News from NYU Langone Health
50 best hospitals in 2026: Healthgrades
Becker's Hospital Review
Healthgrades has named NYU Langone Health to its 2026 list of 'America’s Best Hospitals,' recognizing the top 50 hospitals in the country for strong quality performance. The annual ranking represents the top 1% of hospitals nationwide for clinical excellence. Healthgrades analyzed Medicare data from 2022 through 2024 for 4,500 hospitals across 30 common procedures and conditions. Other New York hospitals on the top 50 list include Vassar Brothers Medical Center, Lenox Hill Hospital, and Stony Brook University Hospital.
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1/27/2026
It's the foundation of psychiatric diagnosis. And it's about to get a makeover
NPR
The American Psychiatric Association is overhauling the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). The next version will be a 'living document' online, allowing for more frequent updates. The revision aims to incorporate scientific advancements, address critiques by including the causes of mental disorders, and integrate biological markers. Jennifer Havens, MD, chair of the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted the DSM's utility in making accurate diagnoses to guide treatment and emphasized the importance of understanding an illness's causes.
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1/28/2026
NYU Langone Health posts 3.9% operating margin in Q1
Becker's Hospital Review
NYU Langone Health recorded an operating income of $164.8 million, representing a 3.9% operating margin, in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. For the three months ending November 30, the system reported operating revenue of $4.2 billion, a 12.1% increase year-over-year, and total operating expenses of $4 billion. Net patient service revenue saw a 17.3% increase to $3.3 billion. The system's net income for the quarter was $316.4 million, up from $228.5 million during the same period in the previous year.
1/27/2026
People Magazine
Joe DiMeo, who received the world's first successful face and double hand transplant, is reflecting on his journey seven years after the procedure. In 2018, a car accident left him with burns over 80% of his body. The historic 23-hour surgery was performed in August 2020 at NYU Langone by a team of over 140 medical personnel led by Eduardo D. Rodriguez, MD, DDS, the Helen L. Kimmel Professor of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and chair of the Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery at NYU Langone. DiMeo has now written a book about his recovery and the transplant.
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1/27/2026
HYROX announces title sponsorship with NYU Langone Health
Sports Business Journal
Fitness competition HYROX announced an expanded agreement with NYU Langone Health as its new title sponsor. The 2026 event will be named the NYU Langone Health Hyrox New York event and will feature an increased on-site presence, including wellness and recovery resources from clinicians at NYU Langone’s Sports Performance Center. According to Dennis Cardone, DO, a sports medicine specialist and chief of the Division of Primary Care Sports Medicine at NYU Langone Health, the partnership aligns with the organization's ideals.
1/27/2026
Spine, orthopedic leaders tackle top friction points
Becker's Spine Review
Several spine and orthopedic leaders discussed the top friction points in their practices, with many citing issues with payers. Joseph A. Bosco III, MD, professor and vice chair of Clinical Affairs, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at NYU Langone, identified the conflict between innovation and value as the biggest area of friction. He noted that while surgeons are motivated to deliver cutting-edge care, they must also be responsible stewards of medical economics and question if the added costs of new treatments are justified by improved outcomes. Other experts highlighted challenges with insurance denials, prior authorizations, and declining reimbursements.
1/27/2026
Intense Fear of Rejection Is Common In People with This Condition
SELF Magazine
Rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) is an intense emotional pain related to rejection, often linked with ADHD. Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor and director of Wellness Programs in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health, explains that people with RSD may interpret vague interactions as rejection and struggle to move past it, feeling things more strongly. While not an official diagnosis in the DSM-5, psychotherapy can help individuals with RSD. Treatment focuses on looking at feelings more objectively, reducing catastrophic thinking, and learning to tolerate uncomfortable feelings with self-compassion.
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1/27/2026
7 Things All Women Should Know About Their Heart Health
Kansas City Star - NYT News Service/Syndicate Stories
Women's cardiovascular health has been historically overlooked, leading to distinct risk factors and heart attack symptoms compared to men. The article highlights that pregnancy complications, polycystic ovary syndrome, and early menopause increase women's risk. Anais Hausvater, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology at NYU Langone Health, and co-director of the Cardio-Obstetrics Program at NYU Langone Health, notes that patients often do not report past issues like preeclampsia, and doctors may not ask. Dr. Hausvater also points out that physicians can be hesitant to prescribe necessary heart medications to women of reproductive age due to pregnancy concerns.
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1/27/2026
Vitamin B-12 Is Like Magic For Your Brain — But Many People Are Low Or Deficient In It
HuffPost
Vitamin B-12 deficiency is a common but often underrecognized cause of reversible cognitive decline, affecting up to 20% of adults over 60. Symptoms can include brain fog, forgetfulness, and fatigue. The vitamin is essential for nerve protection, neurotransmitter production, and overall brain health. According to Joel Salinas, MD, clinical associate professor in the Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the deficiency is relatively easy to diagnose and treat. He notes its neurological effects can mimic more serious brain disorders, so it is routinely assessed during evaluations for cognitive decline.
1/27/2026
How to Actually Understand Women's Health at Midlife, According to Elizabeth Poynor
Oprah Daily
Elizabeth Poynor, MD, gynecologic oncologist, and clinical professor in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at NYU Langone, is working to change how modern medicine approaches women's health. Much of her work focuses on the post-reproductive years, which she believes should be reframed as 'women's midlife health' rather than negatively focusing on perimenopause and menopause. In an interview, she discusses fundamental differences in female physiology, hormone therapy, ovarian aging, and how women can empower themselves when speaking with doctors.
1/27/2026
Belay Diagnostics Publishes Validation Data for CSF Genomic Profiling Test, Eyes Expanded Use
GenomeWeb
Belay Diagnostics has published validation data for its Summit 2.0 genomic profiling test, which analyzes cell-free DNA in cerebrospinal fluid to detect central nervous system tumors. The study found the assay had a clinical sensitivity of 96 percent and specificity of 98 percent. Commenting on the findings, Alexandra J. Miller, MD, a neuro-oncologist and chief of the Neuro-Oncology Program at NYU Langone's Perlmutter Cancer Center, called the results 'very exciting.' She noted the test is excellent for diagnosis when a tissue biopsy is unsafe or non-diagnostic but cautioned that more real-world data is needed.
1/26/2026
Can You Take Creatine While Pregnant?
The Bump
The safety of taking creatine supplements during pregnancy is uncertain due to a lack of robust human data, though some preliminary research suggests potential benefits. While some experts see encouraging signs, most doctors advise caution. Meleen Chuang, MD, chief of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, notes that because the body can make its own creatine, further supplementation is unnecessary during pregnancy. She adds that about half of the body's creatine supply comes from dietary sources like red meat and seafood.
1/27/2026
Doctors Turn to Pediatric Group’s Vaccine Schedule After CDC Changes
U.S. News and World Report
Many pediatricians are choosing to follow the American Academy of Pediatrics' (AAP) vaccine schedule after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) narrowed its own recommendations. The CDC's new guidance suggests some vaccines should only be for higher-risk children or decided through shared clinical decision-making. In response, the AAP updated its own recommendations, which are backed by twelve major medical groups. Adam Ratner, MD, a pediatric infectious disease specialist and director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone Health, commented on the risk of losing progress against vaccine-preventable diseases, stating the idea of going backwards is 'horrifying.'
1/27/2026
A Plant-Forward Diet Can Lower Chronic Kidney Disease Risk
Everyday Health
A new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal suggests a plant-forward diet could lower the risk of chronic kidney disease. The research, involving nearly 180,000 adults over 12 years, found those closely following the EAT-Lancet diet had a 10% to 24% lower risk of developing the condition. Commenting on the findings, Shivam Joshi, MD, a nephrologist and adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted that plant-based diets reduce the risk of diabetes, a primary cause of chronic kidney disease, and that higher red meat consumption is linked to increased risk.
1/27/2026
NYC Cold Snap Death Toll Rises To Eight As Frigid Temperatures Continue
WOR-AM (New York, NY)
Eight people have died in New York City during a severe cold snap. Mayor Zohran Mamdani has issued warnings and the city has declared a Code Blue to enhance homeless outreach services. Nancy Conroy, MD, emergency medicine physician and chief of service for the NYU Langone Cobble Hill Emergency Department, reports seeing numerous patients with cold-related issues and warns that frostbite can occur in just 30 minutes in freezing weather.
1/27/2026
Health systems urge TEFCA, Carequality to employ stricter privacy controls
TechTarget Health IT and EHR
More than 60 health systems, including NYU Langone Health, co-signed a letter to The Sequoia Project advocating for stronger privacy and security controls within nationwide health data exchange frameworks. The letter, addressed on 22 January, calls for frameworks like TEFCA and Carequality to implement centralized vetting, public transparency of exchange activity, and more effective issue resolution to combat a pattern of bad actors improperly obtaining patient medical information. The health systems also recommended creating a digital health fraud task force in collaboration with federal and state agencies to address issues like identity impersonation and high-volume data harvesting.
1/27/2026
