News from NYU Langone Health
FANSS: Should Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines Be Expanded To Include Female Asian Nonsmokers? (ASCO Post)
ճ (10/9) The Female Asian Nonsmoker Screening Study (FANSS) presented at the IASLC 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer demonstrated the feasibility and value of low-dose CT screening for early lung cancer detection in Asian women who have never smoked, with a detection rate of 1.3%, higher than the National Lung Screening Trial for high-risk smokers, according to Elaine Shum, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, who said, “These results support the need to reconsider screening guidelines to include never-smoking high-risk groups,” while noting that all detected lung cancers harbored a driver mutation, highlighting the distinct biology of nonsmoking lung cancer.
Gray Hair May Soon Be Permanently Reversible, Thanks To A Breakthrough Study. (Earth)
(10/9) Research conducted by NYU Langone Health has uncovered mechanisms behind hair graying, revealing that the movement and timing of melanocyte stem cells (McSCs) within hair follicles are crucial for hair color maintenance, with disruptions leading to gray hair; lead investigator Qi Sun, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow, said, “Our study adds to our basic understanding of how melanocyte stem cells work to color hair,” while senior investigator Mayumi Ito Suzuki, PhD, professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, and Department of Cell Biology, said, “It is the loss of chameleon-like function in melanocyte stem cells that may be responsible for graying and loss of hair color.”
With New CDC Guidance, Can Pregnant Women Get The COVID Vaccine? (TODAY)
(10/9) Recent CDC guidelines have caused confusion over COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women, with Justin S. Brandt, MD, associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, saying, “I’m getting questions about COVID vaccination and pregnancy on an almost daily basis, but our guidance has not changed.”
How Is AI Reshaping The City’s Business Landscape? Join Us For A Day Of Exploration With Tech: NYC. (Crain's New York Business)
Paywalled * (10/9) Crain’s and Tech: NYC will host the Tech Summit at Accenture’s Innovation Hub, focusing on AI’s impact on sectors like healthcare, with discussions on AI’s role in streamlining patient care and regulatory risk management; Paul A. Testa, MD, assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine, chief medical information officer, is among the confirmed speakers, contributing to panels alongside industry leaders such as Aaron Block, Jennifer Butler, and Eric Kinariwala.
Albuminuria Linked With Increased Cancer Risks. (Hematology Advisor)
(10/9) A study led by Shoshana H. Ballew, PhD, member of the faculty, Departments of Population Health, and Medicine, found that albuminuria is linked to increased cancer risks in adults, independent of eGFR and diabetes, with cancer risk rising significantly as urinary albumin to creatinine ratio (UACR) increases; the research involved data from 50 international cohorts totaling over 1.3 million adults, revealing that each 8-fold increase in UACR is associated with higher risks for various cancers, including kidney, liver, and lung, while lower eGFR was not linked to overall cancer risk, though it was associated with urologic cancer and multiple myeloma.
International Empathic Healthcare Network Expands. (UK News Group)
(10/9) Last month, the Global Empathy in Healthcare Network held its 2025 symposium, welcoming “around 120 healthcare professionals, researchers and educators from across the globe,” featuring speaker Jonathan D. LaPook, MD, the Mebane Professor of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, professor, Department of Population Health.
Experts Say Your Daily Step Count Has A Huge Impact On Mental Health. (Women's Health (UK))
(10/9) A study published in JAMA Network Open found that higher daily step counts are associated with fewer symptoms of depression, with an extra 1,000 steps per day reducing depression risk by 9%, and 7,000 or more steps lowering it by 31%; Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, said that walking is accessible and can increase “feel-good” hormones, making it beneficial for mental health.
Probiotics For Ulcerative Colitis: Should You Try Them? (Everyday Health)
(10/9) The American College of Gastroenterology advises against using probiotic supplements for ulcerative colitis remission due to insufficient evidence, with David P. Hudesman, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center,, saying, “The use of probiotics may improve symptoms but will not heal the underlying inflammation,” adding, “There is evidence that probiotics may help prevent recurrent pouchitis in people who have already had it.”
Keep Brain-Dead Woman Alive For Pregnancy? No, Says Ethicist. (Medscape)
(10/9)* Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, discusses the ethical implications of fetal personhood laws, highlighting a case in Georgia where a brain-dead pregnant woman was kept on life support, raising questions about whether a fetus should be considered a patient and if hospitals can be compelled to conduct experimental procedures without consent.
