PopSugar)

PopSugar (7/17) Meleen Chuang, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Health Centers, chief, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, provided insights on pink vaginal discharge, stating it can result from hormonal changes, post-period shedding of endometrial tissue, implantation bleeding, or vaginal infections, and emphasized the importance of seeking medical evaluation if the discharge is unusual or accompanied by other symptoms.

News from NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island

Women With Endometriosis Face Fourfold Higher Risk Of Ovarian Cancer, Study Suggests. (CNN)

CNN (7/17) “Endometriosis itself is a diagnosis that’s not fully understood, which makes the association with ovarian cancer difficult to completely comprehend as well, said Deanna Gerber, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island,” who was not involved in the new study.