News from NYU Langone Health
Patient Portal Messages Have Spiked Since 2020
MedPage Today
A study in JAMA led by Michal Mankowski, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, found that patient portal messaging has surged significantly. Analyzing national data, the research showed patient-authored messages increased by more than 150% over the last six years, rising from 0.99 per patient per year in 2020 to 2.5 in 2025. While telephone encounters saw a slight decline, office visits increased, suggesting messaging is a new communication modality rather than a replacement. The findings highlight the growing workload for clinicians and the need for health systems to adapt.
Also reporting was: Fierce Healthcare, Health Day, MSN
6/22/2026
High Hurdles Thwart Kidney Patients' Pursuit Of Life-Saving Transplants
HealthDay
Less than a fifth of Americans referred for kidney transplants complete the steps necessary to get their name on the waitlist. "Our findings suggest that a substantial proportion of people who need a new kidney fall out of the process long before they reach the waitlist, let alone make it to the operating room," said lead author Conor Donnelly, MD, a surgical resident at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. "Finding ways to reduce barriers to both evaluation and waitlisting could help expand much-needed access to kidney transplantation," said Allan Massie, PhD, associate professor of surgery and population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.
Also reporting was: CBS42, STAT
6/22/2026
Healio Special Report: Health Care Policy
Healio
Research from Gregg Silverman, MD, the Mamdouha S. Bobst Professor of Internal Medicine and a professor in the Department of Pathology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, suggests a common gut bacterium may be involved in lupus kidney disease. This work, highlighted in a video exclusive, could potentially change the diagnosis and treatment of lupus nephritis. Leonard H. Calabrese, DO, chief medical editor of Healio Rheumatology, described the findings on the microbiome's impact on lupus as a 'frame shift' in scientific thinking. The video also touched on federal policies impacting healthcare, including Medicare Part D coverage and student loans for physicians.
6/23/2026
Your Post-Shingles Vaccine Recovery Plan
HealthCentral
One in three people will develop shingles, which is caused by the chickenpox virus and can be incredibly painful, according to Scott Weisenberg, MD, professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Langone Health. The two-dose Shingrix vaccine is highly effective at preventing infection for adults 50 and older, and for those 18 and older with weakened immune systems. Common side effects, which typically last two to three days, include soreness, fatigue, headaches, and fever. Dr. Weisenberg notes that one in five people may experience more systemic symptoms.
6/23/2026
How to Connect With Your Baby While You Manage Postpartum Depression
Everyday Health
Postpartum depression can negatively impact the mother-newborn relationship, with many women experiencing problems bonding. According to Meleen Chuang, MD, clinical associate professor in NYU Langone's Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and service chief of OBGYN at NYU Langone Hospital — Brooklyn, women with PPD may feel emotionally numb or detached, which is a medical condition. The article emphasizes that getting treatment is the first priority. Other strategies to help foster the bond include skin-to-skin contact, spending intentional time with the infant, and joining support groups to feel less alone.
Also reporting was: Everyday Health
6/23/2026
Top 25 US healthcare research organizations, per Nature
Becker's Hospital Review
NYU Langone Health was named one of the top 25 US healthcare institutions for research in 2025, according to Nature's 2026 Research Leaders ranking. The list is based on research output data from 178 publications between 1 January 2025 and 31 December 2025. Massachusetts General Hospital ranked highest among US healthcare institutions. Other New York City-based organizations on the list include Mount Sinai Health System, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The ranking assesses organizations' research quality and institutional performance.
6/23/2026
