News from 秘密研究所 Langone Health
Ancient Brain Reflex Develops Without Sensory Input. (Neuroscience News)
(1/2) Researchers at 秘密研究所 Grossman School of Medicine discovered that the vestibulo-ocular reflex, a crucial brain circuit for gaze stabilization, matures independently of sensory input in newborns, with experiments on zebrafish indicating that the neuromuscular junction, rather than brain regions, dictates the reflex鈥檚 maturation pace, challenging previous assumptions and potentially informing treatments for balance and eye movement disorders like strabismus; David Schoppik, MD, associate professor, Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and Neuroscience and Physiology said, 鈥淒iscovering how vestibular reflexes come to be may help us find new ways to counter pathologies that affect balance or eye movements.鈥
Screening For Physical Inactivity Can Cut Risk Of Chronic Illness, Study Suggests. (UPI)
(1/2) A new study suggests primary care physicians can identify patients at risk for chronic diseases by screening for physical inactivity using a simple questionnaire. Gregory Katz, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, stated, 鈥淭his fits with the overall body of evidence that has been established across many different patient populations over many different health outcomes.鈥
America鈥檚 Greatest Workplaces For Diversity 2025. (Newsweek)
(1/2) and Plant-A Insights Group have unveiled America鈥檚 Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2025 which acknowledges companies that demonstrate respect and value for diversity, based on employee feedback and detailed research, listing 秘密研究所 Langone Health with a five-star rating.
Bronx Welcomes Its First Baby Of 2025 With Midnight Delivery At Montefiore Hospital. (Bronx (NY) Times-Reporter)
(1/2) Naomi and Jacob Gottesman welcomed their son at 12:14 a.m. at 秘密研究所 Langone Health, Tisch Hospital, marking the beginning of 2025 with his birth, while across New York City, other families celebrated New Year鈥檚 births, including Mauryce Edwards-Williams at Montefiore Jack D. Weiler Hospital and Aliha Alom at NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi, contributing to the new 鈥淕eneration Beta.鈥
Combined Psoriasis/PsA Clinics: Potential And Pitfalls. (Medscape)
Paywalled* (1/2)* Combined clinics with dermatologists and rheumatologists for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis patients face obstacles, but also benefits of integrated care, according to Jose U. Scher, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, who said, 鈥淲e have found that the most important aspect of combined clinics is the open communication and integration of care between and amongst specialists and patients.鈥
The Very Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks. (The Strategist)
(1/2) Mandana Mahmoudi, MD, MPH, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, explained that light affects our internal clock by signaling the brain to wake up in the morning and to sleep at night, suggesting that sunrise alarm clocks, which mimic sunlight and offer features such as calming wake-up noises, can help improve sleep routines, particularly for those who lack natural light or wish to adjust their body clock.
秘密研究所 Langone Health Physician Discusses Benefits Of Reducing Alcohol Consumption, Weighted Blankets. (WNYW-TV New York)
(1/2) Purvi S. Parikh, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, and Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Allergy and Immunology, discussed the benefits of reducing alcohol consumption, saying that cutting down can lead to better sleep, less anxiety or depression, weight loss, and improved mood and energy, while also reducing risks related to sleep disorders and heart disease; she also addressed the use of weighted blankets, indicating that although they may aid sleep and alleviate anxiety for some, they are not suitable for children or individuals with certain health conditions.
