News from NYU Langone Health
More Breast Cancer Survivors Are Going Flat After Mastectomy. (Axios)
(10/13) Mary L. Gemignani, MD, MPH, professor, Department of Surgery, chief, Division of Breast Surgery, said that more breast cancer survivors are opting for “flat aesthetic closure” after mastectomy, reflecting a cultural shift towards body autonomy and redefining recovery and beauty, as advocacy groups like Not Putting on a Shirt promote this choice; Dr. Gemignani noted this decision is often based on personal preference rather than athletic or financial reasons, and data indicates a growing number of patients, especially younger ones, prefer this option for quicker recovery and to avoid implants.
WNBA Player Kelsey Mitchell Got Rhabdo During A Game. Here’s What It’s Like – And What Causes It. (Women's Health)
(10/13) Amy Wilkinson recounts her experience with rhabdomyolysis, a condition where muscle tissue breakdown releases harmful substances into the bloodstream, after returning to intense kettlebell workouts following a hiatus; Lauren E. Borowski, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Center, advises easing back into exercise after a break to prevent injury.
Scientists Reveal The Simple Secret To Feeling Happier – And It’s Not What You Think. (Yahoo! Lifestyle (SGP))
(10/8) New research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science reveals that people generally find activities more enjoyable when done with others, even traditionally solitary activities like reading; Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor, Department of Psychiatry, noted that doing so “can still help you feel a sense of community and connection,” highlighting the biological and psychological benefits of shared experiences.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
Behind The Race To Detect – And Treat – Brain-Disease CTE Before It Kills. (New York Post)
ճ (10/14) Shae Datta, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Neurology, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, emphasized that while developing a test for CTE in living individuals is crucial, it “doesn’t resolve the problem; it just identifies it,” highlighting the need for treatment protocols once detection is possible.
