News from NYU Langone Health

ALS is stealing their bodies. These moms and dads are fighting to keep parenthood

TODAY

An article profiles eight parents raising children while living with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive neurodegenerative disease. Jinsy Andrews, MD, a neurologist, director of NYU Langone's ALS Center, and medical director of Clinical Trials, notes that while ALS was once considered an “old person’s disease,” it can strike at any age. Dr Andrews adds that scientists are investigating environmental triggers and that new gene-targeted therapies offer hope for making ALS a livable condition, stating that a cure feels “right at our fingertips.” She describes a new FDA-approved genetic therapy for ALS as a 'game-changer' that can potentially plateau or reverse symptoms in specific cases. The piece shares the personal stories of families navigating the illness and advocating for more research.

Also reporting was: Spectrum News NY1, Hoodline

5/27/2026

Why Asian American women keep falling through medicine’s blind spots

Women's Health

In an opinion piece, Stella Yi, PhD, MPH, a cardiovascular epidemiologist and associate professor in the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, argues that the “model minority” myth causes Asian American women to be overlooked by medicine and public health policy. She highlights that this stereotype conceals significant health disparities, including higher rates of certain cancers and lower screening rates. Yi points to insufficient research funding and the practice of aggregating data from diverse ethnic groups, which masks specific community risks. She advocates for more inclusive science and policies requiring disaggregated data to address these health inequities.

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5/26/2026

Yankees being too cautious with Giancarlo Stanton? | The Injury Report

New York Post

Spencer Stein, MD, a sports orthopedic surgeon and clinical assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, joins the weekly Injury Report segment to discuss New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton's recovery. Dr. Stein provides expert commentary on the right calf strain that has kept Stanton sidelined for a month, analyzing the team's cautious approach to his rehabilitation.

5/27/2026

What breast cancer survivors need to know about post-mastectomy pain syndrome

Flow Space

An article on Post-Mastectomy Pain Syndrome (PMPS) features commentary from Yingrong Zhu, MD, director of oncologic rehabilitation at NYU Langone Health and clinical assistant professor of rehabilitation medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. She explains that PMPS results from nerve damage during surgery, causing the body to perceive pain. Dr. Zhu notes that risk factors include pre-existing chronic pain conditions. Treatment options include physical therapy to mobilize scar tissue and desensitize nerve endings. She emphasizes that patients should not suffer in silence and that with proper care, the vast majority of patients recover fully, while others can manage the condition to maintain a high quality of life.

Also reporting was: Yahoo Health

5/27/2026

Quick video game may identify major depressive disorder

HealthDay

A study from the NYU Grossman School of Medicine suggests a video game may help diagnose major depressive disorder (MDD). The research, involving Aadith Vittala, an MD/PhD student at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, found that people with MDD stopped taking pleasure in a game's main activity sooner than healthy participants. This represented a nearly 50 percent increase in their decisional reference point. Co-senior author Dan Iosifescu, MD, professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, stated that measuring these reference points could help identify specific depression subtypes and tailor treatments remotely via a smartphone game.

5/27/2026

Do you really need 8 hours of sleep a night?

Yahoo Health

While seven to nine hours of sleep is a general recommendation for adults, individual needs can vary significantly. Alcibiades J. Rodriguez, MD, associate professor of neurology, medical director of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center-Sleep Center, and director of the Adult and Pediatric Sleep Program at NYU Langone Health, notes that people who require more sleep than normal may have an undiagnosed medical problem like sleep apnea. He adds that consistently needing an alarm clock to wake up is not normal and can indicate impaired sleep quality or a sleep disorder. The article stresses that sleep quality is more important than quantity and advises seeing a doctor for sudden changes in sleep patterns.

5/26/2026

One weight loss strategy is 5x more effective than Ozempic, study shows

ScienceAlert

A study by researchers from New York University found that weight loss surgery is significantly more effective than GLP-1 medications. The research showed that patients who underwent surgery lost an average of 25.7% of their body weight over two years, compared to 5.3% for those on medication. Avery Brown, a surgical resident at NYU Langone Health, noted that real-world weight loss with these drugs is considerably lower than in clinical trials. Karan Chhabra, MD, a bariatric surgeon and assistant professor in the Departments of Surgery and Population Health at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, commented that future studies will aim to identify optimal treatment paths for patients.

Also reporting was: Yahoo Health

5/26/2026

TD Bank marks 20 years of ‘Housing for Everyone’ with $250K in grants to fight housing instability

New York Amsterdam News

TD Bank's Charitable Foundation awarded $10 million to 40 nonprofits through its 'Housing for Everyone' program to combat housing instability. The Sunset Park Family Health Centers at NYU Langone in Brooklyn was one of the New York City awardees. According to Rebecca Gallager, senior director for Family and Youth Services at Sunset Park Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, the grant will help fund a half-time housing attorney and bilingual staff. Gallager noted that it is difficult to be healthy without stable housing and that the center screens patients for such issues. The funding will support efforts to connect families with legal help and other benefits before eviction proceedings begin.

5/28/2026

UPI Almanac for Thursday, May 28, 2026

United Press International (UPI)

A historical almanac notes that on May 28, 2023, doctors at NYU Langone Health successfully completed the world's first whole eyeball transplant. The procedure was performed on Aaron James, a lineman who had sustained severe facial injuries from an electrical shock. In addition to the eye transplant, Mr. James also received a partial face transplant during the same surgical event. The article highlights this as a significant medical milestone.

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5/27/2026

Mysterious acids keep bacteria rod-shaped by restraining rogue enzyme, experiments reveal

Phys.org

Researchers have found that teichoic acids on the surface of bacteria help them maintain their common rod shape by restraining an enzyme that would otherwise cause them to become amorphous blobs. The study, published in *Nature Microbiology*, was led by researchers from New York University. The findings provide a new understanding of bacterial growth and could inform strategies to combat antibiotic resistance. Images for the study were credited to Jason Yin, BS, electron microscopy specialist and research technician at NYU Langone Microscopy Laboratory. The research suggests that targeting these acids could re-sensitize bacteria like MRSA to antibiotics.

5/27/2026

BioLineRx shares advance after first patient enrolled in GLIX1 cancer study (BLRX)

Yahoo Finance

BioLineRx announced that the first patient has been dosed in its Phase 1/2a clinical study for GLIX1, a treatment for glioblastoma. The patient was treated at NYU Langone Health in March 2026. The company also released preclinical findings indicating GLIX1's strong anti-tumor activity in glioblastoma models. For the first quarter of 2026, BioLineRx reported revenue of $480,000, an 88% increase year-over-year, supported by royalty income from its APHEXDA product. The company's research and development expenses rose to $2.5 million, primarily due to the GLIX1 program.

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5/27/2026