News from NYU Langone Health
New York Hospitals Are Racing To Save Lives With AI. (Crain's New York Business)
(2/24) A discussion on how hospitals in New York are using AI highlights NYU Langone Health, which has collaborated with Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI to enhance its data and research capabilities. The hospital system is also developing large language models for after-visit summaries and has partnered with Philips to digitize pathology slides for research accessibility, and has ollaborated with Nvidia to create UltraViolet, a supercomputer ranked 193rd by the Top500 List in November. Nader Mherabi, executive vice president and vice dean, chief digital and information officer, stated, “We are really bullish on AI. We think it is a transformational technology,” emphasizing a focus on patient care rather than venture capital pursuits.
NYU Langone Health Dermatologist Discusses Teens’ Use Of Anti-Aging Products. (WPRI-TV Providence (RI))
(2/24) Discussing California legislation which would ban the sales of anti-aging products to children, Elizabeth K. Hale, MD, clinical associate professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, said, “These young teenagers are seeing these products on TikTok and everywhere else and they’re using them all, and then they come into our office with skin irritation, and redness, and burning. So I think it’s important to educate these children that while these ingredients are good and they might even be recommended for teens with acne or hyperpigmentation, but as a general rule, they’re better off sticking with the basics.”
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You Can Lower Your Dementia Risk By 41% In Just 35 Minutes A Week – Here’s How. (Best Life)
(2/24) “It’s estimated that nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and the Optimal Aging Institute at NYU Langone Health predicts dementia cases in the U.S. will double by 2060.”
Health Watch: Heart Health. (WFRV-TV Green Bay (WI))
(2/24) Harmony R. Reynolds, MD, the Joel E. and Joan L. Smilow Professor of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology,, explained that recognizing signs of heart issues, such as coronary artery dissection, can be challenging, as it involves bleeding within the artery wall that can block blood flow and potentially cause damage to the heart.
Two New Businesses To Open In Mineola’s Downtown After Board Approval. (Long Island (NY) Press)
The (2/24) The Mineola board has granted NYU Langone Health permission to host a biweekly farmer’s market in its parking lot on Thursdays, running from June 12 to October 9, open to the public from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pope Francis Continues To Battle Bilateral Pneumonia, Kidney Issues. (Fox News)
(2/24) Pope Francis is hospitalized for the 10th day due to double pneumonia and early-stage kidney issues, with the Vatican stating that he had a restful night, while medical analyst Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, noted that his use of high-flow oxygen and mild kidney insufficiency are not as alarming as previously reported, suggesting a stable condition as he responds to treatment.
Pope Francis In Critical Condition With ‘Mild Kidney Failure.’ (2/24) Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, provided an update on the Pope, saying his prognosis is “guarded right now,” noting the he “comes to the situation already with some compromised lung function” following the removal of part of one of his lungs, but says he “absolutely can turn the corner and get better.”
Scientists Find Clues On Why COVID Vaccine Causes Chronic Health Problems In Some. (Fox News)
(2/24) Discussing potential negative health impacts from vaccines, Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, said, “Post-vaccination syndrome is real, and has been found [to occur] from many vaccines, including COVID.”
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5 Years After COVID, Americans Are Split On Whether It’s Still A Threat. (Fox News)
(2/23) Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, discussed the significant health risks associated with mold after Hurricane Helene and emphasized the impact of PTSD on healthcare workers, describing it as “a huge untold story” affecting over a million workers in nursing homes and other settings.
