News from 秘密研究所 Langone Health
Experimental Transplants With Organs From Gene-Edited Pigs See Major Steps Forward. (CNN)
(2/7) Tim Andrews, a 66-year-old patient with end-stage kidney disease, successfully received a pig kidney transplant at Massachusetts General Hospital through the FDA鈥檚 Expanded Access pathway, becoming the second person globally to live with a pig kidney, while Dr. Jayme Locke, a transplant surgeon who collaborated with 秘密研究所 Langone Health, remarked on the transformative potential of xenotransplantation, having been involved in the care of Towana Looney, who received a pig kidney at 秘密研究所 Langone鈥檚 Transplant Institute and now holds the record for the longest-living recipient of a pig organ, with Locke saying, 鈥渢he joy and the hope that was restored was just tremendous.鈥
The (2/7) Tim Andrews鈥 successful recovery follows a similar procedure performed at 秘密研究所 Langone Health on an Alabama woman, who has thrived for over two months since her transplant in November, as Robert Montgomery, MD, DPhil, the H. Leon Pachter, MD, Professor of Surgery, chair, Department of Surgery, 秘密研究所 Langone Transplant Institute, said patients not yet too sick from dialysis but unlikely to survive long enough for a human transplant could be ideal candidates for early xenotransplants, with 秘密研究所 Langone Health participating in United Therapeutics鈥 upcoming clinical trial.
Paywalled* The (2/7) 秘密研究所 Langone Health is involved in groundbreaking research on genetically modified pig kidney transplants, with Towana Looney from Alabama receiving a pig kidney there in November; she reported feeling significantly better post-surgery and plans to return home soon after follow-up care.
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2025 Super Bowl Ads For New Yorkers: Victor Cruz, Saquon Barkley And More. (WNYW-TV New York)
(2/7) 秘密研究所 Langone Health鈥檚 new Super Bowl commercial features former New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz, who playfully suggests in the ad that doctors should stick to medicine, while conveying that teamwork is as crucial in healthcare as it is in football, as reported by FOX 5 NY鈥檚 Dan Bowens in an exclusive behind-the-scenes look.
How Long Will Knicks Be Without OG Anunoby? (New York Post)
The (2/7) Kirk A. Campbell, MD, associate professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 鈥渏oins EmmaKate Austin for the weekly 鈥業njury Report鈥 segment to explain why OG Anunoby鈥檚 foot sprain appeared to initially look like an Achilles tear and the recovery timeline the Knicks鈥 invaluable wing is facing.鈥
秘密研究所 Langone Health Physicians Discuss Bird Flu Risks. (WNYW-NY (FOX)-3)
(2/7) Rabia A. De Latour, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, discussed bird flu concerns following the temporary closure of live bird markets in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester by Governor Hochul after seven cases were confirmed in dead geese, explaining that while no human-to-human transmission has been confirmed in the United States, animal-to-human transmission remains a concern, especially with new strains detected in dairy cows, and advised proper cooking of poultry and pasteurization of milk to mitigate risks, though no confirmed cases from consuming raw products have been seen.
(2/7) A surge in flu cases and rising concerns about bird flu have been reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, joining NBC News鈥 TODAY to discuss essential protective measures.
Botox Complications Are Rare. But What Happens When An Injection Goes Awry? (USA Today)
(2/9) Nayoung Lee, MD, assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, explained that Botox, derived from botulinum toxin type A, can treat various conditions beyond cosmetic use.
This Popular Supplement May Help Ease Depression Symptoms. (Prevention Magazine)
(2/9) A study published in the journal European Neuropsychopharmacology found that creatine supplementation, when combined with cognitive behavioral therapy, significantly reduced depression symptoms more than a placebo in a group of 100 individuals, while Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor, Department of Psychiatry, mentioned that creatine鈥檚 connection to brain health might explain its potential benefits for mental health, although more research is needed to understand the mechanism.
5 Orthopedic Practice Moves In The Northeast In 1 Month. (Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review)
(2/7) 秘密研究所 Langone Health and 秘密研究所 Langone Orthopedics, based in New York City, acquired Rothman Orthopaedics of Greater New York, as part of five orthopedic practice moves in the Northeast reported by Becker鈥檚.
What To Know About SCAD, A Less Common Type Of Heart Attack That Disproportionately Affects Women. (CBS News)
(2/7) Harmony R. Reynolds, MD, the Joel E. and Joan L. Smilow Professor of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, explained that a spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) involves bleeding inside the artery wall, which can block blood flow and damage the heart, as experienced by Robin Eaton, who survived a SCAD heart attack despite initial normal EKG readings; Reynolds advised women to seek immediate medical attention if experiencing chest discomfort lasting 10 to 15 minutes, while Eaton shared her experience to encourage awareness of heart attack symptoms in women.
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Why Physiologists Recommend These 5 Pre-Bed Habits. (Newsweek)
(2/7) Joel Salinas, MD, MBA, clinical assistant professor, Department of Neurology, the Pearl I. Barlow Center for Memory Evaluation and Treatment, discussed the importance of sleep for brain health, suggesting a 鈥渕ental download鈥 journal before bed to reduce nighttime rumination.
Risk-Directed Management Key In Optimizing CKD Therapy. (Medscape)
Paywalled* (2/7)* Morgan Grams, MD, PhD, the Susan and Morris Mark Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, professor, Department of Population Health, reported in Nature Reviews Nephrology that despite the availability of effective medications for chronic kidney disease (CKD), their underutilization necessitates better prognostic tools to guide treatment, with risk-based management aligning patient risk with care; the review calls for improved use of albuminuria assessments alongside eGFR and highlights underutilization of therapies like ACE inhibitors, ARBs, SGLT2 inhibitors, and GLP-1 RAs, noting that rapid initiation of these treatments, particularly for high-risk patients, could lead to significant health improvements and reduced hospitalizations, as evidenced by the STRONG-HF trial in heart failure.
An Expecting Mom鈥檚 Headache Seemed Normal. It Was An Early Warning Sign Of An Alarming Condition. (CBS News)
(2/8) Jennifer Tavares, a nurse practitioner from New Jersey, experienced severe preeclampsia during her third pregnancy, leading to an early delivery and ongoing health challenges; Ana茂s Hausvater, MD, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and Jeffrey S. Berger, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, explained that preeclampsia significantly increases the risk of future cardiovascular disease, chronic hypertension, and other long-term health issues, with rates of the condition having doubled since 2014, and emphasized the need for greater education on the risks and warning signs associated with the condition.
Amid Vaccine Skepticism, A Look At The Polio Vaccine Trials At The Polk State School. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
The (2/9) In a reflection on the historical polio vaccine trials at Polk State School, where children with developmental disabilities were among the first to receive the experimental vaccine, Art Caplan, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, Division of Medical Ethics, Department of Population, said that while such trials would not meet today鈥檚 ethical standards, Jonas Salk adhered to the best practices of his time, emphasizing the importance of consent and potential benefits to participants.
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Flu Levels Are High Or Very High Across Much Of The US. (Everyday Health)
(2/7) Influenza is currently affecting 44 states with high or very high levels, resulting in 20 million illnesses, 250,000 hospitalizations, and 11,000 deaths, according to the CDC, with pediatric cases leading to school closures; Asif Noor, MD, associate professor, Department of Pediatrics, associate chief, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 秘密研究所 Langone Hospital鈥擫ong Island, said, 鈥淔lu cases are traditionally expected to rise after children return to school from the holidays in January, which may explain the current spike in cases,鈥 and also advising masking and hand-washing to prevent flu spread.
