News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health Tops List Of Nation’s Best Academic Medical Centers. (New York Post)
The New York Post (9/18) NYU Langone Health has been named the top comprehensive academic medical center in the country by Vizient for the third consecutive year, with Robert I. Grossman, MD, dean and CEO, stating, “This ranking reflects our team’s commitment to excellence and seizing every opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the patients and families we serve.” NYU Langone Health’s ambulatory network, NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn, and NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island were also ranked among the best in the nation.
NYU Langone Health Awarded $600,000 To Expand Substance Abuse Education In Brooklyn Schools. (Washington Square (NY) News)
The Washington Square (NY) News (9/17) NYU Langone Health’s Sunset Park Health Council received a $600,000 grant from the Blue Shield Foundation and Anthem Blue Cross to expand its Prevention Education Partnership, which educates schoolchildren on substance abuse prevention and response, with Diana S. Lee, MD, assistant medical director, Addiction Medicine Program Family Health Centers at NYU Langone Health, and clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, saying, “This funding allows us to address the critical need for opioid education and overdose preparedness in schools and prioritize the safety of our nation’s youth in moments of crisis.”
Realistic Simulation Shows What Happens To Our Brains Within 10 Minutes Of Someone Dying. (LADBible (UK))
LADBible (UK) (9/17) Research by New York’s Stony Brook University of Medicine discovered that brain activity can continue for hours after death, while Sam Parnia, MD, PhD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, and his team found bursts of brain activity in four people after their hearts stopped, with Dr. Parnia explaining that “even after our breathing and heartbeat stop, we remain conscious for around two to 20 seconds.”
Five Medical Innovations That Give Me Hope. (Washington Post)
The Washington Post (9/17) In an opinion piece published in The Washington Post, Dr. Leana S. Wen, an emergency physician and clinical associate professor at George Washington University, writes that innovations in healthcare, including pig-to-human organ transplants, are making significant strides; she mentions that two terminally ill patients received genetically modified pig kidneys at NYU Langone Health, with one death unrelated to the new organ, and underscores the potential of these breakthroughs to advance well-being despite the need for further research and unanswered questions about costs and access.
Future Weight Loss Market Heats Up, And Who Investors Are Betting On. (Yahoo! Finance)
Yahoo! Finance (9/17) Roche, Novo Nordisk, and Terns Pharmaceuticals have revealed new data on their oral GLP-1 candidates, with Roche’s early Phase 1 trial showing 6.1% weight loss over four weeks, but concerns about side effects impacted its stock; meanwhile, Michael A. Weintraub, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, remarked on the necessity of competition in the weight-loss market, stating, “No single patient responds the same way. Right now, we can’t subdivide these patients into groups yet – and which medication is going to work for our particular patient. So ... in that sense, the more options the better.”
DJ Steve Aoki To Perform At Free Public Concert Friday At Eisenhower Park. (WNBC-TV New York)
WNBC-TV (9/17) Nassau County announced that world-renowned DJ Steve Aoki will perform at Eisenhower Park’s Lakeside Theater on September 20, with the show starting at 7:00 p.m. and being free and open to the public as part of the celebration of 125 years of Nassau County; Aoki said, “Thank you, county executives, Bruce Blakeman, and NYU Langone Health for inviting me to play Eisenhower Park’s Lakeside Theater on Long Island.”
11 Best Whitening Toothpastes, According To Dentists. (NBC News)
NBC News (9/17) Amr Moursi, DDS, professor and chairman, NYU College of Dentistry with NYU Langone Health, noted that whitening toothpaste’s efficacy is limited compared to professional treatments, making it suitable for maintenance rather than dramatic results, emphasizing the importance of the American Dental Association’s Seal of Acceptance for dental care products.
Study Confirms Microplastics Are Getting Into Brain Tissue. (NBC News Now)
NBC News Now (9/17) A study in Brazil discovered microplastics in the brain tissue of cadavers, identifying the olfactory bulb as a potential entry point, with Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, explaining how microplastics can enter the body and its implications for human health.
Severe Burns Reported In Children Making TikTok-Trendy ‘Glass Fruit’ In Microwave. (Fox News)
Fox News (9/16) A TikTok trend involving “Glass fruit,” or Tanghulu, has led to severe burn injuries among children attempting to make the treat at home, with Shriners Children’s Hospital in Boston reporting an uptick in cases; Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, warned that melted sugar is “dangerous” and that such viral trends are “contagious” among kids, advising parents to ensure their children learn proper cooking safety and take preventive measures.
The story was also published in the New York Post (9/17).
In a separate embedded video, Fox News (9/17) Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, “weighs in after Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered his fourth concussion in five years, says players must consider wearing Guardian Cap on helmets.”
