News from NYU Langone Health
Which NYC-area hospitals got top marks in new safety ratings — and which landed Ds
New York Post
Several NYC-area hospitals, including those under NYU Langone Health, received top marks in the latest Leapfrog Group patient safety report. NYU Langone Health is among 1% of hospitals nationwide to earn 12 consecutive “A” grades. The “A” rating applies to Tisch Hospital, the Helen L. and Martin S. Kimmel Pavilion, NYU Langone Hospital — Brooklyn, and NYU Langone Hospital — Long Island. Alec C. Kimmelman, MD, PhD, dean of NYU Grossman School of Medicine and CEO of NYU Langone Health, stated that safe, high-quality care is the system's foundation. Competitors including Mount Sinai and Northwell Health also received 'A' grades.
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5/06/2026
351 Days, 1 Life-Saving Pediatric Heart Transplant
Men's Health
In a first-person account, Colsie Myrie, MSN, PNP, RN, a nurse manager in the Congenital Cardiovascular Care Unit at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, shares the story of Wyatt Lopez, a patient who waited 351 days for a heart transplant. Myrie details the unique challenges of caring for the then-seven-month-old boy for nearly a year, emphasizing the coordination required to balance medical needs with his grandmother's expectations and allow for a sense of normalcy. The piece highlights the emotional journey for the family and the hospital staff, culminating in a successful transplant.
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5/06/2026
Cosmetic interventions are booming. Many say ethical conversations are lagging
Associated Press
The increasing popularity of cosmetic interventions is leading to more discussions about the ethical implications of these procedures. Despite the boom, many bioethicists say plastic surgery is not prioritized in their training. Arthur Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, notes that bioethics students typically rotate through ICUs or palliative care, but not plastic surgery. Consequently, plastic surgeons often must establish their own ethical boundaries without specialized guidance, according to the article.
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5/06/2026
Researchers gain new insight into how psychedelics affect the brain
Reuters
People who use GLP-1 drugs for obesity before bariatric surgery achieve substantially greater weight loss than with medication alone, according to new research. Karan R. Chhabra, MD, assistant professor in the Departments of Surgery and Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, said it is important to understand how prior medical treatment may influence outcomes. Three years post-surgery, mean total weight loss was about 26% after bypass and 20% after sleeve gastrectomy. The article also discusses studies on psilocybin's effect on the brain and semaglutide's potential for treating alcohol use disorder.
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5/06/2026
The Surprising Benefits of Mindful Walking, Explained
Prevention
Mindful walking can help reduce stress by increasing blood flow to the brain and triggering the release of endorphins. Rachel Goldman, PhD, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, explains that walking acts like a 'restart button' due to the powerful mind-body connection. She adds that changing environments, such as taking a new path or walking in a different neighborhood, amplifies the mood-lifting benefits by challenging the brain to pay attention and sparking joy. The article also suggests techniques like breathwork and focusing on the senses to enhance the experience.
5/06/2026
Giuliani Is Pursuing Health Care Through 9/11 Program, Lawyer Says *
The New York Times
Former New York City Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani is applying for free medical care through the federal World Trade Center Health Program after being diagnosed with pneumonia. The program provides care for those with 9/11-related illnesses. Commenting on such conditions, Marc Wilkenfeld, MD, an occupational medicine specialist at NYU Langone Health, chief of the Division of Occupational Medicine, NYU Langone Hospital- Long Island and medical director of Occupational Health at NYU Langone Health, explained that lung scarring from toxic dust exposure can take 15 to 25 years to occur. He added that people with restrictive lung or airway disease are more susceptible to pneumonia. Jacqueline Moline, MD, of Northwell Health also provided commentary on the topic.
5/06/2026
New ASE Guidelines Enhance Understanding of Cardiac Ultrasound Artifacts
Applied Radiology
The American Society of Echocardiography has issued a comprehensive guideline to improve the identification and management of artifacts in cardiac ultrasound imaging. The guidance is designed to help professionals recognize misleading image features to enhance diagnostic accuracy and patient safety. Muhamed Saric, MD, PhD, clinical director of Non-Invasive Cardiology and professor of medicine in the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, who chaired the guideline committee, noted its importance in reducing the risk of misdiagnosing critical conditions like aortic dissection and ventricular thrombus, thereby optimizing patient care.
5/06/2026
Immunotherapy May Protect Against Bladder Removal With Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
HealthDay
A phase 2 study led by Minas P. Economides, MD, oncologist at Perlmutter Cancer Center, associate program director of the Hematology and Medical Oncology Fellowship Program, and clinical assistant professor of medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, found that combining pembrolizumab with standard chemoradiation is a feasible and effective treatment for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. The research, which enrolled 54 patients, resulted in a two-year bladder-intact disease-free survival rate of 60 percent. The study also reported a two-year metastasis-free survival rate of 81 percent and an overall survival rate of 83 percent. One-quarter of patients experienced significant treatment-related adverse events.
5/06/2026
The HS Symptom Checklist Women Wish They’d Seen Sooner
Flow Space
An article provides a checklist for identifying hidradenitis suppurativa (HS), noting that delayed diagnosis is a significant barrier to effective care. Nicole M. Golbari, MD, MPH, a dermatologist and Mohs micrographic surgeon at NYU Langone Ambulatory Care in Garden City, as well as a clinical assistant professor at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, explains that early signs are often subtle. She says patients may notice small, tender bumps in areas like the underarms or groin that are deeper and more painful than pimples. Dr. Golbari also highlights that pain felt before a lesion is visible and recurrence in the same spot are key early clues for diagnosis and preventing disease progression.
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5/06/2026
The Checkups Moms Keep Putting Off (and Why You Shouldn’t)
New York Family
In an article about preventative health, Meleen Chuang, MD, chief of service, Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn and medical director of Women’s Health at the Family Health Centers at NYU Langone (FHC), outlines the essential checkups women should not postpone. She emphasizes that routine physicals and screenings are crucial for early detection of serious conditions that may not present symptoms. Dr. Chuang provides guidance on necessary screenings by age, including Pap smears, mammograms, and cholesterol tests, and advises on how to prepare for appointments. She stresses that self-care is vital for mothers, as they cannot effectively care for others without first looking after their own health.
5/06/2026
Immediate Complete PCI May Harm STEMI Patients With Multivessel CAD
TCTMD
A new meta-analysis suggests that immediate complete revascularization for stable STEMI patients with multivessel disease may increase short-term cardiac mortality risk compared to a staged procedure. Sunil V. Rao, MD, director of interventional cardiology at NYU Langone Health, director of the cardiac catheterization laboratory at Tisch Hospital, deputy director of the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, who chaired the ACC/AHA writing committee, noted the findings challenge some previous trial data. He explained that at his center, the approach is typically staged based on the nonculprit disease's characteristics, with immediate complete PCI rarely performed unless clinically necessary. Gregg Stone, MD, from Mount Sinai, also commented.
5/06/2026
Medical Xpress
An international research team, including Wendy Béguelin, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Pathology and Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, has found that a specific subtype of diffuse large B-cell lymphoma is significantly more lethal in women than in men. Published in Cancer Discovery, the study identifies that simultaneous faults in the SPEN and NOTCH2 genes cause instability in a woman's dormant X chromosome. This awakens the TLR7 gene, which accelerates cancer cell growth. The findings suggest that IRAK inhibitors, a class of drugs already in development, could be an effective treatment for female patients with this cancer subtype.
5/06/2026
5 things Jewish women should know about breast cancer
Cleveland Jewish News
An article outlines five key developments in breast cancer awareness and treatment relevant to Jewish women. It features commentary from Ruth Oratz, MD, an oncologist at NYU Langone Health and clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Grossman School of Medicine, who discusses how popular weight-loss drugs may assist in cancer treatment due to their anti-inflammatory properties and ability to reduce lymphedema. Other topics include AI in detection, biomarkers for individualized care, managing menopause during treatment, and the importance of genetic testing. The piece also quotes an expert from Mount Sinai Health System.
5/06/2026
Pulse 2.0
The Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Research Alliance announced the 13 winners of its 2026 prize, expanding the program from a regional initiative to a national platform. The alliance awarded $9 million in new funding, with each innovator receiving a $750,000 grant for early-career cancer research. The recipients represent institutions across the United States, including a researcher from NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Other winners are from institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Columbia University. The program aims to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
5/06/2026
Is Eating Low Fat or Low Carb Better for Heart Health? Trick Question
Everyday Health
A study of nearly 200,000 adults found that the quality of food within low-carb and low-fat diets is more important for heart health than the macronutrient restriction. According to Sean Heffron, MD, a preventive cardiologist and the director of cardiovascular fitness and nutrition at the Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease at NYU Langone Heart, healthy versions of both diets share similar characteristics. Heffron explains that both diets are rich in beneficial antioxidants and nutrients from fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and seafood. These higher-quality foods help improve key biomarkers such as triglycerides and HDL cholesterol, and reduce inflammation.
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