News from NYU Langone Health
Conflict Resilience: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities For Growth. (Forbes)
Forbes (4/8) Robert Bordone, a Senior Fellow at Harvard Law School, and Joel Salinas, MD, MBA, clinical assistant professor, Department of Neurology, the Pearl I. Barlow Center for Memory Evaluation and Treatment, provide insights on conflict resilience in their book, “Conflict Resilience: Negotiating Disagreement Without Giving Up or Giving In,” where Salinas says, “The key is to reframe conflict as a tool for stronger relationships and smarter solutions. Leaders, teams, and even families can create deeper trust and produce greater innovation by engaging conflict purposefully.”
VIDEO: ‘Huge Disparities’ In Alzheimer’s Care Require More Investigation. (Healio)
Healio (4/8) Thomas M. Wisniewski, MD, the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman Professor of New York University Alzheimer’s Disease Center, Department of Neurology, professor, Departments of Pathology, and Psychiatry, highlighted that African-Americans are at double the risk, Hispanic individuals have 1.5 times the risk, and women are significantly more likely to develop Alzheimer’s and related dementias due to factors such as healthcare access, societal stress, pollutants, hormone therapy, and menopausal issues.
Why Clear Wants In On Health Care. (STAT)
Paywalled* STAT (4/8)* Clear, known for its airport fast lanes, has released a study conducted with Surescripts, showcasing how its biometric-based identity verification technology enhanced the efficiency of identity verification for healthcare providers accessing Surescripts’ network, with David Bardan, head of healthcare at Clear, explaining that their technology can verify a person’s identity across various health systems, such as NYU Langone Health, CityMD, Mount Sinai, and Northwell, allowing patients to carry their information across systems.
Daraxonrasib Generates Clinical Activity With Manageable Safety In RAS-Mutant NSCLC. (OncLive)
OncLive (4/8) Daraxonrasib (RMC-6236), a RAS(ON) inhibitor, showed clinical activity and a manageable safety profile in patients with RAS-mutant non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in the phase 1 RMC-6236-001 trial, achieving a 38% overall response rate with partial responses and a median duration of response of 15.1 months; treatment-related adverse effects led to dose modifications in 52% of patients, with a 200-mg dose selected for phase 3 trials, as presented by Salman R. Punekar, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, who said, “Based on these data, a randomized phase 3 study called RASolve 301 of daraxonrasib vs docetaxel in patients with previously treated, locally advanced or metastatic RAS-mutant NSCLC has been initiated.”
SGO 2025: The MRI Gap And How Race And Insurance Shape Cervical Cancer Treatment Timelines. (Pharmacy Times)
Pharmacy Times (4/8) Sophie Jabban, medical student, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, presented two studies at the Society of Gynecological Oncology Annual Meeting, revealing significant disparities in MRI access for cervical cancer patients undergoing chemoradiation based on race, ethnicity, and insurance status, with Black/African American and Hispanic/Latine patients experiencing longer wait times than White patients, and Medicaid patients facing delays compared to those with private insurance; Jabban said, “We found that Black/African American patients and Hispanic/Latin patients waited almost twice as long as White patients to get an MRI,” and suggested policy changes to improve insurance coverage and explore alternative imaging options to enhance access.
38 Health Systems Ranked By Annual Revenue. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Becker’s Hospital Review (4/8) In 2024, most health systems experienced increased revenue due to rebounding patient volumes and improved provider productivity, yet many organizations faced financial pressures as rising expenses outpaced these gains, with NYU Langone Health reporting $14.2 billion in revenue.
Large Study Links Maternal Diabetes To Autism. (Newsmax TV)
Newsmax TV (4/8) A new study indicates a connection between diabetes during pregnancy and an increased risk of brain and nervous system issues, such as autism, in children, with Magdalena Janecka, PhD, associate professor, Departments of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Population Health, who was not involved in the study, noting that the study’s meta-analysis allows for subgroup analysis but “they are not bringing us any closer to understanding the causes or the underlying mechanisms.”
Eating Too Much Red Meat Increases The Risk Of Fatty Liver Disease. (Verywell Health)
Verywell Health (4/8) Lisa Ganjhu, DO, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, said that foods containing high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, or high amounts of fat and carbohydrates can increase the risk of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), a condition affecting about one in four U.S. adults; in contrast, incorporating whole grains, fruits, vegetables, healthy oils, and low-fat dairy may lower MASLD risk, while Annie Guinane, RD, from the University of Chicago Medicine, explained that red and processed meats high in saturated fats can lead to inflammation and weight gain, contributing to MASLD and other health issues.
7 Telltale Signs Of ‘High-Functioning Depression’. (Parade Magazine)
Parade Magazine (4/8) Judith F. Joseph, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, describes high-functioning depression (HFD) as a condition where individuals maintain productivity despite experiencing symptoms like fatigue, difficulty concentrating, irritability, changes in appetite, sleep disturbances, physical symptoms, and social withdrawal, which can lead to significant mental and physical health issues if unaddressed, and she emphasizes the importance of recognizing and proactively addressing these symptoms, as the current healthcare system often requires a significant loss in functioning for a clinical depression diagnosis.
What Does Anxiety Feel Like? (USA Today)
USA Today (4/9) Judith F. Joseph, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, explains that anxiety involves disproportionate worries and suggests managing it through therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, seeking support, and self-awareness, as well as medications like SSRIs, benzodiazepines, beta blockers, and atypical antidepressants.
Is Sleeping With Wet Hair Really That Bad? (SELF Magazine)
SELF Magazine (4/8) Mary L. Stevenson, MD, associate professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, advises against sleeping with completely drenched hair as it may soak the pillow and create an environment conducive to yeast growth.
18 Common Dream Interpretations And What They Actually Mean When You’re Awake. (Vogue)
Vogue (4/9) Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, categorizes dreams into three types – pleasant, bizarre, and nightmares – typically occurring during the REM sleep stage.
RFK Jr. Encourages People To Get Measles Vaccine In First Network TV Interview Since Becoming Health Secretary. (CBS News)
CBS News (4/8) reports that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. encouraged measles vaccination during an interview with CBS News chief medical correspondent Jonathan D. LaPook, MD, the Mebane Professor of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, professor, Department of Population Health.
FAR-UVC Promises To Kill Germs With Safer UV Light. (CBS)
CBS Evening News (4/8) Five years after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Jonathan D. LaPook, MD, the Mebane Professor of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, professor, Department of Population Health, who initially reported COVID’s airborne transmission, introduces a new technology called FAR-UVC, which uses a safer wavelength of UV light to kill airborne germs without harming human skin or eyes; this technology, already implemented in locations like Boston’s Club Cafe and Columbia’s dental clinic, could potentially mitigate the spread of airborne diseases like bird flu.
Meghan Markle Reveals Diagnosis Of Postpartum Preeclampsia. (NBC News Now)
NBC News Now (4/8) Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, discussed her diagnosis of postpartum preeclampsia on her podcast, highlighting the condition’s severity and higher risk among Black women, with Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, explaining that postpartum preeclampsia can occur up to six weeks after delivery and is associated with high blood pressure and symptoms such as headache, nausea, and swelling, urging women to maintain close contact with healthcare providers to access effective treatments and prevent fatalities.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
9 Foods A Neurologist Always Buys At The Grocery Store For Better Brain Health. (Insider)
Insider (4/8) Aaron S. Lord, MD, associate professor, Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery, chief, Neurology, NYU Langone Hospital–Brooklyn, shared his grocery list with Business Insider, emphasizing affordable foods like fruits, vegetables, quinoa, miso, herbs, spices, olive oil, nuts, coffee, tea, and homemade popcorn to enhance brain health and reduce risks of Alzheimer’s and stroke, noting, “In general, there’s not going to be some supplement or vitamin or superfood that’s going to be a cure-all; it’s going to be about everyday choices, eating food that doesn’t come out of a package.”
