News from NYU Langone Health
Giants Legend Victor Cruz Makes A Super Bowl Comeback In NYU Langone Health Ad. (WWOR-TV New York)
WWOR-TV (2/4) Former New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz stars in a new Super Bowl commercial for NYU Langone Health, drawing parallels between sports and healthcare teamwork, with Cruz saying, “It’s all about them coming together for the common goal.” Orthopedic surgeon Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD, the Walter A. L. Thompson Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, says, “When you think about it, you know, NYU Langone Health is the number one academic medical center in the United States for quality and social safety. 4500 physicians, 50,000 employees. That doesn’t happen without a lot of teamwork.”
Addressing Cancer Care Barriers Through Community Outreach And Support. (American Journal of Managed Care)
The American Journal of Managed Care (2/4) In a discussion about strengthening community relationships and patient care access, Oscar B. Lahoud, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, section chief, Hematology–Brooklyn, Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, described the institution’s efforts to establish a bone marrow transplant and cell therapy program to serve Brooklyn’s population, emphasizing the importance of local access to cutting-edge treatments; meanwhile, Kasey Bond, MPH, executive director, operations, Perlmutter Cancer Center, detailed initiatives like the B. Welters Breast Cancer Navigation Program and Stamp Out Cancer Brooklyn, which deploy community health workers to facilitate healthcare access and address social determinants of health within diverse communities.
Higher Psoriatic Arthritis Disease Burden Found Among Hispanic, Non-White Patients. (American Journal of Managed Care)
The American Journal of Managed Care (2/4) A study published in Rheumatology revealed that Hispanic and non-White patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) have higher tender joint counts and are more likely to exhibit radiographic axial involvement compared to White patients, despite similar swollen joint counts and medication use; this research, conducted at NYU Langone Health’s Psoriatic Arthritis Center and associated clinics, involved 817 patients with a diverse racial and ethnic composition, and found that Hispanic and non-White individuals had a tender joint count 1.03 higher than White patients, with higher body surface area affected by psoriasis and RAPID3 scores, while the study’s limitations included its small sample size and lack of socioeconomic data.
FDA OKs Pig Organ Transplant Trials For Patients With Kidney Failure: 5 Notes. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Becker’s Hospital Review (2/4) The FDA has approved two biotechnology companies to commence clinical trials of xenotransplantation, involving genetically modified pig organs, amidst ongoing ethical and health concerns, with Towana Looney’s successful transplant at NYU Langone Health marking a significant milestone.
Stretching Every Day Can Lead To A Longer, Healthier Life. (Discover Magazine)
Discover Magazine (2/4) Research suggests that maintaining flexibility is crucial for long-term health and longevity, with Andrew J. Harb, DO, clinical assistant professor, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, explaining that individuals with greater flexibility tend to live healthier, longer lives, according to a study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports.
Racial, Ethnic Minorities Still Underrepresented In Internal Medicine Residency Programs. (HealthDay)
HealthDay (2/4) Jung T. Kim, PhD, MPH, assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine, and colleagues published a study in JAMA Network Open revealing that U.S. internal medicine residents from ethnicities and races underrepresented in medicine remain underrepresented compared to their program’s county population, with American Indian, Alaska Native, Hispanic, Latinx, and Native Hawaiian residents showing mean representation quotients of 0.00, while Black residents had a mean RQ of 0.09, and counties with more minority-serving institutions saw higher representation of Black and Hispanic or Latinx residents, although Hispanic or Latinx representation was lower in counties with more academic health centers.
Kidney Transplant Access Increased For Non-Citizens In Three States After Policy Change. (Healio)
Healio (2/4) A study analyzing data from 2013 to 2023 reveals that policy changes in Illinois, Minnesota, and Massachusetts increased access to kidney transplants for undocumented immigrants, with non-citizens comprising 62% of the waitlist after changes compared to 38% before, with Gayathri Menon, MHS, data analyst, and colleagues noting, “Despite barriers to kidney transplant listing, post-transplant outcomes are favorable among undocumented immigrants, emphasizing the need to further increase transplant accessibility for this population.”
Does Wearing A Continuous Glucose Monitor Help People Without Diabetes? We Asked Experts. (Popular Science)
Popular Science (2/4) Continuous glucose monitors, initially designed for diabetes management, offer real-time blood sugar readings and eliminate the need for painful fingerstick tests, which Michael B. Natter, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, describes as “life-changing.”
Can’t Stop Chewing Ice? What It Might Reveal About Your Health. (Yahoo! Lifestyle)
Yahoo! Lifestyle (2/5) Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, explained that chewing ice could be a compulsive action or self-soothing behavior, potentially indicating an eating disorder if used as a food replacement. She said, “It’s really important to explore the function of the chewing.”
