News from NYU Langone Health
24 Most Reputable US Academic Medical Centers. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Becker’s Hospital Review (2/16) reported, “Nearly one-fourth of the 100 most reputable academic medical centers in the world are located in the United States,” indicates the Global Top 250 Hospitals 2024 report released by Brand Finance. On the list of the 24 most reputable academic medical centers in the US is NYU Langone Health System.
Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD, Looks to the Future in Ophthalmology and at NYU. (Opthalmology Times)
Opthalmology Times (2/15) “David Hutton of Ophthalmology Times talks with Kathryn A. Colby, MD, PhD, the Elisabeth J. Cohen, M.D. Professor of Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology about the year the department had in 2023 as well as an outlook at advancements in the field of ophthalmology moving forward.”
How Long Is Too Long to Stay in Bed? (New York Times)
The New York Times (2/17) “People who struggle with insomnia or have other health conditions that affect their sleep may try to go to bed earlier, even if they aren’t sleepy, or lie in bed awake in the morning in an attempt to get rest,” which “can be a mistake, because ‘your body learns to be in bed awake,’ said Alcibiades J. Rodriguez, MD, associate professor, Department of Neurology, Division of Epilepsy, and Sleep Medicine at NYU Langone.”
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What Does Protein Do for Your Body? Plant Vs Animal Sources, and Other FAQs Answered. (USA Today)
USA Today (2/18) “Regardless of the type of protein, it’s important to understand how much protein you’re getting. Many misunderstand this and take the number of grams at face value, says Gregory Katz, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology.”
Redefining Old Age. (CBS News)
Jonathan D. LaPook, MD, the Mebane Professor of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, professor, Department of Population Health wrote a piece for CBS News (2/18) on redefining old age, saying that “by far the biggest fear my patients have is that they’re losing it. And very often it’ll start with, ‘I couldn’t think of the name. I mean, it was somebody who I know so well.’ How important is that? How worried should they?”
Asthma Medication Appears to Reduce Some Allergic Reactions. (TODAY)
TODAY (2/16) Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology of NYU Langone Health discusses how “the medication Xolair that was originally used to treat asthma has now been FDA-approved to reduce allergic reactions to multiple foods, including peanuts and eggs.”
In a second segment on TODAY (2/19) NBC News medical contributor Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology of NYU Langone Health discussed whether one should go for name brand or generic prescription medications.
In a separate segment on NBC News Now (2/19) Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology of NYU Langone Health “reports on a new program working to boost the number of Black cardiologists.”
Wife Donates Kidney to Organ Bank So Husband Could Find Match on Time. (WABC-TV New York)
WABC-TV New York (2/16) Nicole M. Ali, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, NYU Langone Transplant Institute, “says she got to witness true, selfless love,” adding “You come in thinking you are the best. Who could be better than you? Right. You’ve been there for him his entire time, his entire journey, you are the light. And then it’s very challenging, sometimes accepting you’re not the best. That you’re the pathway to the best and she never gave that a second thought.”
Osteoarthritis Is More Common Than You Think: How to Treat and Prevent It from Worsening. (New York Post)
The New York Post (2/19) “We sat down with Vinay K. Aggarwal, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, who said there are very effective ways to prevent progression” of osteoarthritis “with a balanced lifestyle.”
Insight: A Focus on Fellows’ Training and Challenging Glaucoma Surgical Cases. (Opthalmology Times)
Opthalmology Times (2/19) Joseph F. Panarelli, MD, professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Division of Glaucoma Services at NYU Langone Health, discussed what he has learned about training fellows “when he delivered the David Worthen Memorial Lecture at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute’s Current Concepts in Ophthalmology meeting in Baltimore, Maryland.”
American Heart Month: Women in Cardiology. (Cardiology Advisor)
Cardiology Advisor (2/16) Nieca Goldberg, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology discussed her experience as a woman in cardiology, saying, “I remember my first day of medical school sitting in a lecture hall and introducing myself to my classmate sitting next to me and he said, ‘My friend had to go to school in Mexico so you could get a place in this class.’ Implying that I was let in because of a quota to admit more women to medical school. I looked at him and said, ‘I am here because I belong here.’”
NeurologyLive Friday 5. (Neurology Live)
Neurology Live (2/16) Claude Steriade, MD, CM, associate professor, Department of Neurology talked about the ongoing need to improve public awareness and education on seizure first aid.”
A 2024 Clinical Preview: What Are Neurologists Excited About? (Neurology Times)
Neurology Times (2/16) “There are medications in the pipeline with mechanisms of action different from any of our currently available antiseizure medications for focal epilepsy, such as potassium channel modulators, many of which are being studied,” said Claude Steriade, MD, CM, associate professor, Department of Neurology.
FDA Oks Osimertinib Plus Chemo in EGFR-Mutant Lung Cancer. (Targeted Oncology)
Targeted Oncology (2/16) “We saw a significant improvement in median progression-free survival in that 25-26 month range for osimertinib plus chemotherapy vs osimertinib alone in that 16-17 month range,” said Joshua K. Sabari, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center.”
Processing Deficits Negatively Impact Memory in Adults with Acquired Brain Injury. (Healio)
Healio (2/16) “‘More than 12 million people with a traumatic brain injury and stroke in the United States have a chronic disability, with most experiencing cognitive deficits,’ Maria Camilla P. Estelle, MA, clinical research coordinator, Department of Psychology, and Gerald T. Voelbel, PhD, associate professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Langone Health, wrote in Brain Injury.”
Phthalate Exposure Linked to Higher Odds for Preterm Birth, Low Birth Weight. (Healio)
Healio (2/16) “‘Phthalates are used in personal care products, cosmetics and food packaging,’ Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP, the Jim G. Hendrick, M.D. Professor of Pediatrics, professor, Department of Population Health, told Healio.”
Increased Posterior Tibial Slope May Be Associated with ACL Reconstruction Failure. (Healio)
Healio (2/16) “‘It tells us that having an increased posterior tibial slope is an independent risk factor potentially for having a higher incidence of ACL tear,’ Laith M. Jazrawi, professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Sports Orthopedic Surgery at NYU Langone Health, told Healio about results presented at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting.”
‘Double Negative’ B Cells May Predict Abatacept Response in Rheumatoid Arthritis. (Healio)
Healio (2/19) “Patients with rheumatoid arthritis who had a decrease in a certain type of B cell that fails to express immunoglobulin D and CD27 saw clinical improvement with abatacept, according to data presented” by Gregg Silverman, MD, the Mamdouha S. Bobst Professor of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, professor, Department of Pathology at “the Basic and Clinical Immunology for the Busy Clinician symposium.”
Many Women Do Not Access Free Assisted Reproductive Technology Treatment in France. (Healio)
Healio (2/15) “The study reveals that despite full health insurance coverage, a high proportion of women [with infertility] do not access IVF/intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI),” said Khaoula Ben Messaoud, MPH, PhD, postdoctoral researcher at NYU Langone Health.
Neighborhood Segregation Linked to Racial Disparities in Access to Live Donor Kidney Transplantation. (Consultant Live)
The Consultant Live (2/19) “‘Although the detrimental effects of structural racism on health and the role of social determinants of health on access to [live donor kidney transplantation] are well documented, the specific mechanisms that contribute to these disparities remain underexplored,’ wrote Mara A. McAdams DeMarco, PhD, associate professor, Departments of Surgery, and Population Health, and colleagues.”
Plant-Based Diet May Boost Quality of Life after Prostate Cancer. (Cure Today)
Cure Today (2/17) Stacy Loeb, MD, professor, Departments of Urology and Population Health, Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health, said in a press release about the findings, “Our findings offer hope for those looking for ways to improve their quality of life after undergoing surgery, radiation, and other common therapies for prostate cancer, which can cause significant side effects.”
The Daily Record (UK) (2/17) “A new study carried out by a team at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and Harvard T H Chan School of Public Health found eating a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, grains and nuts, and reducing your meat intake, could be incredibly beneficial for men’s health.”
So THAT’S How Little Salt We’re Supposed to Eat Every Day? Yikes. (HuffPost)
HuffPost (2/20) “Healthy adults only need 500 milligrams of salt per day (about a quarter-teaspoon of salt) to maintain healthy body function, according to Nieca Goldberg, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology.”
How to Boost Your Mood Right Now, According to Science. (Prevention Magazine)
Prevention Magazine (2/17) “We’re emotional beings, so mood changes throughout the day and our lives are normal,” says Rachel L. Goldman, PhD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry.
Oregon’s Measure 110: What Now? (KLCC-FM Eugene (OR))
KLCC-FM Eugene, OR (2/19) “On this edition of Oregon On The Record, we’ll talk with an author of that study” showing no link between Measure 110 which decriminalized possession of some drugs and increases in overdose rates, “Corey Davis, JD, adjunct assistant professor, Department of Population Health” as well as “Eugene Police Officer Brad Hanneman who have divergent views on Measure 110.”
People Who Came Back from the Dead Reveal What They Saw in First-of-Its-Kind Study. (Unilad (UK))
Unilad (UK) (2/16) “A study led by a team from NYU Grossman School of Medicine looked into the near-death experiences of people who survived cardiac arrest and what they saw during their lucid moments when they seemed unconscious,” with lead author Sam Parnia, MD, PhD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine at NYU Langone, saying, “Although doctors have long thought that the brain suffers permanent damage about 10 minutes after the heart stops supplying it with oxygen, our work found that the brain can show signs of electrical recovery long into ongoing CPR.”
FDA Greenlights First Drug for Severe Frostbite: ‘Very Important Approval’. (New York Post)
The New York Post (2/17) “Initial symptoms include numbness, tingling or color changes, Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and a Fox News medical contributor, told Fox News Digital,” saying, “Severe frostbite can cause white or blue skin and, later, fluid-filled blisters.”
Researchers Fear Apple Vision Pro May ‘Rewire’ Brain. (Fox News)
Fox News (2/16) featured “medical contributor Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine” of NYU Langone Health “and ‘The Big Money Show’ co-host Taylor Riggs on potential health and psychological concerns with Apple Vision Pro.”
In a separate article on Fox News (2/16) about frostbite, Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, discussed initial symptoms, which include numbness, tingling or color changes.
In a separate article on Fox News (2/19) “Fox News’ Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine” of NYU Langone Health “on World Health Organization’s concerns over a hypothetical ‘Disease X’ and rural hospitals being vulnerable to closures.”
Also reporting are Fox News (2/17) and KSAZ-TV (2/18).
Experts Have Questions about Elon Musk’s Brain Implant from Neuralink. (Healthline)
Healthline (12/5) Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics “said without clinical trial data to back up these claims, it’s inappropriate to get the hopes up of people with serious disabilities,” adding that this “isn’t quite the same as trying to compete in the car business. You have to be really careful about overpromising or overhyping when you’re dealing with groups like people with spinal cord injury, blindness or neurological damage or disease.”
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
Long Island Hospitals Lose Millions in Medicare Infection, Readmission Penalties. (Newsday (NY))
Newsday (NY) (2/19) reports, “The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which oversees public insurance, released data last month showing how much it is cutting reimbursement rates at hospitals based on performance,” and “NYU Langone Hospital was the only organization operating on the Island that avoided a fine for high readmission rates, an outcome that’s common at hospitals across the nation.” The article added that “NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island – assessed with its NYU counterparts in Manhattan and Brooklyn – was the only regional hospital spared a penalty.”
For Some People Low Blood Pressure Is Normal. Here’s When to Talk to Your Doctor. (USA Today)
USA Today (4/15) runs an updated article in which Shaline D. Rao, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, chief of medicine, NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island, “explains that one’s blood pressure should be kept at levels that are ‘not too high and not too low,’ but in a ‘healthy range which is typically between 90/60 to 140/80.’”
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
Heart Attack Victim Reflects on Lifesaving Procedure. (News 12-TV Brooklyn (NY))
12-TV Brooklyn, NY (2/16) At NYU Langone’s Tisch Hospital, the clot in a patient’s heart “was blocking 100% of the flow,” but “thankfully, it was suctioned out and a stent was placed to keep it open,” with his physician Louai Razzouk, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Intervenetional Cardilogy, and Cardiology contending that the patient’s “active lifestyle and healthy diet will help him control his life for years to come.”
