News from NYU Langone Health
We uncover the brain mechanisms behind memory consolidation during sleep. (news medical)
News Medical (3/28) “Researcher-led” New York University Grossman School of MedicineThe new research revolves around brain cells called neurons, which “fire” and cause fluctuations in the balance of positive and negative charges to transmit electrical signals that encode memories. ” Senior author of the study György Buzaki, MD, Professor of Neuroscience, Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, Professor of Neurosciencesays, “Our research shows that sharp wave ripples are a physiological mechanism the brain uses to 'decide' what to keep and what to discard.” .First author Wannan (Winnie) Yang, Ph.D., Graduate Student, New York University Grossman School of Medicine “Why such a system evolved is still a mystery, but future research may reveal devices and treatments that can modulate sharp ripples to improve memory or reduce recall of traumatic events.” You may be turned away.”
The discovery of immune checkpoints has implications for the treatment of cancer and autoimmune diseases. (National Institutes of Health)
National Institutes of Health (3/28) “Leading Team” Dr. Jun Wang, Assistant Professor of Pathology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, and Dr. Xiangpeng Kong, Professor, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology, Perlmutter Cancer Centerand Elliott Phillips, MD, Department of Medicine, General Internal Medicine Residentand Michael Dustin of the University of Oxford, UK, used sophisticated techniques to look for evidence of what happens when PD-1 proteins work together in pairs. ”
NYU Langone's melanoma vaccine takes the next step. (Becker's Hospital Reviews)
Becker's Hospital Review (3/27) “New York City Base” Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Health The company has begun Phase 3 trials of its metastatic melanoma mRNA vaccine. The trial will “evaluate the efficacy of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab in combination with the personalized mRNA vaccine V940.”
Drinking more than one alcoholic drink a day increases a woman's risk of heart disease. (washington post)
Washington Post (3/28) “Alcohol is actually poisonous to the heart.” Nika Goldberg, MD, Leon H. Charney Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology He is also the medical director of Atria, New York City. ”
US News & World Report (3/28) Adds: “Drinking alcohol can negatively impact heart health in a variety of potential ways.” Sean P. Heffron, MD, Assistant Professor, Leon H. Charney Department of Cardiology, in New York City. ”
HealthDay (3/28) will also be reported.
Ophthalmology's 'moonshot': Bascom Palmer's whole eye transplant initiative rushes donations. (Ophthalmology Times)
Ophthalmology Times (3/28) “Surgical team of more than 140 clinicians, including surgeons, nurses, and allied health clinicians.” New York University Langone Health The world's first full eye and partial face transplant was performed on a 46-year-old man. ” To date, “there are no signs of rejection in face transplants. Eduardo D. Rodriguez, MD, DDS, Helen L. Kimmel Professor of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery and Hanschelg Wiss Chief of Plastic Surgery“It is generally said to occur within a few months after surgery.'' The eye care team in this case said, “ Vaidehi S. Dedania, MD, Associate Professor, Ophthalmology”
The risk of venous thromboembolism after hospitalization is associated with EGFR and albuminuria. (rheumatism advisor)
Rheumatology Advisor (3/28)”Dr. Aditya Surapaneni, Associate Professor, Leon H. Charney Department of Cardiologyconducted a retrospective study of 23,899 and 11,552 adults admitted to the Geisinger Health System. New York University Langone HealthThe results showed that “chronic kidney disease (CKD) parameters, such as decreased estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and albuminuria, are independently associated with posthospital venous thromboembolism (VTE) risk.” found.
Jennifer Witts gives a special interview to Doctor Radio for Women's History Month. (SiriusXM)
SiriusXM (3/28) “Jennifer Witz, CEO of SiriusXM, spoke with us. Caren F. Behar, MD, Clinical Professor of General Internal Medicine, School of Medicine“to discuss mental health and wellness on a new episode of 'Women's Health' on SiriusXM's Doctor Radio Channel.”
Four ASCs in New York are underway. (Becker's ASC Review)
Becker's ASC Review (3/28) Becker's 2024 List of 4 New York ASCs Opened or Announced This Year includes “New York City-based ASCs'' and “New York City-based ASCs.'' Includes both “Place”. New York University Langone Health Received $75 million in donations to build an outpatient treatment center in West Palm Beach, Florida. ”New York University Langone Health We opened a 260,000 square foot outpatient center in a former Bloomingdale's and Sears building in Garden City, New York. ”
Vitamin D3: Benefits, Sources, Side Effects. (today)
Today (3/28) “Vitamin D (calciferol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in many bodily functions, such as maintaining bone health and supporting immune function. Heather Hodson, RDN, CDN, CDCES, Dietitian, Center for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention, Dietitiantells TODAY.com.
What one doctor thinks is going on with Jaden Daniels' elbow in the viral photo. (new york post)
New York Post (3/28) “A photo went viral this week showing a lump the size of a golf ball hanging from NFL draft candidate Jaden Daniels' right elbow,'' and “The Post the paper asked. Rais M. Jazrawi, MD, Professor of Orthopedics, Division of Sports Orthopedics, for his opinion on what's going on with the 23-year-old's elbow and what it means. ”
Introducing scientifically proven treatments for lower back pain that actually work. (self magazine)
SELF Magazine (3/28)”Eric G. Anderer, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Chief of Neurosurgery, New York University Langone Hospital – Brooklyntell SELF the following [exercise is] “This is the number one prescription he uses to send many patients home.'' “It may seem counterintuitive, but gentle exercise and stretching can actually reduce acute attacks of lower back pain.'' You may be able to get through it. These muscles may be activated and your symptoms may improve.'' So you can get through it and work on strengthening your core to prevent it from happening again. ”
How to talk to your children about cancer, from experts and mothers who have survived cancer. (glamor magazine)
Glamor Magazine (3/28) Dr. Kelsey Largen, Clinical Assistant Professor, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry“Sharing information about illness in a developmentally appropriate way gives parents some control over how their child learns of their diagnosis and helps children understand that illness is a part of their lives.” “It gives them the opportunity to ask questions about how it affects them and their daily lives.” ”
A new study has found that eating eggs may not raise your cholesterol levels. (health line)
Health Line (3/28)”Nika Goldberg, MD, Leon H. Charney Clinical Associate Professor, Department of CardiologyLarger studies are also needed to learn whether the heart-related risks of egg consumption differ between diabetics and non-diabetics, he said. ”
We saw a rush of Ozempic babies. (KRLD-AM Dallas)
KRLD-AM Dallas (3/28) “'Many patients with high BMI don't ovulate, some have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and many just don't ovulate regularly.” he said. James A. Griffo, MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York University Langone Fertility CenterHe is also the CEO of Inception Fertility, as quoted by Healthine. ”
One Lash Serum gives you really, really rich eyelashes. (cosmopolitan)
Cosmopolitan (3/28) “'Lash conditioner may help strengthen your lashes, prevent them from breaking, or slightly fluff them up to make them look a little thicker,' he says.” Dr. Elis Haberman, Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology.
Is a sick child better than an absent child? (The Cut (New York))
The Cut (New York) (3/28) “'Most viral diseases are similar, so it's a big burden on parents to try to tell them apart,'” he said. Dr. Anna Burshteyn, Assistant Professor, Department of Population Health”
“Celestial Being”: Indigenous themes embedded in Austin’s art to coincide with the solar eclipse. (Austin (Texas) American politician)
Paywall* Austin (Texas) American Politician (3/28)* Guadalupe: “Marvilla consulted with:” Dr. Megan Kirchgessner, Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, Froemke LabIt's about building a sound ceremony for his art exhibition that “combines sound, performance, and three-dimensional works enriched by indigenous themes, images, and subject matter.”
RBC Analyst: Investors aren't paying attention to Elon Musk's ketamine use. (fox business)
Fox Business (3/28) “RBC Capital Global Automotive Analyst Tom Narayan and Fox News Medical Contributor” Mark K. Siegel, MD, Clinical Professor of General Internal Medicine, School of Medicine “'Craman Countdown' discusses Elon Musk's drug use reports.”
In another article with Fox News (3/28)”Mark K. Siegel, MD, Clinical Professor of General Internal Medicine, School of Medicine The Fox News medical contributor, who was not involved in the study, agreed that the complexity of health care for older adults is a “huge problem” in the United States. ”
