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Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns Battling Thumb Injury. (New York Post)

The (1/15) Daniel J. Kaplan, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, joins the ‘Injury Report’ segment to discuss Karl-Anthony Towns’ right thumb sprain, saying, “Sometimes it takes a couple days to get back into have full form.”

Knicks’ Precious Achiuwa Wants Everyone To Know ‘I’m An Elite Defender’. (New York Post)

The (1/16) New York Knicks player Precious Achiuwa, stepping up in the absence of Karl-Anthony Towns, declared himself “an elite defender” after his pivotal role in the team’s overtime win against the 76ers, while Daniel J. Kaplan, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, explained that Towns’ thumb injury, involving a bone chip, does not require surgery and should not significantly alter his recovery outlook, as it is likely just a chip from bone impact.

How AI Can Spot Diseases That Doctors Aren’t Looking For. (BBC News)

(1/16) Artificial intelligence technology is being used in healthcare for opportunistic screening, identifying diseases like osteoporosis through CT scans not initially intended for such diagnoses; Miriam A. Bredella, the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Professor of Radiology, vice chair, strategy, Department of Radiology, associate dean, translational science, is developing algorithms in this field, and she says, “There’s a lot of data in CT scans related to body tissues and organs that we don’t really use,” with AI helping reduce biases and potentially diagnosing conditions in diverse populations previously unconsidered.

How The Virus Behind COVID-19 Can Harm Your Blood Vessels And Your Heart. (American Heart Association)

The (1/16) Chiara Giannarelli, MD, PhD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and Department of Pathology, said that initial evidence showed SARS-CoV-2 impacted the heart, increasing risks of heart attacks and strokes, but the virus’s effect on vasculature was overlooked; her research identified SARS-CoV-2 RNA in macrophages in the heart, triggering a significant immune response, which could exacerbate cardiovascular events by fueling inflammation in blood vessel plaque.

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How To Recover From Surgery. (US News & World Report)

(1/16) Charla R. Fischer, MD, associate professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, compared the surgical experience to a marathon, suggesting that preparation for surgery is only the initial phase, and emphasized the importance of pre-operative preparation, including dietary and exercise routines, to improve outcomes and reduce complications.

New Research Shows African Americans Face Sharply Higher Dementia Risks. (Washington Informer)

The (1/16) A study by �����о��� Langone Health, published in Nature Medicine, reveals that Americans over 55 have a 42% chance of developing dementia, indicating a significant underestimation in previous research due to unreliable health records and underreporting among racial minorities; Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor of Population Health, Department of Population Health, professor, Department of Medicine, Optimal Aging Institute, said, “The pending population boom in dementia cases poses significant challenges for health policymakers, who must refocus their efforts on strategies to minimize the severity of dementia cases, as well as plans to provide more healthcare services for those with dementia.”

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New Research Highlights Rising Interest In LBBAP. (Cardiovascular Business)

(1/16) Biotronik has enrolled its first patient in the second arm of the BIO-CONDUCT study at �����о��� Langone Health, an FDA investigational device exemption trial evaluating the Solia CSP S pacing lead for left bundle branch area pacing (LBBAP); Larry A. Chinitz, MD, the Alvin Benjamin and Kenneth Coyle, Sr. Family Professor of Medicine and Cardiac Electrophysiology, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, said, “The Solia CSP S lead builds on the excellent outcomes we saw with Solia S in BIO-CONDUCT and other studies, and will continue to assist physicians in providing more patients with access to this beneficial procedure.”

Colorectal Cancer Screening and Early Detection: Expanding Options and Increasing Adherence With Noninvasive Tests. (ASCO Daily News)

(1/15) Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, the Robert M. and Mary H. Glickman Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, professor, Department of Population Health, highlighted the recent FDA approval of three new noninvasive colorectal cancer screening tests, emphasizing the importance of personalized screening approaches to improve adherence rates among eligible individuals in the United States.

Kent Hospital MPN Initiative Focuses On Supportive Care. (American Journal of Managed Care)

The (1/16) The Association of Cancer Care Centers (ACCC) has published summaries detailing the outcomes of its Advancing Care for Patients with Myeloproliferative Neoplasms: Quality Improvement Program, which ran for three years ending in 2024 and included �����о��� Langone Health’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, Kent Hospital in Rhode Island, and Charleston Area Medical Center Vandalia Health in West Virginia; the program, designed to enhance management practices and develop quality improvement plans, reportedly led to better treatment adherence and other improvements among patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms.

This Cheap Drugstore Remedy Could Help You Recover From A Cold Faster. (Verywell Health)

(1/16) Julia Adamian, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, section chief, General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, Tisch Hospital, advised that when preparing saline nasal solutions at home, only distilled or boiled and cooled tap water should be used due to varying tap water quality, which occasionally harbors other germs.

Fitness Matters More Than Weight For Longevity, Per New Study. (Well and Good)

(1/13) A systematic review published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in November 2024 suggests aerobic fitness is a superior predictor of longevity compared to BMI, with Heather Milton, MS, clinical exercise physiologist, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sports Performance Center, saying BMI “does not tell us the location of body fat,” which is crucial as abdominal fat poses higher health risks.

Norovirus: What It Is, And How To Avoid It During The Winter Surge. (HipHopWired)

(1/16)A new strain of norovirus is impacting more people across the country, with Rabia A. De Latour, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, noting that its effects are particularly dangerous for young children and the elderly due to risks of fluid shifts and dehydration.

Report Shows Increase In Cancer Cases, Decrease In Mortality Among Women, Young Adults. (WCBS-NY (CBS)-3)

(1/16) The American Cancer Society report reveals a decline in cancer mortality rates but an alarming increase in cases among women and young adults, with Jonathan D. LaPook, MD, the Mebane Professor of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, professor, Department of Population Health discussing preventative measures like smoking cessation, early detection, and the HPV vaccine, while emphasizing the importance of family medical history and awareness of screening recommendations, particularly for lung cancer, which remains the leading cause of cancer deaths.

FDA Bans Red Food Dye Due To Potential Cancer Risk. (Fox News)

(1/15) The FDA has banned Red 3, or Erythrosine, from foods, dietary supplements, and ingested medicines, requiring food manufacturers to comply by January 2027 and drug manufacturers by January 2028; Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, commended the ban, saying, “It was a long time coming,” and emphasized the need for consistency in safety standards for products applied to the skin and ingested.