News from NYU Langone Health
The most common prostate cancer myths, debunked by doctors and what men should know
The Charlotte Observer
An article debunks common myths about prostate cancer, featuring expert commentary from Stacy Loeb, MD, professor in the Departments of Urology and Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Loeb warns that since prostate cancer often presents no symptoms in its early stages, screening is critical for timely diagnosis. The piece also clarifies that the disease is not limited to older men, a high PSA result is not a definitive cancer diagnosis, and modern treatments have reduced risks of side effects like impotence.
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8/10/2026
What is the best sun cream for the face? Here’s what a dermatologist recommends
Telemundo
Dermatologist Mario Lacouture, MD, chief of dermatology at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, advises paying attention to the SPF, choosing the most suitable formula for the skin, and reapplying the product frequently, even after swimming or exercising outdoors.
8/07/2026
9 takeaways from 3,700+ ranked hospitals
Becker's Hospital Review
An analysis of five major hospital ranking systems, including U.S. News & World Report and CMS star ratings, revealed significant disparities in their methodologies and results. The report found little overlap among the top hospitals across the different lists. Notably, on U.S. News & World Report's High Performing scale, NYU Langone Health was one of only six hospitals nationwide to receive a perfect score of 23 out of 23 points. Other New York City hospitals receiving a perfect score were NewYork-Presbyterian and Mount Sinai.
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8/10/2026
‘We have to be aware of it’: Tips for providing psychological support during GLP-1 therapy
Endocrine Today
At a recent summit, Rachel Goldman, PhD, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discussed the significant psychological effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists. She explained that these medications can cause rapid emotional and behavioral changes, such as reduced 'food noise,' altered moods, and shifts in motivation, which may precede physical changes. Goldman highlighted the need for integrated, individualized psychiatric support for patients undergoing GLP-1 therapy and stressed the importance of healthcare professionals using compassionate, person-centered language to avoid stigma and encourage patient engagement.
8/10/2026
Johns Hopkins liver cancer experts co-author new treatment framework for hepatocellular carcinoma
Newswise
Liver cancer experts from Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and 16 other institutions, including NYU Langone Health, have co-authored new treatment guidance for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The framework, called BEACON-HCC and published in Hepatology, is designed to update the nearly 30-year-old Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer system by incorporating modern treatments like radiation and novel combination therapies. The new guidelines were validated by comparing expert treatment decisions, which showed 96.6% alignment with BEACON-HCC recommendations. Other contributing institutions included Mount Sinai Medical Center, UCLA, and the Mayo Clinic.
8/10/2026
7 GLP-1 facts about stopping and what happens after
Rolling Out
When patients stop taking GLP-1 medications, they often regain a substantial amount of weight as appetite signaling returns to baseline. Gillian Goddard, MD, adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, explains that as the medication wears off, the brain receives signals that the body needs food, particularly sugar and starch, which increases appetite. Other effects include the return of food cravings and the reversal of metabolic improvements in blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol. The article suggests that slowly tapering off the medication may help avoid weight rebound.
8/10/2026
Are we all going to be on GLP-1s?
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
One in nine American adults is now taking a GLP-1 drug. While some predict most people will take one within three years for various health benefits, Melanie Jay, MD, director of NYU Langone's Comprehensive Program on Obesity Research, expresses caution. Jay notes these drugs have not been tested in healthy individuals, and the cost-benefit analysis that exists for patients with obesity is not established for the general population. The discussion also covers patient adherence rates, real-world weight loss results, and the risks of unregulated peptides.
8/10/2026
NYU Langone taps Medline prime lab vendor
Becker's Hospital Review
NYU Langone Health has broadened its prime vendor agreement with Medline to now include laboratory products and supply chain services. This expansion builds upon an existing partnership that covered medical-surgical and Faculty Group Practice settings. The agreement is intended to streamline the ordering and delivery of medical supplies across the health system’s operations in the New York metro area and Florida. This includes seven inpatient locations and an extensive network of outpatient and specialty care sites.
8/10/2026
Kidney dialysis: Here's what you need to know
HealthDay
In an article, Nobuyuki Miyawaki, MD, chief of nephrology at NYU Langone Hospital — Long Island and an assistant dean of preclinical education at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine;, explains dialysis as a life-saving medical treatment for kidney failure. He describes different types, including in-center and home-based options, and discusses their impact on daily life, diet, and potential side effects. The piece highlights kidney transplantation as the preferred long-term solution, noting that NYU Langone has the highest transplant rate ratio and shortest time to transplant in New York State, according to the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients. Emotional and financial support resources for patients are also covered.
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8/10/2026
Harnessing neuroplasticity to improve cochlear implant adaptation
News Medical
Researchers at NYU Langone Health are harnessing neuroplasticity to improve how patients adapt to cochlear implants. The work involves Robert Froemke, PhD, the Skirball Professor of Genetics in the Department of Neuroscience and professor of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, postdoctoral fellow Ariel Hight, PhD, and J. Thomas Roland Jr., MD, professor in the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery and Department of Neurosurgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. Their approach involves stimulating the vagus nerve to make the brain more receptive to sound. A clinical test at NYU Langone's Cochlear Implant Center has provided four patients with a modified device to evaluate this method.
8/10/2026
When does it make sense to build software instead of buy? One health system’s answer.
MedTech Dive
NYU Langone Health and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have partnered to develop Solavia Decision Suite, a digital oncology tool designed to help clinicians access the latest research and therapies. The tool, which was piloted at NYU Langone Health in June, integrates with the electronic health record to help oncologists make treatment decisions. In an interview, Nader Mherabi, executive vice president and vice dean, chief digital and information officer at NYU Langone Health, discussed the partnership and the benefits of building the tool in-house. Solavia is now commercially available for other health systems to use.
8/10/2026
When fasting, does your body use fat or muscle first?
MSN
When fasting, the body breaks down both fat and muscle for energy, but the balance changes over time. According to Rachel Pessah-Pollack, MD, endocrinologist and clinical professor at NYU Langone Health, the body initially uses stored sugar while breaking down fat and some muscle to create glucose. After a few days, the body shifts to preferentially burning fat to preserve muscle. During intermittent fasting of 12 to 24 hours, the body switches to primarily burning fat once stored sugar is depleted. Resistance training can help offset potential muscle loss.
8/10/2026
Autism diagnoses increase by 300%
Spectrum News Buffalo
Autism diagnoses have increased approximately 300% over the last two decades, a rise that health professionals attribute to expanded definitions and increased screening. While specific programs focus on social skills and motor performance, experts state there is a gap in connecting families with needed resources. To address this, healthcare professionals identified several facilities across the state that provide evidence-based services like cognitive behavioral therapy, including the Child Study Center at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone.
8/10/2026
Run-in periods: Research staple or simply running into trouble?
Clinical Correlations
An article authored by Peter Lais, a medical student at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and peer-reviewed by Kevin Zhang, MD, clinical assistant professor in NYU Langone's Department of Medicine, explores the use of run-in periods in randomized controlled trials. A run-in is a pre-randomization phase to assess participant adherence and tolerability. Proponents argue this enhances trial efficiency by creating a 'best-case' scenario for discovering treatment effects, while critics question if the results are generalizable to real-world populations. The piece concludes that run-ins merit scrutiny to ensure study samples represent the intended patient populations.
8/10/2026
'Bachelorette' alum Joe Amabile gives health update on brain tumor
USA Today
'Bachelor in Paradise' alum Joe Amabile is recovering after undergoing surgery for a brain tumor. His wife, Serena Pitt, shared that Amabile was released from the hospital on August 9. In a social media post, Pitt expressed gratitude to the team at NYU Langone Health for their patience, care, and kindness during his treatment. Amabile had a craniotomy to remove a glioma, and he confirmed that surgeons were able to remove the entire tumor.
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8/10/2026
Early mRNA vaccine data excite possibilities of long-term PDAC remissions
OncLive
A phase 1 study indicates that a novel mRNA vaccine, autogene cevumeran, may help achieve long-term disease control for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. Paul Oberstein, MD, associate professor of medicine, service chief of the Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology Program and assistant director of the Pancreatic Cancer Center at NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center, commented on the vaccine's approach, which customizes treatment for each patient’s tumor to stimulate the immune system. Data from the trial, conducted at Memorial Sloan Kettering, showed responders had not reached a median recurrence-free survival at a 3.2-year follow-up, compared to 13.4 months for non-responders.
8/10/2026
What to know about the odds of success in egg freezing — as AOC, 36, starts fertility treatments
New York Post
An article about U.S. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's decision to begin egg freezing treatments examines the factors that influence success rates. Success heavily depends on the person's age when the eggs were frozen and the number of mature eggs stored. Jennifer Blakemore, MD, a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at NYU Langone Health, explains that not every egg results in a baby and that the optimal time to undergo the procedure is generally in the late 20s or early 30s. The piece also notes commentary from Northwell Health on improvements in freezing technology.
8/10/2026
The real reason women freeze their eggs
The Daily Signal
An opinion piece argues that women primarily freeze their eggs due to a lack of committed partners rather than for career purposes, citing a Yale University study. The author highlights that many women who undergo the procedure do so out of 'despair.' The article references a 2022 NYU Langone Health study, which found that only 39% of women aged 27 to 44 who froze their eggs subsequently had a child. The piece concludes by calling for a cultural shift that encourages men to embrace marriage and fatherhood.
8/10/2026
3 things to avoid in middle age could mean 13 more years without dementia, study finds
Fox News
New research led by NYU Langone Health finds that middle-aged adults who avoid high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking can gain nearly 13 additional years of life free from dementia. The study, published in Neurology Open Access, analyzed data from over 12,000 adults for 26 years. Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, professor in the Departments of Medicine and Population Health and director of The Optimal Aging Institute at NYU Langone Health, stated that the findings show a need to actively avert these vascular risk factors in midlife to preserve long-term brain health.
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8/10/2026
Housing rights groups slam Mayor Karen Bass over increase in LA homeless count
Los Angeles Blade
Healthcare providers should watch for new, highly contagious forms of ringworm, according to two reports from NYU Langone Health. The first study documents the first U.S. case of a sexually transmitted fungal infection, a strain which can take months to clear. The second report, from NYU Langone physicians and the New York State Department of Health, details the largest U.S. patient group with a similar fungal strain that resists standard therapies due to genetic mutations. Avrom Caplan, MD, assistant professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and John Zampella, MD, associate professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, provided commentary on the findings.
8/10/2026
We asked 7 experts about healthy brain aging—and they all said this one habit matters most
Yahoo Health
Neurologists and neuropsychologists identified regular physical activity as the most impactful habit for healthy brain aging. Among the experts consulted, Jordan Weiss, PhD, assistant professor in the Division of Precision Medicine and Optimal Aging Institute at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted that exercise boosts brain-derived neurotrophic factor. He also emphasized that treating hearing loss, maintaining a consistent sleep schedule for the brain's cleaning cycle, and avoiding ultra-processed foods are crucial for protecting the gut-brain connection and reducing the risk of cognitive decline as people age.
8/10/2026
Acupuncture for IBS: Does it really help?
Medscape
A meta-analysis by Chinese researchers suggests acupuncture significantly improved symptoms for patients with irritable bowel syndrome compared to sham treatments, though investigators acknowledge the evidence is uncertain. Providing her perspective, Lisa Ganjhu, DO, a gastroenterologist at NYU Langone Health, commented that studies on complementary therapies are difficult to validate and reproduce. She stated that while major gastroenterology associations do not recommend acupuncture as a frontline standard, some recent trials indicate it may be a helpful complementary option. NYU Langone Health offers outpatient acupuncture to help reduce pain and stress.
8/11/2026
