News from NYU Langone Health
Doctor Details Options For Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton, Who’s Been In Pain For Months. (New Jersey Star-Ledger)
(2/18) Spencer Stein, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, expressed concerns about New York Yankees player Giancarlo Stanton’s painful symptoms in both arms as he arrived for spring training, noting that the ongoing issues could have been resolved with offseason surgery rather than rest and rehab and adding that the slugger is dealing with inflammation that “can lead to a bit of degeneration of tendons on the outside of the elbow.”
NYU Langone Surgeons Implant World’s Tiniest Pacemaker. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(2/18) A team at NYU Langone Health successfully implanted the world’s smallest pacemaker, adapted for a newborn with congenital complete heart block, on December 17, 2024, after receiving emergency use approval, with the patient being one of 52 in the U.S. to receive this device.
Landmark Surgery Transplants Gene-Edited Pig Kidney. (KTMJ-TV Topeka (KS))
(2/18) Towana Looney, who had been on dialysis for eight years, underwent a groundbreaking surgery at NYU Langone Health to receive a gene-edited pig kidney, marking her as only the fifth American to have such a transplant, which was approved by the FDA and showed immediate signs of success, with Robert Montgomery, MD, DPhil, the H. Leon Pachter, MD, Professor of Surgery; chair, Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Transplant Institute, saying the procedure came at the perfect time.
How The Brain Instantly Decides What’s Important. (Technology Networks)
(2/18) Researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine have identified a new pathway in the brain’s circuit that connects the entorhinal cortex to the hippocampus, allowing for faster processing of sensory information, memories, and emotions, which could lead to advancements in understanding conditions like PTSD and autism, with senior study author Jayeeta Basu, PhD, assistant professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience and Physiology, noting, “Ours is the first anatomical and functional analysis of both the new direct hippocampal-cortical feedback loop, and the indirect loop found decades ago.”
Sneaky Symptoms Of Heart Disease In Women That Are Often Overlooked. (Women's World Magazine)
(2/18) Heart disease, the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., often presents with subtle symptoms such as extreme shortness of breath and upper back pressure, as explained by Nieca Goldberg, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, who notes, “Women tend to experience heart attacks about 10 years later than men, often after menopause,” adding that “we’re now seeing more younger women – those in their 40s and even 30s – with heart disease, particularly if they have diabetes, a family history or high stress.”
Anxious ѵ Flying Lately? 7 Tips to Stay Grounded Even When You’re in the Air. (Well and Good)
(2/18) Flight anxiety, sometimes interchanged with aerophobia, affects many, with recent plane crashes amplifying fears, according to Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor, Department of Psychiatry, who explains that anxiety levels vary, from mild unease to panic attacks, and while some fear crashes, others dread confined spaces or health issues.
Life Got You Down? Experts Suggest ‘Lemonading’. (SELF Magazine)
(2/18) A study published in Frontiers in Psychology found that adopting a positive outlook, or “lemonading,” can enhance resilience and happiness, and Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor, Department of Psychiatry, said, “You don’t need to find the silver lining in everything, but sometimes looking at things through a different lens can make a big difference.”
What To Know ѵ Geriatric UC. (Health Central)
(2/14) Ulcerative colitis can be diagnosed at any age, with peaks occurring between 15-30 and 50-70 years, and Adam Faye, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and Department of Population Health, highlights that about 15% of newly diagnosed patients are 60 or older, emphasizing the importance of early and effective treatment to prevent frailty and increased mortality risks in older adults.
Ulcerative Colitis And Osteoporosis: What’s the Link? (Health Central)
(2/14) An analysis of 13 studies indicates a correlation between ulcerative colitis and lower bone mineral density, with more severe cases of UC showing a greater likelihood of bone loss, as stated by Adam Faye, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and Department of Population Health, who noted, “The development of osteoporosis is multifactorial in most cases.”
Higher Psoriatic Arthritis Disease Burden Found Among Hispanic, Non-White Patients. (Dermatology Times)
(2/18) Hispanic and non-White patients with psoriatic arthritis (PsA) enrolled at NYU Langone Health’s Psoriatic Arthritis Center and associated clinics exhibited higher tender joint counts, greater disease severity, and were more likely to have radiographic axial disease than White patients, according to a study published in Rheumatology, which assessed racial and ethnic differences in PsA among a diverse metropolitan population, despite similar swollen joint counts and medication use; for the study, researchers defined “a patient’s baseline visit as the first clinical interaction at [NYU Langone Health], regardless of the stage of disease, duration, or treatment.”
Flu Hospitalizations Soar To Highest Levels In 15 Years: What To Know. (TODAY)
(2/18) The CDC has indicated nearly 30 million Americans have encountered the flu this season, with flu-related hospitalizations reaching their highest levels in 15 years, as Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, discussed on TODAY, noting a decrease in pediatric vaccination rates from 59.1 percent in 2020 to 45.7 percent this year.
In a separate article, (2/18) Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, discussed five strategies for controlling untreated high blood pressure, emphasizing the importance of monitoring salt intake and managing stress, among other recommendations.
Lung Cancer Rising Among Non-Smokers. (Fox News)
(2/18) Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, discussed lung cancer trends with Fox News Digital, confirming that air pollution is a primary cause of adenocarcinoma in non-smokers, which now constitutes nearly 50% of lung cancers.
In a separate article, (2/18) Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation and Fox News senior medical analyst, said on “America Reports” that the current measles outbreak is “unbelievably contagious,” particularly putting Americans under 1 year old at risk.
In a separate article, (2/18) Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation and Fox News senior medical analyst, explained legendary Aerosmith frontman’s voice box injury.
In a separate article, (2/17) Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation , highlighted growing feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression among youth, as evidenced by a 2023 CDC report showing nearly 60% of teen girls felt persistently sad or hopeless in 2021.
