News from NYU Langone Health
NYU Continues Oncology Expansion With $15M Unit At Brooklyn Hospital. (Crain's New York Business)
ʲɲ* (8/20) NYU Langone Health is expanding its oncology services at NYU Langone Hospital – Brooklyn with a $14.8 million medical-surgical ward for cancer patients, which will include Brooklyn’s first bone marrow transplants and CAR T-cell therapy, according to Oscar B. Lahoud, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, section chief, Hematology–Brooklyn, Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn. This expansion addresses the needs of underserved communities, as 93% of cancer therapy trial patients in Sunset Park are non-white.
Impaired Blood Flow Accelerates Tumor Growth By Aging The Immune System. (Scienmag)
(8/19) A study conducted by NYU Langone Health reveals that impaired blood flow, specifically ischemia, accelerates cancer progression by aging the bone marrow’s immune function, with findings indicating that peripheral artery disease can double breast tumor growth in murine models; this research, led by Kathryn J. Moore, PhD, the Jean and David Blechman Professor of Cardiology, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and Alexandra Newman, PhD, postdoctoral scholar, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, suggests integrating vascular and metabolic health into cancer prevention and treatment, and future studies aim to evaluate anti-inflammatory and immune-modulating drugs to mitigate these effects.
(8/19) Kathryn J. Moore, PhD, the Jean and David Blechman Professor of Cardiology, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology said, “Our study shows that impaired blood flow drives cancer growth regardless of where it happens in the body;” Newman added, “Our results reveal a direct mechanism by which ischemia drives cancer growth, reprogramming stem cells in ways that resemble aging and promote immune tolerance.”
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Heart Problems Rising In This Group. (Medscape)
(8/20)* “Cardiovascular health appears to be suboptimal and in decline among older adults with high blood pressure, heart failure, or stroke compared with those without these conditions, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association,” with Nieca Goldberg, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, saying, “This study highlights important information for [older adults] at high risk for cardiac events. Patients should be encouraged to take blood pressure measurements at home so that they can be engaged in their healthcare.”
What Is Hand, Foot, And Mouth Disease? Understand This Viral Infection. (USA Today)
(8/19) Hand, foot, and mouth disease, a viral illness caused by coxsackievirus, presents with painful oral ulcers and itchy rashes, often on hands, feet, and sometimes more widespread, according to Vikash S. Oza, MD, associate professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, and associate professor, Department of Pediatrics, who said, “The classic hand, foot, and mouth rash can also be experienced on the buttocks, legs around the mouth, and is sometimes more widespread on the body,” and cautioned that oral ulcers can lead to dehydration due to decreased fluid intake.
The #1 Mistake People Make With Eating Chia Seeds That Could Upset Your Digestion. (Verywell Health)
(8/19) Eating dry chia seeds can pose a choking hazard and lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, as they absorb moisture and expand in the digestive tract, according to Kimberly Prado, DNP, APN, a clinical associate professor at Rutgers University School of Nursing; Rabia A. De Latour, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, advised gradually increasing fiber intake and staying hydrated to mitigate symptoms like bloating and cramping, suggesting pre-soaking chia seeds or mixing them with moist foods such as yogurt or smoothies to ease digestion and enhance health benefits.
News from NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
This Is The Number-1 Way To Lower Your Blood Pressure, According To New AHA Guidelines. (Prevention Magazine)
(8/19) The American Heart Association has released updated guidelines for blood pressure management, emphasizing lifestyle changes such as reducing alcohol and sodium intake, managing stress, and maintaining a healthy weight, with Shaline Rao, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, chief, Division of Cardiology, chief and vice chair, Operations of Medicine—Long Island, saying higher level alcohol intake “has the downstream impact of higher blood pressure over time.”
