News from NYU Langone Health
‘The Luckiest Man’. Basketball Referee Saved By Good Samaritans. (News 12-TV Long Island (NY))
News 12-TV Long Island, NY (3/24) Joe Gaskin, a Long Island basketball referee, was saved by Jennifer Keane and medical professionals, including a familiar NYU Langone Health nurse, after suffering cardiac arrest during a Nassau County championship game two weeks ago.
Should You Get A Measles Booster? Here’s What To Know. (Washington Post)
The Washington Post (3/24) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported nearly 400 measles cases in the U.S. this year, with New York and Florida among the affected states, and healthcare experts recommend vaccination as the best protection against measles; Adam J. Ratner, MD, professor, Departments of Pediatrics, and Microbiology, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, said some adults vaccinated between 1963 and 1967 may need a booster due to a less effective vaccine version, while those with two doses generally do not need additional protection, although local outbreaks or international travel may warrant a booster dose.
“Nutrition Is Crucial”: Enhancing Cancer Treatment And Survivorship Through Dietary Strategies. (Targeted Oncology)
Targeted Oncology (3/24) During Nutrition Awareness Month, Marleen I. Meyers, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, discussed the critical role of nutrition in cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship, advising small, frequent meals and antinausea medications to manage treatment-related symptoms, while advocating for a high-calorie, high-protein diet for weight maintenance and tissue repair; she clarified that sugar does not selectively fuel cancer cells and recommended moderation, while also debunking myths about soy foods, highlighting their safety and nutritional benefits, and emphasizing sustainable dietary changes, saying, “It’s not about perfection; it’s about progress and consistency,” and underscoring the importance of evidence-based strategies and collaborative care in survivorship programs.
BONUS: Transform Your Life With Practical Optimism With Dr. Sue Varma. (How To Talk To Humans Podcast)
How To Talk To Humans Podcast (3/24) Sudeepta Varma, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, discussed the impact of shared life experiences like 9/11 and the pandemic, the role of PTSD, and practical optimism during a conversation on March 24, emphasizing the importance of self-care, resilience, and finding purpose in life.
23andMe Has Filed For Bankruptcy. What Could Happen To Users’ Genetic Data? (ABC News)
ABC News (3/24) Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, commented on the implications of 23andMe’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, expressing concerns over consumer data security, stating, “I don’t think they ever built sufficient consent into people sending them information, saying, ‘We’ll do our best to protect it, but we can’t promise.’”
Men Face Higher Cancer Risk With This Specific Body Fat Measurement. (Fox News)
Fox News (3/23) Research published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found that larger waist circumference is a more significant risk factor than BMI for obesity-related cancers in men, but not women, with Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, who was not involved in the study, saying that “obesity leads to inflammation, and inflammation correlates with many kinds of cancer.”
