News from NYU Langone Health
Spine And Brain Tumor Surgeon Joins NYU Langone Health. (Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review)
Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review (5/22) “Jonathan T. Yang, MD, PhD, member of the faculty, associate vice chair, Clinical Research and Development Therapeutics, Department of Radiation Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, joined New York City-based NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center as director of clinical research at its Brain and Spine Tumor Center,” where he “will build a metastatic disease program in the Department of Radiation Oncology as director of the metastatic disease service,” as well as being “associate vice chair for clinical research and developmental therapeutics at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s radiation oncology department. “
Why Have Rates Of ADHD In Kids Gotten So High? (NBC News)
NBC News (5/23) Because of restrictions during the pandemic when “parents spent more time at home, they may also have noticed their children struggling, said Yamalis Diaz, PhD, clinical associate professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, explaining a possible reason for increased rates of ADHD.
The Big Idea: NYU Pioneers Non-invasive Cancer Treatment With Histotripsy. (WNYW-TV New York)
WNYW-TV New York (5/22) “What histotripsy specifically is, it’s focused ultrasound that mechanically destroys the tissue,” said Brock Hewitt, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, speaking of the treatment which is being used to target liver tumors without damaging other tissue.
US Fentanyl Seizures Skyrocket. (Medscape)
Paywall* Medscape (5/22)* “‘About half of seized fentanyl is now in pill form, suggesting that the illicit drug landscape has rapidly changed,’ Joseph J. Palamar, MPH, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health, “said in a press release.”
Is It Covid, Spring Allergies, Or A Cold? (New York Times)
The New York Times (5/23) “People with allergies rarely develop high fevers; if you are running a temperature above 100.4 degrees it’s more likely to be Covid or another viral infection, said” Purvi S. Parikh, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, and Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Allergy and Immunology.
Is ‘Run Fast, Squat Heavy’ The Ultimate Compromise Between Cardio And Strength Training? (GQ)
GQ (5/22) “Lifting heavy weights builds fast-twitch muscle fibers, which power short bursts of energy and fatigue quickly, says N’Namdi Nelson, CSCS, exercise physiologist, Sports Performance Center Team.”
Physicians Reveal The Self Care Activities That Help Them Avoid Burnout. (Optometry Advisor)
Optometry Advisor (5/22) Nieca Goldberg, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, said, “In addition to preventing cardiovascular disease, exercise improves overall mood and wellbeing.”
How Cells React To Pig Heart And Kidney Transplants In Humans. (Technology Networks)
Technology Networks (5/22) “Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard University, the Med paper tracked the genetic and cellular activity in the two pig kidneys transplanted into humans and compared them with pig kidney samples that had not been transplanted,” with co-senior author Brendan Keating, PhD, member of the faculty, Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Transplant Institute, saying, “This study demonstrated that multiomics can be used to reveal a broad picture of what is happening in the recipient of a xenograft.”
Opinion: Backtracking On Drug Decriminalization Is Politically Cowardly. (Globe and Mail (CAN))
The Globe and Mail (CAN) (5/22) “In fact, two studies published last year by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that decriminalization in Oregon did not lead to increased overdoses or violent crime.”
IL-17 Pathway Linked To HIF-1-alpha Activation In Psoriasis. (Dermatology Times)
The Dermatology Times (5/22) “New research from researchers at NYU Langone Health indicates a clear connection between interleukin-17 (IL-17) and the protein known as hypoxia inducible factor 1-alpha (HIF-1-alpha), with a study finding that IK-17 activates HIF-1-alpha in psoriasis.” Corresponding study author S Shruti Naik, PhD, associate professor, Departments of Pathology, Medicine, and the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, as well the associate director for NYU Langone’s Judith and Stewart Colton Center for Autoimmunity, said, “Our study results broadly show that activation of HIF-1-alpha is at the crux of metabolic dysfunction observed in psoriasis and that its action is triggered by IL-17, another key inflammatory-signaling molecule.” Jose U. Scher, MD, the Steere Abramson Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, and as director of NYU Langone’s Psoriatic Arthritis Center and the Judith and Stewart Colton Center for Autoimmunity, said, “Evidence of HIF-1-alpha’s depressed action, or downregulation, could also serve as a biomarker, or molecular sign, that other anti-inflammatory therapies are working.”
Dr Krogsgaard On Phosphorylated Neoantigen Targets For Anticancer Vaccine Development. (OncLive)
OncLive (5/22) “Michelle Krogsgaard, PhD, associate professor, Department of Pathology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, discusses the identification of phosphorylated neoantigens that may serve as targets for anticancer vaccine development, particularly in leukemia.”
Are Transgender People At Risk Of Breast Cancer? (WebMD)
WebMD (5/22) “‘There are other health conditions, not just cancer, that might not make you a good candidate for estrogen,’ says” Gwendolyn P. Quinn, PhD, the Livia S. Wan, M.D. Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and professor, Department of Population Health, Perlmutter Cancer Center.
New Tool Reveals Impact Of Prostate Cancer On Sexual Health Of Female Partners.
Urology Times “A team of investigators has developed a new instrument that can be used to assess sexual health among female partners of patients with prostate cancer,” with lead author Stacy Loeb, MD, professor, Departments of Urology and Population Health, Perlmutter Cancer Center, saying, “Our findings highlight the substantial impact of prostate cancer on female partners of patients. Couples may benefit from referral to a sexual medicine specialist, sex therapy, support groups, or mental health services that focus on loss and grief and sexual rehabilitation.”
Blood-Based Test May Be Effective Option For Colorectal Cancer Screening In Average-Risk Adults. (Patient Care Online)
Patient Care Online (5/22) “The PREEMPT-CRC study, the largest prospective study of a blood-based test for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, successfully met all primary endpoints among a cohort of average-risk adults aged 45 to 85 years,” with presenting author Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, the Robert M. and Mary H. Glickman Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, professor, Department of Population Health, saying, “The study suggests that this blood test could offer a convenient and effective screening option for colorectal cancer in the average-risk population, potentially helping to address underutilization of screening methods.”
New Study Links Ultra-Processed Foods To Many Health Problems. (Fox News)
Fox News (5/22) Fox News medical contributor Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, discusses “what is considered ‘ultra-processed’ and how cooking can help limit risks of health concerns.”
In a separate article, Fox News (5/22) medical contributor Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, warned that the “hostage tape” trend can be dangerous, saying, “If the nose or sinuses are clogged or there is an anatomical blockage such as a polyp, a clogged sinus or a deviated septum, it may interfere with complete breathing.”
In a separate embedded video, Fox News (5/21) medical contributor Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, “joins ‘America’s Newsroom’ to weigh on after independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. revealed a worm ate part of his brain, though he has reportedly made a full recovery.”
