News from NYU Langone Health
I’ve Traveled The World To Study Brain Health – Here Are 2 Secrets To Protecting Against Dementia. (New York Post)
The (8/4) Jaydeep M. Bhatt, MD, clinical professor, Department of Neurology, Division of Global Health, shared insights from his global healthcare experiences, emphasizing the importance of access to primary care and regular screenings for brain-related conditions, such as cognitive decline and stroke risk, which are often less accessible in countries like Ghana compared to the US; he also stressed that undetected hearing loss is a crucial yet overlooked risk factor for dementia, and recommended diet and exercise as key strategies to mitigate traditional risk factors like high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, and smoking.
A Guide To Accelerated, 3-Year Medical School Programs. (WTOP-FM Washington)
Washington (7/30) NYU Grossman School of Medicine is among over 30 U.S. medical schools offering accelerated three-year programs, which are designed for students seeking to reduce educational costs and enter the workforce sooner, according to Joan F. Cangiarella, MD, the Elaine Langone Professor of Pathology, Department of Pathology, chief, Pathology Service, senior associate dean, Education, Faculty and Academic Affairs, vice chair, Clinical Operations, and chair, the Consortium of Accelerated Medical Pathway Programs, who said, “Given that residency training can extend for up to seven years beyond medical school, the accelerated pathway gives students a head start on their apprenticeships as residents.”
Medical Providers Expand In Palm Beach County With New Clinics, Hospitals. (Palm Beach Post (USA))
The (8/3) Out-of-state healthcare providers, including NYU Langone Health, are expanding in Palm Beach County, Florida, driven by an influx of wealthy, well-insured patients; NYU Langone Health, initially entering the market with a small office in 2017, is now constructing an eight-story medical tower, the Julia Koch Family Ambulatory Care Center, in West Palm Beach, featuring a wide range of specialties and services; Andrew Rubin, senior vice president, clinical affairs and ambulatory care, said, “What we found very quickly was demand for our services among our existing patient population and the broader community,” leading to further expansions in the area.
Common Sweetener Could Hold Untapped Potential To Fight Aggressive 鶹Ƶapp, Study Finds. (Fox News)
(8/1) New research from Hiroshima University indicates that stevia leaf extract, when fermented with a specific bacterial strain, shows enhanced antioxidant activity and cytotoxicity against pancreatic cancer cells, suggesting potential as a treatment; however, Paul E. Oberstein, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter 鶹Ƶapp Center, cautioned that the study was not performed on humans, and said, “As the authors point out, the actual stevia plant does not seem to have any benefit for stopping cancer, so they had to use a chemical process to change the plant and make it stronger with a fermentation process.”
Tirzepatide Tied To Similar CV Risk Reduction As Dulaglutide In Type 2 Diabetes, ASCVD. (Healio)
(7/31) The SURPASS-CVOT trial revealed that tirzepatide, a once-weekly treatment for adults with type 2 diabetes and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, demonstrated noninferiority in cardiovascular risk compared to dulaglutide, while also showing a 16% lower risk of all-cause mortality; Howard Weintraub, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, expressed surprise at the lack of significant reduction in cardiovascular risk, stating, “I think the data on tirzepatide is good, but it is a little disappointing that they didn’t meet significance [for CV risk].”
New Research Shows Eggs Don’t Raise Your Cholesterol – But Here’s What Does. (Health)
(8/1) A study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that saturated fat, rather than dietary cholesterol in eggs, is linked to higher LDL cholesterol levels, with participants consuming two eggs daily for five weeks experiencing improved cholesterol levels; Sean P. Heffron, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, said, “For much of the past two decades, we’ve had a pretty strong feeling that it’s saturated fat, far more than cholesterol [that raises LDL levels].”
Your Top Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Questions, Answered. (Health Central)
(8/1) Rohan S. Mankikar, MD, clinical instructor, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Medicine, discussed the individualized approach to treating pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), emphasizing the importance of considering underlying conditions like pulmonary fibrosis, as well as patient lifestyle factors, before prescribing treatment, and said, “PAH can be very dynamic and individualized, so it’s definitely not a one-size-fits-all type of condition”; he also addressed the need for regular testing and adjustments to treatment plans, the impact of PAH on mental health, and the importance of lifestyle changes, such as diet and exercise, to manage the condition at home.
New Techniques Preserve Donor Hearts After Death – And Could Reshape Transplant Medicine. (Optimist Daily)
The (7/31) NYU Langone Health’s pioneering 2020 procedure that restarted a donor’s heart post-mortem sparked ethical debates, yet recent studies in The New England Journal of Medicine propose alternative strategies to preserve donor hearts, bypassing such controversies; Brendan Parent, JD, associate professor, Departments of Population Health, and Surgery, praised these innovations but called for consensus on ethical practices, saying, “What we need to do is come to some sort of consensus around the ethical way to proceed with NRP.”
First Came Ozempic Face. Now People Are Dealing With Ozempic Hair- And Muscle Loss. (Vogue (UK))
(8/1) Concerns surrounding Ozempic and similar GLP-1 drugs, such as Wegovy and Zepbound, include reports of hair thinning and muscle loss, which experts attribute to rapid weight loss rather than direct side effects; Holly F. Lofton, MD, clinical associate professor, Departments of Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, and Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, says, “These drugs are not necessarily muscle-sparing,” emphasizing the need for resistance training and adequate protein intake to mitigate muscle loss.
Does Your Poo Sink? Here’s What It Could Say About Your Health. (HuffPost (UK))
(8/1) Sophie M. Balzora, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, explained that stool should generally sink due to its density compared to water, while floating stool may indicate high fat content, potentially from dietary intake or malabsorption issues like steatorrhea, which can be linked to conditions such as celiac disease or Crohn’s disease; Dr. Balzora emphasized that “it’s always a good idea to look at your stool before you flush,” and recommended consulting healthcare professionals for any changes in bowel habits.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk
19 Academic Health Systems Acquiring Hospitals. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(8/1) NYU Langone Health, based in New York City, acquired Long Island Community Hospital in Patchogue, N.Y., in March 2025, marking it as NYU Langone Health’s seventh inpatient facility now operating under the name NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk.
