News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Opens ASC In NYC. (Becker's ASC Review)
Becker’s ASC Review (5/20) “NYU Langone Health opened a new outpatient facility,”NYU Langone Medical Associates – Penn District, “near Penn Station in New York City,” and Andrew W. Brotman, MD, executive vice president and vice dean for clinical affairs and strategy, and chief clinical officer, “said the new location will make care more accessible to patients on the west side of the city, including commuters on the Long Island Rail Road or New Jersey Transit.”
Great Leaders In Healthcare. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Becker’s Hospital Review (5/20) A listicle of healthcare leaders who “are using innovative digital technology, novel care delivery approaches and creative care solutions to shape the future of healthcare” includes Robert I. Grossman, MD, dean, CEO, who “oversaw an expansion of NYU Langone ’s ambulatory care network and has been at the forefront of data initiatives at the health system.”
What You Need To Know About Fibroids: Symptoms, Treatment. (TODAY)
TODAY (5/20) “NBC’s Zinhle Essamuah stops by Studio 1A to share her journey of being diagnosed with fibroids,” where they are “joined by Taraneh Shirazian, MD, associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, “to share how to spot the symptoms and what kind of treatment options are available.”
All About Ozempic And The Next Generation Of Obesity Drugs. (New York Times)
The New York Times (5/20) Melanie R. Jay, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, and Department of Population Health, said of GLP-1 agonists, “These are not medications to lose 10 pounds or fit into some dress.”
7 Signs Your Body Is Aging Faster Than It Should Be. (TODAY)
TODAY (5/20) “‘However, healthy aging starts at a much younger age,’ Nina Blachman, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care, tells TODAY.com,” and “encourages young and middle-aged adults to develop healthy habits as early as possible.”
NYC, LI Hospitals Rank Among Country’s Best For Pediatric Care. (WPIX-TV New York)
WPIX-TV New York (5/20) According to a new ranking from Money magazine, NYU Langone Medical Center, which took a top spot in the magazine’s overall hospital rankings, is the fourth best pediatric hospital in the US.
Colorado Authorities Crack Down On Fentanyl Distribution. (KDVR-TV Denver)
KDVR-TV (5/20) “A new report from NYU Langone Health has Colorado at the top of the list for pills seized by law enforcement last year.”
The Pros And Cons Of Vegetarian And Vegan Diets. (Discover Magazine)
Discover Magazine (5/20) Heather Hodson, RDN, CDN, CDCES, dietitian nutritionist, Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, noted that those who follow vegan or vegetarian diets typically eat less cholesterol and saturated fat than meat eaters.
The Most Surprising Facts About Pregnancy You Probably Didn’t Know. (Mamas Uncut)
Mamas Uncut (5/20) “There’s an old wives’ tale claiming that lactation can be induced by the sound of a baby crying or other baby-related stimuli, but one study,” led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and “published in 2023, is proving there might be some truth to that theory,” with study co-lead author Habon Issa writing, “Our findings uncover how a crying infant primes its mother’s brain to ready her body for nursing.”
Are Ingrown Hairs Preventable? (New York Times)
The New York Times (5/21) Ingrown hairs “typically look like raised red or flesh-colored bumps, sometimes with hair or pus on the inside, said Amy K. Bieber, MD, assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology.
How To Have Period Sex Without Making A Mess. (Refinery 29)
Refinery 29 (5/21) “The only way to safely delay your period is by using hormonal birth control to skip your period,” such as simply starting a new pack of the pill “instead of taking the placebo pills,” which Raquel B. Dardik, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, previously told Refinery29 was “absolutely safe to do.”
Duty To Respond To In-Flight Medical Emergencies? (Medscape)
Paywalled* Medscape (5/20)* Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, discusses “when and if physicians – and I guess you could include nurses in this, too – should respond to a medical emergency on an airplane.”
