News from NYU Langone Health

NYU Langone Health Taps Philips To Take Its Pathology Digital. (Fierce Biotech)

Fierce Biotech (10/16) NYU Langone Health has partnered with Philips to digitize its pathology program, converting glass tissue slides into high-definition, shareable images and integrating artificial intelligence to aid diagnoses, as part of an eight-year, $115 million technology agreement encompassing informatics, handheld ultrasound, and patient monitoring; Syed T. Hoda, MD, clinical professor in the Department of Pathology andt director of digital pathology at NYU Langone Health, described the transition from traditional methods.

Kidney Transplants Safe When Donor, Recipient Both HIV-Positive. (HealthDay)

HealthDay (10/16) Dorry L. Segev, MD, PhD, professor in the Departments of Surgery, and Population Health, vice chair of surgery and the surgical sciences, and director of the Center for Surgical and Transplant Applied Research, co-authored a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine revealing that kidney transplant outcomes for HIV-positive recipients are comparable whether the donor is HIV-positive or not, with similar one- and three-year survival rates and organ rejection rates, though a spike in HIV levels was observed in some recipients from HIV-positive donors due to medication noncompliance; Segev stated, “Our study demonstrates overwhelmingly that kidney transplantation from donors who are HIV positive to HIV-positive recipients is safe and effective,” and suggested that such transplants should transition from experimental to standard clinical practice.

Also reporting is the AP (10/16).

Joint Preservation Forges Ahead Amid Uncertainty. (Healio)

Healio (10/10) Michael J. Alaia, MD, professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and associate director of the Sports Medicine Fellowship Program at NYU Langone Orthopedics, discussed the evolving field of joint preservation as an alternative to joint replacement for early-stage arthritis, emphasizing the importance of understanding patient symptoms, pathologies, goals, and expectations, while also highlighting advancements in surgical techniques such as osteochondral grafts and cell-based restorative procedures, including coral-based implants, as well as the challenges in ensuring grafts heal properly, maintaining cartilage, and making minimally invasive procedures more accessible to surgeons.

Case #19: Jose. (Symptomatic Podcast)

Symptomatic Podcast (10/16) An episode of “Symptomatic: A Medical Mystery Podcast” features Brian P. Bosworth, MD, chief medical officer at NYU Langone Health and a professor in the Department of Medicine’s Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and NYU Langone’s Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, discussing his care of a patient, “Jose”, which not only treated the physical aspects of ulcerative colitis, but also addressed the emotional and psychological challenges associated with this chronic disease.

New Stents For Infants Mean Kids Could Avoid Series Of Open Heart Operations. (KNBC-TV Los Angeles)

KNBC-TV Los Angeles (10/17) The FDA has approved the Minima stent, designed specifically for infants and young children with congenital heart defects, potentially reducing the need for multiple open heart surgeries as children grow; Michael Argilla, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Pediatrics, and director of the pediatric catheterization laboratory at NYU Langone Health, remarked, “The word game-changer is thrown around a lot, but this stent really does change the frame of reference for a lot of our work, which is pretty amazing.”

56-Year-Old Man With A Large Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma Of The Thigh. (Healio)

Healio (10/10) Karim Masrouha, MD, associate professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery; and NYU Langone Orthopedics residents Yixuan Tong, MD; and Colleen Wixted, MD, MBA, present a case study of a 56-year-old man with type 2 diabetes who presented with a large, painful thigh mass, diagnosed as undifferentiated pleomorphic sarcoma (UPS) without lymph node involvement or lung metastasis.

Radiographic Parameters Not Correlated With Function After Distal Radius Fracture. (Healio)

Healio (10/16) Research presented at the American Society for Surgery of the Hand Annual Meeting indicates that radiographic parameters may not correlate with patient-reported function following nonoperative treatment of distal radius fractures, suggesting the need for future studies to identify predictive factors for outcomes, and Jacques H. Hacquebord, MD, chief of hand surgery at NYU Langone Health and associate professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, emphasized the importance of understanding individual differences, stating that “the reality is that we are all unique, we are all different and what might work well for one patient may not work well for another patient, even though these two patients on the surface may seem similar and their injuries may seem similar.”

Embracing Complexity, Indigenous Wisdom And Regeneration For A Future-Proof Economy. (Sustainable Brands)

Sustainable Brands (10/16) At SB’24 San Diego, the interconnectedness of sustainability, business, technology, and Indigenous wisdom emerged as essential themes, with Neil D. Theise, MD, professor in the Department of Pathology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and co-director of GI and liver pathology, discussing complexity theory’s role in sustainability by explaining how individual actions impact larger systems; he illustrated that systems thrive on balance, adaptability, and creativity, while Indigenous peoples, though only 5 percent of the global population, protect 80 percent of the world’s biodiversity, making their traditional knowledge vital for conservation efforts.

Baked Milk Products Benefit Quality Of Life In Milk-Allergic Children. (HCPlive)

HCPlive (10/16) A prospective study led by Anna H. Nowak-Wegrzyn, MD, PhD, director of pediatrics allergy and immunology in the Department of Pediatrics at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, found that incorporating baked milk products into the diets of cow’s milk-allergic children significantly improved their growth and quality of life over three years.

Flame Retardants Found In Black Plastics Could Have Health Consequences. (The Week)

The Week (10/17) A study in Chemosphere reveals high levels of banned flame retardants, particularly decabromodiphenyl ether, in black plastic kitchen tools, children’s toys, and food containers, raising concerns about plastic recycling and exposure to hazardous chemicals, with Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP, the Jim G. Hendrick, M.D. Professor of Pediatrics, vice chair of research in the Department of Pediatrics, and a professor in the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, stating there is no safe level of brominated flame retardants; experts like Megan Liu from Toxic-Free Future recommend avoiding plastic utensils to reduce exposure, while the American Chemistry Council asserts that manufacturers conduct rigorous research to mitigate health risks.

The 13 Very Best Ergonomic Office Chairs. (The Strategist)

The Strategist (10/16) Marc Agulnick, MD, adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, underscores the importance of investing in a quality office chair to prevent the physical strain caused by prolonged sitting, stating, “If you’re sitting for a long period of time in one position that’s not natural or a bad position from a postural standpoint, over time, that’s going to break down your spine.”