News from NYU Langone Health
Intensive IBD Course Boosts GI Fellows’ Clinical Confidence. (Medscape)
Paywalled* (9/17)* Lisa B. Malter, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and her colleagues reported in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases that the “IBD 101: Physicians and Patients Providing Pearls and Perspectives” course, conducted at NYU Langone Health’s simulation center, has successfully increased first-year GI fellows’ comfort and sustained benefit in discussing IBD management, with 100% of attendees noting improved ability to treat and manage patients.
Lung 鶹Ƶapp Detected In 1.3% Of Asian Women Nonsmokers. (Medscape)
Paywalled* (9/17)* The Female Asian Nonsmoker Screening Study (FANSS), presented at the World Conference on Lung 鶹Ƶapp 2025 by Elaine Shum, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter 鶹Ƶapp Center, revealed a 1.3% lung cancer detection rate among 1,000 Asian women with no smoking history, raising questions about expanding screening criteria beyond current US guidelines that focus on heavy smokers; Dr. Shum said, “As a thoracic medical oncologist in New York City, we have a fair amount of Asian patients, and unfortunately, the majority of them with lung cancer have no smoking history and were initially presenting with stage IV disease.”
More Medical Schools Are Offering A 3-Year Path To Residency. (Medscape)
Paywalled* (9/17)* Medscape’s Med Students Rate Clinical Instruction Report 2025 reveals that a majority of U.S. medical students, including 81% who rated their clinical instruction highly, are gaining confidence in their residency skills, while the rising cost of medical education and a projected physician shortage are increasing the appeal of accelerated 3-year MD programs, such as those offered by NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which allow students to pursue any specialty with direct pathways to residency programs, although these programs compress the standard medical education timeline, limiting electives and research opportunities.
Officials Warn Of Possible Measles Exposure. (WNYW-TV New York)
(9/16) City health officials have alerted the public to potential measles exposure in Manhattan’s Soho and Lower East Side, with two associated cases reported, according to Rabia A. De Latour, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, who explained that while the virus is highly contagious, most New Yorkers are vaccinated, providing 97% lifetime immunity, though infants and unvaccinated individuals remain at risk; additionally, a new study in Buenos Aires is exploring pilocarpine eye drops as a noninvasive alternative to reading glasses, showing promising results despite previous side effects, and Dr. De Latourre commends consulting with a physician before considering this treatment.
Hearing Loss And Mental Health: Connecting Care And Well-Being. (American Journal of Managed Care)
The (9/16) Hearing loss, affecting over 700 million people globally by 2050, significantly impacts psychological health, cognitive abilities, and social relationships, leading to issues such as social isolation, depression, and anxiety, with barriers to treatment like stigma and cost exacerbating these problems, said experts including Alison Huang, PhD, MPH, who emphasized the importance of addressing these challenges holistically through education, counseling, and comprehensive support systems to improve quality of life and mental well-being for those affected.
Study Shows Alarming Toxin Levels Remain At This NJ Superfund Site Decades Later. (New Jersey Star-Ledger)
(9/16) Members of the Ramapough Lenape Indian Nation, environmentalists, and a toxicology team from NYU Langone Health gathered at Peters Mine in Ringwood to address ongoing health concerns due to toxic waste, 50 years after Ford Motor Company ceased dumping paint sludge; an NYU Langone Health study found alarming levels of carcinogens like lead, benzene, arsenic, and cadmium in the area, with residents, particularly those identifying as Turtle Clan members, experiencing higher rates of asthma, bronchitis, eczema, and mercury levels, prompting Judith T. Zelikoff, PhD, professor, Department of Medicine, to declare, “Our take-home is that it is not clean.”
The Surprising Benefits Of Using A Stair Stepper. (Women's Health (AUS))
(9/16) Heather A. Milton, MS, RCEP, CSCS, exercise physiologist supervisor, Sports Performance Center, said that stair steppers are a beginner-friendly, accessible workout option effective for muscle growth and weight loss, which can strengthen the lower body, boost heart health, and improve overall balance, making them a valuable addition to any cardio routine.
A Small Change In How You Walk May Help Curb Your Knee Pain. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
(9/16) A study involving NYU Langone Health, the University of Utah, and Stanford University found that altering walking gait can significantly reduce knee pain in osteoarthritis patients, with research funded by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the National Institutes of Health, and the National Science Foundation.
Blood Test For Alzheimer’s: Not A Predictor. (Medscape)
Paywalled* (9/16)* Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, emphasizes that the recently FDA-cleared blood test for Alzheimer’s is not a predictor of the disease but serves as a confirmatory tool for diagnosing Alzheimer’s by detecting amyloid plaques in the bloodstream, saying he thinks it’s a positive “step forward” – one that “can be used responsibly and ethically, but we have to make sure that people understand what we really have is a confirmation of the presence of the disease.”
