News from NYU Langone Health
3-Year Medical School Catching On Across The United States. (Medscape)
Paywalled* Medscape (12/4)* A study from NYU Grossman School of Medicine compared the performance of 3-year and 4-year medical students, finding that the former performed as well as their peers in medical school and the first year of residency, with significantly higher performance on pre-clerkship and clinical skills exams, according to Joan F. Cangiarella, MD, the Elaine Langone Professor of Pathology, Department of Pathology, chief, Pathology Service, Tisch Hospital, Senior Associate Dean for Education, Faculty and Academic Affairs, Vice Chair, Clinical Operations, who said, “The main difference is that when they take the national exams, they have condensed time to study for them. Aside from that, the curriculum is identical and has the same rigor.”
Study Sheds Light On Brain Circuit Behind Auditory Hallucinations In Schizophrenia. (News Medical)
News Medical (12/3) Researchers at NYU Langone Health’s Neuroscience Institute and NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering conducted a study on eight adults with epilepsy, revealing that auditory corollary discharge signals, which help differentiate one’s own voice from background noise, originate in the precentral gyrus of the motor cortex and move to the superior temporal gyrus in the auditory cortex, offering insight into schizophrenia and stuttering; Amirhossein Khalilian-Gourtani, PhD, postdoctoral research fellow, Department of Neurology, said, “We believe our study solves a long-standing puzzle in our understanding of human speech,” and Adeen Flinker, PhD, associate professor, Department of Neurology and study senior investigator, added that the findings provide “an explanation for the source of auditory hallucinations.” Additional “NYU Langone Health and NYU Tandon researchers involved in the study are co-investigators Ran Wang, researcher, Xupeng Chen, research assistant, Leyao Yu, PhD student, Patricia C. Dugan, MD, professor, Department of Neurology, Daniel Friedman, MD, professor, Department of Neurology, Werner K. Doyle, MD, associate professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Orrin Devinsky, MD, professor, Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Phsychiatry, and Yao Wang, PhD.”
NYU Langone To Expand Pediatric Care On Long Island With $11.5 Million Clinic. (Washington Square (NY) News)
The Washington Square (NY) News (12/3) NYU Langone Health plans a $11.5 million pediatric clinic in Nassau County. The proposed expansion, pending state approval, aims to accommodate growing patient visits at its Long Island Pediatric Center.
Fragrances May Seem Harmless. But The Research Is Raising Alarm. (Washington Post)
The Washington Post (12/2) Concerns over phthalates in personal care products, including perfumes, are growing due to links with health issues like insulin resistance and neurodevelopmental impairments, with Carol Duh-Leong, MD, assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, encouraging parents to guide children in selecting safe skincare products.
180+ Chief Medical Officers To Know. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Becker’s Hospital Review (12/3) Andrew W. Brotman, MD, executive vice president and vice dean for clinical affairs and strategy, and chief clinical officer, is recognized among 108 “outstanding hospital and health system chief medical officers.”
Checkpoint Inhibitors And Heart Disease: 5 Study Notes. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Becker’s Hospital Review (12/2) Researchers from NYU Langone Health analyzed immune cells from 50 patients with atherosclerosis, finding that immune checkpoints targeted by cancer therapies also appear in arterial immune cells, with Chiara Giannarelli, MD, PhD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, saying, “Our findings provide new insight into how a drug intended to target tumors can also prompt a heightened immune response in arteries and increase risk of heart disease,” and Kathryn J. Moore, PhD, the Jean and David Blechman Professor of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Division of Cardiology, and professor, Department of Cell Biology, adding, “Now that experts have a better understanding of the interplay between these diseases, they can begin to explore new strategies to lower the risk of unintended health concerns caused by their treatment.”
Also reporting is Technology Networks (12/3).
Therapists Reveal The 1 Toxic Thing About The Holidays We Need To Fix. (HuffPost)
HuffPost (12/3) Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor, Department of Psychiatry, suggests “taking stock of which traditions feel meaningful to you, versus carrying on your family’s customs out of a sense of obligation,” saying “One thing that was interesting about COVID times was that people had to think about different ways to make things special. I think that actually helped us to not be so rigid about what the holidays are or how they have to look.”
FDA Officials Discuss Extrapolation & Confusion Around Pediatric Therapies. (Rheumatologist)
The Rheumatologist (12/3) “A session at ACR Convergence 2024 addressed several recent drug approvals in pediatric rheumatology and a safety update for IL-1/IL-6 inhibitors,” with Jessica Perfetto, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, asking “whether the same commercially available assays used for reference drugs can be used to assess drug levels and anti-drug antibodies.”
High Comorbidity Burden May Negatively Impact Cost-Effectiveness Of TKA. (Healio)
Healio (12/3) A study led by Jonathan L. Katzman, BA, research fellow, Department of Orthopedic Surgery found that inpatient total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for patients with high comorbidity burden (HCB) is less cost-effective compared to those without.
All I Want For Christmas Is More Alone Time, New Survey Finds. (Well and Good)
Well and Good (12/3) Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor, Department of Psychiatry, said that alone time is crucial for mental health as it allows individuals to decompress, recharge, and take a break from socializing, which requires significant mental energy, according to a survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine, which found that 46% of adults struggle to find alone time during the holiday season, despite 56% recognizing its importance for mental health.
How We Filter Out Background Sounds When Speaking. (Neuroscience News)
Neuroscience News (12/3) NYU Langone Health researchers identified how the brain filters background noise during speech, tracing signals between motor and auditory cortices. This discovery may aid in diagnosing speech-related disorders, including schizophrenia.
The Real Issue Plaguing New York City. (iHeartRadio)
iHeartRadio (12/3) New York City is grappling with significant safety concerns, particularly related to mental health issues, with recent knife attacks and the Daniel Penny chokehold trial underscoring the consequences of inadequate rehabilitation for mentally ill individuals, according to Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, who said, “The idea was go to community treatment and that was never done, so now they’re on the street, they’re in the prison, they’re in the subway.”
Holiday Season Sees Doubling Of Alcohol Consumption. (WCBS-NY (CBS)-3)
WCBS-NY (CBS)-3 (12/3) Americans double their alcohol intake during the holidays, according to the CDC. Jonathan D. LaPook, MD, the Mebane Professor of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, professor, Department of Population Health, advises moderation and planning, such as eating before drinking and considering alcohol-free “mocktails” to reduce health risks.
KCBS-TV Los Angeles (12/3) Jonathan D. LaPook, MD, the Mebane Professor of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, professor, Department of Population Health, added, “Have something in your stomach and have a plan. ... The first drink should be with something in your stomach.”
Biannual Shot Prevents AIDS; Hot Chocolate Helps With Stress. (WNYW-NY (FOX)-3)
WNYW-NY (FOX)-3 (12/3) Rabia A. De Latour, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, discussed a new study showing that a biannual shot could nearly eliminate HIV/AIDS, saying, “This could be extremely meaningful for fighting this virus, which is still very active.”
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
Surgical Angiology (VEINS & ARTERIES) With Dr. Sheila Blumberg. (Ologies)
Ologies (11/27) Sheila N. Blumberg, MD, clinical associate professor in the Department of Surgery, and vascular surgeon at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, discussed in a podcast various aspects of vascular health, including the differences between arteries, veins, capillaries, and vessels, and topics such as vaping, vein health, COVID-19, blood clots, and spider veins.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
Barac & Bloom On Cardio-Oncology And Heart Failure. (International Cardio-Oncology Society)
International Cardio-Oncology Society (12/3) Michelle Bloom, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, Division of Heart Failure, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, and Dr. Ana Barac discussed key points from a new scientific statement on Cardio-Oncology by the Heart Failure Society of America.
