News from NYU Langone Health
Doctors warn of a deadly complication from measles outbreaks
ABC News
Doctors are warning of a deadly measles complication, subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), as vaccination rates drop and measles cases rise in the US. The condition, which is almost always fatal, can appear years after an initial measles infection. Aaron E. Nelson, MD, PhD, professor in the Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and director of Epilepsy at Bellevue Hospital Center, commented that there is no effective treatment for SSPE and prevention through vaccination is the best approach. He noted that he recently treated a child with the condition, something he expected to only see in textbooks.
3/12/2026
RFK Jr. undergoes shoulder surgery. What to know about rotator cuff injuries
NBC News
Following Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s surgery for a rotator cuff injury, an article details the condition. Laith M. Jazrawi, MD, the Neil B. Hamburger Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and chief of the Division of Sports Medicine in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Langone Health, explains the anatomy of the rotator cuff and notes that symptoms can range from arm weakness to pain. He discusses treatment options, including nonsurgical methods and surgery for severe tears. Dr. Jazrawi states that recovery from surgery typically involves four to six weeks in a sling, with a return to lifting in about six months.
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3/10/2026
My ‘dad bod’ was actually a sneaky sign of a hidden health issue
New York Post
A man who attributed his weight gain, fatigue, and low libido to aging discovered his symptoms were caused by low testosterone. According to the article, testosterone replacement therapy improved his health and saved his marriage. Commenting on the condition, Bobby B. Najari, MD, associate chief of the urology service at Tisch Hospital and director of the Male Infertility Program at NYU Langone Health, explained that a 'dad bod' can be a sign of low testosterone because fat tissue converts testosterone into estrogen. He added that sexual symptoms, such as decreased sex drive and erectile dysfunction, are the most specific indicators for the condition.
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3/11/2026
What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
Everyday Health
This article provides an overview of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), detailing its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options. The piece notes that women are twice as likely as men to develop PTSD. Obianuju O. Berry, MD, MPH, a psychiatrist at NYU Langone Health, suggests a genetic factor may be at play when controlling for traumatic events. The four main symptom clusters—re-experiencing, avoidance, arousal, and mood changes—are explained, along with therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and medication options.
3/11/2026
New AI tool helping predict need for post-acute SNF care
McKnight's Long-Term Care News
Researchers at NYU Langone Health have developed a new artificial intelligence model that can accurately predict which patients will require skilled nursing care after hospital discharge. The study, published in npj Health Systems, details a generative AI model that summarizes doctor's notes to identify patient risk factors. A second AI component then predicts the need for skilled nursing care with 88% accuracy. According to first author William R. Small, MD, a clinical assistant professor at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and associate medical director of clinical informatics and applied AI, the next step is to test the model in a clinical setting to improve discharge planning.
3/10/2026
Moving Forward: The Future of GLP-1 Therapies
Endocrine News
An Endocrine Society webinar on the future of anti-obesity medications featured expert commentary from Priya Jaisinghani, MD, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Langone Health. She discussed new oral GLP-1 therapies and argued they should be considered 'metabolic therapeutics' rather than just 'weight loss meds.' Dr. Jaisinghani explained that these medications modify disease by improving insulin resistance, blood pressure, and other metabolic markers. She emphasized that treating excess adiposity early can prevent or reverse numerous downstream diseases, marking a fundamental shift in how metabolic conditions are managed.
3/11/2026
Prior Authorization Could Delay Access to Life-Saving Heart Failure
SCIENMAG
A study led by researchers at NYU Langone Health found that prior authorization requirements significantly delay patient access to essential heart failure medications, including ARNIs and SGLT2 inhibitors. The research revealed these protocols triple the fill time for ARNIs and increase it sixfold for SGLT2 inhibitors, often leading to prescription abandonment. Principal investigator Amrita Mukhopadhyay, MD, Eugene Braunwald, MD assistant professor of cardiology, Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, highlighted how these policies create barriers to life-saving treatments. Senior author Saul B. Blecker, MD, associate professor in NYU Langone's Departments of Population Health and Medicine, noted the policies also worsen health disparities, disproportionately affecting minority and low-income patients.
3/12/2026
Momentum builds for a federal office of men’s health focused on disease prevention
STAT
Momentum is building for a federal office of men's health, with a bipartisan bill introduced in the House calling for its creation within the Department of Health and Human Services. The State of Men’s Health Act aims to address disparities in men's health, where they have shorter life expectancies and higher mortality from chronic diseases. The initiative is modeled on the successful Office on Women’s Health. Hossein Sadeghi-Nejad, MD, director of Men's Health, Urology at NYU Langone Health, a long-time advocate, noted the importance of the bill's bipartisan support and the need to coordinate efforts.
3/11/2026
Family Health Centers at NYU Langone opens neighborhood school clinic
Red Hook Star Revue
A ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated the official opening of the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone school based health clinic for both Harbor Middle School and Summit Academy Charter School. The clinic is a free resource that will provide medical primary healthcare for students so that all of their medical needs will be met in the building. This clinic was an idea going back to 2022 but it took several years to apply, renovate the space and wait for final approval from NY state.
3/10/2026
Americans ration medicine and postpone retirement to afford health care, polls find
NBC News
Two recent polls from West Health-Gallup found that about one-third of US adults have made trade-offs, such as rationing medication, to afford healthcare in the past year. Nearly one in ten adults have also postponed retirement due to high medical costs. The surveys indicate these financial strains affect people across various income levels and geographies. Commenting on the findings, Art Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, described the situation as 'disturbing' and a reflection of a 'broken health care system.'
