News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health Acquires New York Orthopedic Practice. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Becker’s Hospital Review (1/7) NYU Langone Health and NYU Langone Orthopedics have acquired Rothman Orthopaedics of Greater New York, expanding operations to Rothman’s three locations in New York City and Westchester, N.Y., and integrating 13 orthopedic specialists into their team; Joseph D. Zuckerman, MD, the Walter A. L. Thompson Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, chair, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, said, “We’ve had a long-standing relationship with the team at Rothman Orthopaedics, and now that they have officially joined our faculty, we can bring the same great orthopedic care to even more people in the New York metro area,” adding that NYU Langone Orthopedics is a leader in orthopedic care and academic medicine.
Also reporting is Yonkers (NY) Times (1/7).
Plants’ Photosynthetic Machinery Functions Inside Hamster Cells. (Scientific American)
Scientific American (1/7) Researchers have successfully transplanted chloroplasts into hamster cells, where they converted light into energy and remained active for at least two days, as detailed in the Proceedings of the Japan Academy, Series B, with Jef D. Boeke, PhD, the Sol and Judith Bergstein Director, Institute of System Genetics, professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, expressing surprise at the duration of activity, saying, “I was impressed that they were able to get that much mileage out of it.”
More Kids Are Getting Kidney Stones, And Doctors Don’t Know Why. (Independent (UK))
The Independent (UK) (1/7) David S. Goldfarb, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, and Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, clinical chief, Division of Nephrology, NY Harbor VA Medical Center who specializes in kidney stones, said that decreasing dairy consumption might contribute to the rising incidence of kidney stones among children, as “more calcium is associated with fewer kidney stones.”
Social Media Is A Nightmare For Alzheimer’s Patients. (The Atlantic)
The Atlantic (1/7) Joel Salinas, MD, MBA, clinical assistant professor, Department of Neurology, the Pearl I. Barlow Center for Memory Evaluation and Treatment, said the cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia, affecting millions of Americans, poses significant challenges for social media use due to its visual complexity and constant evolution.
Socioeconomic Factors Tied To Brain Lesion Severity In Pediatric MS. (ReachMD)
ReachMD (1/8) New research led by Ruby Ross, MD, resident physician, Department of Neurology, examines the impact of social determinants of health on brain MRI outcomes in pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis (POMS), revealing that high social vulnerability index (SVI) and public health insurance are linked to more severe disease markers, such as larger total white matter lesion and black hole volumes, with public insurance being the most significant predictor when all factors are considered, indicating that social disadvantage in childhood can affect MS severity independent of treatment timing or efficacy, necessitating further research and strategies to address these disparities in healthcare outcomes.
New Ideas On PsA Pathogenesis May Drive New Treatments. (Medscape)
Medscape (1/7)* Jose U. Scher, MD, the Steere Abramson Associate Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology suggests psoriatic arthritis may be better classified as an immune-mediated inflammatory disease rather than a classic autoimmune disease, due to its unique pathogenesis and lack of predominant impact on women, noting that PsA “may be better classified as an immune-mediated inflammatory disease.”
Brian Hainline: America Needs A Youth Sports Revival. (Ashland (KY) Daily Independent)
Ashland (KY) Daily Independent (1/7) Brian W. Hainline, MD, clinical professor, Department of Neurology, emphasizes the need for a revival in youth sports participation in America, citing rising costs as a barrier, while highlighting tennis as an example of a sport that has successfully increased accessibility and participation rates.
Experts Say This Way Of Thinking May Hold You Back From Achieving Your Goals. Here’s How To Change It. (Women's Health)
Women’s Health (1/7) Experts highlighted the importance of self-efficacy in achieving goals, with Jessica B. Stern, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, saying one’s sense of self-efficacy is “built up over time.” Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, said, “The way you speak to yourself, especially in the face of obstacles, is an easy way to gauge your own sense of self-efficacy.”
Experts Say This Type Of Pillow Could Ease Your Neck Pain. (Women's Health)
Women’s Health (1/7) Charla R. Fischer, MD, associate professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, advises consulting a physical therapist or doctor if neck pain reaches a level of five or more out of 10, or if it results from an injury.
Opinion: No Amount Of Alcohol Is Safe. Surgeon General Is Right To Sound The Alarm. (USA Today)
USA Today (1/7) Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, writes in an op-ed that “no amount of alcohol is safe” due to its cancer risks, and the Surgeon General’s advisory aims to change public perception and guidelines on alcohol consumption.
Whooping Cough: Cases Increased By 400% In 2024. (Fox News)
Fox News (1/6) Whooping cough cases increased by 400% in 2024 compared to 2023, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, emphasizing the importance of staying up-to-date with Tdap and DTaP vaccines, saying, “The vaccine works — and it lasts three to five years.”
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
Shortage Of Primary Care Doctors In US Comes Down To Money – And Respect. (CBS News)
CBS News (1/8) via KFF Health News “Throughout her childhood, Julia Lo Cascio dreamed of becoming a pediatrician. So, when applying to medical school, she was thrilled to discover a new, small school founded specifically to train primary care doctors: NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine.” Lo Cascio, now in her final year at the Mineola, New York, school, “remains committed to primary care pediatrics,” and “said her three-year accelerated program nurtured her goal of becoming a pediatrician.” CBS asks, “Could other medical schools do more to promote primary care? The question could not be more urgent.”
The 6 Best Light Therapy Lamps We Tested Actually Improved Sleep And Energy Levels, And They Start At Just $30. (People)
People (1/8) Aaron Pinkhasov, MD, professor, Departments of Medicine, and Psychiatry, chair, Department of Psychiatry, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, said light therapy lamps are effective for treating Seasonal Affective Disorder, insomnia, and fatigue by “mimicking natural daylight, helping to regulate the circadian rhythm, suppress melatonin production, and improve mood, energy, and sleep.”
