News from NYU Langone Health

What Is SADI-S? New 2-Pronged Surgery Leads To More Weight Loss Than Gastric Bypass And Ozempic. (New York Post)

The New York Post (3/26) Christine J. Ren-Fielding, MD, professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, division chief, Bariatric Surgery, discussed the single anastomosis duodenal-ileal bypass with sleeve gastrectomy (SADI-S) procedure, which NYC-based influencer Remi Bader underwent, saying it combines stomach reduction and intestinal rerouting to decrease calorie absorption and is beneficial for those with binge eating disorders or significant weight loss needs, though it can lead to malabsorption issues.

SELF Magazine (3/26) Christine J. Ren-Fielding, MD, professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, division chief, Bariatric Surgery, said, “Nobody wants to have surgery,” explaining that patients “usually come to me when they’ve tried every option to lose weight.”

Also reporting is Life & Style Weekly (3/26).

7 Questions About A.D.H.D. Drugs, Answered. (New York Times)

The New York Times (3/27) Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized prescription stimulants like Adderall, calling them poison, while Dr. Jeffrey H. Newcorn of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai said these drugs are among the most effective treatments for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, with Lenard A. Adler, MD, professor, Departments of Psychiatry, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, vice chair, education, Department of Psychiatry, mentioning that it is appropriate to attempt to lower the dose when someone is stable on psychostimulants, amidst ongoing shortages of these medications since 2022, as reported by the FDA.

ISCHEMIA: No Clinical Event Reduction With Invasive Strategy In CTO Patients. (TCTMD)

TCTMD (3/26) An analysis of the ISCHEMIA trial indicates that for stable patients with chronic total occlusion (CTO), an invasive strategy involving coronary revascularization does not decrease the risk of cardiovascular death or myocardial infarction compared to optimal medical therapy (OMT), although successful revascularization was linked to reduced risks of cardiovascular death, myocardial infarction, unstable angina, and heart failure; Sripal Bangalore, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, said, “Ideally, the interpretation should be that those benefits will also apply to patients with CTOs.”

Low-Dose Minoxidil For Alopecia May Not Be Safe For Patients With SLE. (HCPlive)

HCPlive (3/25) New research led by Devyn Zaminski, medical student, examined the tolerability of low-dose oral minoxidil in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) at NYU Langone Health, identifying no pericardial side effects at doses up to 2.5 mg daily over 21.3 patient-years, although two individuals on a 5 mg per day regimen experienced pericardial effusions, with both having predisposing factors such as congestive heart failure and chronic kidney disease, and after discontinuation of minoxidil, their conditions improved, leading researchers to acknowledge the study’s limitations but assert its uniqueness in assessing this patient cohort.

Sports Can Empower Young Women To Conquer Challenges. (Charleston (SC) Post and Courier)

The Charleston (SC) Post and Courier (3/26) Brian W. Hainline, MD, clinical professor, Department of Neurology, writes that increasing sports participation among girls could significantly enhance their mental and physical health, as girls experience higher rates of mental health challenges compared to boys, with research showing that athletic involvement reduces mental health disorders in girls by 1.5 to 2.5 times; he also highlighted tennis as a sport that notably improves longevity and reduces cardiovascular risk, while mentioning tennis stars like Serena Williams and Coco Gauff as role models who openly discuss personal challenges, which can inspire young female athletes.

Medicaid And SNAP Cuts Could Cost US 1 Million Jobs. (Newsweek)

Newsweek (3/26) A report from The Commonwealth Fund, referencing an estimate from NYU Langone Health, warns that proposed federal budget cuts to Medicaid and SNAP could lead to severe economic repercussions, including the loss of 1 million jobs and a $113 billion decline in state GDPs by 2026, with Medicaid cuts alone causing a $95 billion loss in state economies and 477,000 healthcare sector job losses, while SNAP cuts could result in an $18 billion economic impact and 143,000 job losses, primarily in food-related sectors, and a $1.8 billion decrease in state and local tax revenues.

8 Things Knee Doctors Say You Should Never, Ever Do. (BuzzFeed)

BuzzFeed (3/26) Orthopedic surgeons, including Eric L. Grossman, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, shared insights with HuffPost on maintaining knee health, with Dr. Grossman advising against rapidly increasing exercise intensity, saying, “One mistake people make is diving into exercise too quickly and going from zero to 100,” and recommending gradual progression in workouts to prevent injuries.

Should Medicine Be Used To Enhance – Not Just Restore – Human Bodies? (The Economist (UK))

The Economist (UK) (3/26) Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, contributed to a discussion on The Economist podcast about the potential for modern biotechnology, including drugs, gene editing, and brain implants, to enhance human capabilities and lifespan, with interest from eccentric billionaires driving research into mainstream political arenas in America.

Public Health Officials Warn About Measles Outbreak. (KRBC-TV Abilene (TX))

KRBC-TV (3/26) Public health officials are continuing to issue warnings regarding a growing measles outbreak, with another infection reported, with Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, saying, “If you are unvaccinated and you were riding in the car with someone who was infected and contagious with measles, you stand a very high chance of getting sick yourself.”