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She Had Never Smoked, But Got Lung Cancer. To Meet Her First Grandchild, She Turned To A Cutting-Edge Option. (CBS News)

(2/1) In an article about the prevalence of lung cancer in patients who have never smoked, Robert J. Cerfolio, MD, MBA, professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, chief, Division of Thoracic Surgery, discussed the use of robotic surgery.

No Link Between Maternal Health During Pregnancy And Autism, Researchers Say. (HealthDay)

(1/31) A study conducted by researchers at �����о��� Grossman School of Medicine, involving over 1.1 million pregnancies in Denmark, suggests that maternal health during pregnancy does not influence autism risk in children, with senior researcher Magdalena Janecka, PhD, associate professor, Departments of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Population Health, expressing, “Our study shows that there is no convincing evidence that any of these other diagnoses in the mother can cause autism,” and lead researcher Vahe Khachadourian, MD, PhD, MPH, research assistant professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychology, adding, “We believe our study is the first to comprehensively examine the entire medical history of the mother and explore a wide range of possible associations, controlling for multiple concurrent conditions and confounding factors.”

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Doctors Say New Non-Opioid Pain Medication Comes Without Risk Of Addiction. (News 12-TV Long Island (NY))

(1/31) A new non-opioid pain medication, branded “Journavx,” has received FDA approval, with Christopher G. Gharibo, MD, professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Care, and Pain Medicine, and Department of Orthopedic Surgery, specializing in pain management, saying, “It’s not euphoric, you don’t get a high associated with it, there’s no withdrawal, there’s no craving, that’s very important,” and noting that this is the first time the drug is available as a prescribed pill after being used as a local anesthetic.

(1/31) Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, “breaks down everything you need to know” about the FDA’s approval of Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ Journavx.

(1/31) Michael S. Garshick, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, said, “I think in acute pain this drug has great promise. This is something that could be opioid-sparing, and we need more tools in our armory for pain.”

(2/2) Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, “also applauded the approval of suzetrigine,” saying, “It has no sign of addiction, which makes it a hugely important new tool as we fight the opioid epidemic.”

Kathryn Colby From ������� Langone Health Gives Insight Into AI Optics Sentinel Camera. (Opthalmology Times)

(1/31) AI Optics has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its Sentinel Camera, a handheld retinal imaging system, and is collaborating with �����о��� Langone Health to advance retinal screening technology accessibility; Kathryn A. Colby, MD, PhD, the Elisabeth J. Cohen, M.D. Professor of Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology, chair, Department of Ophthalmology, praised the device’s simplicity and potential to improve diabetic retinopathy screening.

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3 Easy Ways To Fight Winter Depression – And When To Seek Help. (New York Post)

The (2/3) Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, discussed strategies for managing seasonal affective disorder (SAD), which is marked by persistent depression during fall or winter, advising on the importance of nutritious meals, light therapy, and behavioral activation, while suggesting individuals track their mood changes and consult loved ones for feedback on behavioral shifts, emphasizing that seeking help is always beneficial if one feels unlike themselves.

Infant Receives World’s Smallest Pacemaker. (KJRH-TV Tulsa (OK))

(2/1) Doctors at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at �����о��� Langone Health performed a rare procedure to implant the world’s smallest pacemaker, the size of a large vitamin, into newborn Mikey, who was diagnosed with a complete heart block during a 20-week ultrasound; Reina Tan, MD, assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital said that the current devices are typically too large for infants under two kilos, prompting the need for emergency approval for this smaller device, allowing Mikey to avoid weekly cardiologist visits and continue recovery at home with his family.

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Researchers Present Ozempic Alternatives – Without Sickening GI Side Effects. (Newsweek)

(1/31) Holly F. Lofton, MD, clinical associate professor, Departments of Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, and Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, “told Newsweek that she dispels a lot of myths about GLP-1 drugs as a clinical associate professor and director of the medical weight management program at �����о��� Langone Health,” noting that “side effects are not as common as people think they are.” Dr. Lofton said, “You hear a lot about side effects, but most people don’t have side effects. It’s just that those who do have side effects are quite loud about it, and I find that those who don’t have side effects stay under the radar and keep taking their medication and do well.”

Five Under 5: Top Oncology Videos For The Week Of 1/26. (OncLive)

(2/2) “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; director of Outcomes Research in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; and codirector of Translational Research Education and Careers at �����о��� Langone Health, “discussed “the performance of a blood-based colorectal cancer screening test adjusted to the US census age and sex distribution.”

23andMe’s Business Woes Raise Privacy Concerns: Ethicist. (Medscape)

Paywalled* (1/31)* Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, discusses 23andMe and how its nearly-bankrupt state could impact its “promises of confidentiality” in the event the company and its assets are sold.

What Everyone Should Know On Tracking Blood Sugar Levels With Continuous Glucose Monitoring. (NBC News)

(2/2) Michael B. Natter, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism and a diabetic, “compared finger pricking to trying to ‘fly an airplane with a blindfold on,’” saying, “You know you’re in the sky, you know you’re going somewhere in the vicinity, but you don’t know your direction or how fast. Continuous glucose monitors are a fantastic, revolutionary device.”

When Is The Best Time To Take Probiotics? Experts Explain. (TODAY)

(1/31) Rabia A. De Latour, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, discussed the timing of taking probiotics, saying, “I don’t think it matters, but I also don’t know of any studies on whether you eat a fermented food (or take a supplement) in the morning versus at night.”

The Best Time Of Day To Take Vitamin D, According To Experts. (TODAY)

(1/31) discussing the benefits of vitamin D supplements, Julia Adamian, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, section chief, General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, Tisch Hospital, said, “Vitamin D is very important in the body because it contributes to the bone health, musculoskeletal health, immune function and many functions.”

Connecticut Teen Couldn’t Talk As A Child. Now He Soars On The Track And Sings At MSG. (CT Insider)

(1/31) Alex Inyatkin, an 18-year-old senior at Windsor High School and member of the school’s cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track teams, has been selected as the 2025 Michael H. Savage Spirit of Sport Award honoree, following a standout performance where he ran the 1000 meters in 2:51, with his family present to support him as they have during his performances at Radio City Music Hall and Madison Square Garden. Inyatkin’s family “had been there that winter week in 2008 when Alex, at 18 months old, underwent two surgeries at” �����о��� Langone Health and it’s Perlmutter Cancer Center “to remove the benign tumors in his brain that were causing him to have up to 80 seizures a day.”

Phone-Free February Calls For Breaking Up With Your Screen – Should You Try It? (Well and Good)

(1/31) Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, said, “A big pro” of spending less time on one’s phone “is that you can allow yourself to be with your thoughts when you’re not on your phone. That can be powerful, and you can get to know yourself, building self-awareness of your thoughts, feelings, creative urges, dreams, and imagination.”

Top Cardiologist Ranks The Worst Recreational Drugs For Your Heart. (Daily Mail (UK))

(UK) (1/31) Discussing the impact of recreational drugs on the heart, Siyab Panhwar, MD, fellow, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, said, “Doing cocaine is like playing Russian Roulette with your heart. You might be fine, or you may have a massive heart attack. And, as someone who’s seen plenty of heart attacks from cocaine, you don’t want that.”

Does It Matter If You Get Protein From Food Or Supplements? (LiveStrong)

(1/31) Haymarr Hann, MD, a clinical instructor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, said, “You can use protein from powder, supplements or drinks to add additional protein.”

News from �����о��� Langone Hospital—Brooklyn

Doctors Are Sharing The 1 Bathroom Habit They Would Avoid At All Costs. (BuzzFeed)

(2/1) Maysaa El Zoghbi, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, �����о��� Langone Hospital–Brooklyn, “said the materials used in some wet wipes may be abrasive or rough, exacerbating irritation, especially in individuals with sensitive skin or conditions such as hemorrhoids or anal fissures.”

Thrush Doesn’t Look The Same For Men. Here Are 4 Ways To Spot It. (HuffPost (UK))

(2/3) Meleen Chuang, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Health Centers, said that male yeast infections can resolve spontaneously but are prone to recurrence, particularly if uncircumcised and that thrush, a yeast infection caused by the fungus candida, is common among men, affecting between 3 and 11% of those assigned male at birth.

News from �����о��� Langone Hospital—Long Island

Transit Hub, Healthcare Construction Booms In Nassau County. (Long Island (NY) Press)

The (1/31) ������� Langone Health is engaged in a number of healthcare construction projects on Long Island.