News from NYU Langone Health
New NYU Langone Office Is Now Open In Westhampton Beach. (East Hampton (NY) Press)
The (5/14) NYU Langone Health has opened a new practice, NYU Langone Medical Associates-Westhampton, offering primary care, cardiology, and endocrinology services in a state-of-the-art facility with 14 exam rooms, complementing existing locations in Bridgehampton and Riverhead; Andrew W. Brotman, MD, executive vice president and vice dean for clinical affairs and strategy, and chief clinical officer, said, “This facility underscores our commitment to patients in Suffolk County and our mission of bringing world-class care closer to where patients live and work,” while Dr. Ricardo Monserrate, a cardiologist at NYU Langone Medical Associates-Westhampton, emphasized the importance of providing consistent care to the growing and aging population on the East End.
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Men Are Twice As Likely As Women To Die Due To ‘Broken Heart Syndrome,’ New Study Says. (People)
(5/14) A new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association on May 14 found that men are twice as likely as women to die from takotsubo cardiomyopathy, with mortality rates of 11.2% for men and 5.5% for women, and Harmony R. Reynolds, MD, the Joel E. and Joan L. Smilow Professor of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology,, said, “It seems to be a consistent finding that men don’t get takotsubo syndrome as much, but when they do, they do worse.”
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He Was Tired Of Just Surviving. A Pig Kidney Gave Him A Shot At Living. (CNN International)
(5/14) NYU Langone Health successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into 53-year-old Towana Looney in November 2024, which functioned for four months and nine days before being removed due to immune rejection, while 67-year-old Tim Andrews remains the only person known to be living with a pig kidney transplant in the U.S. following a January procedure.
How Some Emergency Rooms Adapt To The Needs Of Older Adults. (GM Today (WI))
(5/14) Older adults face unique challenges in emergency departments, where age-friendly approaches are becoming more common to address issues such as confusion caused by bright lights and noise, with Ula Hwang, MD, MPH, professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Emergency Medicine, and Population Health, advocating for these changes, citing the need for specialized care due to the high number of visits by older adults, while emphasizing the importance of protocols that focus on patient needs, medication evaluation, cognitive issues, and mobility, known as the “4Ms,” to prevent complications like delirium and improve patient satisfaction, reduce hospitalizations, and lower costs.
Yoga And Pilates Are The Ultimate Cross-Training Duo. Here’s How They Make You A Better Runner. (Runner's World)
(5/13) A study by researchers from NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that yoga can potentially reduce anxiety, highlighting the broader health benefits of incorporating cross-training activities such as Pilates and yoga into athletic routines.
This Life-Changing Piece Of Health Tech Is Getting Cheaper. (Vox)
(5/14) Nicholas S. Reed, MD, associate professor, member of the faculty, Departments of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and Population Health, Optimal Aging Institute, highlights the importance of early engagement in hearing care, noting that despite the availability of over-the-counter hearing aids since 2022 due to new FDA regulations, adoption remains an uphill battle, while noting that sensory input is “something that’s vital to your existence and how you connect with other people.”
A Doctor Who Studies Toxic Chemicals Explains Why He Avoids Paper Receipts At The Store. (Insider)
(5/15) Leonardo Trasande, MD, the Jim G. Hendrick, M.D. Professor of Pediatrics, vice chair of research in the Department of Pediatrics, professor, Department of Population Health, discussed the pervasive presence of plastics and their associated chemicals, such as bisphenols, in everyday items like thermal paper receipts, which can transfer toxic compounds like BPS into the body through skin contact; he advocated for electronic receipts as a safer alternative and urged for a global reduction in plastic production, emphasizing the need for a plastics treaty, as plastics and their degradation products, microplastics and nanoplastics, are increasingly found in human tissues and linked to various health issues.
‘Vanderpump Rules’ Star Scheana Shay’s Antidepressant Experience Is Super Relatable For This 1 Reason. (Well and Good)
(5/14) Reality TV star Scheana Shay opened up about her struggle with depression over the past six months on her podcast, Scheananigans, revealing that she initially thought her antidepressant medication, Zoloft, was causing her mood changes, leading her to adjust her dosage with her psychiatrist’s guidance, while Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, explained that such dosage adjustments are common as individuals find the right therapeutic dose, stressing the importance of working with healthcare providers to manage symptoms and medication effectively.
I Have Anxiety, But I Refuse To Quit Coffee – Here’s How I Make It Work. (PopSugar)
(5/14) Nieca Goldberg, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, said that “caffeine overload mimics anxiety” and can worsen symptoms for those already anxious, suggesting that moderation is key.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
WATCH: LI Hospital Appears In Doc To Spread Word Of Nephrology Nursing. (Mineola (NY) Patch)
The (5/14) A new documentary titled “I Want to Live,” available on YouTube and produced by the American Nephrology Nurses Association, features Faith Lynch, senior director of dialysis operations at NYU Langone Hospital — Long Island, highlighting her journey as a nephrology nurse and her dedication to the field of nephrology nursing over 19 years.
