News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health plans new multibillion-dollar Melville hospital, Long Island's first since 1980
Newsday
NYU Langone Health has unveiled plans for a more than one million-square-foot academic medical center in Melville, marking Long Island’s first new hospital since 1980. According to Alec C. Kimmelman, MD, PhD, dean of NYU Grossman School of Medicine and CEO of NYU Langone Health, the 500-bed facility will feature an emergency department, research labs, and the relocated NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. Dr. Kimmelman describes the project as a "state-of-the-art hospital of the future" designed to create a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem for the region. While inpatient beds in Mineola will decrease, the health system plans to expand specialty and emergency services there. The project awaits government approvals and is expected to create thousands of jobs.
Also reporting was: Long Island Business News
6/02/2026
A personalized vaccine for melanoma cut the risk of cancer returning after five years
NBC News
An experimental, personalized mRNA vaccine from Moderna, when combined with immunotherapy, cut the risk of melanoma returning by half after five years, according to new clinical trial results. The research was presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting. Janice Mehnert, MD, director of the melanoma and cutaneous medical oncology program and associate director of clinical research at Perlmutter Cancer Center, as well as professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and the senior trial investigator, noted that current treatments are imperfect. In the trial, nearly 70% of patients receiving the vaccine were cancer-free after five years, compared to 49% in the standard treatment group. A larger phase 3 trial is underway.
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6/01/2026
Cardiologist reveals the worst foods for your heart — and the sweet treat he still won’t give up
New York Post
In an interview, Sunil Rao, MD, director of interventional cardiology at NYU Langone Health, director of the cardiac catheterization laboratory at Tisch Hospital, deputy director of the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discusses common myths about heart-healthy eating. He explains the damage caused by sugary coffee drinks and processed foods, and clarifies the truth about carbohydrates, fat, and dessert. Rao offers practical advice for protecting heart health without feeling deprived. He also notes that being thin does not equate to being healthy and that risks for heart disease can begin to accumulate as early as a person's 20s.
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6/01/2026
Summer survival guide for parents
New York Living
Rachel Goldman, PhD, psychologist and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, provides essential guidance for parents navigating the chaotic transition to summer. She urges families to prioritize "connection over perfection" by lowering unrealistic expectations often fueled by social media. Goldman emphasizes the importance of "anchors"—maintaining consistent sleep and meal routines—to provide predictability and emotional stability for children. Furthermore, she reframes boredom as a beneficial opportunity for fostering creativity and independence rather than a problem to be solved. By managing their own stress and leaning on support networks, Goldman encourages parents to embrace a "good enough" summer.
6/01/2026
How to bounce back when the daily grind turns into burnout
The Nation's Health
Burnout is a state of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion resulting from prolonged stress without adequate recovery, which can manifest in various parts of life beyond work. According to Rachel Goldman, PhD, psychologist and clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, burnout occurs when one's capacity is depleted after pushing through for too long without support. Symptoms can include constant fatigue, irritability, and physical ailments like headaches and sleep problems. The article suggests that small, consistent changes, such as taking short breaks and lightening one's workload, can aid in recovery.
6/01/2026
World Today News
A new tissue-engineered heart muscle product, Repairon, showed promise in a Phase 1-2 trial for treating heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. The therapy, which transplants healthy cardiomyocytes, led to improvements in heart wall thickness, ejection fraction, and quality of life. While still experimental, the approach could potentially reverse the underlying pathology of the condition. The article highlights specialized clinics involved in cardiac regenerative therapies, noting that the NYU Langone Heart Failure and Transplant Center is participating in Phase II trials for similar treatments.
6/01/2026
6 doctors share supplements that can help lower blood pressure—one kept coming up
Verywell Health
An article featuring advice from six doctors on supplements for blood pressure highlights commentary from Shaline Rao, MD, a cardiologist, director of heart failure services, chief of Cardiology, chief and vice chair of Operations of Medicine at NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island and assistant professor at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. Dr. Rao discusses fish oil and omega-3 fatty acids, explaining they promote nitric oxide production to relax blood vessels and reduce inflammation to keep arteries flexible. She also notes their role in lowering triglycerides. Dr. Rao cautions that higher doses carry a small bleeding risk and should be taken with physician guidance, particularly for individuals on blood thinners. Other recommended supplements include magnesium and potassium.
6/01/2026
EDAP (EDAP) Q4 2025 earnings call transcript
The Motley Fool (U.S.)
In its Q4 2025 earnings call, medical technology company EDAP highlighted 39% revenue growth in its core High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) business. The company noted its collaboration with Mount Sinai Health System on a new clinical trial in South America. Additionally, it was announced that the urology team at NYU Langone in New York City will host the first international symposium on robotic focal therapy. This inaugural event will be entirely dedicated to EDAP's Focal One device and will feature lectures, hands-on training, and live procedures led by international experts.
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6/01/2026
'Hats On for AK' campaign continues to raise actinic keratosis awareness
Dermatology Times
The 'Hats On for AK' social media campaign is working to raise awareness about sun protection and reduce the risk of actinic keratosis (AK). In an interview, Deborah Sarnoff, MD, dermatologist and clinical professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and president of the Skin Cancer Foundation, discussed the initiative's goals. The campaign, a collaboration involving Almirall, Biofrontera, and SUN Pharma, encourages the public to share photos of themselves in hats. Dr. Sarnoff highlighted the importance of a unified message from the dermatology community to combat skin cancer, which affects an estimated 58 million Americans.
6/01/2026
Everything that happens during a skin check (so you’ll actually book one)
Men's Health
An article on men's health highlights the importance of regular skin exams, citing expert commentary from Prince Adotama, MD, associate director, Undergraduate Curriculum, Dermatology, assistant program director, Dermatology Residency Program, and assistant professor in The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Langone Health. Dr. Adotama notes that men often avoid or delay care, which can have serious consequences as men over 50 are more likely to die from melanoma. He explains that a full-body skin exam is a quick procedure that can catch skin cancer early when it is most treatable. The article also discusses how skin cancer can present differently in darker skin tones.
6/01/2026
Broxmeyer firm acquires Jericho office property for $22.5M
Long Island Business News
NYU Langone Health is acquiring One and Two Huntington Quadrangle, a 765,000-square-foot property on 45 acres, for approximately $135 million with plans to build a hospital on the site. The development is part of a trend of healthcare expansion in the area, as Northwell Health also recently acquired a nearby 310,632-square-foot office building to transform into a new healthcare facility. The article's main topic is MDJ Realty Services' separate purchase of an office building at 50 Jericho Quadrangle for $22.5 million from the same seller, TPG Angelo Gordon and We’re Group.
6/01/2026
