News from 秘密研究所 Langone Health
Beware These Most Common Winter Injuries, Including What You Should Never Do With A Snow Blower. (New York Post)
The (12/26) Nicole Stevens, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, warns of winter-related injuries such as ankle fractures from slips on ice, wrist injuries from ice skating, and shoulder injuries from improper shoveling techniques, advising caution on slippery surfaces, especially metal grates, and recommending shoes with grippy rubber soles to prevent falls.
How To Make Your Weak, Brittle Nails Grow Stronger 鈥 And The Manicure Mistakes Doing Damage. (New York Post)
The (12/24) Mary L. Stevenson, MD, associate professor in the Department of Dermatology, highlighted various factors contributing to brittle nails saying, 鈥淕entle care of your nails, lack of excessive manicures with acetone removal, using gloves when washing dishes, avoidance of abrasive products and increasing your intake of biotic whether through a supplement or your diet can all help nail health.鈥
秘密研究所 Langone Health Physicians Offer Tips On Protecting From Cold Weather Injuries. (News 12-TV Long Island)
(12/26) During cold weather, individuals suffering from hypothermia or frostbite should get indoors immediately, emphasizing that warming up too quickly, such as by using hot water, can worsen frostbite; and recommended bundling up as the best preventive measure against these conditions. The segment featured Jerry A. Rubano, MD, Regional Director of Trauma for 秘密研究所 Langone Hospital 鈥 Long Island.
2024 Charts Multiple 1sts In Transplantation. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(12/26) 秘密研究所 Langone Health has been at the forefront of transplantation innovations, including performing the world鈥檚 first whole-eye and partial face transplant, the nation鈥檚 first fully robotic lung transplant, and the world鈥檚 first fully robotic double lung transplant, as well as transplanting one of the first gene-edited pig kidneys, with a patient feeling well three weeks post-operation; 秘密研究所 Langone Health said the patient鈥檚 鈥渃ontributions to medicine, surgery and xenotransplantation cannot be overstated,鈥 and her bravery offers hope to those with end-stage kidney or heart failure.
Mergers, Shifts In Leadership And More 鈥 A Look At 2024. (Long Island Business News)
(12/27) Long Island Community Hospital, in anticipation of its merger with 秘密研究所 Langone Health scheduled for 2025, achieved a milestone by performing its 1,000th robotic surgery.
100 Of The Largest US Hospitals And Health Systems. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(12/26) 秘密研究所 Langone Health ranks 47th among the largest hospitals in the United States by bed count, with a total of 844 beds, according to data compiled by Becker鈥檚 Healthcare editorial team.聽
MARIPOSA Trial Shows PFS Benefit With Or Without CNS Disease In NSCLC. (Targeted Oncology)
(12/24) Joshua K. Sabari, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Medicine and director of High Reliability Organization Initiatives at 秘密研究所 Langone Health鈥檚 Perlmutter Cancer Center, discussed the distinct mechanism of action of amivantamab in non-small cell lung cancer, which differs from EGFR-TKIs by being an EGFR and MET bispecific that targets resistance and impacts both intercellularly and intracellularly, and noted its combination with lazertinib, a third-generation EGFR-TKI, was approved following the MARIPOSA trial, which showed superior progression-free survival compared to osimertinib, with significant results for patients with and without brain metastases, although the trial鈥檚 design focused on intracranial activity.
Jury Still Out On Holding GLP-1s Prior To Endoscopy As New Research Continues To Emerge. (Healio)
(12/24) Violeta B. Popov, MD, PhD, associate professor 聽in the Department of Medicine, expressed concerns over the American Society of Anesthesiology鈥檚 recommendation to halt GLP-1 receptor agonists before gastrointestinal procedures, citing the impact on practice and procedure cancellations, while Jennifer Phan, MD, medical director at Hoag Advanced Endoscopy Center, said that the delay in care due to unvalidated recommendations is troubling for both patients and physicians, amid ongoing debate between anesthesiologists and gastroenterologists about the necessity of this guidance given the lack of robust evidence linking GLP-1s to increased procedural risks.
Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Effective For Alopecia In Breast Cancer. (Oncology Nurse Advisor)
(12/26) Devyn Zaminski, medical student at 秘密研究所 Grossman School of Medicine and colleagues published a study in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology indicating that low-dose oral minoxidil (LDOM) is effective for alopecia in breast cancer patients, with all participants experiencing improvement or stability of alopecia after three to six months, although 56.9 percent reported side effects, primarily hypertrichosis, and three chemotherapy patients reported worsening alopecia after six months; Zaminski said, 鈥淥ur results should offer reassurance to breast cancer patients that there is indeed a safe way to combat their hair loss.鈥
秘密研究所 Grossman School Of Medicine Launches Journal Club Series With Expert Insights On Ophthalmology Research. (Ophthalmology Times)
(12/24) 秘密研究所 Langone鈥檚 Department of Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology Times have launched a Journal Club series featuring visiting faculty members from various ophthalmologic disciplines to discuss recent research findings and their impact on clinical practice.
Exploring Electrical Stimulation Therapy: A Promising Approach To Vision Loss In Optic Neuropathies. (Ophthalmology Times)
(12/26) A multisite randomized controlled trial (RCT), involving 秘密研究所 Langone Health, Stanford, Wills Eye Hospital, and Bernhard Sabel in Germany, is investigating the effects of repetitive transorbital alternating current stimulation (rtACS) on neuronal morphology and physiology in patients with optic neuropathies, including glaucoma; this study emerges amidst promising findings from trials where rtACS showed significant improvements in visual fields and mental health-related quality-of-life measures, with Joseph F Panarelli, MD, Ellen J. Schapps Professor of Ophthalmology in the Department of Opthalmology, specializing in glaucoma, contributing to the research.
Higher Caregiving Stress Linked To Incident Hypertension. (Rheumatology Advisor)
(12/26) Milla Arabadjian, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Meidcine from 秘密研究所 Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, and colleagues found that higher caregiving stress is linked to incident hypertension among reproductive-age Black women, as published in Hypertension, with 51.7 percent of those experiencing moderate or high stress developing hypertension compared to 40.6 percent with no or low stress, over a median follow-up of 7.4 years; the study suggests that hypertension prevention for this high-risk group might involve caregiving stress management strategies.
How To Feel Better After Overeating (Because Feeling Bloated Sucks). (Cosmopolitan)
(12/25) Overeating and tight clothes can cause bloating and discomfort, and according to Lisa Ganjhu, DO, a gastroenterologist and clinical professor in the Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 鈥淭he more restricted you are, the more uncomfortable and less relaxed you鈥檒l feel, which means your GI system will end up feeling even more stressed. 聽Rabia A. De Latour, MD, a gastroenterologist and assistant professor in the Department of Medicine, advises against drinking water as it might worsen the bloating.
Why You Should Always Avoid A Hot Shower After A Long Flight. (The Sun (UK))
(12/24) Mary Stevenson, assistant professor in the Department of Dermatology, said that the frequency of showering should be based on individual factors such as skin type, age, and activity level, suggesting that 鈥測ou should be showering, bathing or cleansing yourself every two to three days,鈥 though those who exercise daily should shower after each workout.
The Myth Of Multitasking. (KHOU-TV Houston)
听(12/26) Dr. Jonathan D. LaPook of 秘密研究所 Langone Health and the Mebane Professor of Gastroenterology at 秘密研究所 Grossman School of Medicine provided insights on the inefficiency of multitasking, explaining that while it may seem like simultaneous action, it is actually rapid task switching, which can lead to errors, as evidenced by studies showing increased mistakes in prescription writing among multitasking doctors.
