News from NYU Langone Health
Ditch The ‘Beige Diet’ And Add These 10 Heart-Healthy Foods To Your Grocery Cart — Including Dessert. (New York Post)
The (2/17) Sean P. Heffron, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, emphasizes the importance of high-fiber foods in supporting heart health by lowering cholesterol, improving blood sugar, and reducing inflammation, while advising against the “beige diet” consisting of white bread, rice, pasta, sugar, chips, and processed snacks.
Giants Star’s Path To Recovery From Serious Foot Injury. (New York Post)
The (2/14) “Daniel J. Kaplan, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, joins Brandon London to explain how Giants’ star LT Andrew Thomas is using the NFL offseason to recover from Lisfranc surgery.”
NYU Langone Grows East Side Cardiac Footprint With $10M Renovation. (Crain's New York Business)
Paywalled* (2/18) NYU Langone Health is set to expand its cardiac care program at the East 38th Street ambulatory site in New York City with a $10.5 million renovation. The project will convert office space into clinical areas and expand a physical therapy gym. This move aligns with a broader trend among hospitals to enhance outpatient services, particularly in cardiac care, which is a growing sector due to the reduced need for overnight stays.
Doctor: Why Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton’s Violent Swing May Have Caused Injury. (New York Times)
(2/18) Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, explained that the New York Yankees player Giancarlo Stanton’s condition, similar to tennis elbow, is often caused by repetitive actions such as batting practice and games, and Stanton, experiencing high pain levels, is uncertain for Opening Day, although surgery is unlikely, and he hopes rest will prevent in-season downtime.
Also reporting is the (2/17).
New Insights Into Older Hearts. (New York Times)
The (2/15) John A. Dodson, MD, MPH, associate professor, Departments of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and Population Health, NYU Langone Heart, said, “The heart gets stiffer as we age. It doesn’t fill with blood as easily. The muscles don’t relax as well.”
58 Hospital And Health System CMIOs And CNIOs To Know. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(2/14)The roles of Chief Medical Information Officers and Chief Nursing Information Officers have evolved significantly due to advancements in AI and electronic health record systems, with a focus on enhancing patient care through the integration of informatics solutions, as exemplified by Paul A. Testa, MD, assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine, chief medical information officer; who leads various health informatics initiatives.
She Thought She Was Having Indigestion. Doctors Found A Near-Fatal Artery Blockage. (CBS News)
(2/15) Harmony R. Reynolds, MD, the Joel E. and Joan L. Smilow Professor of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, NYU Langone Heart, shared that “the most important thing to understand about heart attacks...is that ‘heart attack does not have to feel like it looks in the movies,’” adding that “pain ‘anywhere between the jaw and the belly button’ could be a sign of a heart attack.”
Also reporting is the (2/15).
How To Support A Child In Crisis. (US News & World Report)
(2/14) Kimberly E. Hoagwood, PhD, Professor Emerita of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital, was “part of a panel of nationally recognized experts who shed light” on the pediatric mental health crisis during U.S. News & World Report’s virtual event.
NYU Study Finds No Link Between Maternal Illness And Autism. (Medical Research News and Interviews)
(2/14) Magdalena Janecka, associate professor, Departments of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Population Health took part in an interview to discuss research that found no link between maternal illness and autism.
Key Steps Toward Optimizing Transformation In Healthcare In 2025. (Healthcare IT News)
(2/14) “When it comes to experimenting with new solutions, researchers at NYU Langone Health developed NYUTron, a large language model-based system that integrates in real-time with clinical workflows centered around documentation and order entry,” with the hospital system’s experience highlighting “the importance of building lean, agile teams and equipping them with the technical skills to rapidly explore and innovate.”
Challenging Perceptions: Exploring Racial, Ethnic Disparities In Psoriatic Arthritis. (American Journal of Managed Care)
The (2/17) Rebecca Haberman, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, discussed the impact of the historical view of psoriatic arthritis as a “Caucasian” disease on clinical understanding and research, noting that non-White individuals often face misdiagnosis or neglect, and that clinical trials predominantly involve White participants, which does not accurately reflect disease prevalence across different racial groups.
Dr. Pothuri On The Current Treatment Paradigm In Endometrial Cancer. (OncLive)
(2/14) Bhavana Pothuri, MD, professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, discussed advancements in endometrial cancer treatments, including immunotherapies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), noting that recent FDA approvals, such as dostarlimab-gxly (Jemperli) plus carboplatin and paclitaxel, have expanded options in the frontline setting, although more work is needed for mismatch repair–proficient patients; she mentioned selinexor (Xpovio) showing promise in the maintenance setting, and highlighted the potential of ADCs like folate receptor alpha–targeting ADCs and HER2–directed ADCs in second-line treatments, as ongoing trials and approvals continue to address unmet needs in this cancer landscape.
Dr. Spencer On The Rationale Of Evaluating A Novel CAR T-Cell Product In Pancreatic Cancer. (OncLive)
(2/14) Kristen Spencer, DO, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, discusses the EVEREST-2 trial, which evaluates the CAR T-cell therapy A2B694 for mesothelin-expressing tumors, including pancreatic and colon cancers, explaining that previous CAR T constructs targeting mesothelin were limited by on-target, off-tumor toxicity, while A2B694 features an activating receptor for mesothelin and an inhibitor receptor for HLA-A*02, making patient selection crucial to ensure the germline is heterozygous for HLA-A*02 and that tumors have lost heterozygosity for this allele.
As Hospitalists’ Role Grows, So Do The Ethical Dilemmas. (Medscape)
Paywalled* (2/17)* The expanding role of hospitalists in managing inpatient care has led to an increase in complex ethical issues, particularly concerning end-of-life decisions, as they often deal with acute and temporary patients, according to Barron H. Lerner, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine & Clinical Innovation Faculty, and Department of Population Health, who noted that doctors “get the ethical dilemmas those on the outside don’t have.”
Does Celebrity Chatter ѵ Weight-Loss Drugs Help Or Harm? (Medscape)
Paywalled* (2/18)* Celebrity endorsements of semaglutide-based glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, have significantly increased public interest and prescriptions, with endocrinologists like Priya Jaisinghani, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, saying that such discussions can help reduce stigma around obesity and GLP-1 therapies, though they may also promote unrealistic beauty standards and oversimplify obesity treatment.
Are Health Systems Ready For 26M Cancer Survivors? (Becker's Hospital Review)
(2/14) Cancer survivorship care is becoming increasingly important as the number of survivors in the U.S. is expected to rise from 18 million to 26 million by 2040, necessitating health systems and cancer centers to balance care for active treatment patients and survivors, with Marleen I. Meyers, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, stating, “Twenty years ago, 30 years ago, we were just happy if our patients survived.”
‘Superwoman’ Towana Looney, The Only Person In The World With A Functioning Pig Organ, Is Thriving After A Record Two Months. (Afro American (DC))
(2/15) Towana Looney, an Alabama woman, became the longest-living recipient of a pig kidney transplant on January 25, 2025, after thriving for 61 days post-surgery, according to Robert Montgomery, MD, DPhil, the H. Leon Pachter, MD, Professor of Surgery, chair, Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Transplant Institute, who noted her kidney function is “absolutely normal.”
New Hampshire Man Is Second To Get Pig Kidney. (Clark County (WA) Columbian)
(2/14) A New Hampshire man has become only the second person known to be living with a pig kidney, following an Alabama woman who has thrived for two and a half months after her transplant at NYU Langone Health in November.
Opinion: Sports Can Empower Young Women To Conquer Challenges. (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
The (2/16) Brian W. Hainline, MD, clinical professor, Department of Neurology, writes in an opinion piece that despite the rise in female sports stars, American girls still have significantly fewer sports opportunities than boys, which correlates with a troubling decline in mental health among girls, while emphasizing that increased sports involvement could improve their overall well-being and resilience.
How The Virus Behind COVID-19 Can Harm Your Blood Vessels And Your Heart. (Lawton (OK) Constitution)
The (2/18) Chiara Giannarelli, MD, PhD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and Department of Pathology, investigated COVID-19’s impact on cardiovascular health, discovering that the virus could infiltrate macrophages in the heart and trigger an excessive immune response, which could lead to heart attacks and strokes; she said, “Since the beginning, the virus showed a very dramatic ability to affect different organs and systems beyond the respiratory system.”
Danielle Lloyd Breaks Down In Tears As She Reveals Cancer Diagnosis. (The Sun (UK))
(2/15) Nayoung Lee, MD, assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, “highlighted the ABCDEs when looking for skin cancer,” and “told the Mail people need to think asymmetry, border, colour, diameter, and evolving when examining a potential melanoma,” adding, “If you can’t fold the mole in half, if edges don’t line up that could be melanoma.”
Your Fingernails Can Tell You How Well You’re Aging, According To A Longevity Doctor. (New York Post)
The (2/17) A Harvard Medical School professor says nail growth rate is a key indicator of biological aging, while Mary L. Stevenson, MD, associate professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, highlights nutritional deficiencies and improper nail care can weaken nails, recommending biotin and iron supplements for improvement.
Also reporting is the (2/18).
The Commonly Missed Early Breast Cancer Sign, Oncologist Explains. (Parade Magazine)
(2/14) “Natalie J. Klar, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, says that every woman is at risk for developing breast cancer, which is why it’s important for everyone to know its earliest symptoms,” and explained, “Some women’s risk is higher if they have a family history of breast cancer or carry a genetic mutation such as BRCA. Women who carry a genetic mutation in BRCA1 or BRCA2 lifetime risk for breast cancer can be as high as 80 percent.”
Experts Concerned Noise-Cancelling Earphones Could Prompt Auditory Processing Issues. (Fox News)
(2/17) Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, “joined ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss the concerns some experts have about noise-canceling headphones and the benefits from dark chocolate and tea.”
In a separate embedded video, (2/17) Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation “weighs in on how concerned people should be about bird flu spreading on ‘Fox Report.’”
In a separate embedded video, (2/17 Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, “discusses the latest CDC report that flu cases have surged to the highest level in 15 years.”
