News from NYU Langone Health
History Isn’t Entirely Repeating Itself In COVID’s Aftermath. (New York Times)
The (3/10) Five years after the onset of COVID-19, historians are comparing its impact to past pandemics, with Barron H. Lerner, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine & Clinical Innovation Faculty, and Department of Population Health, remarking on the unique societal resistance to public health measures, contrasting it with past compliance seen during the 1918 flu and polio vaccine efforts, while acknowledging the limited resources and the need to move on despite the ongoing struggles of those affected by long Covid and the altered public trust in science.
Experts Share Winning Strategies For Care Team Management. (HealthLeaders Media)
(3/10) A webinar in the Winning Edge series, scheduled for Tuesday, March 11, from 1 to 2 PM ET, will focus on managing care teams, featuring discussions on interdisciplinary teamwork and the roles of advanced practice providers, with Oren Cahlon, MD, senior vice president and deputy chief clinical officer, professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, among the panelists.
Premier’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals 2025. (New York Business Journal)
The (3/10) NYU Langone Health is featured as one of the nation’s top-performing hospitals for cardiovascular care among cardiovascular teaching hospitals in Premier’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals list, which is published in partnership with The Business Journals and based on a comprehensive analysis of public data.
Three NY Hospitals Ranked In World’s Top 100, 13 Recognized Nationally: See The Full List. (New City Daily Voice)
(3/9) NYU Langone – Tisch Hospital was featured in both global and national rankings in Newsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals 2025 list, which evaluates hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and performance metrics, placing it among the top three hospitals in New York City.
Study Reveals What Could Happen To Your Body When You Eat Fewer Ultra-Processed Foods. (Health)
(3/10) A new study indicates participants experienced notable health improvements, including increased energy and an average weight loss of 7.7 pounds, after cutting ultra-processed foods from their diet by nearly 50%, as stated by Sapana Shah, MD, MPH, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, who noted, “Highly processed foods are often calorie-dense, higher in refined grains, sugar, saturated fat, and salt, and lower in fiber and other important nutrients.”
People With Disabilities Often Feel Disrespected By Health Care Workers. (HealthDay)
(3/10) A research letter published on March 4 in the Annals of Internal Medicine highlights that people with disabilities are more likely to report negative experiences regarding the cultural responsiveness of healthcare providers, with findings indicating lower perceptions of respect and understanding compared to those without disabilities, according to researchers Mihir Kakara, MD, assistant professor, Department of Neurology, and Jaya Aysola, MD, from the University of Pennsylvania.
Spring Into Wellness With These Health Tips From A Dietitian. (TODAY)
(3/10) Collin Popp, PhD, MS, RD, research scientist, discussed the importance of conducting a “self health audit” to assess personal health goals for 2025, suggesting individuals track data points such as steps, dietary intake, and alcohol consumption; he explained that animal protein has a slight advantage for muscle mass over plant protein and recommended incorporating fiber-rich foods like raspberries into diets, while also advocating for “exercise snacks,” which are short bursts of activity, to reduce heart disease risk by 30%, and emphasized documenting progress, saying, “Go for progress and not perfection.”
“Where’s My Lorazepam?!” All ѵ The Most In-Demand Drug at ‘The White Lotus.’ (Cosmopolitan)
(3/10) Sudeepta Varma, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, discussed the use and risks of lorazepam, a benzodiazepine prescribed for short-term anxiety relief, warning of its potential for abuse and physical dependence if misused, especially when combined with alcohol, which can be life-threatening.
Gene Hackman Likely ‘Didn’t Realize’ Wife Died, Forensic Pathologist Says. (Newsweek)
(3/10) Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden stated that Gene Hackman likely was unaware of his wife Betsy Arakawa’s death prior to his own, with Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, suggesting that Hackman’s possible incapacitation or severe Alzheimer’s may explain his inability to seek help.
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Maryland Confirms First Measles Case In Traveler At Major DC Airport. (Fox News)
(3/10) Maryland has identified its first measles case in a Howard County resident who recently traveled internationally, with Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, saying, “There is a 90% chance you will get it if you are unvaccinated and step into a room where someone with measles was two hours before.”
In a separate article (3/10) Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, appeared on ‘Fox & Friends’ to outline the benefits and risks of ketamine, emphasizing its effectiveness for anesthesia and severe depression, while cautioning against its prescription for mild to moderate depression due to insufficient evidence and potential side effects.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Brookyn
Opportunistic CT Bone Density Screening Improves Osteoporosis Screening Rate. (HealthDay)
(3/10) A study published in the March issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology indicates that implementing opportunistic computed tomography (CT) bone density screening could significantly enhance osteoporosis screening rates and reduce medical costs, as analyzed by Soterios Gyftopoulos, MD, MBA, professor, Departments of Radiology, and Orthopedic Surgery, chief, radiology, NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn, and colleagues from NYU Langone Health, who found potential annual cost avoidance of nearly $100 million for the study’s population if noncontrast CT was utilized.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
Marlie Mount Primary Past Student ‘100% On Jamaica’ Educators With TagHeart Foundation. (Old Harbour News)
(3/10) Odette A. Thomas, DO, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, and her husband Mark McTaggart established the TagHeart Foundation in 2022 to support educators in Jamaica, conducting their first mission at Marlie Mount Primary and Infant School, where they provided health screenings and educational resources on prevalent diseases; Dr. Thomas emphasized the importance of preventative care, saying, “We try to encourage them to develop better sleeping habits, increase their water intake, exercise, meditate, minimize stress, things of that nature.”
The Safe Center LI, Main Nonprofit For Nassau Domestic Violence Victims, May Close Without Successor, Director Says. (Newsday (NY))
(3/11) The Safe Center LI, a key nonprofit for Nassau County’s domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse survivors, may close by the end of March without a successor, potentially leaving the area without essential services such as a domestic violence shelter and victim hotline; Joshua Hanson, the executive director, said that specially trained staff from The Safe Center, which currently has access to a child abuse pediatrician through a relationship with NYU Langone Health, conduct over half of the Child Advocacy Center’s forensic interviews, a service that may not transition if contracts are reassigned.
