News from NYU Langone Health
United States Dementia Risk To Double By 2060. (Los Angeles Times)
The (2/11) A new study led by Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor of Population Health, Department of Population Health, professor, Department of Medicine, Optimal Aging Institute, reveals that as Americans live longer, the risk of dementia is significantly increasing, with new estimates nearly double previous figures; Dr. Coresh discussed the implications of these findings for patients and society in an interview with Lisa McRee.
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Beware This Common Lifestyle Habit That’s As Risky To Your Health As Smoking: ‘It Is That Bad’. (New York Post)
The (2/11) Stephen K. Williams, MD, assistant professor, Departments of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and Population Health, said that a sedentary lifestyle is as detrimental to health as smoking, linking prolonged sitting to conditions like heart disease and diabetes, and argued that standing desks are not a comprehensive solution; instead, he advised incorporating daily physical activity, suggesting that even short bursts of exercise can significantly benefit health by improving weight management, blood pressure, cholesterol, and mental well-being, and recommended using fitness devices to track activity levels.
NYU Langone Health Physicians Discuss Spike In Flu Cases. (WNBC-NY (NBC)-2)
(2/11) Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology,, discussed the significant rise in flu cases, with the CDC estimating 24 million infections and 13,000 deaths this season, attributing the severity to the return to pre-pandemic flu activity levels and low vaccination rates, while also advising vaccination and hygiene practices such as hand washing and mask use for prevention.
(2/11) Flu season has reached unprecedented intensity, with New York City reporting over 51,000 cases and about 3,000 hospitalizations in late January, according to the CDC, as factors like weakened immunity post-COVID-19 and reduced vaccination rates contribute to the spread; despite this, 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, told The Washington Post, “The flu vaccine still needs improvement, but it’s the best tool we have,” underscoring the importance of vaccination as cases continue to rise across 43 states, including New York, which is experiencing very high levels of flu-like illness.
(2/11) Fox News senior media analyst Dr. Marc Siegel from NYU Langone Health addressed the recent increase in flu cases this year during a segment.
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What MAHA’s Crusade Against Seed Oils Reveals ѵ Flaws In America’s Food System. (STAT)
Paywalled* (2/12)* regory Katz, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, discusses the addition of “relatively inexpensive” seed oils in ultra-processed foods, commenting, “Why would a big business care about the health of any one individual consumer? To me, the incentives are not set up so that a large business that is selling food to millions or tens of millions or hundreds of millions of people has an interest in doing anything other than selling more food.”
50 Top Heart Hospitals, Per Premier. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(2/11) Premier has released its list of the top 50 cardiovascular hospitals in the U.S., focusing on patient outcomes and various performance metrics. Among the recognized institutions, NYU Langone Health is highlighted as a leading teaching hospital with cardiovascular residency programs.
‘I Was Dying’: Salman Rushdie Testifies ѵ Terrifying Stabbing Attack. (New York Times)
The (2/11) Salman Rushdie recounted his harrowing experience of being stabbed about 15 times during a lecture in western New York in 2022, describing the intense pain and the moment he realized he was dying, stating, “I guess I survived” thanks to bystanders who intervened; after the attack, he was airlifted to a hospital and later transferred to Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, where he spent nearly a month recovering from severe injuries that left him with lasting scars and diminished physical strength.
‘Ineffective’ Generic Drugs Fuel Rare Public Anger In China. (BBCNews)
(2/11) Public discontent in China over the perceived ineffectiveness of generic drugs in public hospitals has prompted a government response, with officials attributing the concerns to perception rather than reality; Stacy Zhang, PhD, associate professor, Department of Foundations Medicine, said the system’s low bidding prices could compromise drug quality.
New Hope For Better Post Thrombectomy With IA Tenecteplase. (Medscape)
Paywalled* (2/12)* Koto Ishida, MD, associate chair, education, and professor, Department of Neurology, commented on a study presented at the International Stroke Conference 2025, which found that administering intra-arterial tenecteplase (IA TNK) after mechanical thrombectomy improves functional outcomes for patients with anterior circulation large vessel occlusion strokes.
Surgery For Plantar Fasciitis. (Everyday Health)
(2/11) Plantar fasciitis surgery, which involves cutting the plantar fascia to relieve tension and promote healing, is typically considered a last resort after nonsurgical treatments, as more than 90 percent of patients recover without surgery; Kevin Schafer, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, warns against fully releasing the plantar fascia, saying, “If you do, the arch sags and collapses and you overload the outside of your foot, and there’s really no solution for that,” while also noting that endoscopic techniques offer faster recovery and lower risks but are more challenging and carry a higher risk of nerve damage.
How To Avoid Costume-Related Injuries. (Dance Magazine)
(2/11) Giovanna M. Salerno, PT, DPT, OCS, physical therapist, Harkness Center for Dance Injuries, discusses the challenges dancers face with costumes that alter their mechanics, advising dancers to use NYU Langone Health’s injury-assessment program for prevention; she also suggests communicating with costume departments for ergonomic modifications, as seen with her clients in Broadway’s Wicked who benefited from costume adjustments to alleviate strain and injury.
How Children May Be Able To Overcome Mild Peanut Allergies. (TODAY)
(2/11) reports that a study from the National Institutes of Health indicates that children might be able to surpass mild peanut allergies by gradually consuming more peanut butter at home; NBC medical contributor Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology discussed the implications of this research for parents.
(2/11) Purvi S. Parikh, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, and Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Allergy and Immunology, joined NBC News Now to discuss the study, saying, “This study was interesting in that it focused on children who are able to eat small amounts of peanuts.”
New Bird Flu Strain Detected In Nevada Dairy Worker, CDC Says. (Fox News)
(2/11) Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation “explains what’s behind human cases of bird flu in the US.”
