News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone researchers build AI-powered tools to improve accessibility for blind people
WCBS-TV (New York, NY)
Researchers at NYU Langone Health are creating AI-powered tools to improve accessibility for people with vision loss. The team, led by JohnRoss Rizzo, MD, the Ilse Melamid Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, vice chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, and deputy director of the Institute for Excellence in Health Equity (IEHE) at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, who is legally blind, has developed several innovations. These include Shopscout, a camera to help find grocery products, and Commute Booster, an app for subway navigation. According to Giles Fletcher, PhD, postdoctoral research fellow at NYU Langone Health, the booster app helped visually impaired travelers complete journeys 33% faster. The lab also developed Unav, an indoor GPS-like navigation tool.
8/17/2026
New multispecialty healthcare practice opens in Fort Hamilton
News 12 Brooklyn
NYU Langone Health has opened a new multispecialty ambulatory care center in Fort Hamilton as part of its expansion in Brooklyn. The two-level facility centralizes various specialists into one location. Rosemary Ruggiero, DO, an obstetrician and gynecologist at NYU Langone Health, and clinical assistant professor at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted the convenience of having coordinated care in one building. Services include gynecology, maternal-fetal medicine, and urology. Frederick Gulmi, MD, a urologist at NYU Langone Health, clinical associate professor of urology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and associate chief of service for Urology at NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn, stated the facility provides the same quality of care as Manhattan locations. NYU Langone Health also plans to open another ambulatory center in Sunset Park this fall.
8/15/2026
Aaron Boone reveals why Yankees are confident Max Fried’s IL stay will be a short one
New York Post
Yankees pitcher Max Fried has returned to the injured list with inflammation related to a previous bone bruise. Providing expert commentary, Spencer Stein, MD, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist at NYU Langone Health, stated that the recurrence of the injury was not unusual. Dr. Stein added that the team's optimism about a short recovery period could indicate a lack of severity. The Yankees are hopeful Fried will be back in the rotation by the end of the month after being placed on the 15-day IL.
Also reporting was: Yahoo Sports
8/18/2026
Prior GLP-1 use doesn’t affect bariatric surgery results
Medscape
New research in JAMA Surgery indicates that prior use of GLP-1 receptor agonists does not negatively impact weight loss outcomes from subsequent bariatric surgery. The study found no significant differences in total weight loss at 12 months between patients who had used GLP-1s and those who had not, suggesting complimentary effects. Commenting on the research, Karan Chhabra, MD, assistant professor of surgery and population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, said that patients can still expect good results and that obesity treatment is moving toward a comprehensive model including both medications and surgery.
Also reporting was: Becker's ASC Review
8/17/2026
Smithsonian Magazine
A new study finds that avoiding high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking in midlife could result in about 13 more dementia-free years compared to those with all three risk factors. The research, which followed over 12,000 adults for 26 years, was published in Neurology Open Access. Study co-author Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, director of the Optimal Aging Institute at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, stated that by evading these risks, people can gain more than a decade free of both dementia and death, highlighting the connection between midlife vascular health and later cognitive function.
8/18/2026
AI in ophthalmology: Retina specialists weigh the promise and the pitfalls
Ophthalmology Times
Ophthalmologists and vision researchers discussed the expanding role and limitations of artificial intelligence in eye care, noting it is reshaping clinical trials and imaging. Giacomina Massaro-Giordano, MD, director of the Dry Eye Service at NYU Langone Health and professor of ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, commented that AI can help clinicians detect patterns in images that the human eye might miss. However, she emphasized the importance of using accurate, well-curated data to ensure reliable results. Other topics included regulatory barriers, data confidentiality, and ensuring equitable access to the technology to avoid widening care disparities.
8/18/2026
What geriatric emergency departments do differently
Miami Herald
Geriatric emergency departments are designed to address the specific needs of older patients by incorporating senior-friendly practices that can reduce hospital admissions, mortality, and costs. Ula Hwang, MD, MPH, professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine at NYU Langone Health, is quoted, stating these units screen for delirium and cognitive impairment and carefully review medications. A nationwide study led by Hwang found patients in these units had a 39% lower likelihood of hospital admission and a 38% reduction in mortality over 30 days. Her earlier research also showed these departments saved Medicare up to $3,000 per visit.
Also reporting was: Meditech Today
8/18/2026
Can this supplement really work like sunscreen? Dermatologists weigh in
Health
Dermatology experts caution that oral supplements claiming to offer sun protection are not a replacement for traditional topical sunscreen. Elizabeth K. Hale, MD, clinical associate professor in The Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Langone Health, explains that while some ingredients like Polypodium leucotomos extract have shown antioxidant properties, more research is needed to determine their effectiveness. Dr. Hale stresses that these supplements do not provide sufficient protection on their own and should be used with standard sunscreens. Rachel Nazarian, MD, from Mount Sinai, also advises consulting a dermatologist before trying these products.
8/18/2026
GLP-1 for insulin resistance: How these medications work and who may benefit
MSN
GLP-1 receptor agonists significantly improve insulin resistance, which is a key component of their role in diabetes management and weight loss, according to Gillian Goddard, MD, endocrinologist and adjunct assistant professor in NYU Langone’s Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism. Dr. Goddard explains that the medications help the body release insulin when blood sugar is high and also improve insulin resistance by reducing inflammation through weight loss. She notes that because insulin resistance is not an FDA-approved use, health insurance providers typically do not cover GLP-1 medications when prescribed for that diagnosis alone.
8/18/2026
4 major risks of unregulated peptides
Health
This article highlights the significant risks of unregulated peptides sold online, underscored by a recent criminal case against a seller. Experts caution that these products lack oversight, leading to uncertainty about their contents and quality. Priya Jaisinghani, MD, an endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist at NYU Langone Medical Associates—Penn District, commented on the issue, stating, “You simply don’t know what you’re getting. These products may have problems with purity, potency, sterility, contamination, or dosing.” She also noted that unregulated peptides, typically self-injected, carry an additional set of risks related to improper administration.
Also reporting was: Aol
8/18/2026
Lindsay Clancy trial: Defense argues postpartum psychosis as mother's texts are read in court
MSN
During a segment on the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, where the defense is arguing postpartum psychosis, Marc Siegel, MD, a primary care physician andclinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health, provided expert medical analysis. He discussed the diagnostic criteria for postpartum psychosis and questioned the large number of medications Clancy had been prescribed, suggesting it was a sign of uncontrolled medical care. Dr. Siegel also commented on the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, noting her reported history of substance use and the dangers of opioids like fentanyl.
8/18/2026
Opinion: 8 steps to making surrogacy more ethical for everyone involved
STAT
In an opinion piece, Arthur Caplan, PhD, founding head of the Division of Medical Ethics and professor emeritus of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, argues against banning surrogacy and instead proposes eight principles for its ethical regulation. Citing historical and recent legal disputes, Caplan highlights the current system's lack of oversight, which creates a chaotic environment. He contends that state laws should protect all parties, especially children, by establishing clear legal jurisdiction, parental presumption, and financial responsibilities. Caplan asserts that regulating surrogacy allows people to use technology to build families, which is a moral good, while legislative failure to protect those involved is not.
8/18/2026
