News from NYU Langone Health
30-second bursts of exercise may help reduce panic attacks, study finds
The Washington Post
A new study in Frontiers in Psychiatry found that 30-second sprints may help reduce the severity and frequency of panic attacks. The research suggests that intense exercise allows patients to experience panic-like physical sensations in a controlled setting, reinterpreting them as non-dangerous. Commenting on the findings, Kristin Szuhany, PhD, clinical psychologist and assistant director of the NYU Langone Anxiety, Stress, and Prolonged Grief Program, and assistant professor of psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted that high-intensity exercise may reduce anxiety sensitivity. She added that consistency is key and people are more likely to continue exercising long-term if they enjoy the activity they are doing.
Also reporting was: Yahoo Life
5/20/2026
What patients should look forward to at ASCO 2026
CURE Magazine
In an interview, Joshua K. Sabari, MD, a thoracic medical oncologist, director of High Reliability Organization Initiatives at NYU Langone Health's Perlmutter Cancer Center, and assistant professor of medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discussed anticipated data from the 2026 ASCO Annual Meeting. Sabari, a thoracic medical oncologist at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, highlighted the growing role of biomarker selection in guiding lung cancer treatment. He also pointed to major progress in targeted therapy, antibody-drug conjugates, and combination strategies across solid tumors, such as pancreatic cancer. Sabari noted that phase 3 randomized trials comparing new therapies with current standards of care are most likely to change clinical practice.
5/20/2026
This 3-minute video game is surprisingly good at spotting depression
Gizmodo
Researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine developed a three-minute video game that may help identify clinical depression. The study, published in PNAS, found that people with major depression played the game differently than healthy controls. Senior study author Paul W. Glimcher, PhD, chair of the Department of Neuroscience, director of the Institute for Translational Neuroscience, and professor of neuroscience and psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, said the game could be used to assess and monitor depression. The team, which includes lead author Aadith Vittala, an MD/PhD student at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, is seeking FDA clearance for the game as a Class II medical device.
5/20/2026
Centering nurses amid evolving tech adoption in healthcare
HealthTech
To address high nurse turnover and cognitive load, healthcare organizations are focusing on better technology adoption by centering the nursing experience. Kerry O’Brien, NP, senior director of clinical systems at NYU Langone Health, states that organizations should select technology that supports quality, safety, and clinical workflows. Alice Nash, PhD, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC, senior director of nursing professional development and clinical outcomes at NYU Langone Health, highlights ambient clinical documentation as a successful example. She explains that it allows nurses to be more present during assessments, which creates a more nurturing environment for patients and improves their experience.
5/20/2026
Geekwire
Researchers have developed a new method for creating virus-like protein cages to deliver gene therapies, potentially overcoming limitations of current viral delivery systems. The discoveries, published in *Nature*, involved a team including Shunzhi Wang, PhD, assistant professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, who was a lead author. The research was led by institutions including the University of Washington, NYU Langone Health, and South Korea’s Pohang University of Science and Technology. The Holt Lab at NYU Grossman School of Medicine was also a collaborator. The new technique creates larger cages to hold more genetic material.
Also reporting was: Chemical & Engineering News (C&EN)
5/20/2026
Live longer and better. Does medicine’s new obsession really work?
Barron's
An article examines the rapidly expanding field of longevity medicine, which uses intensive monitoring and advanced treatments to extend healthy lifespans. The trend is attracting significant investment and fueling growth for diagnostic testing companies and subscription-based health services. However, the piece notes a lack of hard scientific evidence for many popular 'biohacking' methods and supplements. Steven Lamm, MD, medical director of NYU Langone's Preston Robert Tisch Center for Men's Health, and the Ronald and Susan Frankel Family Clinical Professor of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine advises that tracking excessive information can cause anxiety and emphasizes that lifestyle changes like diet and exercise are highly effective for longevity.
Also reporting was: MSN
5/20/2026
Jurassic Park isn't just a movie anymore as de-extinction startup hatches live chicks
Fortune
Biotech company Colossal Biosciences announced it has hatched live chicks in an artificial environment, a step toward its goal of de-extinction. The chicks were born from a 3D-printed structure that mimics an eggshell. While some independent scientists are skeptical, calling the technology an 'artificial eggshell' rather than a full artificial egg, the company hopes to scale it for larger extinct species. Commenting on the effort, Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics and founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s Department of Population Health, questioned what environment a resurrected animal would live in.
5/20/2026
Not alive, but not dead: disembodied human brains used for drug testing
Science Magazine
Biotech startup Bexorg has developed a platform called BrainEx to sustain and study disembodied human brains for drug testing, offering a more realistic model than animals for researching therapies for diseases like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. The company is scaling up its operations to process up to 1600 brains annually. Addressing ethical concerns, Brendan Parent, JD, associate professor in the Departments of Population Health and Surgery, and director of the Section on Medical Ethics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, as well as a member of Bexorg's advisory board, states that the brains are almost devoid of the neural firing needed for consciousness and are treated with anesthetics to forestall electrical activity.
5/20/2026
How medical education can revive the physician–scientist pipeline
Medical Xpress
A new study from Yale School of Medicine published in JAMA Network Open examines the declining physician-scientist pipeline. The research, co-led by Dowin H. Boatright, MD, professor of emergency medicine and population health, and vice chair of Research in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, analyzed over 1,100 first-year medical students. The findings suggest that interest in research careers is not fixed and can change earlier in medical training than previously understood. The study highlights the importance of mentorship and exposure to physician-scientist role models in encouraging students to pursue this critical career path.
Also reporting was: MSN
5/20/2026
The David and Goliath paradigm: Comparing small and large language models - AIwire
HPCwire
An analysis compares small language models (SLMs) to large language models (LLMs), likening them to the David and Goliath paradigm. While LLMs offer broad capabilities, SLMs provide precision and efficiency for specialized tasks. As an example, the article highlights MedMobile, an SLM developed at NYU Langone Health. MedMobile can run on a mobile device to diagnose common medical conditions. The model was fine-tuned with curated expert data and synthetic data and achieved a passing score on the MedQA benchmark test, which is similar to the US Medical Licensing Examination.
5/20/2026
5 new bariatric surgery centers in 2026
Becker's ASC Review
NYU Langone Health has opened an ambulatory location, NYU Langone Brooklyn Medical Associates—Clinton Hill, in New York City. The facility provides services in six specialties, including primary care, bariatric surgery, gastroenterology, pediatric cardiology, neuropsychology, and women’s health. The opening is highlighted as part of a trend of new bariatric surgery centers launching across the country, with other systems like Self Regional Healthcare and Orlando Health also expanding their services.
5/20/2026
Discovery of “third” circulatory system links eastern, western medicine
Galveston County Daily News
A growing body of research is exploring a potential 'third circulatory system' known as the interstitium, a network of fluid-filled compartments in connective tissue. Researchers at NYU Langone Health first brought international attention to this discovery in 2018 using advanced imaging to observe the network in living tissue. Scientists believe these pathways may transport immune cells, fluids, and cancer cells, which could have significant implications for understanding cancer metastasis, inflammation, and healing. The discovery may also bridge the gap between Western medical science and Eastern medicine's concept of meridians, potentially reshaping modern anatomy.
5/20/2026
JJ’s That’s Awesome: A sister’s love for her brother
KFDI-FM (Wichita, KS)
Troy Rowe, who was diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease, received a life-saving kidney from his sister, Kim Rowe. Finding a donor was challenging due to his rare B-positive blood type, but his sister was a compatible match. The successful transplant surgeries for the siblings were performed at NYU Langone Health on Troy's 49th birthday. After months of dialysis treatments, he reports feeling like himself again.
5/20/2026
The crucial question you need to answer before your physical — and what it means for your health
HuffPost
In an interview, Milna R. Rufin, MD, an internist, director of Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship Program and Medical Student Engagement, site director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at NYU Langone Internal Medicine Associates, and clinical assistant professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, advises patients to prepare for their annual wellness check by researching their family's medical history. She recommends talking to relatives to get updates on their medical issues, particularly cancers, cardiac disease, diabetes, and cholesterol problems. Dr. Rufin emphasizes that knowing the age at which family members were diagnosed is crucial, as this information helps shape preventative care and precautions. This pre-appointment homework can make the visit significantly more fruitful.
5/21/2026
