NYU Langone and NYU Grossman in the News
Modern Healthcare
Following President Trump's extension of Medicare's Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver through 2030, health systems are aggressively expanding their in-home acute care programs. The extension provides the financial stability needed for hospitals to invest in and scale these services. NYU Langone Health, which has offered a hospital-at-home program for over three years, is now looking to expand its services to more surgery patients. Gary Deutsch, MD, chief of the division of surgical oncology, NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island, stated that improving patient throughput is crucial for increasing the number of surgeries the system can offer. The health system has already treated approximately 1,400 patients at home for various illnesses.
2/08/2026
Crain's New York Health Pulse
NYU Langone is planning an $11.5 million expansion of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Tisch Hospital to address frequent overcrowding. The project will add new NICU beds, replacing six general medical beds, and will allow the hospital to provide more complex care for premature and low-birth-weight infants, including specialized cardiac and neurosurgical procedures. To staff the expanded unit, NYU Langone plans to increase its team from eight to 55 employees. The project follows other recent investments by the health system in women's and mother-baby care.
2/09/2026
Flow Space
The article outlines three common relationship challenges in midlife: the empty nest phase, hormonal changes, and increased caregiving pressures. According to Thea Gallagher,PsyD, clinical associate professor and director of Wellness Programs in the Department of Psychiatry at NYU Langone Health, the empty nest phase does not create problems but removes a buffer that was hiding them. She notes that some partners may have been 'quiet quitting' the relationship for years. Gallagher suggests that couples in this phase often need to 'date' each other again to reconnect and acknowledge how they have changed over time.
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2/09/2026
Health
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is not routinely recommended for blood sugar management due to a lack of strong evidence, despite some limited studies suggesting modest benefits. RachelPessah-Pollack, MD, an endocrinologist at NYU Langone Health, notes that proposed mechanisms for any effect range from improved insulin signaling to better pancreatic beta cell function. However, she emphasizes that lifestyle interventions like diet and exercise, along with diabetes medications, provide significantly greater and more consistent benefits for managing type 2 diabetes compared to the potential effects of CoQ10 supplementation.
2/10/2026
Daily Mail
A new study from NYU Grossman School of Medicine suggests long Covid may increase the risk of developing dementia. Published in *Alzheimer's and Dementia*, the research found patients with long Covid had a 10 percent larger choroid plexus, a brain structure linked to inflammation. Senior author Yulin Ge, MD, professor at the Department of Radiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted this could be an early warning sign of cognitive decline. The study also found these patients had higher levels of Alzheimer's-related proteins. Thomas Wisniewski, MD, the Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman Professor in the Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and director of the Center for Cognitive Neurology at NYU Langone Health, said the team will now follow patients to see if these changes predict long-term cognitive issues.
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2/09/2026
TCTMD
In an interview, Lior Jankelson, MD, PhD, electrophysiologist and lead, Cardiology - Artificial Intelligence at NYU Langone Health, discusses the development of artificial intelligence tools in cardiology at NYU Langone Health. His group is creating AI algorithms that analyze existing data from sources like EKGs to predict conditions such as coronary occlusions, atrial fibrillation, and heart failure. They are also developing language models to simplify imaging reports for patients. While these tools show promising results in research settings, they are not yet in clinical use pending regulatory approval. Jankelson also addresses the challenges of integrating AI into daily care.
2/10/2026
Newswise
A new study validates the Seizure-Related Impact Assessment Scale (SERIAS), a novel patient-reported outcome measure for epilepsy. Jacqueline A. French, MD, professor in the Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, division director, Epilepsy, is the senior author of the study. In a podcast, she explained that SERIAS was developed to capture the real-world impact of both seizures and their treatments on a patient's life by measuring lost functional days rather than just seizure frequency. The five-question scale assesses how seizures and medication side effects affect daily activities, productivity, and social life, aiming to provide a more holistic view for clinical trials and patient management.
2/09/2026
Health
Research suggests that eating dinner earlier, ideally between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m., is beneficial for health, as late meals can increase blood sugar and promote fat storage. According to the article, eating late is linked to higher risks of obesity, diabetes, and poor sleep. Collin Popp, PhD, an assistant professor in the Department of Population Health at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, recommends aiming for this timeframe and suggests that dinner should not be the largest meal of the day. He also advises prioritizing protein- and fiber-rich meals earlier in the day to reduce evening hunger.
2/10/2026
Success Magazine
Blood sugar volatility can significantly impair cognitive function and leadership performance by affecting the brain's prefrontal cortex, which governs executive function. Gillian L. Goddard, MD, endocrinologist and an adjunct assistant professor of medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, explains that glucose spikes trigger large insulin releases, leading to subsequent crashes. She notes that chronic instability can cause inflammation and the loss of brain cells. Dr. Goddard advises that getting adequate sleep is the most impactful way to stabilize blood sugar, along with focusing on a diet of whole grains, fiber, and lean protein.
2/09/2026
Prevention
This article details the common and often surprising symptoms of blood clots, such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Key signs include swelling in one limb, persistent leg or arm pain, skin redness, sharp chest pain, and sudden shortness of breath. The piece also covers risk factors, with Harmony R. Reynolds, MD, the Joel E. and Joan L. Smilow Professor of Cardiology in the Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology and associate director of the Cardiovascular Clinical Research Center at NYU Langone, explaining that they can be acquired through conditions like smoking and obesity, or be genetic. The article advises seeking immediate medical help for severe symptoms.
2/09/2026
OncLive
The FDA has issued draft guidance on using minimal residual disease (MRD) as a primary endpoint to support accelerated approvals for multiple myeloma treatments. The guidance follows a unanimous recommendation from the FDA’s Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee in April 2024. Commenting on the development, Marc J. Braunstein, MD, PhD, an associate professor in the Department of Medicine at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine and director of the Fellowship Program, Hematology/Oncology, at NYU Langone Health - Long Island, noted that MRD is a useful surrogate marker that allows outcomes to be measured before a progression event occurs.
2/10/2026
Women's Health
Giacomina Massaro-Giordano, MD, director of Dry Eye Service at NYU Langone Health, advises that the best way to prevent dry eye is to carefully remove all makeup at the end of the day. Failing to do so can cause irritation and buildup that interferes with the eye's natural tear film. She also recommends applying a warm compress to the lash line to improve oil flow. Other preventative measures include using a humidifier, taking screen breaks, adjusting air vents, staying hydrated, and wearing sunglasses.
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2/09/2026
Radiology Business
NYU Grossman School of Medicine has appointed Daniel Gomez, MD, MBA, as the new chair of radiation oncology. Gomez joins from Memorial Sloan Kettering Â鶹ÊÓƵapp Center and succeeds Alec C. Kimmelman, MD, PhD, who was recently named dean of NYU Grossman School of Medicine and CEO of NYU Langone. Oren Cahlon, MD, executive vice president, and vice dean for clinical affairs and strategy, chief clinical officer at NYU Langone, praised Gomez's leadership skills. At NYU Langone Health, Gomez will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative cancer care and research, with a focus on radiation therapy for oligometastatic cancer.
2/07/2026
The Daily Wire
The New York Times editorial board has expressed concerns about the negative side effects of widespread marijuana legalization, reversing its previous stance. The article highlights growing evidence of addiction, with research from Yale Medicine indicating 30% of cannabis users meet addiction criteria. Other health risks mentioned include links to schizophrenia in young men. A study by UC San Diego School of Medicine and NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that employees who regularly use cannabis were more likely to miss work. The piece also notes the federal government is considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous Schedule III drug.
2/10/2026
SELF Magazine
Following the death of actress Catherine O’Hara from a pulmonary embolism, Michelle L. Bloom, MD, director of the cardio-oncology program at NYU Langone Health, explains the link between cancer and PE. Bloom notes that cancer makes blood more prone to clotting and some tumors release substances that increase stickiness. She also discusses common PE symptoms in women, such as shortness of breath and chest pain, and advises women to listen to their bodies and advocate for themselves when seeking care. The article also quotes Joy Gelbman, MD, from NewYork-Presbyterian.
2/10/2026
SCIENMAG
A study by researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine reveals that the gene KLF5 drives pancreatic cancer metastasis through epigenetic modifications, not genetic mutations. Published in *Molecular Â鶹ÊÓƵapp*, the findings show KLF5 acts as a master regulator, altering chromatin structure to activate genes that promote cancer cell invasion. This discovery identifies KLF5 as a promising therapeutic target for new drugs designed to stop the spread of pancreatic tumors. The research was supported by collaborations between Johns Hopkins, Yale University, and NYU Langone Health.
2/10/2026
Retraction Watch
In an opinion piece, Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics in the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and a co-author argue that a proposed CDC-funded study on hepatitis B vaccines in Guinea-Bissau is unethical. They contend that withholding the vaccine from a control group of newborns would predictably increase their risk of fatal liver disease. The authors call on scientific journals, citing ethical standards, to refuse to publish any data from the study, asserting that there should be no incentives for unethical research.
2/10/2026
