News from NYU Langone Health
14 Long Island hospitals get top federal ratings; 1 again ranks among nation's lowest
Newsday
In the latest Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ratings, NYU Langone's Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Mineola hospitals, rated together, received a top five-star rating. NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk earned four stars, a significant improvement from two stars last year. Marc S. Adler, MD, senior vice president and chief of hospital operations for NYU Langone Hospital —Suffolk, as well as clinical associate professor of medicine at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, noted the network has invested over $100 million and increased staff by 16% at the Suffolk facility. Other Long Island systems including Northwell Health and Stony Brook University also had hospitals receiving five-star ratings.
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5/14/2026
Ferry from Glen Cove will enable NYU Langone workers to commute to city in case of LIRR strike
Newsday
In preparation for a potential Long Island Rail Road strike, NYU Langone Health has arranged for a ferry service to transport its employees between Glen Cove and New York City. The Glen Cove City Council approved resolutions allowing New York Water Taxi to use the local ferry terminal for this purpose on weekdays. The move is a contingency plan to ensure NYU Langone employees can commute to work if the LIRR shuts down due to stalled contract negotiations. NYU Langone Health spokesman Steve Ritea said Wednesday he was unable to comment on the matter.
Also reporting was: The City, ABC
5/14/2026
Sports surgeon discusses Yankees’ Max Fried’s initial elbow diagnosis *
The New York Times
Laith Jazrawi, MD, orthopedic surgeon, chief of sports medicine, director of Sports Medicine Fellowship Program at NYU Langone Health, and the Neil B. Hamburger Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, commented on the potential causes of elbow pain for New York Yankees pitcher Max Fried. Although he has not treated Fried, Jazrawi suggested the team specified 'posterior' soreness to differentiate it from Fried's prior Tommy John surgery. He explained that posterior elbow pain is not atypical for pitchers and could be caused by several issues, including triceps tendonitis, loose bodies, or bone spurs, while noting doctors would still examine the ligament's integrity.
5/14/2026
Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak: What We Know So Far
The Scientist
An outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has infected 11 people and resulted in three deaths, raising public concern. However, experts emphasize that the risk to the general public is low. The virus responsible is the Andes species, the only hantavirus known to have human-to-human transmission, but this is very rare. Andrew Fleming, MD, an infectious disease specialist, section chief of Infectious Diseases and hospital epidemiologist at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, explained that person-to-person transmission of the Andes virus requires "prolonged close contact," making it "not very easy to transmit." He also noted that, unlike COVID-19, the virus is not spread by asymptomatic individuals, which aids in containment. Dr. Fleming stressed that tracking and monitoring potentially infected passengers is the key to preventing further spread.
5/13/2026
New Studies Reveal Key Risk Factors for Rising Colorectal Cancer in Younger Americans
World Today News
Recent studies reveal that rising colorectal cancer rates in Americans under 50 are linked to gut microbiome imbalances, dietary shifts, and genetic predispositions. Research highlights an increased risk associated with the bacterium Fusobacterium nucleatum and the consumption of processed meats. The article calls for clinicians to expand genetic testing and reevaluate dietary counseling for younger patients. For individuals with a family history of the disease, it recommends consulting with genetic counselors affiliated with programs such as NYU Langone’s Center for Health Informatics and Bioinformatics to assess risk.
5/13/2026
U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Fall for Third Straight Year
The Wall Street Journal
US drug overdose deaths dropped for the third consecutive year in 2025 to an estimated 69,973, a nearly 14% decrease from 2024, according to preliminary CDC data. The decline is largely driven by fewer deaths involving synthetic opioids like fentanyl. New York was among the states with a decline of at least 25%. Magdalena Cerdá, DrPH, director of the Center for Opioid Epidemiology and Policy and the Division of Epidemiology, and professor in the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, warned that efforts must continue due to the proliferation of novel synthetic drugs and the risk that the situation could worsen again.
Also reporting was: MSN
5/14/2026
He needs a kidney. His favorite pizzeria has his back. ‘We’re going to do this together.’
NJ.com
Wayne, New Jersey resident Mark Whitmore, 60, is searching for a kidney donor following a kidney failure diagnosis in April 2025. A local pizzeria, Brother Bruno’s Pizza, is aiding his search by distributing cards detailing his story on its pizza boxes. The cards direct people to a website in hopes of finding a match. Whitmore is on the transplant list at three hospitals: Cooperman Barnabas in Livingston, Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, and NYU Langone Health in New York.
Also reporting was: Yahoo Life
5/13/2026
How costly was Jasson Domínguez’s spectacular catch? | The Injury Report
New York Post
Dennis A. Cardone, DO, a sports orthopedic surgeon, chief of the NYU Langone's Division of Primary Care Sports Medicine, and associate professor in the Departments of Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, explains that New York Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez should be able to recover from a concussion and shoulder injury. Domínguez sustained the injuries while making a catch at Yankee Stadium. Dr. Cardone provided his expert analysis during the weekly Injury Report segment.
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5/13/2026
Parade Magazine
Skipping protein at breakfast is a detrimental habit for metabolism after age 50, according to several endocrinologists. Gillian Goddard, MD, an endocrinologist and adjunct assistant professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, explains that a high-carbohydrate breakfast causes a blood sugar spike and subsequent crash, leading to more cravings throughout the day. This cycle can accelerate muscle loss, which further slows metabolism. Experts also advise following a Mediterranean diet, exercising regularly with both cardio and strength training, and getting seven to nine hours of sleep per night to support metabolic health.
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5/13/2026
Congressional District Health Dashboard release new data
Our Weekly
The Congressional District Health Dashboard has released new quarterly data on SNAP participation for every US Congressional district. Lorna E. Thorpe, MPH, PhD, the Anita Steckler and Joseph Steckler Professor of Population Health and chair of the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, stated that the mission is to provide timely, local data on health drivers to inform participants and hold leaders accountable. The new metric measures households in SNAP, with data showing over one in six households participated in Q3 2025. The release comes after recent policy changes under the Trump administration and legislative cuts have reduced SNAP benefits for millions.
5/14/2026
Doctors worldwide may finally have a reliable way to predict heart risk
Earth.com
A large-scale international study led by Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, founding director of the Optimal Aging Institute at NYU Langone Health, the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor of Population Health, and professor in the Departments of Medicine and Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, has confirmed that the PREVENT tool is a reliable method for predicting cardiovascular risk globally. The research, published in Nature Medicine, analyzed data from 6.4 million people and found that PREVENT accurately predicts the risk of heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. The study also highlighted that adding a simple urine test for albuminuria can significantly sharpen the tool's predictions, particularly in higher-risk patients, paving the way for broader international adoption.
Also reporting was: TCTMD
5/13/2026
Data quality is the AI strategy
Databricks
In an interview, Nader Mherabi, executive vice president and vice dean, chief digital and information officer of NYU Langone Health, discusses the institution's data and AI strategy. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring high-quality data at the source, likening it to fixing the pipes for clean water. NYU Langone Health has unified its data on a modern platform to enhance patient care, safety, and research. This foundation supports real-time clinical decision support models, such as those used in the emergency room to help prevent misdiagnoses, and fosters a data-literate community across the organization.
5/13/2026
Implanted Islet Cell Device Could Control Glucose for Weeks
Medscape
Researchers from MIT and Stanford have developed an implantable device that delivers islet cells to manage blood sugar without requiring immunosuppression. The device encapsulates the cells and uses a wireless, battery-free oxygen generator to keep them alive. Commenting on the study, Mollie O’Connor, MD, endocrinologist and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted the significance of eliminating the need for immunosuppression. She stated that this research is incredible and important for making a cure for type 1 diabetes feasible, as it overcomes previous limitations with oxygenation in similar devices.
5/14/2026
TNF Plus IL-23 Inhibition for Psoriatic Arthritis: Better Than IL-23 Inhibition Alone?
Medscape
A phase 2a study found that in adults with active psoriatic arthritis unresponsive to TNF inhibitors, combination therapy with guselkumab and golimumab did not meet its primary endpoint of achieving minimal disease activity compared to guselkumab alone. However, the combination therapy showed numerically higher response rates. A post hoc analysis revealed that patients with elevated C-reactive protein levels at screening had significantly better odds of achieving minimal disease activity with the combination treatment. The study was led by Jose U. Scher, MD, director of NYU Langone’s Judith and Stewart Colton Center for Autoimmunity, the Psoriatic Arthritis Center and the Arthritis Clinic at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, as well as associate director of research and translational medicine for the Division of Rheumatology and the Steere Abramson Professor of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
5/13/2026
ARVO 2026: Corneal nerve metrics with CellChek C
Ophthalmology Times
Research from a team at NYU Langone Health highlights the use of the CellChek C widefield specular microscopy system to image corneal nerves in patients with dry eye disease. Giacomina Massaro-Giordano, MD, director of Dry Eye Service at NYU Langone Health, and professor of ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, framed the problem of the disease's high prevalence. According to Julia Goetz, a clinical research fellow at NYU Langone Health, the team studied 225 eyes and found corneal nerve fiber length was significantly reduced in dry eye patients. This approach offers a more accessible tool for diagnosis, monitoring disease progression, and evaluating treatment response when confocal microscopy is unavailable. [Note: Staff credentials for 'Julia' require verification].
5/13/2026
Gut Microbe Blooms Linked to Distinct Inflammatory Pathway in Lupus Kidney Disease
Medscape
A study led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine has identified a link between the gut microbe Ruminococcus gnavus and a distinct inflammatory pathway in lupus kidney disease. The research, led by Abhimanyu Amarnani, MD, PhD, rheumatology fellow, found that blooms of this microbe release a proinflammatory toxin. According to senior investigator Gregg Silverman, MD, the Mamdouha S. Bobst Professor of Internal Medicine in the Department of Medicine and professor of pathology, detecting antibodies to this toxin could help identify individuals at increased risk for lupus nephritis. The findings were published in Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases.
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