News from NYU Langone Health
Endocrine News
Marcus D. Goncalves, MD, PhD, has been appointed director of the Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism at NYU Langone Health. He succeeds Ira J. Goldberg, MD, who will continue as a faculty member. Dr. Goncalves joined from Weill Cornell Medicine and also serves as the Clarissa and Edgar Bronfman, Jr., associate professor of endocrinology and director of Systemic Metabolism Research in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and as an associate professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology. As director, he will guide the division’s clinical, research, and training missions, with priorities including enhancing programs in diabetes and thyroid disease and expanding the portfolio of clinical trials.
3/03/2026
For South Asians, healthy habits don’t erase heart risk: study
Epicenter-NYC
A new study highlights the "South Asian paradox," where people of South Asian descent have healthier lifestyles but a higher risk of heart disease and metabolic issues. The research challenges the idea that chronic disease is solely due to individual choices. Nadia Islam, PhD, professor, Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, who has long observed this trend, emphasized the lack of data on these communities in medical literature. Dr. Islam is now leading a new cohort for the MASALA study at NYU Langone, which opened a New York City site in 2021. This new phase specifically focuses on recruiting Pakistani and Bangladeshi immigrants to better understand their unique health risks, as they were underrepresented in the original study. The findings suggest that factors like early-life infections, genetics, and chronic stress may play a significant role, underscoring the need for earlier and more culturally tailored health screenings for South Asian populations.
2/25/2026
Progress, Potential, and Possibilities Podcast
This episode with Allison Reiss, MD, associate professor of medicine and head of the Inflammation Laboratory, NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, explores the evolving science of neuroinflammation, the metabolic roots of Alzheimer’s disease, and how understanding immune-brain-vascular crosstalk may unlock entirely new therapeutic strategies for aging populations.
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3/03/2026
FOX 5 Health News
Rabia A. De LaTour, MD, assistant professor, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and associate program director of the Gastroenterology Fellowship at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discussed the growing trend of people using AI chatbots for medical advice. She warned that while AI can be a resource, it has significant limitations and cannot replace a human healthcare provider. Dr. De Latour cited a recent study showing that chatbots were accurate in diagnosing symptoms less than half the time, similar to Google. She explained that AI can be inaccurate without a patient's full medical history and can even "hallucinate" or invent information, such as making up a human organ. With daylight saving time approaching, she also advised people to prepare for losing an hour of sleep by waking up at the same time each day and getting extra sleep in the week leading up to the change.
3/03/2026
NYU Langone studies challenge surgical norms in orthopedic care
Becker's Spine Review
NYU Langone Health presented five studies at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons' annual meeting that challenge existing norms in orthopedic care. One study found that ACL reconstruction can benefit athletic patients over 50 when selected by physiological age. Another showed an AI chatbot effectively provided pre- and postoperative education for hip and knee arthroplasty patients. Other research indicated that patients with metal allergies had poorer outcomes after knee replacement regardless of implant type, and that next-day surgery for geriatric hip fractures did not worsen outcomes, questioning the 24-hour standard.
3/03/2026
Kidney transplant rates from brain, circulatory death donors now nearly equal
Nephrology News & Issues
Organ donation after circulatory death now comprises 49% of all deceased organ donations in the US, a significant increase from 2% in 2000, according to a new study. Macey L. Levan, JD, PhD, associate professor of surgery and population health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, co-authored the research. Levan, also director of the Center for Surgical and Transplant Applied Research Qualitative Core at NYU Langone Health, said medical advancements have expanded transplant access and helped reduce the organ shortage. The study also found that rates of organ recovery after circulatory death vary widely across the US.
3/03/2026
Microplastics found in 90% of cancerous prostate tissue
Baltimore Sun
Researchers from NYU Langone Health found that prostate tumors contain more microplastics than healthy prostate tissue. The study, led by Stacy Loeb, MD, professor in the Departments of Urology and Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, discovered tiny plastic particles in nine of 10 men diagnosed with prostate cancer. The particles appeared in greater amounts in the tumors than in nearby noncancerous tissue, suggesting microplastic exposure may be a risk factor for the disease. The findings were presented on 26 February.
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3/02/2026
New York Post
A recent parenting trend involves feeding babies raw butter, with some parents claiming it boosts development and health. Proponents advocate for high-quality, grass-fed butter as a nutrient-dense snack. In response to the trend, Bridget Kiernan, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist with NYU Langone Health, stated that animal-based foods like grass-fed butter can be safe for babies in moderation. She emphasized the importance of a balanced diet for children, suggesting meals consist of 30% protein, 30% fat, and 30% carbohydrates, along with fiber and dairy.
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3/03/2026
Why Yankees slugger ‘can’t open bag of chips’ painlessly | The Injury Report
New York Post
Spencer I. Stein, MD, sports orthopedic surgeon with NYU Langone Health, joined the weekly ‘Injury Report’ segment to explain the ‘tennis elbow’ injury affecting New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton.
3/03/2026
I Thought I Was Just Gassy and Bloated. It Turns Out I Was Bleeding From My Ovary
SELF Magazine
In a personal essay, a woman recounts her experience with a ruptured hemorrhagic ovarian cyst. Kelsey L. Kossl, MD, a gynecologic surgeon at NYU Langone Health, explains that ovarian cysts are typically fluid-filled follicles. Heather A. Jones, MD, obstetrician and gynecologist at NYU Langone Health, notes that while most cysts resolve, some can grow and rupture due to increased intra-abdominal pressure. Dr. Jones adds that symptoms can mimic gastrointestinal issues, and Dr. Kossl states that repeat ruptures are rare.
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3/03/2026
