News from NYU Langone Health
Infant Receives World’s Smallest Pacemaker At Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital At NYU Langone. (WNBC-TV New York)
(1/30) Reina Tan, MD, assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, T.K. Susheel Kumar, MD, associate professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pediatric Heart Failure & Transplantation Program, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, and the Pediatric Congenital Heart Program team at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, successfully implanted the world’s smallest pacemaker into Mikey Oliveri, a newborn with complete heart block, saving his life. “This was a unique situation,” said Dr. Tan. “Mikey is only one of 52 babies in the U.S. to receive this kind of pacemaker. He’s the first baby to receive at NYU Langone Health and the first in the tri-state area.” The piece highlights the innovation and teamwork that made Mikey’s survival possible.
Alabama Woman Is Longest Living Recipient Of Pig Organ Transplant. (AP)
The (1/29) Discussing an Alabama woman’s survival for over 60 days after having been the recipient of a pig kidney transplant, Robert Montgomery, MD, DPhil, the H. Leon Pachter, MD, Professor of Surgery, chair, Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Transplant Institute, said, “If you saw her on the street, you would have no idea that she’s the only person in the world walking around with a pig organ inside them that’s functioning.”
More Research On Marijuana Use Is Needed, Says Ethicist. (Medscape)
(1/29)* Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, Division of Medical Ethics, Department of Population Health, emphasizes the need for increased research on marijuana use to ensure public safety, highlighting concerns over its potency, potential for addiction, and lack of comprehensive studies on its effects.
An Ozempic Expert Explains What You Need To Know Before Taking GLP-1 Drugs. (Gizmodo)
(1/29) Alexandra Sowa, MD, clinical instructor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, provides guidance on managing gastrointestinal side effects of semaglutide, the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy, emphasizing that the benefits outweigh the risks when used appropriately.
The 11 Benefits (And Downsides) Of Running. (The Times (UK))
(1/29)* A study from NYU Grossman School of Medicine, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, found that distance running increases dopamine by 40% and BDNF by 60% compared to non-runners.
A Rare Brain Disorder Robbed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Of His Strong Speaking Voice. (CNN)
(1/29) Discussing the impact of spasmodic dysphonia, Steven J. Frucht, MD, professor, Department of Neurology, Division of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders, associate chair, Neurology Faculty Group Practice, said, “How can you have a disorder where everything about the brain and the hand functions normally except the hand can’t perform one exquisite task like writing or playing a musical instrument? You would think that this cannot happen. And yet after seeing hundreds of patients, I can say it most certainly can. And it does.”
(1/29) Discussing the same topic, Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, says, “Voice therapy and Botox can help, but there are no cures.”
The Best Scalp Brushes And Massagers, According To Experts. (NBC News)
(1/29) Navin S. Arora, DO, clinical assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, recommends a Diane Shampoo Massage Brush, priced under $10, for promoting scalp health and hair growth by lifting flakes and enhancing circulation.
How The Virus Behind COVID-19 Can Harm Your Blood Vessels And Your Heart. (The Derrick (PA))
(1/30) Discussing potential vascular damage related to the COVID-19 virus, Chiara Giannarelli, MD, PhD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and Department of Pathology, said, “Since the beginning, the virus showed a very dramatic ability to affect different organs and systems beyond the respiratory system.”
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
The Alarming New Study ѵ Women With ADHD. (Flowspace)
(1/28) A study published in the British Journal of Psychiatry indicates adults with ADHD have shorter life spans, and Joseph Laino, PsyD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, Family Health Centers, said, “This is a disorder that consists of a constellation of symptoms” ... so “it isn’t a surprise to me that adults diagnosed with ADHD would be at risk for adverse outcomes, including dying earlier than their peers who are not diagnosed with ADHD.”
