News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone gets OK for $650M hospital expansion
Becker's Hospital Review
NYU Langone Health received approval from the Brookhaven town board for a $650 million expansion at NYU Langone Hospital–Suffolk in Patchogue, New York. The project, approved on 27 August, will feature a seven-story tower addition spanning more than 270,000 square feet. This expansion will also add 144 beds to the hospital along with associated site improvements. In a statement, the health system called the approval an important step for the community and for the future of healthcare in Suffolk County.
8/31/2026
What’s going on with George Lombard Jr.’s knee? | The Injury Report
New York Post
Julia Iafrate, DO, a sports orthopedic specialist at NYU Langone Health, joins the weekly 'Injury Report' segment to discuss George Lombard Jr.'s knee injury. After the Yankees player exited a game with patella inflammation, Dr. Iafrate provides expert commentary on the condition.
8/31/2026
Depressed or anxious? What’s stopping you from getting help?
Women's Health
An article exploring common barriers to seeking mental healthcare for anxiety and depression features expert advice from Victoria Jonas, PhD, a mental health expert at NYU Langone Health. She recommends starting with a primary care physician, considering teletherapy, and taking small steps to find a provider. To manage costs, the piece suggests checking insurance coverage and asking about sliding-scale rates, noting that NYU Langone’s Family Health Centers offer a discount program for eligible patients. Dr. Jonas also provides guidance on what to expect during initial therapy sessions and finding a good therapeutic fit.
8/31/2026
Older pedestrians are injured at no higher rate than younger ones but die far more often
Medical Daily
Adults aged 65 and older are not injured by vehicles at a higher rate than younger pedestrians but are far more likely to die when a crash occurs, a disparity that has seen little improvement. Charles DiMaggio, PhD, an injury epidemiologist and director of Trauma and Injury Prevention and Research at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, attributed this to factors like reduced bone density, muscle mass loss, and greater frailty, which can make a survivable collision fatal for older individuals. The report draws on federal crash data and notes that larger vehicles have contributed to rising pedestrian fatalities.
8/30/2026
New London man's wait for a new liver ends with a hoped for phone call | The Day
The Day
Jason Barnwell, a 40-year-old man from New London, received a life-saving liver transplant from a deceased donor at the NYU Langone Transplant Institute. Diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease, Barnwell's only remaining treatment option was a transplant. AnnMarie Liapakis, MD, medical director of the living donor liver transplant team at NYU Langone, had previously identified him as a high-priority patient. Following a call that a liver was available, Barnwell underwent a successful surgery over the weekend and is now recovering. The family will stay in New York for his follow-up appointments.
8/31/2026
NYC seniors are buying record amounts of weed, and most just want to get high
Hoodline
A study from NYU Langone found that nearly 60% of New York City residents aged 65 and older use cannabis for purely recreational purposes. The research, co-authored by Joseph Palamar, PhD, MPH, professor in the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, surveyed 315 older adults and also found that 11% had used cannabis within 24 hours. Researchers at NYU Langone Health also warned that older adults face increased health risks from cannabis use, including severe anxiety, cardiovascular strain, and fall-related injuries, especially with high-potency products.
Also reporting was: FOX5, Spectrum News NY1
8/31/2026
6 doctors agree on these supplements for helping to lower blood pressure
Verywell Health
In an article about supplements for lowering blood pressure, six doctors offer their recommendations, including magnesium, potassium, probiotics, and omega-3s. Shaline Rao, MD, director of heart failure services, chief of cardiology, and chief and vice chair of operations of medicine at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, highlights fish oil and omega-3 fatty acids. She explains these supplements promote nitric oxide production, which helps relax blood vessel walls, and soothe inflammation to keep arteries flexible. The experts caution that supplements should be an add-on to a healthy lifestyle and prescribed treatments, not a replacement.
8/31/2026
No sperm left behind: Modern medicine’s race to solve male infertility
GQ
Research is challenging long-held misconceptions about male infertility, recasting sperm as complex cells whose quality can signal overall health. Scientists are studying sperm genetics, movement, and metabolism to better understand fertility. According to Bobby Najari, MD, director of the Male Infertility Program at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, standard fertility tests are “not that much better than a flip of a coin,” indicating many issues are currently overlooked. New evidence suggests semen quality is a bellwether for a man’s future health, linking lower sperm counts to higher hospitalization rates.
8/31/2026
Marriage and medicine: Dual physician households
Medscape
Dual-physician households, accounting for 26.1% of physician couples, navigate unique challenges including work-life balance, scheduling, and high medical school debt. Harsh Moolani, MD, MPH, a neurology resident at NYU Langone Health, co-created a tool called CouplesMatchTool to alleviate the stress of the residency matching process for couples. He discusses the financial pressures residents face, even with two incomes in New York City. Moolani emphasizes that a major benefit is having a partner who understands the clinical and emotional spectrum of medicine, allowing for more authentic support.
8/31/2026
Training the next generation of clinicians in the EHR
HealthTech
Gabrielle Mayer, MD, co-director of AI education at NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s Institute for Innovations in Medical Education and an internist, notes that a key gap in electronic health record training is managing the system under clinical time pressure. She says residents must learn to treat EHR use as a complement to the clinical examination, not a separate task. The article also discusses how ambient listening AI is transforming documentation, shifting physicians from entering notes to serving as editors and auditors of AI-generated content. This change prioritizes clinical judgment and AI oversight.
8/31/2026
BioLineRx Q2 earnings call highlights
The Cerbat Gem
BioLineRx reported its second-quarter 2026 results, detailing progress in its Phase I/IIa trial for GLIX1, a drug candidate for glioblastoma and other high-grade gliomas. According to company executives, the first patient in the study was dosed in April at NYU Langone Health. The trial, which has also enrolled patients at Northwestern University and Moffitt Cancer Center, aims to establish a recommended dose for the oral small molecule. BioLineRx expects to release Phase I data in the first half of 2027 and plans to present findings at upcoming neuro-oncology conferences.
8/31/2026
Joe Amabile reveals he's still having speech struggles after brain surgery
Reality TV World
Joe Amabile, an alum of 'Bachelor in Paradise,' revealed he is recovering from surgery for a malignant brain tumor, with his speech being 'about 90% back.' His doctor, Alexandra Miller, MD, chief of neuro-oncology and co-director of the Brain and Spine Tumor Center at NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center, said he has a good prognosis and was fortunate to find the tumor early. Amabile is documenting his health journey on social media and mentioned his wife, Serena Pitt, has been supportive throughout his recovery. His ongoing treatment will involve taking a daily medication.
9/01/2026
