News from NYU Langone Health
New York City’s Fireworks Display Prompts Temporary Surge Of Air Pollution. (Scienmag)
Scienmag (8/6) A study led by researchers at NYU Langone Health found that air pollutant levels in Manhattan’s East River area following Macy’s Fourth of July fireworks in 2023 were significantly higher than those recorded during a Canadian wildfire a month prior, with study lead author Terry Gordon, PhD, professor, Department of Medicine, stating, “Our findings suggest that major firework displays can create a temporary spike in air pollution that may pose a health risk to both humans and the environment,” and study senior author Antonio Saporito, BA, doctoral student, adding, “Wearing an N-95 or KN95 mask is a good way to avoid inhaling smoke when standing near a display, especially for children and for those with preexisting heart and lung problems.”
Also reporting are HealthDay (8/6) and SciTech Daily (8/6).
AI Model Comparable To Radiologists For Finding Prostate Cancer On MRI. (AuntMinnie)
AuntMinnie (8/6) A deep-learning model performs comparably to an abdominal radiologist in detecting clinically significant prostate cancer on MRI, according to researchers; Patricia M. Johnson, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Radiology, and Hersh Chandarana, MD, professor, Departments of Urology, and Radiology, Division of Abdominal Imaging, vice chair, Radiology Hospital Operations and Analytics, wrote in a commentary, “As we continue to refine these technologies and methods, the goal of providing effective, accessible, and cost-efficient screening tools moves closer to reality,” adding that this progress could enhance patient outcomes through earlier and more accurate diagnosis.
Also reporting are MedPage Today (8/6) and AuntMinnieEurope (8/7).
Are Overdose Deaths Finally Peaking? (Scientific American)
Scientific American (8/6) Magdalena Cerda, DrPH, professor, Department of Population Health, attributes a decrease in overdose deaths to improved socialization and service access post-pandemic, stating, “Now that the pandemic has largely improved and people are able to go out again, they’re able to socialize,” while also suggesting that investment in treatment and interventions may be contributing factors.
End-Of-Life Patients Finding Solace In Magic Mushrooms: ‘What Life After Life Could Be Like’. (The Guardian (UK))
The Guardian (UK) (8/6) Several studies of psilocybin for palliative care are taking place, including new trials at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the University of California, Los Angeles, with Stephen Ross, MD, clinical professor, Departments of Psychiatry, and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, who helps oversee the university’s research on psychedelic medicine, saying, “When I was in medical training, I never learned how to help a patient have a good death.”
The Rise Of Psychedelic Gummies: A New Era Of Microdosing. (Medium)
Medium (8/6) Joseph J. Palamar, MPH, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health, observes a rise in psilocybin availability, particularly in gummy form, and cautions that internet search history, although useful, does not fully represent actual usage.
When Do Olympic Athletes Peak? (Verywell Health)
Verywell Health (8/4) According to Abigail L. Campbell, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Center for Women’s Sports Medicine, staying active with enjoyable activities such as walking or cycling offers significant benefits for musculoskeletal and cardiovascular health; she emphasizes that “the key is just being active and it should be something you’re comfortable with.”
15 Ways Your Body Reacts When You Stop Taking Ozempic. (Best Life)
Best Life (8/6) Some individuals may experience increased hunger after discontinuing Ozempic due to side effects like gastrointestinal issues and nausea, with Holly F. Lofton, MD, clinical associate professor, Departments of Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, and Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, explaining, “When you’re at that max weight loss, your body’s hunger hormones are the highest.”
5 Universities With Accelerated Medical Degrees. (Study International (UK))
Study International (UK) (8/7) NYU Grossman School of Medicine offers the largest number of accelerated medical degrees, providing direct access to 21 residency programs, with students engaging in rotations and electives in their designated specialty to ensure a seamless transition from medical school to residency training.
Bad Facts Make Bad Policies In Reproductive Health. (MD Edge ObGyn)
MD Edge ObGyn (8/6) Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, expressed concerns about the prevalence of misinformation in discussions surrounding reproductive rights, abortion, and contraception, stating, “I do think it’s important that science and medicine speak up in local settings and every opportunity they have, not so much to say what government should do or to say whether they think a particular law is good or bad, but certainly to get the facts straight in their role as doctors, sometimes as scientists, and as caregivers.”
20 Cardiology Updates. (Becker's ASC Review)
Becker’s ASC Review (8/6) Included in a news roundup of “20 updates on the cardiology industry that Becker’s has reported since July 1” is that “New York City-based NYU Langone Health added a cardiology group in Atlantis, FL, to its care network.”
How Will Free Medical School Tuition Impact the Physician Workforce? (Nonprofit Quarterly)
The Nonprofit Quarterly (8/5) Kenneth and Elaine Langone’s $200 million gift to the NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine in 2023 allows the school to continue full-tuition scholarships for all students, concentrating on future doctors in internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and general surgery.
Rho Appoints NYU Neurologist Andrew Feigin As Chief Medical Officer. (Fierce Biotech)
Fierce Biotech (8/6) Rho has appointed neurologist Andrew Feigin, MD, as its new chief medical officer; Feigin, an expert in movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, previously served as co-executive director of the Marlene and Paolo Fresco Institute for Parkinson’s & Movement Disorders at NYU Langone Health since 2017.
News from NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island
NYU Langone Names New Surgical Oncology Chief. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Becker’s Hospital Review (8/6) NYU Langone Health has appointed Gary B. Deutsch, MD, member of the faculty, Department of Surgery, as chief, Division of Surgical Oncology, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, where he will also serve as director of the Robotic Surgical Oncology Program at NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island and as a professor at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine.
