News from NYU Langone Health
Should Francisco Alvarez Get Thumb Surgery Now? (New York Post)
The (8/21) “Lauren E. Borowski, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Center, joins EmmaKate Austin for the weekly Injury Report segment to explain how Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez will be impacted by a thumb sprain in his right hand.”
29 Hospitals With The Lowest Rates Of Unplanned Visits After CABG. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(8/21) NYU Langone Hospital is among the top hospitals with the lowest rates of unplanned hospital visits following coronary artery bypass graft surgery, with a rate of 8.1 compared to the national average of 10.6, according to CMS data published Aug. 6.
NYU Langone Health Named Hospital With Most Advanced Stroke Care In New York. (Mineola (NY) Patch)
The (8/21) NYU Langone Health has been honored with the American Heart Association’s Get with the Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Award for delivering the fastest and most advanced stroke care in New York, with Koto Ishida, MD, associate chair, Education, and professor, Department of Neurology, saying, “The recognition from the American Heart Association shows our dedication to providing timely, effective quality care to our patients in need.”
Two Years After Maui Burned, Researchers Reveal The Wildfire’s True Death Toll. (Gizmodo)
(8/22) New research published in Frontiers in Climate reveals that the August 2023 Maui wildfires, sparked by downed power lines, resulted in a 67% increase in the local mortality rate, with the deadliest week showing a 367% rise, according to a study co-authored by Michelle Nakatsuka, medical student and researcher; Nakatsuka explained that the official death count mainly includes direct causes, while excess deaths indicate the broader impact, including those unable to access medical care due to the fires, emphasizing the need for improved disaster preparedness incorporating Native Hawaiian ecological knowledge.
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A Coal-Fired Plant In Michigan Was To Close. But Trump Forced It To Keep Running At $1M A Day. (The Guardian (UK))
(8/21) The Trump administration has extended the operation of the JH Campbell coal-fired power plant in Michigan by another 90 days, despite its scheduled closure, citing energy reliability concerns, while a recent NYU Grossman School of Medicine study highlights that “the closure of a major industrial pollution source can lead to immediate and lasting improvements in the lung health of the those who live nearby,” according to Wuyue Yu, PhD, postdoctoral researcher, Department of Population Health.
Coal Processing Plant Closure Tied To Drop In Respiratory ED Visits. (8/21) The closure of the Shenango coal-coking plant in Pittsburgh in January 2016 was associated with a significant reduction in respiratory hospitalizations and emergency department visits, as detailed in a study by NYU Grossman School of Medicine, with George D. Thurston, PhD, professor, Departments of Medicine, Division of Environmental Medicine, and Department of Population Health, saying, “These results indicate that clinicians should advise their government representatives, their patients, and families with young children to minimize exposures to fossil fuel-related sources of air pollution.”
FDA Approves New Option For NCFB. (Medscape)
(8/22)* The FDA has approved brensocatib tablets, branded as Brinsupri, in 10-mg and 25-mg doses for once-daily treatment of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB) in patients aged 12 and older, according to Insmed’s press release, marking it as the first treatment targeting NCFB exacerbations’ root cause; ASPEN investigator Doreen J. Addrizzo-Harris, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine, said, “Based on the strength of the data and the impact we’ve seen in patients, I believe this could become the new standard in non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis care.”
How Does ‘Getting Your Tubes Tied’ Work? (LiveScience)
(8/21) Andrew F. Rubenstein, MD, clinical professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, explained the intricacies of tubal ligation, a sterilization procedure that blocks or removes fallopian tubes to prevent pregnancy, and emphasized its permanence; he also discussed the procedure’s potential as a preventative measure against ovarian cancer, the shared decision-making process with patients, and the rare possibility of failure, particularly in younger patients, while also addressing the limitations imposed by certain religious facilities on performing the procedure.
How A Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Procedure Is Transforming GI Cancer Care. (Becker's ASC Review)
(8/21) Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastroenterostomy (EUS-GE) is emerging as a less-invasive alternative to surgical bypass for gastric outlet obstruction, with pooled technical and clinical success rates of approximately 92% and 90%, respectively; Jessica Widmer, DO, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, chief, Division of Gastroenterology, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, said that EUS-GE allows patients to resume oral intake quickly, sometimes the same day, and minimizes cancer treatment delays, though the procedure remains technically complex and is primarily performed at high-volume expert centers.
From A To Zepbound: A Complete Guide To The Wonder Weight-Loss Drugs. (Oprah Daily)
(8/21) An article discussing the cultural and medical impact of GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Mounjaro, and Zepbound features insights from experts, including Melanie R. Jay, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, and Department of Population Health, who notes that bariatric surgery patients often require additional treatments like these medications to maintain weight loss.
Doctors Discover “Minimally Invasive Treatment” That Can Delay a Knee Replacement. (Best Life)
(8/21) A NYU Langone Health study says genicular artery embolization could delay knee replacement surgery and found more than 60% of participants experienced improved pain levels one year post-procedure, with study co-investigator Ryan Hickey, MD, associate professor, Department of Radiology, section chief, Vascular Interventional Radiology, said, “Our study shows that genicular artery embolization is a safe and effective, minimally invasive treatment for those with moderate to severe symptomatic knee pain tied to osteoarthritis,” adding that the work “also provides evidence that genicular artery embolization is offering more than just pain relief and could be modifying the diseases process itself.”
Study Shows Benefits Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids For Eyesight. (WNYW-TV New York)
(8/21) Purvi S. Parikh, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, and Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Allergy and Immunology, discussed a study on omega-3 fatty acids found in foods like fatty fish, nuts, and seeds, which suggests that children aged six to eight who consume more omega-3s are less likely to develop nearsightedness due to improved blood flow to the eye; she advised parents to opt for natural foods over processed ones, highlighting the broader health benefits of omega-3s, including heart health and stroke prevention.
The Best Facial Cleansers For Every Skin Type, Recommended By Dermatologists. (The Guardian (UK))
(8/21) Doris Day, MD, clinical professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, recommends Panoxyl Acne Gel Wash and La Roche-Posay Effaclar Dual Action Acne Face Wash for various skin types.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
Breakthrough Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Treatments Are Changing Lives On Long Island. (Long Island (NY) Press)
(8/21) NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island is at the forefront of developing breakthrough treatments for multiple sclerosis, with Josef M. Gutman, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Neurology, NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island, saying, “With modern treatments for MS, if people get started on a good, highly effective treatment early, [being in a wheelchair] doesn’t necessarily need to be the case,” noting that he has patients “who are doctors and lawyers and police officers.”
NYU Langone Suffolk Completes First Four Advanced Robotic Surgeries. (Long Island (NY) Business News)
(8/21) NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has, for the first time, performed four “highly complex” robotic surgeries, with Megan D. Winner, MD, assistant professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, chair, Department of Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk, saying, “Using advanced robotic techniques, we can precisely target cancer while preserving healthy tissue through minimally invasive procedures that significantly reduce the overall impact of surgery on our patients.” Dr. Marc Adler, senior vice president and chief of hospital operations at NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk, said, “These highly complex robotic surgeries are transforming patient care, enabling greater precision, faster recovery times and better outcomes.”
