News from NYU Langone Health
AAO: One Year Of Valacyclovir Beneficial For Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus. (HealthDay)
HealthDay (10/23) A study presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s annual meeting revealed that suppressive valacyclovir treatment for one year significantly benefits patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus, particularly in reducing new or worsening eye disease at an 18-month follow-up, according to Elisabeth J. Cohen, MD, professor, Department of Ophthalmology, vice chair, academic affairs, Department of Ophthalmology; participants receiving valacyclovir had a lower risk of subsequent flare-ups and required less neuropathic medication.
Will Lisfranc Surgery Impact Andrew Thomas’ Giants Career? (New York Post)
The New York Post (10/23) “Laith M. Jazrawi, MD, professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Sports Orthopedic Surgery, joins New York Post Sports anchor Brandon London to explain the Lisfranc surgery that New York Giants’ Andrew Thomas underwent and why it was essential for the 25-year-old star left tackle.”
Women Diagnosed With ADHD Open Up About Struggle To Find Care. (ABC News)
ABC News (10/23) The CDC’s report on the rise of ADHD in the U.S. reveals challenges in accessing care, including diagnosis delays and medication shortages, with Lenard A. Adler, MD, professor, Departments of Psychiatry, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, vice chair, education, Department of Psychiatry, explaining that ADHD symptoms often differ in adults and women, leading to misdiagnoses; Raquel Gonçalves Lubbers and Lindsay Scola share personal struggles in obtaining diagnoses and treatment, highlighting systemic barriers like insurance issues and psychiatrist shortages.
Also reporting is 12-TV (10/23).
America’s Best In-State Hospitals 2025. (Newsweek)
Newsweek (10/23) Newsweek and Statista have released the 2025 rankings for America’s Best-in-State Hospitals, featuring 700 top hospitals across the United States and the District of Columbia; NYU Langone Health’s Tisch Hospital ranked first in New York, while NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn ranked 17th in the state.
50 Top Hospitals For Cardiac Surgery: Healthgrades. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Becker’s Hospital Review (10/23) Healthgrades published its 2025 Specialty Excellence Awards recipients Oct. 22. Among the hospitals recognized for superior clinical outcomes in cardiac surgery, superior patient outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery, and among the top 10% of U.S. hospitals for gastrointestinal surgery in 2025, was NYU Langone Health.
Also reporting are Becker’s ASC Review (10/23) and Becker’s ASC Review (10/23).
NYU Langone Health Launches High School Programs To Promote Careers In Health Care. (Washington Square (NY) News)
The Washington Square (NY) News (10/23) NYU Langone Health has launched two programs to prepare Brooklyn high school students for healthcare careers, expanding the New York City Department of Education’s STEAM-based curriculum with mentorship from NYU Langone Health faculty; Melanie R. Jay, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, and Department of Population Health, remarked, “Our hope is that by the time they’re done with this program, they have a better sense of possibilities and see research as part of their future career,” while Althea Mighten, EdD, DNP, CMSRN, PMHNP, NPD, APRN-BC, senior director of nursing professional development and recruitment, stated, “Part of our nursing strategic plan includes creating a pathway into the nursing profession and attracting diverse staff,” with 50 students participating in the nursing and clinical research programs.
How Apple’s AirPods Can Help Your Hearing. (Age Better Podcast)
Age Better Podcast (10/23) Nicholas S. Reed, MD, associate professor, member of the faculty, Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and Population Health, Optimal Aging Institute discusses the transformative potential of Apple’s AirPods Pro 2, which can now function as over-the-counter hearing aids through a software update, potentially benefiting approximately 30 million Americans; Dr. Reed addresses the barriers to addressing hearing loss, such as stigma and cost, and emphasizes the role of wearable technology in healthcare, the importance of regular hearing tests, and the holistic approach of the Optimal Aging Institute to health and aging challenges.
HPI: Resident Education Work On Decrease Among Attending Radiologists. (AuntMinnie)
AuntMinnie (10/22) A study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology reveals a 19% decrease in cases read with trainees among teaching radiologists from 2008 to 2019, despite an 80% increase in their aggregate workload, with Andrew B. Rosenkranz MD, professor, Departments of Radiology, and Urology, section chief, body imaging, Department of Radiology, commenting, “This increase in workload could impact the time available to dedicate to teaching the next generation of radiologists and has additional implications regarding burnout.”
Sanctions For Misinformation: Rare, Not Never, Says Ethicist. (Medscape)
Paywalled* Medscape (10/23)* Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, addresses the controversy surrounding the American Board of Internal Medicine’s decision to decertify two doctors for promoting ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment, despite its manufacturer, Merck, and mainstream medical organizations, including the WHO, advising against its use.
NYU Langone Health Physician Discusses The Best Ways To Get Rid Of Headaches. (WISH-TV Indianapolis)
WISH-TV (10/24) Research indicates that tension-type headaches affect about 27 percent of the population, while migraines impact approximately 15 percent, with Myrna I. Cardiel, MD, clinical professor, Departent of Neurology advising patients to take medication immediately when a headache begins, as “time is of the essence.”
NYU Langone Health Physicians Discuss E Coli Risks. (NBC News)
NBC News (10/23) Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, discussed the symptoms and risks of E. coli-related food poisoning after reports of an outbreak linked to McDonald’s hamburgers, noting that symptoms can appear three to four days after exposure.
Fox News (10/23) Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, “previously told Fox News Digital that E. coli is an intestinal bacteria that may propagate in cows and chickens used for meat, ‘especially when they are raised in squalor or close together.’”
Vaccines For Flu And COVID: Should You Get Both At The Same Time? (Fox News)
Fox News (10/23) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone 6 months and older receive the updated 2024-2025 COVID-19 and flu vaccines, with coadministration being safe and efficient, as confirmed by the CDC and supported by experts like Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, who prefers separating the shots to monitor side effects, but adds that it is perfectly safe to get both simultaneously.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
Midwives Looking to The Future. (Brooklyn (NY) Reader)
The Brooklyn (NY) Reader (10/23) In an opinion piece, Meleen Chuang, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, chief, Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, along with Shawna R. Paul, CNM, WHNP-BC, a nurse midwife at the Family Health Centers, write that midwifery presents a vital alternative to traditional obstetric models, particularly in New York and Florida, by enhancing birth outcomes and experiences, reducing healthcare disparities, and fostering collaboration with obstetricians and nurses to provide holistic care that respects individual journeys and supports communities.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
Long Island Community Hospital Achieves Provisional Level II Trauma Center Status. (Long Island (NY) Advance)
Long Island (NY) Advance (10/24) Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue has been designated as a Provisional Level II Adult Trauma Center by the NYS Department of Health, marking a significant expansion of its acute care services across Suffolk County, with the hospital now equipped to treat all adult trauma patients under the leadership of Jerry A. Rubano, MD, assistant professor, Department of Surgery, regional director of trauma, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, who stated, “Achieving the designation as a Level II trauma center is a testament to our unwavering commitment to expanding our services and providing the highest-quality care for the most severely injured patients in the community.”
