News from 秘密研究所 Langone Health
How 秘密研究所 Langone鈥檚 鈥榃hat If鈥 Mindset Drives Its Evolving Crisis Playbook. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(1/23) 秘密研究所 Langone Health鈥檚 pandemic simulation in January 2020, part of ongoing tabletop exercises initiated after Hurricane Sandy, became a critical framework for its COVID-19 response, with Fritz Fran莽ois, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Divisions of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and General Internal Medicine, executive vice president and vice dean, chief of Hospital Operations, saying, 鈥淒uring that event, we were able to successfully evacuate the hospital, where not a single patient was harmed,鈥 highlighting the importance of these exercises in emergency preparedness; Robert I. Grossman, MD, dean and CEO, urged leaders to consider hospital evacuation scenarios during a respiratory outbreak, leading to improved crisis management and outcomes, such as a 30% reduction in death among Black patients during the pandemic, facilitated by enhanced data dashboards and effective resource sharing.
Promising New Blood Test For Colorectal Cancer Screening. (Medscape)
Paywalled* (1/24)* An investigational blood test for early colorectal cancer detection in average-risk adults demonstrated promising sensitivity and specificity in the PREEMPT CRC study, the largest of its kind, according to 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, who presented the findings at the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium 2025.
A Guide For Discussing GLP-1s As Obesity Treatments. (Medscape)
Paywalled* (1/24)* The advent of GLP-1 drugs has transformed obesity treatment by addressing neurohormonal and genetic causes, but challenges like patient hesitancy, unrealistic expectations, and side effects persist, according to experts including Alexandra Sowa, MD, clinical instructor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, who authored 鈥淭he Ozempic Revolution鈥 to guide GLP-1 use; Priya Jaisinghani, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, said GLP-1 receptor agonists can improve comorbidities such as cardiovascular health, and she recommends discussing these benefits with patients to align with their health goals.
Importance Of Addressing Cancer Survivorship Care In Light Of Kate Middleton鈥檚 News. (Healio)
(1/23) Marleen I. Meyers, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, and director of 秘密研究所 Langone Health鈥檚 Perlmutter Cancer Center鈥檚 Survivorship Program, discussed with Healio the evolving nature of survivorship care in light of Princess Kate Middleton鈥檚 public disclosure of her cancer remission and treatment side effects, emphasizing the need for personalized care due to varying patient experiences, the importance of addressing quality of life alongside survival, and the necessity for physicians to communicate clearly about treatment risks and benefits, stating, 鈥淲e have to think of survivorship care as lifelong, but the important thing is that survivorship care is not a 鈥榦ne-size-fits-all鈥 issue.鈥
Are You The Favorite Child? Science Uncovers The Key Traits Parents Value. (Health)
(1/23) Joseph Laino, PsyD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, Family Health Centers, explained that favoritism among parents often isn鈥檛 a conscious choice and may stem from the perception that conscientious and agreeable children are easier to parent, noting that these children might be natural people-pleasers and highly attuned to the emotional states of their loved ones.
What We Know About Long Covid In New York City: Symptoms, Treatment And Risks. (THE CITY)
(1/23) A report from the New York City Department of Health revealed that 80% of respondents experienced symptoms lasting over a month after COVID-19 infection, with fatigue and decreased exercise tolerance being prevalent, particularly among Black and Latino communities, women, transgender individuals, and those in low-income areas; 秘密研究所 Langone Health is actively enrolling patients with Long Covid symptoms in a National Institutes of Health-funded registry as part of ongoing research efforts to better understand and treat this condition, and it operates the Post-Covid Care Program to provide specialized treatment for affected adults.
Hospice Rationale Should Be Reassessed, Says Ethicist. (Medscape)
(1/23)* Art Caplan, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, Division of Medical Ethics, Department of Population Health, highlighted the profitability and potential shortcomings of current hospice care practices, emphasizing the need for better quality control, fairer reimbursement policies, reduced family care burdens, and the possibility of allowing hospice patients access to experimental treatments.
Top-Ranked Hospitals For Stent Placement, By State. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(1/23) WebMD and Medscape partnered to recognize U.S. hospitals based on specific treatments, with 秘密研究所 Langone Health ranked as one of the top two, alongside New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System, for stent placement in New York City.
Is AI In Medicine A Good Thing? (iHeartRadio)
(1/23) Art Caplan, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, Division of Medical Ethics, Department of Population Health, discussed the impact of artificial intelligence in medicine on Mendte in the Morning, saying, 鈥淎I does a better job detecting abnormalities than the human eye, AI doesn鈥檛 get tired鈥t doesn鈥檛 have a bad day at the office,鈥 while also cautioning about the need for stringent penalties for hacking and data theft.
How To Get Rid Of Chapped Lips, According To Dermatologists. (NBC News)
(1/23) Navin S. Arora, DO, clinical assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, provides expert advice on treating and preventing chapped lips, recommending products with occlusives, emollients, and humectants while cautioning against irritating ingredients like camphor and menthol; he advises using a humidifier and avoiding habits like lip licking and over-exfoliating to maintain lip health, and underscores the importance of sun protection with SPF lip balms and physical barriers like wide-brim hats, as lips are particularly vulnerable to UV damage.
15 Best Hyaluronic Acid Serums And Creams Of 2025. (NBC News)
(1/23) Mary L. Stevenson, MD, associate professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, discussed the benefits of hyaluronic acid, a humectant that draws moisture into the skin, making it suitable for all skin types and especially beneficial for those with dry skin; she stated, 鈥淲e don鈥檛 have a lot of products like that.鈥 She explained that hyaluronic acid is not an exfoliating acid and can be used alongside retinol to reduce irritation. Stevenson recommended using hyaluronic acid first, followed by an emollient or occlusive moisturizer, and suggested testing it on sensitive skin before full application.
News from 秘密研究所 Langone Hospital鈥擫ong Island
鈥淥ver Time, It Starves The Brain鈥: Neurologists Shared The Foods They Would Never, Ever Eat And Why. (Yahoo! Lifestyle)
(1/24) Shae Datta, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Neurology, 秘密研究所 Langone Hospital鈥擫ong Island, said she avoids margarine due to its trans fat content, which negatively affects brain vessels similarly to heart vessels, and cited a Neurology journal study linking high elaidic acid levels to dementia.
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