News from NYU Langone Health
Top Pediatric Gastroenterology Hospitals In The US: Newsweek. (Becker's ASC Review)
Becker’s ASC Review (7/24) Newsweek, in partnership with research firm Statista, released its second annual ranking of the best hospitals in the U.S. for pediatric gastroenterology, with Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone Health ranked 37th; the list was determined using a nationwide survey of healthcare professionals in pediatrics, hospital quality metrics, patient experience surveys, and the implementation of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs).
25 Best Orthopedic Hospitals In The US: Newsweek. (Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review)
Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review (7/24) Newsweek, in partnership with Statista, ranked NYU Langone Health as the third top hospital in the US for orthopedics in 2024, with the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City taking the top spot.
Cancer Cells Adapt To Resist Therapy Step By Step. (Bioworld)
Bioworld (7/24) Researchers at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine have published findings in Nature on the progressive adaptation of cancer cells to therapies, termed the “resistance continuum,” with senior author Itai Yanai, PhD, professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, explaining that resistance is not just a switch, but “a whole process the cell needs to orchestrate and it unfolds through a series of steps.”
Dr. Sabari On Barriers To Biomarker Testing In NSCLC. (OncLive)
OncLive (7/24) “Joshua K. Sabari, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, discusses barriers to biomarker testing in patients with non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), as well as the structure of the multidisciplinary team he uses to optimize patient outcomes.”
Colorectal Cancer Risk Higher Among Patients WIth PSC, With Or Without IBD. (HMP Global Learning Network)
HMP Global Learning Network (7/24) A study published online ahead of print in Hepatology Research and conducted at NYU Langone Health indicates that patients with primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) alone have an increased risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) compared to the general population, with Taranika Sarkar Das, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, stating, “Individuals with PSC alone may require extended screening and surveillance colonoscopy intervals compared with those with PSC–IBD, yet still require more frequent monitoring than screening guidelines recommend for the general population.”
Endometrial Cancer Treatment: A Shift Towards Personalized Care. (Targeted Oncology)
Targeted Oncology (7/24) A retrospective study reviewed electronic health records of over 1400 patients diagnosed with advanced endometrial cancer from 2018 to 2023, revealing that while mismatch repair (MMR) and microsatellite instability (MSI) testing increased, many patients, particularly those of Black and Latinx descent, were still not being tested, potentially limiting access to newer, more effective, targeted drugs; Bhavana Pothuri, MD, professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, discussed the findings and the importance of this research in an interview.
The One Thing Pulmonologists Are Begging People Over 50 With Asthma to Stop Doing. (Parade Magazine)
Parade Magazine (7/24) Francis V. Adams, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, indicated that smoking, including vaping, exacerbates asthma symptoms and can lead to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), saying, “The one thing pulmonologists are begging people with asthma over 50 to stop doing is smoking,” including “cigarettes, cigars and marijuana” as well as vaping.
How To Get Patients Over A Weight Loss Plateau. (MD Edge)
MD Edge (7/24) Holly F. Lofton, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, and Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, explains that weight plateaus, a state of equilibrium, often frustrate patients because the body increases appetite signals and decreases satiety signals, leading to challenges in losing the last few pounds, but notes that anti-obesity medications can help patients overcome these plateaus by altering appetite and fat cell stability, stating, “Studies show that patients who are taking anti-obesity medications achieve far more weight loss than do those who are not taking medications.”
Does Electrolyte Gum Work? (Verywell Health)
Verywell Health (7/24) 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, mentioned that while electrolyte gum technically contains electrolytes, the actual content is minimal; he remarked, “The amount would determine their effectiveness,” underscoring the importance of proper labeling for these products.
Cardiologist Answers Heart Questions From Twitter. (Doctors Channel)
Doctors Channel (7/24) Sunil Rao, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, answers various heart-related questions from the internet in an informative video, discussing elevated heart rates, reasons behind heart skipping beats, how EKGs work, and realities of heart conditions like atrial fibrillation and broken heart syndrome, while also explaining the function of defibrillators, the significance of cholesterol, and the impacts of COVID-19 on the heart, and touching on topics like heart murmurs, pacemakers, and the correlation between gum and heart health.
What You Eat Linked To How Healthy You’ll Be As You Age. (WebMD)
WebMD (7/24) Yixiao Song, MS, research scientist, discussed how women adhering to the DASH diet in their late 40s reported fewer cognitive issues in their late 70s, stating, “Our data suggest that it is important to start a healthy diet in midlife to prevent cognitive impairment in older age.”
Pig Transplant Research Yields A Surprise: Bacon Safe For Some People Allergic To Red Meat. (Long Island (NY) Press)
Long Island (NY) Press (7/24) Genetically modified pigs, created for organ transplant research, can provide pork to red meat allergy sufferers; “separately, pigs with various gene modifications for xenotransplant research live on a Revivicor farm in Virginia, including a GalSafe pig that was the source for a recent experimental kidney transplant at NYU Langone Health.”
NYUL Physician Discusses Skin Cancer Risks And Prevention. (NBC News Daily)
NBC News Daily (7/24) Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, discussed melanoma risk factors and prevention, especially in younger adults, emphasizing the importance of monitoring new or changing moles and using sun protection.
News from NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island
LI Community Hospital Earns Awards From US News. (Long Island (NY) Advance)
Paywalled* The Long Island (NY) Advance (7/25) Long Island Community Hospital, which is set to merge with NYU Langone Health next year, has been named a High Performing Hospital by U.S. News & World Report for the second consecutive year, with top ratings in treating heart failure, heart attack, kidney failure, pneumonia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); Marc S. Adler, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, chief, Hospital Operations Long Island Community Hospital, remarked, “This recognition highlights the progress we are making every day toward our goal of improving patient outcomes across a wide spectrum of conditions.” This recognition comes “on the heels of another significant achievement for Long Island Community Hospital,” which in June “celebrated the 1,000th robotic surgery performed, showcasing the advanced technology and top-of-the-line, quality care available.”
