News from NYU Langone Health
鶹Ƶapp Earn 5% Margin As Systems Monitor Potential Federal Cuts. (Crain's New York Business)
(4/24) Paywalled* NYU Langone Health “recorded a 5.2% margin last quarter, continuing to operate in the black as medical centers across the country brace for funding cuts spearheaded by the Trump administration.” Joseph J. Lhota, executive vice president and vice dean, chief financial officer, chief of staff, said the impact from losses in federal funding so far is “negligible,” saying, “I can count on my hands the number of grants that have been suspended,” and emphasized the system’s preparedness for future funding challenges, including a 2% cost-cutting program.
(4/23) NYU Langone Health reported an operating income for the second quarter of 2025, reversing an operating loss from the same period in 2024. However, total operating expenses also grew due to higher salaries, wages, pharmacy costs, and medical supplies.
The Importance Of Multidisciplinary Care In Cardiology. (Becker's ASC Review)
(4/23) NYU Langone Health launched a new Aortic Center in April, led by Geraldine Ong, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology and Mark D. Peterson, MD, PhD, professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery; Dr. Ong “spoke with Becker’s about launching the new center with Dr. Peterson, the challenges the duo is facing and the importance of multidisciplinary care in the field of cardiology and aortic care,” with Dr. Ong saying, “We believe doing it this way at NYU Langone Heart speeds up patient recovery, leads to less complications and improves experience.”
NYU Langone Health Facility Dog Helps Boy Relearn How To Walk After Spinal Surgery. (WABC-TV New York)
(4/23) Dorothy, a black Labrador working at NYU Langone Health’s Rusk Rehabilitation, helped a five-year-old cerebral palsy patient named Liam regain his ability to walk independently after spinal surgery, demonstrating the therapeutic value of animal-assisted therapy.
Sweet Suite. (Crain's New York Business)
Paywalled* (4/24) NYU Langone Health plans to install a temporary mobile imaging trailer at NYU Langone Hospital–Suffolk. The trailer replaces equipment in its interventional radiology suite, as per a filing with the state Department of Health, with the trailer set up at a loading dock to maintain uninterrupted services, costing approximately $835,000.
Blood Test Could Predict Skin 鶹Ƶapp Recurrence, Study Shows. (Fox News)
(4/22) Researchers at NYU Langone Health’s Perlmutter 鶹Ƶapp Center have discovered that blood tests measuring circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) can predict melanoma recurrence, with approximately 80% of stage 3 melanoma patients with detectable ctDNA experiencing a return of the cancer, according to a study published in The Lancet Oncology; lead author Mahrukh Syeda, MS, research scientist, the Ronald O. Perlman Department of Dermatology, said, “Our findings suggest that circulating tumor DNA tests could help oncologists identify which melanoma patients are most likely to respond well to therapy,” while senior author and dermatologist David Polsky, MD, PhD, the Alfred W. Kopf, MD, Professor of Dermatologic Oncology, vice chair, research, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, and professor, Department of Pathology, added, “Unlike standard, tissue-based analyses of tumor cells, which can only suggest the likelihood of recurrence, circulating tumor DNA tests provide a clear, direct measure of the disease itself and can tell us outright that melanoma has returned.”
50 Hospitals With The Lowest Rates Of ED Visits For Chemotherapy Patients. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(4/23) NYU Langone Health facilities had one of the lowest emergency department visit rates at 3.5% for cancer patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy, according to CMS data.
Vaccines You Need Before Traveling. (US News & World Report)
(4/23) Scott A. Weisenberg, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, said that travel medicine specialists assist travelers in understanding disease risks in specific regions and determining appropriate vaccinations through shared decision making; key vaccines for travelers include those for hepatitis A, yellow fever, typhoid, chikungunya, and dengue, with additional preventive measures advised for diseases like malaria, zika, and chagas.
Microscopic Plastic Levels Far Higher In Those Who Suffer Strokes, Study Finds. (UPI)
(4/22) An abstract released by the American Heart Association at a Baltimore conference indicates higher levels of nanoplastic particles in patients with vascular conditions, with Gregory Katz, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, saying the results are “concerning, just like basically all of the research on micro and nanoplastics and human health outcomes has been,” while adding, “It’s impossible with a study like this to know whether it’s plastics driving bad health outcomes or whether people who are sicker tend to accumulate more plastic and that their underlying condition drives those outcomes.”
Episode 3: In Lupus, How To Spot Hidden Heart Risk. (Medscape)
(4/23)* In a podcast, Michael S. Garshick, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, highlights that while coronary calcium scores can predict cardiovascular events in patients with lupus and other autoimmune conditions, they may not fully capture the presence of soft plaque, prompting the use of carotid assessments as an alternative.
Want To Reduce Soreness After A Workout? Make Time For This Routine. (NPR)
(4/23) Natasha N. Desai, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Women’s Sports Medicine Center, advises that a proper cooldown after workouts helps redirect blood flow from muscles to organs, reducing the risk of post-exercise hypotension, which can cause dizziness or low energy, emphasizing the importance of cooling down with activities like a light walk or jog to prevent a sudden drop in blood pressure.
This Simple Gym Test Is A Major Predictor For How Long You Live – Here’s How To Do It. (Women's Health)
(4/23) Grip strength is increasingly recognized as a significant indicator of overall health and longevity, with Heather A. Milton, MS, RCEP, CSCS, exercise physiologist supervisor, NYU Langone Sports Performance Center, saying, “We’ve known for a long time that maintaining muscle throughout life helps people stay healthier longer,” adding the test is “really a quick way of measuring something that really represents your whole body’s muscular health.”
Would $5K ‘Baby Bonus’ Be Enough To Boost US Birth Rate? (The Hill)
(4/23) President Trump is backing a proposed $5,000 “baby bonus” for women who give birth, aiming to counter the declining U.S. birth rate, with Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, saying the move is “morally offensive,” adding, “If you’re really interested in babies, there are plenty of immigrants here whose kids are being deported.”
Also reporting is (4/23).
Eating Like A Spaniard Slashed My Cholesterol. (AARP)
(4/23) Jeffrey S. Berger, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery, explained that factors such as the use of heart-healthy olive oil, cutting out ultra-processed foods, and incorporating cholesterol-blocking foods like avocado contributed to her improved health, noting, “Some foods, like avocado or flax seeds, actually compete with the absorption of cholesterol.”
Should You Dry Your Clothes Outside If You Have Hayfever? Allergy Specialists Warn Sufferers To Steer Clear Of This ‘Major Trigger’. (Homes & Gardens (UK))
(4/23) Purvi S. Parikh, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology, and Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Allergy and Immunology, advises against air drying clothes outside for individuals with hayfever, as “the clothes can pick up pollen particles,” and recommends drying clothes indoors with windows closed to prevent exacerbating asthma and allergy symptoms.
America’s Baby Bust Laid Bare: Shocking Fall In Mothers In Graphs. (Daily Mail (UK))
The (4/24) James A. Grifo, MD, PhD, professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, NYU Langone Fertility Center, commented on the United States’ ongoing low birth rates, saying, “We’re below zero population growth in the US, and have been for years,” as provisional CDC data showed only a slight increase in births in 2024, with 3.62 million babies born, up from 3.59 million in 2023.
We Can’t Escape The Allure Of Reality Competition Shows. (PopSugar Australia)
(4/23) Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, discusses the appeal of challenge-based reality television, noting, “There’s something inherently entertaining about watching people do challenges,” and that “TV is generally some form of escape.”
How To Manage Symptoms Amid Supercharged Allergy Season. (TODAY)
(4/23) Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, offered tips for relieving allergy symptoms and discussed how climate change is extending and intensifying the pollen season, noting that the season is “starting 20 days earlier and it’s 21 percent more intense” as compared to 30 years ago.
Weight Loss Drug Changes. (WNBC-TV New York)
(4/22) Less expensive versions of popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound will soon be removed from the market, prompting Natalie E. Azar, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, to advise patients to consult with their pharmacies and a weight loss specialist to consider older medications, alternatives like Contrave, or bariatric surgery; she noted that some unable to find an alternative can expect to regain “about two-thirds of the weight they lost.”
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Jail Not The Answer To Deal With Mentally Ill, Says Ethicist. (Medscape)
(4/23)* Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, argues against incarcerating mentally ill individuals and instead supports involuntary commitment to mental health institutions, saying, “We need to build both the capacity to treat and the ability to deliver that treatment, whether the mentally ill consent or not.”
