News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health Plans $39M Orthopedic Surgery Center Amid Vast Clinic Expansion. (Crain's New York Business)
Paywalled* Crain’s New York Business (10/3) NYU Langone Health has filed plans with the state Department of Health for a $39 million ambulatory orthopedic surgery center in West Harrison, Westchester, as part of its strategy to expand its network of freestanding facilities outside of Manhattan, which will include four operating rooms, a post-surgical recovery area, and spaces for consultations and exams.
What Betty Ford Taught Us. (New York Times)
The New York Times (10/3) In an opinion piece, Barron H. Lerner, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine & Clinical Innovation Faculty, and Department of Population Health, writes that Betty Ford’s public disclosure of her breast cancer diagnosis 50 years ago sparked widespread attention to early detection, though her case was more complex than commonly portrayed, as her cancer was found incidentally and had already spread; this complexity underscores the ongoing debate about the benefits and limitations of early cancer detection and the influence of celebrity health stories on public perception.
NYU Langone Health Physician Says To Not Overlook Any Possible Symptoms Of Breast Cancer. (News 12-TV Long Island (NY))
12-TV (10/2) In light of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society reports that one in eight women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer, underscoring the importance of early detection and support networks for those affected, with Zhanna Logman, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island advising individuals to consult a physician if they suspect any issues, saying, “Never overlook any symptoms.”
Philecia La’Bounty Was Twice Denied A Mammogram – Then Diagnosed With Stage 4 Breast Cancer. Now Her Cancer Is Back: ‘I Can’t Imagine Not Fighting’. (People)
People (10/2) Philecia La’Bounty’s journey with breast cancer began in 2018 when she discovered a lump in her breast, initially dismissed as a benign cyst due to her age and lack of family history, but later diagnosed as stage 4 breast cancer; her treatment has included chemotherapy, surgery, and targeted oral therapy, with significant challenges along the way, including a recurrence in 2023, Marleen I. Meyers, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, warns that young women are often told they are too young for breast cancer, advising them to ask critical questions about their health and follow-up care.
Certain Oral Bacteria Tied To Risk For New Head, Neck Squamous Cell Cancer. (HealthDay)
HealthDay (10/2) A study from NYU Grossman School of Medicine, published in JAMA Oncology, reveals that certain oral bacteria, including Prevotella salivae and Streptococcus sanguinis, are linked to an increased risk of developing head and neck squamous cell cancer (HNSCC), with a moderate association observed between the red/orange periodontal pathogen complex and HNSCC risk; the research, which involved 236 HNSCC cases and 485 controls over a median follow-up of 5.1 years, found no correlation between fungal taxa and cancer risk, suggesting these bacterial markers could aid in identifying high-risk individuals for personalized prevention.
Long COVID Rates In Kids Revised Upward: What To Know. (Medscape)
Paywalled* Medscape (10/2)* Gabrielle Jospa, a teenager from Long Island, New York, suffering from long COVID, has experienced significant health challenges including headaches, fatigue, and anxiety, and has found validation through participation in the NIH’s RECOVER study, which addresses long COVID’s impact on children and teens; the study, involving researchers like Rachel S. Gross, MD, associate professor, Departments of Pediatrics, and Population Health, reveals that long COVID affects multiple organ systems and that symptoms vary by age, with younger children experiencing attention and gastrointestinal issues, and teens facing fatigue and cognitive deficits, underscoring the need for pediatricians to recognize these symptoms and the potential long-term developmental impacts.
Meet The Minnies 2024 Semifinal Candidates. (AuntMinnie)
AuntMinnie (10/2) Included in the list of “over 200 candidates” that were “selected as semifinalists for 14 categories, ranging from Most Influential Radiology Researcher to Best New Radiology Software,” for “the 2024 edition of the Minnies, AuntMinnie.com’s campaign to recognize the best and brightest in medical imaging,” was NYU Langone Health in the category of Best Radiologist Training Program.
Patient Case: A Man With Difficulty Losing Weight. (MedPage Today)
MedPage Today (10/1) Clifton M. Jackness, MD, adjuct assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, presents a case study involving Matthew, a 52-year-old man with a family history of diabetes, who is experiencing increased stress and weight gain due to financial pressures from his children’s college tuition, leading to unhealthy eating habits and a lack of exercise.
FDA Approves First New PET Imaging Tracer For Cardiac Testing In Decades. (TCTMD)
TCTMD (10/2) The FDA has approved flurpiridaz F-18, a new radioactive tracer for cardiac PET imaging, marking the first such approval in decades, which Lawrence Phillips, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, described as “really exciting” due to its enhanced myocardial extraction and potential to improve test sensitivity and specificity.
Wait – Can Drinking Alcohol Really Prevent Food Poisoning? (Health)
Health (10/2) A TikTok trend suggesting that taking a shot of alcohol can prevent food poisoning has been debunked by experts, including Rabia A. De Latour, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, who stated, “But drinking alcohol, which is known to cause harm to our health, should not be the go-to remedy to prevent food poisoning,” as studies have shown conflicting results and do not definitively support the use of alcohol as a protective measure, with even potential risks of increased illness if consumed excessively.
U-M Selected As NIH Research Hub For Nationwide Effort To Enhance Community-Led, Health Equity Work. (University of Michigan News)
University of Michigan News (10/2) The University of Michigan, selected as one of five institutions to receive funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Common Fund, will establish a health equity research hub with a $6.75 million grant, focusing on reversing health disparities related to healthcare and food access; NYU Grossman School of Medicine is also among the selected institutions for the ComPASS Health Equity Research Hubs, which support community-led research projects addressing systemic public health issues, with the program managed by various NIH institutes and offices.
Also reporting is Philanthropy News Digest (10/1).
Inside The Push To Create A Safe, Effective Vaccine For Breast Cancer. (TODAY)
TODAY (10/1) “Kristen Dahlgren, founder of research non-profit The Cancer Vaccine Coalition, along with NBC News medical contributor” Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, “join TODAY to break down the emerging breast cancer vaccine trials currently in the early stages in the US and who can benefit the most.”
Hurricane Helene Flooding: Mold In Your Home Could Cause Severe Health Risks, Experts Say. (Fox News)
Fox News (10/1) The southeast is experiencing severe flooding following Hurricane Helene, with Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation warning that wet walls can harbor invisible mold, specifically black mold and aspergillus, which can cause allergy symptoms, infections, and hypersensitivity pneumonitis, an allergic lung inflammation.
Mystery Gastro Illness Rips Through Royal Caribbean Cruise. (Daily Mail (UK))
The Daily Mail (UK) (10/2) “In April, Sarah E. Hochman, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases & Immunology, section chief, Infectious Diseases, Tisch Hospital said cruise ships weren’t unique, and” that norovirus could “spread in any setting,” saying, “It’s really any type of congregate setting, but it’s also happening out in the community on a much smaller scale among households and household contacts.”
