News from NYU Langone Health
What It Means To Live With Stage Four Breast Cancer. (ABC News)
ABC News (10/30) In a segment on the increasing number of young women diagnosed with breast cancer, Elizabeth Comen, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, discussed advancements in cancer treatments, emphasizing that understanding the genetic profile of tumors can lead to more personalized and effective therapies.
Also reporting is WABC-TV New York (10/30).
Walking Pneumonia Is Spiking, Especially In Kids. Here’s What To Know. (NPR)
NPR (10/29) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a surge in mycoplasma pneumonia cases, particularly among young children, across the U.S., including New York City, with Adam J. Ratner, MD, professor, Departments of Pediatrics, and Microbiology, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, saying that infections, typically seen in older children, are increasingly affecting those aged 2 to 4.
AAO: One Year Of Valacyclovir Beneficial For Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus. (Infectious Disease Advisor)
Infectious Disease Advisor (10/30) A study conducted by Elisabeth J. Cohen, MD, professor, Department of Ophthalmology, vice chair, academic affairs, Department of Ophthalmology, found one year of valacyclovir “is beneficial for patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus,” with Dr. Cohen saying, “Our results support changes in clinical practice, with suppressive valacyclovir recommended to reduce new, worsening, and repeated episodes of eye disease, as well as need for neuropathic pain medication in HZO patients and in those with shingles-related pain.”
Giants’ Dynamic Rookie Enters Concussion Protocol. (New York Post)
The New York Post (10/30) “Julia L. Iafrate, DO, clinical assistant professor, Departments of Orthopedic Surgery, and Rehabilitation Medicine, joins New York Post Sports anchor Brandon London to explain how the concussion protocol and return-to-participation protocols work after Giants’ rookie Tyrone Tracy suffered a concussion in New York’s loss to the Steelers on Monday night.”
Bacteria Involved In Gum Disease Linked To Increased Risk Of Head And Neck Cancer. (Bite Magazine (AUS))
Bite Magazine (AUS) (10/29) A new study led by researchers at NYU Langone Health and NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center has linked more than a dozen bacterial species in the mouth to a 50% increased risk of developing head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), with some microbes previously associated with periodontal disease contributing to this risk. “Our findings offer new insight into the relationship between the oral microbiome and head and neck cancers,” said Soyoung Kwak, MD, postdoctoral fellow, Department of Population Health, and the study’s lead author.
What Is Pink Cocaine? The New Designer Drug Linked To Liam Payne’s Death. (Verywell Health1)
Verywell Health (10/30) America’s Poison Centers have issued a warning about the dangerous party drug mix “pink cocaine,” with Joseph J. Palamar, MPH, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health, cautioning against mixing the drug with alcohol, saying, “Combining a dissociative anesthetic with alcohol is not a great mix,” and noting those taking it will likely feel sick both mentally and physically.
A Clear Liquid Diet Prior To GI Endoscopy May Be “More Important” Than Holding GLP-1RAs. (Healio)
Healio (10/30) Violeta B. Popov, MD, PhD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and colleagues found that “GLP-1RA use is not associated with risk of aspiration in patients who could not hold the medications prior to upper endoscopy.”
Playwright’s Journey Shows Power Of Support Through Cancer Struggle. (KCBS-TV Los Angeles)
KCBS-TV (10/30) Jonathan D. LaPook, MD, the Mebane Professor of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, professor, Department of Population Health, supported author and playwright Delia Ephron during her cancer battle, and he described her journey as a testament to hope and the power of a strong support system.
Vulnerable Individuals Face Life-Threatening Vibrio Infections After Hurricanes. (NBC News Now-2)
NBC News Now-2 (10/30) Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, discussed the increase in Vibrio infections in Florida, linked to hurricanes creating conditions conducive to the bacteria’s growth, with seven cases and 15 deaths reported; Vibrio thrives in brackish water, increasing exposure risk, and while most infections cause mild illness, they can lead to severe, life-threatening conditions like necrotizing fasciitis in vulnerable individuals.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
Dr. Braunstein On Novel Risk Factors For Veno-Occlusive Disease Development. (OncLive)
OncLive (10/30) Marc J. Braunstein, MD, PhD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, discusses risk factors, management, and prevention of veno-occlusive disease (VOD) in patients with hematologic malignancies post–hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT).
