News from NYU Langone Health
House Republicans Could Face A Major Obstacle If They Cut Medicaid: Their Own Districts’ Health Needs. (CNN)
(3/7) House Republicans are advancing a budget plan that could significantly cut Medicaid, impacting over 72 million Americans reliant on the program, with a CNN analysis using data from the Congressional District Health Dashboard, a collaboration between NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, showing that many GOP districts have higher Medicaid reliance and more severe health issues than the national average; Marc N. Gourevitch, MD, MPH, the Muriel G. and George W. Singer Professor of Population Health, chair, Department of Population Health, professor, Departments of Medicine and Psychiatry, said, “As you begin to make access to basic health care resources more sparse, in an area where there is a high prevalence of those conditions, the impact of that is necessarily greater.” Ben Spoer, PhD, MPH, program director, Health Dashboards, Department of Population Health, added that, “The way I see it when I look at the maps on our website is that health problems don’t respect geographic boundaries; they don’t discriminate by place. That’s why these insurance programs are so important: because they serve lots and lots of people everywhere.”
NYU Langone Health’s Wayfinding Game Changers. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(3/6) John-Ross Rizzo, MD, Ilse Melamid Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Rusk Rehabilitation, and associate professor, Department of Neurology, discussed the challenges of navigating hospitals and how his experiences influenced the creation of the “I’ll Walk With You” program at NYU Langone Health, which provides volunteer-guided assistance to patients, enhancing the existing wayfinding system and catering to those with impairments or anxiety; since its September launch, it has assisted over 3,000 patients, and Sarah Casey, project coordinator, NYU Langone Health, said the program offers crucial human connection during stressful hospital visits.
Risk And Future Burden Of Dementia In The United States. (Real Health)
(3/6) A study led by Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor of Population Health, Department of Population Health, professor, Department of Medicine, Optimal Aging Institute and Dr. Michael Fang at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, published in Nature Medicine, reveals that the lifetime risk of dementia in the U.S. is estimated at 42% after age 55, significantly higher than previous estimates, with projections indicating that new dementia cases could double by 2060; Dr. Coresh said, “The pending population boom in dementia cases poses significant challenges for health policymakers, in particular, who must refocus their efforts on strategies to minimize dementia risk and the severity of dementia cases, as well as plans to provide more health care services for those with dementia.”
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NYU Langone Health’s Mark Grossman, MD, Explains Luis Gil’s Recovery Process From Right Lat Strain. (New York Post)
The (3/6) In an embedded video, Mark G. Grossman, MD, clinical associate professor, vice chair of academics, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, chief, Sports Medicine, NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island, “explains Luis Gil’s recovery process from a high-grade right lat strain.”
Heart Disease: A Silent Killer In New York City’s Black Community. (Amsterdam (NY) News)
The (3/6) Rachel M. Brown Talaska, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, said the complex issue of heart disease disproportionately affects New York City’s Black community, with risk factors including diabetes, high blood pressure, and chronic stress; she advocates for preventive measures like regular check-ups and lifestyle changes, noting that “80% of cardiovascular diseases are preventable with education and lifestyle modification.”
Expert Tips For Adjusting Kids’ Bedtime During Daylight Savings Time. (New York Family)
(3/6) Pediatrician Ayala Wegman, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, provides guidance on easing children’s transition during Daylight Savings Time, advising gradual bedtime adjustments, creating calming bedtime rituals, and maximizing natural light exposure to help align internal clocks.
(3/4) Alcibiades J. Rodriguez, MD, associate professor, Department of Neurology, Division of Epilepsy, and Sleep Medicine, offers guidance for adjusting to daylight saving time, suggesting exposure to morning light to enhance alertness, gradually shifting sleep schedules by 15 to 20 minutes earlier each day, and maintaining consistent bedtime routines, including avoiding caffeine and alcohol late in the day, ceasing screen time an hour before bed, not exercising or eating two to three hours before bedtime, and ensuring a dark sleep environment.
Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton Rolls Dice On Elbow Treatment, But What Is His Latest Timeline? (New Jersey Star-Ledger)
(3/6) In Tampa, Florida, Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton continues conservative treatment for tennis elbow in both arms, receiving a second round of PRP shots and planning to resume treatment at Steinbrenner Field; Spencer Stein, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, told NJ Advance Media that Stanton “likely” won’t progress to hard swings for 6-to-12 weeks, with full recovery potentially taking 4-to-6 months.
Early Cannabis Use Linked To Increased Hospital Visits: Study. (GW Hatchet)
The (3/6) A study led by Andrew Meltzer from the School of Medicine & Health Sciences found that adolescents who use cannabis are more likely to visit emergency departments due to cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), with 85% of 1,052 participants reporting at least one emergency visit; a related study from NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that 33% of chronic marijuana users met CHS criteria.
World Experts Say Immediate Government Action Could Prevent Rising Obesity Rates. (NBC News Now)
(3/6) A global study in The Lancet warns that by 2050, over half of adults worldwide may be overweight, with one-third of young adults also affected, and Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, discusses the study’s findings and offers health tips.
Study Links Tattoos, Risk Of Skin Cancer. (WNYW-TV New York)
(3/6) Purvi S. Parikh, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, and Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Allergy and Immunology, discussed a study indicating that tattoos larger than one’s palm could increase the risk of skin cancer and lymphoma, as ink particles may accumulate in lymph nodes, potentially leading to cancer; she explained that while the study shows a higher likelihood of these cancers in those with larger tattoos, it does not establish a direct cause and effect, suggesting individuals should weigh the risks and benefits when considering tattoo size.
Actually Helpful Tips For Flight Anxiety If You’re Nervous ѵ Flying Right Now. (Cosmopolitan)
(3/6) Sudeepta Varma, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, offers guidance for managing flight anxiety, recommending strategies such as choosing a preferred seat, limiting exposure to news about airline accidents, and considering medications like propranolol, while emphasizing the importance of mental health support.
Signs You’re More Likely To Develop Stretch Marks – And How To Minimize Them. (New York Post)
The (3/6) Maressa C. Criscito, MD, assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, and Lisa O. Akintilo, MD, assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, and is also part of NYU Langone Health’s Skin of Color Section, discussed the causes and treatment of stretch marks, with Criscito attributing them to factors such as pregnancy, weight fluctuation, and genetics, while Akintilo recommended treatments like non-ablative fractional lasers and microneedling with radiofrequency, alongside over-the-counter products like body retinol and vitamin A cream, although she advised that pregnant or breastfeeding women avoid topical vitamin A and suggested delaying treatment until after childbearing years to avoid repeated procedures.
Trump Says ‘Male Circumcision In Mozambique’ Is A ‘Scam.’ What’s The Program ѵ? (NPR)
(3/6) Public health experts like Anna Bershteyn, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Population Health explained that circumcision significantly reduces HIV risk, and research indicating that since 2007, over 32.5 million procedures have been supported by PEPFAR, including 2.5 million in Mozambique, demonstrating cost-effectiveness and a substantial reduction in HIV transmission rates among circumcised individuals.
Who Broke The Sperm Bank? (Financial Times)
Paywalled* (3/4)* Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, comments on the impact of genetic tracing technology on sperm donor anonymity.
With Bushy Hair, This Engineered Woolly Mouse Could Help Revive The Woolly Mammoth. (Discover Magazine)
(3/4) Colossal Laboratories & Biosciences has created a “woolly mouse” using gene-editing techniques to mimic the woolly mammoth’s cold-weather traits, such as bushy hair and fat storage; Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, expressed skepticism about the project’s focus, suggesting resources might better serve human healthcare advancements.
