News from NYU Langone Health
Many Lung 鶹Ƶapps Are Now In Nonsmokers. Scientists Want To Know Why. (New York Times)
The (7/22) “Worldwide, roughly 10 to 25 percent of lung cancers now occur in people who have never smoked. Among certain groups of Asian and Asian American women, that share is estimated to be 50 percent or more,” with Elaine Shum, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter 鶹Ƶapp Center, and others “exploring whether screening should be expanded”; Dr. Shum and “colleagues recently ran a similar pilot study among women of Asian ancestry who were 40 to 74 years old and had never smoked.”
The Great Debate: Cane Sugar Vs. Corn Syrup. (Independent (UK))
The (7/21) Following President Donald Trump’s announcement that Coca-Cola has agreed to use cane sugar in its regular Coke, Melanie R. Jay, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, and Department of Population Health, said, “It’s always better to cut down on soda, no matter what the form of sugar is.”
Are GLP-1 Medications Okay For Children’s Use? (NBC News)
(7/21) Casey Berman, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, discussed the science, safety, and ongoing debate over prescribing GLP-1 medications to adolescents on the “Here’s The Scoop” podcast with host Yasmin Vossoughian and her 13-year-old patient, Morgan, who has lost nearly 60 pounds in the past eight months, amid rising childhood obesity rates and increased use of weight loss medications, in light of a new study identifying genes that may elevate a child’s obesity risk.
New Concern Over Caffeine Pouch Use By Young People. (KSBY-TV San Luis Obispo (CA))
(7/22) Ayala Wegman, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, joined Tom Llamas live on Top Story to discuss the increase in usage of energy products such as caffeine pouches among children, with Dr. Wegman saying, “Young people are particularly naive to the effects of caffeine, so a young body and a young mind that is exposed to caffeine is more likely to have adverse side effects.”
This Woman Reversed Her Fatty Liver And Prediabetes After She Learned About ‘Musclespan’ – Here’s What To Know. (Women's Health)
(7/21) Heather A. Milton, MS, RCEP, CSCS, exercise physiologist supervisor, Sports Performance Center, advises incorporating regular movement to maintain healthy muscle function, emphasizing that resistance training is essential for building muscle, which is a critical organ for longevity and overall health, while also suggesting a protein-first diet to support muscle growth.
Research Reveals The True Burden Of Fatigue In IBD. (Health Central)
(7/21) A study published in Crohn’s & Colitis 360 found a significant number of IBD patients experience fatigue, impacting their daily lives, with Simon J. Hong, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center, saying studies such as this use FACIT-F to access fatigue, which “includes questions like ‘I have a lack of energy,’ ‘I have nausea,’ ‘I feel sad,’-- all of these different ways that fatigue can affect one’s overall well-being.”
‘Antiques Roadshow’ Star Theo Burrell, 38, Doing The 88-Squats-A-Day Challenge While Undergoing 7th Round Of Chemotherapy. (SurvivorNet)
(7/21) Alexandra M. Miller, MD, chief, Neuro-Oncology Program, Brain and Spine Tumor Center, Perlmutter 鶹Ƶapp Center, explained the diagnostic process for gliomas, emphasizing the role of surgery in confirming and treating tumors, while Theo Burrell, diagnosed with glioblastoma in 2022, has raised over £7,500 for brain tumor research through a daily squat challenge, and sharing their journey and treatment progress on social media.
11 Foods To Add To Your Diet Instead Of Taking Supplements. (TODAY)
(7/21) Most healthy adults who consume a balanced diet do not need multivitamins, as they may not provide additional health benefits and could pose risks, according to Collin J. Popp, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Population Health, who said, “Most of the time when you’re taking a multivitamin, you’re likely going to pee most of it out,” while suggesting getting nutrients from whole foods.
11 Foods That Cleanse The Liver For A Healthy Detox. (Vogue)
(7/21) Leah M. Kaufman, RD, dietician nutritionist, Weight Management Program, advises prioritizing liver health by avoiding excess alcohol, high-fat foods, and simple sugars, while incorporating antioxidant-rich foods such as blueberries, leafy greens, cruciferous vegetables, tomatoes, beets, flaxseeds, fatty fish like salmon, coffee, olive oil, garlic, citrus fruits, and nuts, as these can help cleanse the liver, reduce toxins, and lower the risk of liver diseases.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
How AI Can Help With Patient Engagement. (MobiHealthNews)
(7/21) At the HIMSS “AI in Healthcare” forum, Jonah Zaretsky, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, associate chief of medicine—Brooklyn, stated that using AI to translate patient notes into a patient-friendly format can improve patient access to their healthcare information.
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