News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Health Plans $78M Family Health Center In Sunset Park. (Crain's New York Business)
(7/23) NYU Langone Health is investing over $78 million to construct a five-story office at 602 60th Street in Sunset Park, transforming a current parking lot into a consolidated family health center, which will merge two nearby facilities to enhance primary and preventative care for underinsured communities; the new site will include family, women’s health, and dentistry services on the first four floors, with adult and pediatric rehabilitation services on the fifth floor, and is expected to increase patient visits from 93,000 to over 140,000 annually.
Dr Shum On Evolving First-Line Treatment Approaches For EGFR-Mutant NSCLC. (OncLive)
(7/22) Elaine Shum, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter 鶹Ƶapp Center, “discussed clinical decision-making factors regarding first-line therapy for patients with EGFR-mutant non–small cell lung cancer.”
Zidesamtinib Is Set To Overcome The Limitations Of Current ROS1 TKIs In ROS1+ NSCLC. (OncLive)
(7/22) Preliminary results from the ARROS-1 trial suggest that zidesamtinib, a selective ROS1 inhibitor, may address limitations of existing ROS1/TRK inhibitors for patients with ROS1-positive non-small cell lung cancer, showing a 44% objective response rate in patients with prior TKI treatment and notable intracranial activity; the trial’s director, Joshua K. Sabari, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter 鶹Ƶapp Center, said, “We saw impressive [clinical activity with zidesamtinib] across all these patient subsets,” and highlighted its potential to move into frontline treatment, given the FDA’s breakthrough therapy designation for zidesamtinib in February 2024.
FDA Advisory Panel Votes NO On Belantamab For Myeloma. (MDEdge)
(7/22) Neil Vasan, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter 鶹Ƶapp Center, expressed concerns about the missed opportunity to explore different dosages during the development of belantamab, an antibody-drug conjugate for relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma, which was voluntarily withdrawn by GSK from the US market in 2023 but is now under reconsideration following new trial data.
How To Tell If You’re Allergic To Alcohol. (TIME)
(7/22) Sean P. Heffron, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, discusses the impacts of alcohol on the body, saying because of the many “negative side effects, drinking in moderation or not consuming alcohol all together is your healthiest option.”
This Woman Was Prescribed Antidepressants. She Was In Menopause And Needed Another Drug. (USA Today)
(7/23) Three states have enacted menopause-related laws, including continuing education and mandated insurance coverage, with one in four states introducing legislation on menopause care and education, as more healthcare experts advocate for improved treatment options for perimenopause and menopause, emphasizing hormone therapy over antidepressants, which are often incorrectly prescribed due to insufficient medical training and outdated FDA warnings; Heidi S. Flagg, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, asserts, “With perimenopause, the first line should always be hormone therapy,” highlighting the need for better education and advocacy to address the gender health gap in menopause care.
Do GLP-1 Patches Work For Weight Loss Or Curbing Appetite? (Everyday Health)
(7/22) Social media influencers are promoting “GLP-1 patches” as a needle-free, affordable alternative to injectable GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved any weight loss patches that mimic these drugs; Melanie R. Jay, MD, professor, Departments of Population Health, and Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, said GLP-1s cannot cross the skin unaided.
Which Skincare Ingredients Actually Work? Dermatologists Just Named Their Top Picks. (Health)
(7/22) A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology identifies key skincare ingredients recommended by dermatologists, with retinoids being praised for their effectiveness against acne and aging concerns, and Lisa O. Akintilo, MD, assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, explaining that “retinoids are, for the most part, only available by prescription, while retinols, retinaldehydes, and retinyl palmitate are weaker, over-the-counter versions.”
Coca-Cola Plans To Launch Coke With Cane Sugar In US. (Today Food)
(7/22) Coca-Cola will introduce a version of its classic soda made with American cane sugar this fall, following discussions with President Trump, with Melanie R. Jay, MD, professor, Departments of Population Health, and Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, saying, “A 5% difference might mean that millions of people are getting less fructose,” adding, “but it’s not like table sugar is a health food.”
Cleaner Air After Industrial Plant Closure Improves Lung Health In Local Residents. (News Medical)
(7/22) Researchers from NYU Langone Health found that the closure of the Shenango plant near Pittsburgh in January 2016 led to a significant reduction in respiratory-related emergency visits and pediatric asthma cases, demonstrating the health benefits of reduced fossil fuel pollution, with Wuyue Yu, PhD, postdoctoral researcher, Department of Population Health, and first author of the study, saying, “By tracking health outcomes before and after the coke plant closure, we were able to isolate the effects of reduced air pollution and observe that cleaner air translates into fewer respiratory emergency visits and hospitalizations.”
Hair Transplant Vs Hair Restoration: What’s The Difference? (WFLA-TV Tampa (FL))
, FL (7/22) NYU Langone Health says over 80% of men and almost 50% of women experience hair loss, sometimes leading to alopecia, a condition where hair loss exceeds regrowth, often causing emotional distress, but treatable through hair restoration or transplant.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
7 Reasons Why Your Ears Feel Clogged. (Parade Magazine)
(7/22) Anthony Cornetta, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery—Long Island, said that sinus infections or allergies can cause ears to feel clogged due to inflammation of the eustachian tube, and recommends over-the-counter medications or nasal steroid sprays for relief.
Vitamins For Digestion: 5 Nutrients That May Help. (Everyday Health)
(7/17) Arlene S. Stein, CDN, dietitian nutritionist, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center—Long Island, emphasizes the importance of B vitamins for digestive health and notes that while most Americans get enough through diet, supplements may be necessary for individuals with specific dietary restrictions or digestive issues such as Crohn’s disease.
