News from NYU Langone Health
Experts Warn Flu Season Hasn’t Peaked Yet, And Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better. (Fortune)
(2/12) The US is experiencing its worst flu season in decades, with the CDC reporting 24 million illnesses, 310,000 hospitalizations, and 13,000 deaths, including 57 children; Mark J. Mulligan, MD, the Thomas S. Murphy, Sr. Professor of Medicine, Departments of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, and Microbiology, NYU Langone Vaccine Center, said that decreased population immunity may result from reduced natural exposure during COVID years, and emphasized that the current numbers align with historical patterns, although flu vaccine uptake remains low, with only 45% of adults and 46% of children vaccinated by early February.
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How To Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia After Age 55. (Beacon Newspapers (MD))
(2/12) Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor of Population Health, Department of Population Health, professor, Department of Medicine, Optimal Aging Institute, co-author of a new study published in Nature Medicine, said that Americans face a higher lifetime risk of developing dementia than previously thought, with up to 40% of people over age 55 potentially affected if they live long enough.
Drawing Pictures Helps Endocrinologist Engage Patients. (Medscape)
Paywalled* (2/13)* Endocrinologist Michael B. Natter, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, advocates for using drawings to enhance patient understanding of their health conditions, saying, “The process is more important than the product,” as it fosters rapport and engagement.
Over A Dozen FDA Approvals In 2024 Changed The Lung Cancer Field. (OncLive)
(2/12) Joshua K. Sabari, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, remarked on the broad activity of amivantamab across EGFR mutations, while the FDA approved multiple treatments for lung cancer, including amivantamab-vmjw (Rybrevant) with three approvals in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and durvalumab and osimertinib each gaining two indications.
Blood Test May Provide New Option For Colorectal Cancer Screening. (Oncology Nurse Advisor)
(2/12) Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, the Robert M. and Mary H. Glickman Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, professor, Department of Population Health, presented findings at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, revealing that a blood-based test (Freenome) for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening demonstrated 81.1 percent sensitivity and 90.4 percent specificity when adjusted for US Census sex and age distributions in a cohort of 27,010 participants.
Your Fitness Tracker Might Be Making You Extra Anxious. Here Are 4 Signs You Need A Break. (Health)
(2/12) Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, shared a case of a patient who obsessively Googled her heart rate levels, illustrating the potential for unhealthy attachment to fitness trackers.
What You Don’t Know ѵ Dry Eyes. (US News & World Report)
(2/12) Dry eye disease can result from insufficient tear production or evaporation, leading to potential damage to the cornea and vision issues, according to Himani Goyal, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Ophthalmology, who emphasizes the need for individuals to seek professional help if they experience discomfort.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
The 14 Very Best Ergonomic Office Chairs. (The Strategist)
(2/12) Finding the right ergonomic office chair can be challenging due to individual differences, as highlighted by Marc Agulnick, MD, adjunct assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, who said, “If you’re sitting for a long period of time in one position that’s not natural or a bad position from a postural standpoint, over time, that’s going to break down your spine.”
