News from NYU Langone Health
How COO Role In Healthcare Has Evolved From 16 Leaders. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(9/12) Fritz François, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Divisions of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, and General Internal Medicine, executive vice president and vice dean, chief of Hospital Operations, said that over the last decade, the healthcare COO role has evolved to manage uncertainty by using real-time predictive analytics to provide system-wide value, and at NYU Langone Health, they “continuously track performance and improve care quality at every patient interaction,” adding that generative AI enhances efficiency and involves more cross-functional teams to address complex issues, turning challenges into opportunities.
Will This Key Giants Defender Need Foot Surgery? (New York Post)
The (9/12) “Daniel J. Kaplan, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, joins Brandon London for the weekly Injury Report segment to break down Micah McFadden’s foot injury and treatment options for one of the Giants’ best linebackers.”
I’m A Doctor – The 3 Biggest Mistakes Putting Your Kids At Risk When They Play Sports. (New York Post)
The (9/15) Elise C. Bixby, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, provides guidance on minimizing injuries and maximizing performance for young athletes, emphasizing the importance of sleep, nutrition, hydration, and gradual transition into sports activities.
The Triumphant Return Of ‘Tinsel Teeth’. (New York Times)
The (9/15) Metal braces have made a comeback among tweens and teens, becoming a fashionable accessory; Rebecca Berry, PhD, clinical psychologist, attributes this trend to a broader acceptance of authenticity among adolescents, while celebrities’ use of grills may also influence the popularity of “tinsel teeth,” as braces are celebrated and personalized with colored rubber bands, despite being a temporary trend.
Do 4 Things If You Want Your Kid To Listen To You, Says Parent And Psychiatrist. (CNBC)
(9/12) Sudeepta Varma, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, shares parenting strategies to improve communication with children, such as the XYZ technique for addressing behavior, the sandwich technique for balancing praise with correction, using humor to connect, and allowing children to participate in rule-making to foster responsibility.
Can Continuous Glucose Monitors Help With Weight Loss? Experts Weigh In. (TODAY)
(9/12) Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), which track blood sugar levels continuously via a sensor inserted into the skin, have evolved from essential tools for diabetes management to trendy gadgets used by non-diabetics for weight loss and lifestyle insights, with devices like the FDA-approved Signos system offering AI-driven recommendations; however, Collin J. Popp, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Population Health, said, “There’s many steps that have to happen for it to actually lead to potential weight loss.”
Target Of Yankees Fan Frustration Could Be Done In Pinstripes. (Heavy)
The (9/12) Anthony Volpe, the New York Yankees shortstop, has been sidelined with a partial labrum tear in his left shoulder, which has raised concerns about his future with the team; Spencer Stein, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, said that while Volpe might push through the season, a rest period is crucial and surgery could be necessary, suggesting a non-surgical recovery could take up to three months.
Using AI To Improve Clinical Trial Access For Those With Lung Cancer. (Cure Today)
(9/12) Joshua K. Sabari, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, engaged in a discussion with Max Doppelt, a lung cancer patient advocate and founder of Stealth AI Health Startup, at the 2025 IASLC World Conference on Lung Cancer, where they addressed the challenges of clinical trial access for lung cancer patients, particularly those with EGFR Exon 20 mutations, and explored Doppelt’s development of an AI-driven tool designed to streamline patient-trial matching, with Dr. Sabari acknowledging the tool’s potential to meet an “important unmet need” in this space.
Why Are There So Many Ways Smartphones Can Make Us Sick? (WebMD)
(9/12) Joel Gold, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Psychiatry, first identified the Truman Show delusion in 2003, describing it as a control delusion influenced by societal and technological changes, where individuals feel they are being watched globally for entertainment without their consent; he also mentioned that while technology doesn’t create psychosis, it influences its nature, and he speculates that emerging technologies like deepfakes and AI might lead to even more destabilizing delusional forms.
Kathie Joseph: Impact Of Unmet Social Needs On Access To Breast Cancer Screening And Treatment. (Onco Daily)
(9/13) Kathie Joseph, MD, professor, Departments of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, and Population Health, and Editorial Board and Peer Reviewer at Annals of Surgical Oncology, shared on X that a study she co-authored found “unmet social barriers significantly affected both screening participation and timeliness of care” for over 2,800 women in a breast cancer navigation program, as published in Annals of Surgical Oncology.
Dementia Experts Reveal The Trait New Patients Have In Common. (Daily Mail (UK))
The (9/13) Dementia cases among Americans under 65 have more than doubled from 1990 to 2021, with physicians including Joel Salinas, MD, MBA, clinical assistant professor, Department of Neurology, the Pearl I. Barlow Center for Memory Evaluation and Treatment and Chief Medical Officer of Isaac Health, indicating that the disease often begins developing 10 to 20 years before symptoms become obvious, and younger patients are increasingly being diagnosed due to earlier testing and lifestyle factors such as diabetes, obesity, depression, and stress.
Yes, You Can Probably Poop Better. Here’s How. (SELF Magazine)
(9/12) Roshini Rajapaksa, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, offers guidance on improving bowel movements, including the importance of proper positioning during defecation, such as squatting with knees higher than hips to facilitate easier waste flow, and advises against straining and lingering on the toilet to prevent hemorrhoids.
Affirmative Action Critics Refuse To Back Down In Fight Over Medical Bias Training. (MedPage Today)
(9/12) Cristina M. Gonzalez, MD, professor in the Department of Population Health and Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, designs and evaluates interventions to address clinicians’ prejudices, describing implicit-bias training as “a science,” noting that while finger-wagging and blaming in such training can make physicians defensive and lead them to avoid patients, when conducted correctly by experts, it is effective.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
NYU Langone Hospital – Suffolk Earns Level II Trauma Center Status. (Long Island (NY) Business News)
The (9/12) NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk has been verified as a Level II Adult Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons, confirming its readiness to manage all adult trauma cases and meet stringent standards for staffing, training, and quality assessment; Marc S. Adler, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, senior vice president and chief of Hospital Operations, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk, said, “This milestone recognizes the dedication of our staff and affirms our enhanced capabilities to deliver the full spectrum of adult trauma care to our patients,” adding that community members and local EMS partners can trust in the availability of high-quality emergency care.
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