News from NYU Langone Health
4 NYC-Area Hospitals Among The Nation’s Best In Latest US News Rankings. (New York Post)
The (7/29) NYU Langone Health was included in US News & World Report’s annual “honor roll” recognizing top-tier medical centers, with NYU Langone Health achieving more No. 1-ranked specialties than any other US medical center. All 13 of NYU Langone Health’s ranked clinical specialties were in the Top 20 nationally, and particularly excelling in neurology and neurosurgery, cardiology, heart and vascular surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and geriatric care. Robert I. Grossman, MD, dean and CEO, said, “Thanks to the incredible employees working across our integrated health system, NYU Langone Health has achieved something unmatched this year: The most top-ranked medical specialties among any of our peers across the nation.” The rankings “extend to NYU Langone’s Tisch Hospital, Kimmel Pavilion and NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital in Manhattan; NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island and NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn.” Steven L. Galetta, MD, the Philip K. Moskowitz, MD Professor and Chair of Neurology, Department of Neurology, professor, Department of Ophthalmology, said, “‘The breadth and depth of our neurology and neurosurgery teams allow us to take care of the most complicated patients. We are very grateful that our teams have been recognized again — for the fourth time.” Additionally, “Glenn I. Fishman, MD, the William Goldring Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, professor, Departments of Biochemistry and Neuroscience, and vice chair, Research Department of Medicine, called the cardiology, heart and vascular surgery ranking ‘not just a measure of excellence,’” but, “It’s a reflection of lives changed, futures restored and what’s possible when every part of a heart program works in unison.”
(7/29) NYU Langone Health has been ranked No. 1 in the nation for cardiology, heart, and vascular surgery in the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report rankings, surpassing the Cleveland Clinic, which held the top spot for 30 years.
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The Myth Of The Designer Baby – Why ‘Genetic Optimization’ Is More Hype Than Science. (Scientific American)
(7/28) In an opinion piece published in Scientific American, Art Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, and Dr. James Tabery, write that the “Nucleus Embryo” service, offered by Nucleus Genomics for genetic optimization of embryos, is misleading and lacks scientific support; the service claims to optimize traits like intelligence, longevity, and disease resistance, but Caplan and Tabery argue that this is akin to the Theranos debacle, as it offers no real genetic optimization, only traditional preimplantation genetic diagnosis irresponsibly expanded.
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Can Medicare Afford The Perpetual Human? (Medscape)
(7/28) Bioengineers and billionaire-backed startups are advancing technologies to combat aging, including synthetic organs and gene therapies, but access to these innovations remains limited to those with financial resources, as Medicare does not cover such costly interventions; Art Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, emphasized the need for an “ethics infrastructure” to ensure equitable access, suggesting more funding for affordable technologies like GLP-1s, while Medicare faces fiscal challenges and pressures to cover expensive life-extending technologies despite budget cuts and rising healthcare costs.
IHC Testing May Bridge Gaps With NGS For Early Identification, Intervention In TP53-Mutant MDS And AML. (OncLive)
(7/28) Jonathan M. Gerber, MD, member of the faculty, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, chief, chief clinical officer, Perlmutter 鶹Ƶapp Center, and Shyam A. Patel, MD, PhD, discussed the potential of immunohistochemistry (IHC) as a biomarker for TP53 status in myelodysplastic syndromes and acute myeloid leukemia, emphasizing the importance of early identification for stem cell transplant.
Meghan Trainor Talks Burning Mouth Syndrome: ‘My Tongue Is Still Burning.’ (Women's World Magazine)
(7/28) Grigoriy E. Gurvits, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, described burning mouth syndrome (BMS) as a painful condition causing a burning sensation in the mouth, which is more prevalent in post-menopausal women but can affect younger individuals, as evidenced by singer Meghan Trainor’s recent experience.
No City Is Safe For Allergy Sufferers, Study Finds. (Independent (UK))
The (7/28) Neelu Tummala, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, advises allergy sufferers to optimize medication timing, change clothes, remove shoes after being outdoors, and bathe pets to mitigate symptoms, as pollen levels increase due to climate change.
Eat The Majority Of Your Calories Before This Time Of Day, A Dietitian Says. (TODAY)
(7/28) Collin J. Popp, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Population Health, recommends consuming the majority of daily calories earlier in the day to align with the body’s circadian rhythm, which may enhance metabolic health and energy levels.
Eyeing The Future, Hospitals, ASCs Invest In Outpatient Cardiology. (Becker's ASC Review)
(7/28) NYU Langone Health has opened a new outpatient care center in Middle Island, N.Y., as part of a broader trend among hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) investing in outpatient cardiology to address growing demand and a projected shortage of cardiologists.
News from NYU Langone Health—Long Island
(NY) (7/29) NYU Langone Health hospitals were “tied for first place in the New York rankings with The Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan and two NewYork-Presbyterian hospitals based in Manhattan.” NYU Langone Health “also ranked first place in more specialties than any other medical center in the country, according to the list, including neurology and neurosurgery, cardiology, heart and vascular surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery and geriatrics.” Joseph J. Greco, MD, associate professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care, and Pain Medicine, chief, Hospital Operations, chair, Department of Anesthesiology—Long Island, said, “Choosing health care is very important. ... From a patient’s point of view, you want to go to a system that is the best out there.”
NYC Emergency Rooms See Surge In Heat-Related Illnesses. (WNYW-TV New York)
(7/28) In New York City, emergency rooms are experiencing a surge in heat-related illnesses, with 700 cases reported between June 21 and July 25, compared to 470 in the same period last year; Jerry A. Rubano, MD, assistant professor and service chief, Department of Surgery—Long Island, said, “What I’ve seen more this year than previously and it’s a little bit anecdotal, it’s sort of the weekend warriors because people still want to go out, you know, get on the football field, play lacrosse and do things on the weekends,” noting that relatively young, healthy individuals are pushing themselves during hot weather and ending up in emergency departments.
