News from NYU Langone Health
Cannabis Use Among Seniors Continues To Rise – And So Do The Health Risks. (New York Post)
The (6/4) Cannabis use among Americans aged 65 and older has surged by nearly 46% from 2021 to 2023, with researchers from UC San Diego and NYU, including Joseph J. Palamar, MPH, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health, attributing this rise to increased accessibility and decreased stigma, but warning of potential adverse psychiatric reactions, particularly from edibles; Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation likened marijuana’s effects to smoking, expressing concern over its impact on elderly health and emergency room visits.
When Will The Yankees Have Luke Weaver Back In Action? (New York Post)
The (6/4) “Dennis Cardone, DO, associate professor, Departments of Orthopedic Surgery and Pediatrics, chief, Division of Primary Care Sports Medicine, joins Brandon London for the weekly ‘Injury Report’ segment to discuss Luke Weaver recovery from a hamstring strain and why it’s not the same process as a position player’s would be.”
A New Option For Hot Flashes: What The Research Says About Elinzanetant. (Flowspace)
(6/4) Researchers are developing elinzanetant, a promising non-hormonal medication for menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, which targets neurokinin receptors in the brain to regulate body temperature; studies show it reduces the frequency and severity of hot flashes, improves sleep by reducing night sweats, and has mild side effects, as explained by Meleen Chuang, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Health Centers, who said, “The NK3 receptor system, which elinzanetant targets, is involved in regulating various functions, including sleep-wake cycles,” and highlighted its potential benefits for women unable or unwilling to use hormone therapy.
Bispecific 鶹Ƶapp Drugs, Data Caveats And Funding Alarms: 3 Takeaways From ASCO. (BioPharma Dive)
(6/4) Enhertu, an antibody-drug conjugate from Daiichi Sankyo and AstraZeneca, showed potential for first-line treatment of metastatic breast cancer at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting, but with concerns about side effects and subsequent treatment options; Nancy Chan, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter 鶹Ƶapp Center, said, “Across the board, we have practice changing data that were presented for every sub-type of breast cancer, which is really exciting,” while also discussing the implications of reduced federal funding for cancer research, particularly affecting women’s health.
ER Doctor Rates 10 Medical Scenes From “The Pitt” For Realism. (Insider)
(6/4) Reed Caldwell, MD, clinical associate professor, chief of service, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine, evaluates the medical accuracy of scenes from the Max drama “The Pitt,” covering topics such as CPR, end-of-life care, surgical tool handling, and post-COVID-19 hospital work environments.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration Is Essential In Early-Stage NSCLC. (OncLive)
(6/4) The treatment landscape for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has evolved with FDA approvals of agents such as durvalumab and nivolumab for neoadjuvant and perioperative use, as evidenced by trials like AEGEAN and CheckMate 77T, which demonstrated improved event-free survival and pathologic complete response rates in patients with resectable NSCLC; Vamsidhar Velcheti, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter 鶹Ƶapp Center, said, “If you look at how the control arm performed in LAURA, the PFS was incredibly short, so I’m not convinced that chemoradiotherapy had much of a contribution.”
Brookhaven Town Holds Successful Fifth Annual Health And Wellness Fair. (Long Island (NY))
(6/3) The Town of Brookhaven’s Department of General Services recently hosted its Fifth Annual Health and Wellness Fair, featuring nearly 60 vendors, including NYU Langone Health.
Gifts for Men: 12 Best Healthy Gifts This Year. (US News & World Report)
(6/4) In an article discussing healthy gift ideas for men, Kinjan Parikh, MD, clinical assistant instructor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Division of Cardiology, said that a fitness tracker can help maintain heart health by encouraging 30 to 45 minutes of moderate exercise daily, while other gifts such as massage guns, sleep sound machines, and meditation sessions can support physical and mental wellness.
Everything Kylie Jenner Has Said About Her Plastic Surgery (And The Rumored Procedures She’s Debunked). (People)
(6/4) Kylie Jenner discussed her experience with temporary lip fillers, while Nolan S. Karp, MD, professor, vice chair, Hansjörg Wyss Department of Plastic Surgery, explained that temporary fillers wear off over time.
