News from NYU Langone Health
Epic portal messages up 153% since 2020: Study
Becker's Hospital Review
Researchers from NYU Langone Health published the largest-ever analysis of Epic EHR communications in JAMA, finding that digital tools supplement rather than replace in-person care. The study found online portal messages increased 153% since 2020. Senior investigator Michal Mankowski, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, said messaging is now a routine part of care. Co-investigator Dorry Segev, MD, PhD, a professor and vice chair in the Department of Surgery and professor in the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted providers must balance digital and clinical workloads.
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6/22/2026
New York Post
Postpartum mental health conditions, a leading cause of preventable maternal mortality in the US, extend beyond depression to include OCD, PTSD, and psychosis. Marra Ackerman, MD, director of CL Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health and a clinical associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, explains that NYU Langone Health screens for these conditions throughout pregnancy and the first year postpartum. Ackerman notes that treatment often involves psychotherapy and medication, and emphasizes that untreated depression during pregnancy is a significant risk factor. She also debunks several myths surrounding pregnancy and medication safety.
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6/22/2026
273 hospitals with the lowest readmission rates
Becker's Hospital Review
According to CMS data on unplanned hospital visits from July 2023 to June 2024, NYU Langone Hospitals is listed among the facilities in New York with the lowest readmission rates. NYU Langone Hospitals had a rate of 13.1, which is below the national average of 15. The report also lists other New York City institutions, including Hospital for Special Surgery at 11.9 and New York-Presbyterian Hospital at 13.6. The data includes unplanned readmissions and unplanned hospital visits after outpatient procedures.
6/22/2026
Subfecundity Linked to Neurodevelopmental Problems in Offspring
Monthly Prescribing Reference
A study led by Linda Kahn, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, found that subfecundity is associated with increased behavioral problems and higher odds of autism spectrum disorder in offspring, independent of infertility treatment. Analyzing over 15,000 mother-infant dyads, researchers concluded that parents' underlying fertility issues, not the treatments, likely drive these neurodevelopmental outcomes. The study found no significant associations for IVF treatment but did note higher odds of ADHD for children conceived via other non-IVF fertility treatments.
6/22/2026
Watching a film reveals how the brain balances eyes and ears
Medical Xpress
A new study in Nature Communications suggests the brain's frontal cortex dynamically shifts attention between sight and sound. Researchers, including senior author Adeen Flinker, PhD, associate professor of neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, recorded brain activity in patients watching a multilingual film. They found that when comprehension through speech was difficult, the brain reallocated resources toward visual signals. The findings could inform therapies for language disorders, autism, and attention deficits. The study's first author is Faxin Zhou, a PhD candidate at NYU Tandon.
6/22/2026
A Parent’s Guide to the Best Pediatric Hospitals in NYC
New York Family
A guide to top pediatric hospitals in New York City highlights Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone. The children's hospital is ranked #3 in New York State and is nationally recognized in four pediatric specialties, including cardiology, neonatology, pulmonology, and endocrinology. It holds the #1 position in New York for pediatric cardiology and heart surgery, placing it among the top 15 programs nationwide in that specialty. The facility features a family-centered approach, a dedicated pediatric emergency department, a Level IV NICU, and is supported by research from NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
6/22/2026
Think You Know What to Look for in a Sunscreen? Read This.
Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper
In an interview, Ellen Gendler, MD, clinical associate professor of dermatology at NYU Langone Health, discusses the latest science on sunscreen. She explains that the newly FDA-approved ingredient, bemotrizinol, offers broader UVA protection than currently available options in the U.S. and will likely appear in products after August 2026. Gendler debunks the myth that mineral sunscreens are superior to chemical ones, stating that good chemical sunscreens are more effective. She also advises on adhering to expiration dates and recommends sun-protective clothing for body coverage.
6/22/2026
