News from NYU Langone Health
Walking Pneumonia Cases Are Spiking, Especially In Kids. Here’s What To Know. (NPR)
NPR (10/29) Respiratory infections caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae are increasing across the U.S., particularly affecting young children, with New York City experiencing a notable rise in cases; Adam J. Ratner, MD, professor, Departments of Pediatrics, and Microbiology, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, reports that while traditionally seen in children ages 5 to 17, infections are now more prevalent in those aged 2 to 4, and he advises parents to watch for symptoms like faster breathing or trouble breathing to determine if a pediatrician visit is necessary.
Study Raises Questions About Need For Mpox Booster Doses. (Healio)
Healio (10/29) Angelica Cifuentes Kottkamp, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, discussed findings at IDWeek indicating that neutralizing antibodies from the Jynneos vaccine against mpox are short-lived in those not previously vaccinated for smallpox, with the IgG half-life being 289 days for vaccine-naive patients compared to 495 days for those with prior smallpox vaccination; she stated, “The good news was that memory B cells specific to mpox are detectable at least 1 year after vaccination regardless of prior smallpox vaccination, but more study is needed to determine if that actually correlates with protection against mpox disease.”
Jordan Axelrad, MD, MPH: Addressing Nonadherence To IBD Therapies With Remote Monitoring. (HCP Live)
HCP Live (10/29) Study findings shared by Jordan E. Axelrad, MD, MPH, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, at the American College of Gastroenterology 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, suggest “novel monitoring technology, Tappt,” improves adherence to inflammatory bowel disease therapies, once patients “are provided a smart label” to “tap every time they’re going to take their medication.”
DRAMI: No Clear Winner For Distal Vs Traditional Radial Access In STEMI. (TCTMD)
TCTMD (10/29) DRAMI trial, with Sripal Bangalore, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, as the discussant, presented at TCT 2024, compared distal radial access to traditional transradial access in STEMI patients undergoing PCI, with Bangalore and his colleagues concluding that “distal radial and ulnar access can be considered as a default secondary access site before considering femoral access.”
Guidelines For Breast Cancer Checks Are Changing – Find Out Why. (NewBeauty)
NewBeauty (10/29) Mary L. Gemignani, MD, MPH, member of the faculty, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, chief, Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, has discussed a shift in breast health guidelines from traditional self-check exams to a focus on “breast self-awareness,” emphasizing that “it’s not a doing; it’s more of a knowing,” as individuals are encouraged to monitor changes like lumps, skin discoloration, and asymmetry during routine activities rather than systematic inspections, due to studies indicating that self-checks have not significantly improved early diagnosis or reduced cancer-related deaths.
19 Simple Habits For A Happier Life, According To Mental Health Pros. (Yahoo! Lifestyle)
Yahoo! Lifestyle (10/29) Rachel L. Goldman, PhD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, shares a practical tip for managing chaotic moments by using diaphragmatic breathing, which involves placing one hand on the chest and another on the upper belly, inhaling through the nose to expand the belly like a balloon, and exhaling through the mouth as if blowing out birthday candles or through a straw.
The 18 Signs Of A Panic Attack. (The Sun (UK))
The Sun (UK) (10/29) Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, explains that despite having a clean bill of health, people with panic attacks often feel something is physically wrong, describing the experience as the body’s alarm system going off unnecessarily.
15 Hospitals Gaining, Losing Trauma Designations. (Becker's Hospital Review)
Becker’s Hospital Review (10/29) In 2024, “numerous hospitals earned new trauma center designations to expand local access to critical care,” including Long Island Community Hospital, which “earned a provisional level 2 trauma center designation from the New York State Department of Health, the hospital said Oct. 28.”
Cities With The Least Healthy (And Healthiest) Populations, Ranked. (Forbes)
Forbes (10/28) To determine which “cities have the healthiest and least healthy populations,” Forbes Advisor compared “the 46 most populated cities with available data across eight key metrics” using data that comes from The City Health Dashboard in the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine from 2021 and the US Census Bureau from 2023.
Also reporting is Becker’s Hospital Review (10/28).
NYU Will Not Provide Onsite Medication Abortions Amid Statewide Trend. (Washington Square (NY) News)
Washington Square (NY) News (10/29) A New York University spokesperson said the University will not offer onsite medication abortions, but the NYU Student Health Center (SHC) “providers have long-standing relationships with external partners, including NYU Langone Health, who have significant expertise and timely availability for this or other abortion services.”
Lasting Effects Of Racial Discrimination In Medical School. (MedPage Today)
MedPage Today (10/29) Shruthi Venkataraman, MD, postdoctoral fellow, Department of Emergency Medicine, discusses a study that investigates how “racial discrimination in medical school impacts students’ perceptions of how well their medical school supports their development,” with Dr. Venkataraman noting, “around one in three Black students reported experiencing any racial discrimination, and one in five Black students reported experiencing this racial discrimination on a recurrent basis.”
How To Recognize Fatigue Red Flags And Refuel Your Energy. (TODAY)
TODAY (10/29) NBC News medical contributor, Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, shares tips on “how to identify and battle fatigue,” noting if an individual is “feeling fatigue” and it “comes on... suddenly” and “lasts for weeks on end... those are red flags.”
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
The 8 Best Prenatal Vitamins, Tested By Doctors And Moms. (What To Expect)
What To Expect (10/29) Prenatal vitamins, essential for filling nutrient gaps during pregnancy, are specially formulated with higher levels of iron and folic acid compared to standard multivitamins, according to a number of experts including Meleen Chuang, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, chief, Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
Starting Mammograms At Age 40: Will Women Benefit? (Medscape)
Medscape (10/29)* The US Preventive Services Task Force’s updated breast cancer screening guidelines, recommending average-risk women begin biennial mammograms at age 40, have sparked debate among medical professionals; Melissa D. Fana, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, chief of service, Breast Surgery, Long Island Community Hospital, supports the revision, stating it “will undoubtedly save lives,” emphasizing the need for informed, personalized screening decisions based on individual risk assessments.
