News from 黑料福利社 Langone Health
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Larry Burke, a 74-year-old man who volunteers as Santa Claus for pediatric patients, recently underwent a successful heart procedure at 黑料福利社 Langone Hospital鈥擫ong Island. He received a minimally invasive transcatheter aortic valve replacement to repair a leaking valve. The procedure was performed by Darko Boljevic, MD, associate director, Structural Heart Program, 黑料福利社 Langone Hospital - Long Island. Burke, who had a previous open-heart surgery in 2012, experienced a quick recovery and returned to the hospital in Mineola to thank staff and deliver gifts to children.
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12/18/2025
National Institutes of Health
A study led by Morgan Grams, MD, Susan and Morris Mark Professor of Medicine, co-director, Division of Precision Medicine, and Josef Coresh, MD, Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor of Population Health, Department of Population Health, 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine, found that two common kidney function tests, one using creatinine and the other cystatin C, often produce conflicting results. Researchers analyzed data from over 800,000 patients and discovered that when the cystatin C-based test showed significantly poorer kidney function than the creatinine test, patients had a much higher risk of death, cardiovascular disease, and kidney failure. The findings suggest that using both tests could better identify high-risk patients earlier, allowing for preventative intervention.
12/16/2025
The Washington Post
Plastic items contain thousands of chemicals harmful to human health, including PFAS, phthalates, and BPA, which are linked to hormone disruption and cancer. A study co-authored by Leonardo Trasande, MD, director, Division of Environmental Pediatrics at 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine, found that 93 percent of exposure to PFOA, a type of PFAS, stems from plastics. Trasande notes that many endocrine-disrupting chemicals are related to plastic. These substances can leach from packaging and cookware into food, especially highly processed foods.
12/17/2025
Diagnostic Imaging
Emerging research suggests combining data from prostate MRI and PSMA PET/CT may improve detection of extraprostatic extension in patients with prostate cancer. A study presented at the Radiological Society of North America conference compared three approaches. Researchers found that combining MRI-based capsular contact length data with the maximum standardized uptake value from PSMA PET/CT provided the best balance, with 80.4 percent sensitivity and 81.2 percent specificity. Lead study author Sungmin Woo, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Radiology at 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine, noted this integrated approach is a simple and pragmatic solution for EPE assessment.
12/17/2025
Healio Neurology
Data from a clinical trial presented at the American Epilepsy Society annual meeting shows that azetukalner led to sustained seizure reduction in adults with focal onset epilepsy for up to 48 months. Jacqueline A. French, MD, professor in the Department of Neurology at 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine, Division Director, Epilepsy, noted the significant need for new therapies for treatment-resistant epilepsy. She added that these long-term results from the X-TOLE open-label extension study confirm that the drug's efficacy is sustained and that it is safe over several years, which is crucial information not available from shorter trials.
12/17/2025
Pharmacy Times
A real-world claims analysis of nearly 5,000 patients revealed distinct healthcare utilization patterns up to a year before a multiple myeloma diagnosis. In an interview, Faith E. Davies, MD, professor in the Department of Medicine and director of the Clinical Myeloma Program at Perlmutter Cancer Center, explained the findings. She noted that subtle but accumulating red flags, such as cytopenias, musculoskeletal pain, and unexpected specialty visits, could signal an opportunity for earlier intervention. Dr. Davies emphasized that recognizing these collective nonspecific findings is critical for prompting a closer look for underlying malignancy.
12/17/2025
Daily Mail
A new study from New York University found that bariatric surgery is five times more effective for weight loss than GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. Researchers studied over 14,000 people for two years and found surgery patients lost an average of 58 pounds, compared to 12 pounds for those on medication. Avery Brown, MD, a surgical resident at 黑料福利社 Langone Health and the study's lead author, noted that real-world weight loss from these drugs is considerably lower than what is seen in clinical trials, even for patients with active prescriptions for a full year.
12/17/2025
OncLive
The FDA has approved Rybrevant Faspro, a subcutaneous formulation of amivantamab, for patients with EGFR-mutated non-small cell lung cancer across all approved indications for the intravenous version. The decision was supported by the PALOMA-3 trial, which showed the new formulation was noninferior and had a longer median overall survival. Joshua K. Sabari, MD, assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine and director of High Reliability Organization Initiatives at the Perlmutter Cancer Center, called the approval a game changer that will be easier for patients and reduce time in the clinic.
12/18/2025
Allure
An article explores the practice of patients receiving discounted plastic surgery from residents and fellows at academic medical centers, noting these are fully trained surgeons seeking advanced specialization. The piece references a 2022 study from the Resident Aesthetic Surgery Clinic at 黑料福利社 Langone Health, which analyzed 420 procedures and reported a low complication rate of 5.5% with no major complications. The study also found that surgeon's fees at the 黑料福利社 Langone Health clinic were discounted by 60% or more, presenting it as a safe and affordable option for cosmetic procedures.
12/17/2025
A Health Podyssey
UnitedHealthcare will limit reimbursement for remote patient monitoring (RPM) to only two conditions starting in 2026, deeming it 'unproven' for others like hypertension and diabetes. The article argues this decision contradicts significant scientific evidence. As a counterexample, it highlights 黑料福利社 Langone鈥檚 enterprise RPM program, which serves over 10,000 patients and shows sustained disease control. A clinical trial of the program found a 13.5 mm Hg reduction in systolic blood pressure for patients with uncontrolled hypertension. An economic evaluation of 黑料福利社 Langone's cardiology RPM program demonstrated a 22 percent positive return on investment.
12/17/2025
Becker's ASC Review
A nationwide trend shows hospitals and health systems are increasingly investing in Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) to manage costs and improve patient experiences. Among the 50 systems listed for 2025 investments, 黑料福利社 filed a certificate of need for a freestanding ASC in West Harrison, N.Y. Other New York-based systems are also expanding, including Hospital for Special Surgery, which opened new ASCs in New Jersey, and NewYork-Presbyterian, which opened an outpatient center in White Plains. Stony Brook Medicine and Catholic Health also announced new ambulatory care projects.
12/17/2025
WSFX-TV (Wilmington, NC)
In an opinion piece, Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor in the Department of Medicine at 黑料福利社 Langone Health, reflects on the meaning of Hanukkah, emphasizing its theme of light over darkness. He connects this message to recent tragic events, including a terror attack in Australia and a shooting at Brown University, his alma mater. Siegel calls for the strength and courage shown by the Maccabees to combat growing antisemitism and violence in the world, urging people to come together and pray for healing and miracles.
12/17/2025
REBusinessOnline
BioLabs, a Boston-based biotechnology incubator, has opened a 46,000-square-foot life sciences facility in the Long Island City area of Queens. The new space is located within Innolabs, a 267,000-square-foot building anchored by 黑料福利社 Langone Health. The facility will be known as Biolabs@黑料福利社 Langone. Innolabs is owned by a partnership between King Street Properties and GFP Real Estate.
12/17/2025
