News from NYU Langone Health
The New York Times
A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report found that COVID-19 vaccines administered last fall significantly reduced the risk of emergency and urgent care visits in children. The study showed the shots cut the risk by 76 percent in children under 4 and 56 percent in those aged 5 to 17. Commenting on vaccine safety, Adam J. Ratner, MD, professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Microbiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, director, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, noted that beyond rare heart problems, primarily in young men, no serious safety concerns have been identified.
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12/11/2025
HuffPost
Eye health experts identified several symptoms that should never be ignored as they can signal serious medical issues. Douglas R Lazzaro, MD, professor in the Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Langone Health, physician director, Brooklyn Network Development, warns that severe eye pain and redness with blurry vision could indicate an acute glaucoma attack, which is a medical emergency. He also notes that temporary vision loss, even if brief, can be a sign of an impending stroke and may point to heart disease or carotid artery plaques, especially for individuals with high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol.
12/11/2025
The Rheumatologist
The American College of Rheumatology has released its first guidance statement for the diagnosis and management of VEXAS syndrome, a rare, adult-onset autoinflammatory disorder. David B. Beck, MD, PhD, an assistant professor of medicine and head of the Inflammatory Disease Genetics Clinic at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, is a co-author of the new recommendations. He states the goal is to set the groundwork for future studies. The document, created by an international panel of experts, provides conditionally recommended guidance on clinical features, screening methods, diagnosis, prognosis, and management, emphasizing a team-based approach between rheumatologists and hematologists.
12/11/2025
The Times Herald (Port Huron, MI)
U.S. News & World Report named 26 New York hospitals to its 2026 list of best hospitals for maternity care, with Â鶹ÊÓƵapp in Manhattan receiving a 'high performing' designation. The rankings evaluated hospitals on quality measures including C-section rates in lower-risk pregnancies, unexpected newborn complication rates, and exclusive breast milk feeding rates.
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12/11/2025
Health
A new survey of 100 centenarians identified six weekly habits for healthy aging, including eating a healthy diet, strength training, walking, and managing stress. Jordan Weiss, PhD, an assistant professor in the Division of Precision Medicine and Optimal Aging Institute at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, commented on the findings. He noted that whole foods support cardiovascular and brain health by lowering inflammation. Weiss also explained that exposure to nature during activities like hiking can lower stress hormones and improve mood, and that chronic stress accelerates biological aging.
12/11/2025
HCP Live
Recent progress in xenotransplantation, the transplantation of organs across species, may offer a solution to the kidney shortage crisis. In 2021, NYU Langone Health was one of the first centers to successfully transplant genetically modified pig kidneys into brain-dead humans. Robert Montgomery, MD, PhD, chair of the Department of Surgery and director of the NYU Langone Transplant Institute, explained these procedures provided reassurance and paved the way for later transplants in living patients. While recent FDA clearance for clinical trials marks a major step, experts note challenges like long-term efficacy and immunological concerns remain before routine use.
12/12/2025
Becker's ASC Review
A report lists 14 academic health centers that have planned, opened, or developed ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) or outpatient facilities since January 1, 2025. Among them, New York City-based NYU Langone Health opened the Joseph S. and Diane H. Steinberg Ambulatory Care Center. This new multispecialty center in Brooklyn offers outpatient surgeries, cancer care, and other services. The list also includes Stony Brook Medicine, which will add a 19,500-square-foot ASC to its existing facility in Commack, NY.
12/11/2025
New York Post
An FDA panel has recommended loosening restrictions on testosterone replacement therapy by declassifying it as a controlled substance and updating labels to expand access. Bobby B. Najari, MD, associate professor in the Department of Urology at NYU Langone Health, associate chief, Urology Service, Tisch Hospital, commented on the current challenges. He noted that the narrow FDA labeling means only a minority of men who could benefit are considered for on-label treatment. Dr. Najari also explained that because TRT is a controlled substance, administrative burdens like state website lookups and no refill prescriptions limit the number of prescribers who can care for these patients.
12/11/2025
Contagion Live
The article highlights how clinicians at NYU Langone Health identify and treat vector-borne diseases. Angelica Cifuentes Kottkamp, MD, associate director for research and diversity at NYU Langone’s Vaccine Center, explains that staff receive global outbreak alerts to prepare for potential cases from international travelers. The medical staff also trains young clinicians in differential diagnosis for these illnesses. Additionally, NYU Langone’s Department of Microbiology has two labs dedicated to studying vector-borne diseases: the Rodriguez Lab, which focuses on malaria and Chagas disease, and the Stapleford lab, which studies the La Crosse and chikungunya viruses.
12/11/2025
Cosmopolitan
An article reviewing the best eyelash growth serums of 2025 explains how these products work. According to Ilyse Haberman, MD, a board-certified ophthalmologist at NYU Langone Health and an assistant professor of ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, these serums and conditioners can help strengthen lashes, prevent breakage, or slightly swell them to appear thicker. The piece also discusses the difference between prescription-only, FDA-approved serums like Latisse and over-the-counter conditioning formulas. It covers potential side effects, such as eye irritation and eyelid darkening, and advises consulting a doctor before starting use.
12/11/2025
DOTmed HealthCare Business News
A new study in JAMA Network Open, co-led by researchers from NYU Langone, the University of Maryland, and other institutions, quantified the environmental impact of medical imaging contrast agents. The analysis of Medicare data from 2011 to 2024 revealed that patients received 13.5 billion milliliters of contrast media. The study raises concerns about non-renewable resources like iodine and gadolinium entering water systems, as they are not effectively removed by conventional wastewater treatment. Authors recommend mitigation strategies, including weight-based dosing and recycling, to reduce the environmental footprint of healthcare.
12/12/2025
Healio Primary Care
The Senate rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, which are now set to expire at the end of this year. This could lead to significantly higher healthcare costs for many Americans. Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, a professor and founding head of NYU Grossman School of Medicine’s Division of Medical Ethics, told Healio that the change will lead to an enormous number of people suffering without insurance. He warned that people will delay care, leading to more severe illness, and that already overcrowded emergency departments will be pushed further as they fill with patients who need primary care.
12/11/2025
