News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health secured top rankings in the “Best Hospitals” list, with NYU Langone Health excelling in 13 adult specialties and four children’s specialties, and having more No. 1-ranked specialties than any other U.S. hospital, including neurology, neurosurgery, cardiology, heart and vascular surgery, pulmonology, lung surgery, and geriatric care; Robert I. Grossman, MD, dean and CEO, said, “NYU Langone Health has always maintained one consistently high standard of care, regardless of location and specialty, allowing us to consistently deliver the best quality and outcomes to our patients.”
NYU Langone Health has been ranked as the best U.S. hospital for neurology and neurosurgery in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report annual ranking, maintaining its top position from the previous year.
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Meet The CEOs Of The US News’ Top 20 Hospitals. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(7/30) Robert I. Grossman, MD, dean and CEO, who has served since 2007, is among the CEOs leading hospitals recognized in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospitals Honor Roll.
Sala Institute Supports Child Patients At Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital. (NY1-TV New York)
(7/30) Surgeons at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone Health spent eight hours removing a tumor from six-year-old Lily, who now returns for MRIs and oncology visits every few months, with support from specialists like Lauren Maxwell, child life specialist, Department of Pediatrics, Sala Institute for Child and Family Centered Care; Rachel Ramsey, administrative director, Department of Pediatrics, Sala Institute for Child and Family Centered Care, said, “I think one of the things that Sala upholds is that you really can’t separate emotional wellness, medical wellness, physical wellness.”
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How Long Will Elbow Injury Sideline Aaron Judge? (New York Post)
The (7/30) “ Guillem Gonzalez-Lomas, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, joins Brandon London for the weekly ‘Injury Report’ to break down the elbow flexor strain that has sidelined Aaron Judge for at least ten days and whether this injury would require the Yankees’ two-time AL MVP to get surgery.”
Additive IL-6 Inhibition Improves ICI-Related Response Rates And Safety In Advanced Melanoma. (OncLive)
(7/30) The phase 2 trial of sarilumab added to ipilimumab, nivolumab, and relatlimab in patients with advanced melanoma showed promising preliminary efficacy and a tolerable safety profile, with a 63.6% overall response rate at 24 weeks and no grade 5 toxicities, according to Janice Mehnert, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter 鶹Ƶapp Center, who said, “Importantly, if our paradigm is successful, this [study will have] implications for melanoma and for tumors beyond melanoma,” with plans for a randomized phase 2 cohort to further evaluate the regimen’s effects.
Lifestyle Changes Improved Cognition In Older Adults. (AARP)
(7/29) A study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto revealed that adopting key lifestyle habits, such as exercise, a healthy diet, and social engagement, improved cognitive skills in adults aged 60 to 79 at risk of cognitive decline, with structured lifestyle interventions yielding slightly better results than self-guided ones; Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor of Population Health, Department of Population Health, and professor, Department of Medicine, Optimal Aging Institute, who was not involved in the study, said, “In terms of cognitive scores, POINTER participants improved by almost an equal amount to the amount that we expected them to decline,” emphasizing the impact of lifestyle changes on dementia prevention.
Duke, Vanderbilt Trying New Ways Of Preserving More Hearts For Transplants. (Spectrum News Central NC)
(7/30) Two university hospitals, Duke and Vanderbilt, are developing innovative methods to expand heart transplants using organs from donors who die from circulatory death (DCD), a practice that could increase the availability of transplantable hearts, as detailed in a New England Journal of Medicine report; Brendan Parent, JD, associate professor, Departments of Population Health, and Surgery, said, “Innovation to find ways to recover organs successfully after circulatory death are essential for reducing the organ shortage.”
July Blood 鶹Ƶapp Highlights: Top 5 Updates Patients Should Know. (Cure Today)
(7/30) The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Lynozyfic (linvoseltamab-gcpt) for adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, while the FDA Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee voted against recommending approval for two Blenrep combination regimens due to toxicity concerns, with Neil Vasan, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter 鶹Ƶapp Center, explaining, “This was a challenging decision because the efficacy data were strong, but the toxicity data were also very strong… We’ve heard impassioned testimonials from key opinion leaders and from many researchers in the myeloma community.”
Get Screened: Schedule Your Colonoscopy. (Suffolk County News)
(7/31) Chris E. Lascarides, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, provided tips for maintaining gastrointestinal health, emphasizing the importance of colon cancer screening for everyone over 45, regardless of symptoms or family history, and advocating for lifestyle changes such as increased fiber intake, reduced alcohol consumption, and regular exercise to prevent colon cancer, which has seen a 2.4% annual increase in cases among those under 50 since the mid-2000s.
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Should You Take Creatine Even If You Don’t Have Fitness Goals? Here’s What Experts Say. (Women's Health (AUS))
(7/30) Nicole Lund, MPH, RDN, clinical nutritionist, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sports Performance Center, and a personal trainer, said creatine enhances ATP production, thereby supplying quick energy bursts for high-intensity workouts like sprinting or lifting, though its effect on everyday activities such as carrying groceries or lifting children remains unclear, as most studies focus on exercise-related energy.
Venus Williams, 45, Was Medically Gaslit For Years: ‘Find A Doctor Who Listens’. (Sacramento (CA) Bee)
The (7/30) Grand Slam champion Venus Williams, 45, overcame a lengthy struggle with uterine fibroids and medical gaslighting, discovering her condition through an Instagram ad that led her to NYU Langone Health’s Center for Fibroid Care, where she consulted with Taraneh Shirazian, MD, associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Center for Fibroid Care, and underwent a myomectomy.
Medical School In 2025: 3 Trends To Know. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(7/30) Several medical schools, including NYU Grossman School of Medicine, are adapting to federal funding changes, such as the One Big Beautiful Bill, which caps medical school loans at $200,000 starting July 1, 2026, and eliminates graduate PLUS loans, while also implementing curriculum innovations like three-year MD programs and dual degree options to meet evolving healthcare demands.
13 Places To Get The Best GLP-1s For Weight Loss In 2025. (Everyday Health)
(7/30) Due to a three-year shortage of GLP-1 weight loss medications, the FDA temporarily allowed compounding pharmacies to create copies until May 22, 2025, with Holly F. Lofton, MD, clinical associate professor, Departments of Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, and Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, warning against switching prescriptions without professional guidance, saying, “Because compounded GLP-1s are not regulated by the FDA, we can only speculate as to how patients would handle the transition to brand-name medication.” Rachel Pessah-Pollack, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, the Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, emphasized, “Ensuring the right relationship with your health care provider is essential.”
Why It’s Important To Protect Your Hearing As You Age. (The Guardian (UK))
(7/30) A recent study found that 32% of dementia risk in a sample group of adults aged 66 to 90 was potentially associated with audiometric hearing loss, suggesting that treating hearing loss may delay dementia onset in some older adults, with Nicholas S. Reed, AUD, PhD, member of the faculty, Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and Population Health, Optimal Aging Institute, saying, “A healthy lifestyle and healthy listening habits can go a long way,” while also recommending communication tips to help individuals manage hearing loss.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
Long Island Hospitals Top U.S. News Best Rankings. (Medscape)
The NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island has been included in the national Honor Roll of the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital rankings, which recognizes hospitals excelling across most or all types of care, with NYU Langone Health being rated best in the nation for neurology, neurosurgery, cardiology, heart and vascular surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and geriatrics; Robert I. Grossman, MD, dean and CEO, said, “Thanks to the incredible employees working across our integrated health system, NYU Langone has achieved something unmatched this year: the most top-ranked medical specialties among any of our peers across the nation.”
Food Assistance Benefits Are Tied To Slower Cognitive Decline In Older Adults, New Study Suggests. (CNN)
(7/30) A study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Toronto found that older adults participating in the US Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) experienced a slower cognitive decline over a decade compared to non-participants, suggesting potential long-term brain health benefits, according to Linlin Da of the University of Georgia and Shae Datta, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Neurology, Concussion Center—Long Island, who said, “Having the means to buy nutritious food is important for preventing cognitive decline.”
