News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health Fast-Tracks Amazon Palm-Scan Rollout. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Becker’s Hospital Review (3/25) NYU Langone Health is accelerating the deployment of Amazon’s palm-scanning technology, Amazon One, for patient check-ins, with Nader Mherabi, executive vice president and vice dean, chief digital and information officer, saying the rollout has “gone really smoothly” and is now ahead of schedule, expected to be completed by mid-May.
Nutrition Awareness Month: The Role Of Diet In Cancer Care. (Targeted Oncology)
Targeted Oncology (3/25) Marleen I. Meyers, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, said that nutrition strategies for cancer patients must align with their treatment phase, recommending anti-nausea medications and frequent small meals during active treatment to manage adverse events like nausea and appetite loss, while post-treatment focuses on reducing cancer recurrence risk through balanced eating habits.
Chewing Gum Could Increase Exposure To Microplastics. (Everyday Health)
Everyday Health (3/25) Unpublished research presented at the American Chemical Society’s Spring 2025 meeting reveals that chewing gum releases hundreds to thousands of microplastics into saliva, potentially absorbed by the body, with Linda G. Kahn, MPH, PhD, assistant professor, Departments of Pediatrics, and Population Health, suggesting microplastics may be linked to negative health outcomes; researchers found both synthetic and natural gums released similar microplastic amounts, and advised awareness of microplastic exposure from gum, though more research is needed to determine if the gum itself or packaging is the source of microplastics.
The Rise Of Collaborative Robots (Cobots): Transforming Work Across Industries. (Forbes)
Forbes (3/25) The healthcare industry is utilizing cobots for lab automation, surgical procedures, and patient care, with NYU Langone Health surgeons successfully performing a fully robotic double lung transplant using the da Vinci Xi system.
AI Tools Demonstrate Effectiveness At Helping People With Vision Loss Complete Tasks. (Healio)
Healio (3/25) A study by William H. Seiple, PhD, research professor, Department of Ophthalmology, found that AI technologies, including smart glasses and smartphone apps, were effective for text-related tasks in people with vision loss, although their usefulness varied across 14 daily living activities; Seiple said, “With advancements in computing power and digital imaging, the integration of AI into portable tools such as smart glasses and smartphone apps is shaping the future of assistive technology,” and participants reported high satisfaction with these assistive AI implementations, despite some study limitations.
Meta-Analysis: Increase In Suicide ‘Unlikely’ Among Patients On GLP-1s. (Healio)
Healio (3/25) A meta-analysis published in JAMA Psychiatry on March 25, indicates a low risk of suicide-related behaviors among patients using GLP-1 receptor agonists for obesity and diabetes, with findings showing no significant increase compared to placebo, according to Sean P. Heffron, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, who said, “Although these findings further ease concerns about these rare, catastrophic adverse effects, continued monitoring is warranted to identify potential subgroups of patients at risk for adverse events with extended and expanded use of GLP-1 receptor agonists.”
What Is Perioral Dermatitis? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, And Prevention. (Everyday Health)
Everyday Health (3/24) Perioral dermatitis, a rash around the mouth often confused with acne, is often associated with redness and scaling, according to Arielle R. Nagler, MD, associate professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, who notes, “Since certain topicals can exacerbate perioral dermatitis and treatments are all by prescription, medical care is recommended.”
Wall Pilates Exercises To Try For Reformer Pilates Results At Home. (TODAY)
TODAY (3/25) Wall Pilates offers similar benefits to a reformer class without leaving home, with Heather Milton, MS, clinical exercise physiologist, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sports Performance Center, noting that with wall Pilates, “you can actually exert the force” at “varying levels” using a wall “for static resistance.”
NYU Langone Health Physician Discusses Sleeping, Eating Habits. (WNYW-NY (FOX)-3)
WNYW-NY (FOX)-3 (3/25) Rabia A. De Latour, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, discussed the counterintuitive benefits of wearing socks to bed, explaining that it promotes heat loss through the extremities, facilitating a drop in core body temperature that aids sleep, referencing a 2018 study where young men who wore socks fell asleep faster and slept longer; she also addressed the importance of eating slowly to avoid obesity, suggesting mindful eating practices like avoiding distractions, consuming more fiber, and reducing processed foods, as it takes 20 to 30 minutes for the stomach to signal fullness to the brain.
Experts Agree That Doing This One Thing Can Help Reduce Your Risk Of Stress Fractures. (Runner's World)
Runner’s World (3/25) Bonnie Marks, PsyD, senior psychologist, affirmed the psychological importance of rest days for athletes, explaining that without adequate time to recharge, individuals might experience staleness and a lack of enthusiasm for training, which underscores the broader benefits of rest in enhancing physical and mental recovery and overall athletic performance.
Foods That Trigger Acid Reflux, How To Prevent It And When To Consult A Doctor. (CBS News)
CBS News (3/25) Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) affects about 20% of Americans and is more prevalent among older individuals, those who are obese, and pregnant women, and Jonathan D. LaPook, MD, the Mebane Professor of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, professor, Department of Population Health, said, “The stomach loves acid, it helps with digestion,” adding the esophagus “hates acid.”
23andMe Files For Bankruptcy, Loses CEO: ‘Get Your Data Out Of There’. (CNET News)
CNET News (3/24) Following reports that 23andMe, known for its DNA self-testing kits, is filing for bankruptcy, Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, warns users to “get your data out of there,” noting that “DNA information is very sensitive.”
Also reporting is Forbes (3/25).
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
Migraines Made Life Feel Unlivable. It Took Years To Find A Doctor Who Believed Me. (The Guardian (UK))
The Guardian (UK) (3/25) Shae Datta, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Neurology, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, highlights the complexity of diagnosing vestibular migraines, which are influenced by stress, fatigue, barometric pressure, and certain foods, and are considered chronic when a patient experiences more than 15 migraines a month.
