NYU Langone and NYU Grossman in the News
Eagles QB sidelined with blood clots in lungs
CBS Evening News
Thomas Maldonado, MD, director of the Aortic Center at NYU Langone Health and the Schwartz Buckley Professor of Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, addresses the serious medical situation surrounding Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, who was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis and bilateral pulmonary emboli. Dr. Maldonado explains that when a blood clot forms in a vein, it carries the risk of dislodging, traveling through the heart, and blocking blood flow to the lungs. Regarding potential causes, he notes that physical trauma—such as getting cleated in the leg—combined with risk factors like immobility during a long plane trip or dehydration, could have played a role in developing the condition.
10/20/2026
Selena Gomez says vaping is the reason her voice is different. What does a doctor say?
TODAY
In response to singer Selena Gomez’s claim that vaping altered her voice, Paul E. Kwak, MD, otolaryngologist at NYU Langone’s Voice Center, explains this is possible. He states that the hot, dry air from vaping can dry out and inflame the vocal folds. This forces a person to work harder to use their voice, which can cause muscle tension and change its sound, making it deeper or hoarser. Kwak notes that professional singers are often the first to notice these changes due to their need for vocal flexibility and agility.
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10/19/2026
AI and pancreatic cancer detection: 4 notes
Becker's Hospital Review
Researchers are increasingly using AI to improve early detection of pancreatic cancer. Anirban Maitra, MD, director of NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, notes that AI analysis of electronic health records could help identify high-risk patients before diagnosis. He also points out that while early detection tests for pancreatic cancer currently lack insurance coverage, new legislation may pave the way for FDA approval and CMS reimbursement. The article also details a Mayo Clinic AI model for CT scans and a City of Hope AI-powered blood test aimed at identifying the disease in its early stages.
10/19/2026
Seniors learn about mobility courses at luncheon
Long Island Advance
Sloan Yoselowitz, Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) coordinator for NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk spoke at a fall luncheon hosted by the Patchogue Village Department of Parks and Recreation, discussing the hospital’s classes focused on exercise for balance, strengthening, and mobility. Yoselowitz noted that many seniors admitted to rehabilitation facilities are injured from preventable falls, highlighting that seniors who attended at least five of the eight hospital mobility classes improved their walking speed, balance, and strength. Funded by New York State, the classes are offered both virtually and in-house at Bay Avenue to help older adults stay active and independent.
10/14/2026
Scrolling too much? The surprising injuries your phone could be causing
New York Post
In an interview, Julia L. Iafrate, DO, clinical assistant professor in the Departments of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discusses physical injuries linked to excessive phone use and endless scrolling. She breaks down common ailments, including neck pain and thumb trouble, that can arise from poor posture and repetitive motions. Dr. Iafrate also offers simple fixes and ways for people to scroll smarter to prevent these aches and pains.
10/19/2026
Arizona woman's 3-year wait for an intestine shows the US organ transplant system's complexity
U.S. News and World Report
The complexities of the U.S. organ transplant system are highlighted through a patient's three-year wait for an intestine transplant. The article notes about one in five donated organs goes unused. Quoting research on kidney transplants, Syed Ali Husain, MD, MPH, assistant professor in the Departments of Medicine and Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, states that there is a 16-fold variation in how quickly patients are transplanted across different centers. He suggests one reason is that some surgeons have more experience using kidneys from older, sicker donors which may still be suitable for certain patients.
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10/20/2026
Vanderbilt, Carnegie Mellon show Florida business range | Exclusive
Miami Herald
South Florida is experiencing significant growth as a business and innovation hub, attracting major educational and healthcare institutions. Among the healthcare expansions, NYU Langone Health is set to open an eight-story medical tower in downtown West Palm Beach later this year. This development is part of a larger trend that includes Cleveland Clinic building a $500 million hospital and Boston Children's Hospital also planning a new facility in the area. These moves, alongside new campuses for Vanderbilt University and Carnegie Mellon University, aim to establish the region as a leading center for innovation.
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10/19/2026
Riverhead Pilates studio owner helps son recover from devastating motorcycle crash
Riverhead News-Review
William Alaimo, 25, is recovering from a severe motorcycle accident that caused an L3 burst fracture. He underwent a four-hour emergency spinal fusion surgery at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island in Mineola, where his spine was stabilized with two rods and eight screws. After the procedure, doctors informed him he might never walk again. He spent about a week at the hospital before transferring to Mount Sinai for a month of inpatient rehabilitation. Now, over a year later, Mr. Alaimo has defied the initial prognosis and is able to use a walker.
10/19/2026
How a Muay Thai injury led this Ukrainian startup founder to San Antonio
San Antonio Report
Ukrainian entrepreneur Ilya Popov founded ComeBack Mobility, a startup that developed Smart Crutch Tips, sensors attached to crutches that help patients adhere to weight-bearing protocols after lower-limb injuries. A small pilot study at NYU Langone found patients using the device kept 73% of their steps within the prescribed range, compared to 21% for those trained with a bathroom scale. The article details Popov's challenges in the medical technology industry, including the need for more clinical data to prove efficacy and secure reimbursement from insurers like the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
10/19/2026
Gentle brain ultrasound may help ease delusions in schizophrenia
Medical Xpress
A study led by researchers at NYU Langone Health shows that using focused sound waves to target a deep brain region may safely reduce delusions in people with schizophrenia. Published in *npj Acoustics*, the findings revealed that a single 10-minute session of transcranial ultrasound stimulation led to a modest but clear drop in delusion scores compared to a sham treatment. The study was led by faculty including Wei Qi, MD, PhD, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Shy Shoham, PhD, professor of ophthalmology and neuroscience at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; and Donald C. Goff, MD, the Marvin Stern Professor of Psychiatry and vice chair for research in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
10/20/2026
Skin of color savvy: Razor bumps—treating pseudofolliculitis barbae in skin of color
HCP Live
In a podcast, Prince Adotama, MD, assistant professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, spoke with Yoseph Dalia, MD, about diagnosing and treating pseudofolliculitis barbae, or razor bumps. The discussion covered the chronic inflammatory condition's causes, its disproportionate impact on people with tightly coiled hair, and its effect on individuals required to shave for work. They reviewed treatment options, including behavioral changes and medical management, and called for expanded insurance coverage for laser hair removal to address barriers to care in skin of color.
10/19/2026
Maralixibat side effects and what clinicians should know from EXPAND
HCP Live
In an interview, Jennifer M. Vittorio, MD, associate professor of pediatrics and medical director of the Pediatric Liver Transplant Program at NYU Langone Health, discussed the phase 3 EXPAND trial for the drug maralixibat. She noted its most common gastrointestinal side effects are often transient, usually resolving within the first week. Dr. Vittorio also explained that even a one-point improvement on the itch scale is highly meaningful and impactful for patients and their families. She urged clinicians to screen all patients with cholestasis for pruritus, as the symptom may be overlooked in some diseases.
10/19/2026
Updated blood-based CRC test yields ‘incremental gains’ in precancerous lesion detection
Healio Gastroenterology
An updated version of the SimpleScreen CRC blood-based test has improved detection of advanced precancerous lesions while maintaining high sensitivity for colorectal cancer. Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, the Robert M. and Mary H. Glickman Professor of Medicine and director of outcomes research in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, presented data at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting showing the updated test achieved 18.2% sensitivity for advanced precancerous lesions, versus 13.7% with the original. Sensitivity for high-grade dysplasia improved by 11.5 percentage points to 41.9%. The researchers plan to submit the updated test to the FDA for approval.
10/19/2026
This AI startup is betting it can end insurance claim denials
CoinMarketCap
Bakhtawer Baloch, an NYU master's student, founded Clairdoc, an AI startup developed through NYU's incubator that predicts and mitigates medical insurance claim denials. Baloch previously contributed to lung cancer research at NYU Langone Health. Her company aims to help small specialty clinics reduce their claim denial rates from around 15% to under 8%. The system uses neurosymbolic AI to review claims before submission and audit past claims. The article notes the growing venture funding for AI billing startups, citing competitors like Adonis, which serves clients including Mount Sinai, and the broader issue of administrative waste in healthcare.
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10/19/2026
Hooters' last location on Long Island, in Farmingdale, sold to Bolla Oil
Newsday
Bolla Oil has purchased the former Hooters property in Farmingdale for $5.7 million, with development potential in the area noted as a strategic opportunity. The growth is linked to NYU Langone's plan to construct Long Island's first new hospital since 1980 in Melville. The multi-billion dollar project is set to include a 500-bed hospital, an emergency department, research laboratories, ambulatory services, and housing for NYU Langone students and employees. This development is expected to transform the area into a major healthcare and business hub.
10/20/2026
What to know after person with measles visits Nassau medical offices
Newsday
New York State and Nassau County health officials are investigating a confirmed measles case after an unvaccinated adult visited several medical offices on Long Island on October 8. Potential exposure sites include a building in New Hyde Park housing NYU Langone Ambulatory Care and a medical building in Woodbury with head and neck surgery doctors from NYU Langone. Locations associated with Northwell Health were also visited. Both NYU Langone and Northwell Health stated they are cooperating with the investigation into the highly contagious virus.
10/20/2026
Sugar and antibiotics: Should you change what you eat?
American Council on Science and Health
A study published in Nature by researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering and NYU Langone suggests that sugar-rich foods may amplify antibiotic-induced disruption of the gut microbiome. The research analyzed the diets and gut bacteria of patients undergoing donor stem-cell transplants and conducted controlled experiments in mice. During broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment, higher sugar intake was associated with lower microbial diversity and a greater expansion of the bacterium Enterococcus faecium. However, the findings do not yet justify advising patients on routine antibiotic courses to reduce their sugar intake.
10/20/2026
Medical Daily
Merck and Moderna are preparing to seek FDA approval for their personalized mRNA melanoma vaccine, intismeran autogene, used with Keytruda. A Phase 3 trial showed the combination significantly delayed cancer recurrence for high-risk patients post-surgery. Janice Mehnert, MD, director of the Melanoma Medical Oncology Program at NYU Langone Health and associate director of clinical research at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, commented that melanoma is an ideal target for a vaccine. The article also features a trial participant who received care from doctors at NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center and has since returned to teaching.
10/20/2026
Trials show signal for targeting IL-6 in uveitic macular edema
Medscape
Phase 3 trials for vamikibart, a potential nonsteroidal treatment for uveitic macular edema, showed inconsistent results across different dose levels. Commenting on the findings, Cesar Michael A. Samson, MD, chief of the Division of Uveitis Services at NYU Langone Health, stated that an IL-6 inhibitor could be a valuable alternative to corticosteroids. He found the low retreatment rate encouraging but questioned the inconsistent dose-response relationship for visual outcomes and the discrepancy between anatomical and visual improvements observed in the trials.
10/19/2026
