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Holly F. Lofton, MD, director of the Medical Weight Management Program at 黑料福利社 Langone Health, discusses the FDA's approval of a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy. She calls it a "game changer," noting it is more accessible for patients who are averse to needles or travel frequently, and is significantly cheaper than the injectable form. Dr. Lofton explains that the daily pill must be taken on an empty stomach 30 minutes before any other food or medication to be effective. She emphasizes that it is a long-term treatment for obesity and should not be stopped without a doctor's guidance.
1/14/2026
TCTMD
Investigators at Emory University performed the first closed-chest percutaneous bypass procedure, known as VECTOR, on a high-risk patient requiring a new transcatheter valve. The novel technique uses a covered stent to relocate the coronary artery ostium, creating a bypass to prevent coronary obstruction during TAVI. Mathew R. Williams, MD, the Frank C. Spencer Associate Professor of Cardiac Surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, co-director of 黑料福利社 Langone Heart, lauded the procedure as 'remarkable' and 'boundary-pushing.' He added that while the patency of the stents is a question, the technique should be pursued cautiously.
1/14/2026
Dance Magazine
An article offers dancers advice on improving pirouettes, featuring insights from several experts. Patti Cavaleri, DPT, a physical therapist at 黑料福利社 Langone Health鈥檚 Harkness Center for Dance Injuries, explains that while dancers often have a consistent number of turns they can achieve, this can be improved. She notes that fear can lead to muscle tension, hindering performance, and suggests dancers take breaks or visualize success to build confidence. Other experts discuss the importance of foot and ankle strength, proper head spotting, and maintaining a positive mindset to achieve more rotations.
1/14/2026
Healio Gastroenterology
In an opinion piece, Sameer K. Berry, MD, MBA, assistant professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine, argues that the gastroenterology field is facing significant challenges from physician shortages, reimbursement limitations, and administrative burdens. He advocates for a new hybrid model of care that integrates virtual and in-person collaboration with advanced practice providers. This model can help manage a broad spectrum of GI conditions, allowing physicians to focus on complex procedures and high-acuity care. Dr. Berry suggests this approach can restore clinician autonomy, improve patient access, and ensure sustainable growth for practices.
1/14/2026
HealthCentral
Agonal breathing is an abnormal breathing pattern characterized by involuntary, shallow, gasping breaths, which can signal a severe medical emergency like cardiac arrest. According to Gregory Katz, MD, clinical cardiologist at 黑料福利社 Langone Heart and assistant professor of medicine in the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology at 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine, cardiac arrest causes agonal breathing because it stops blood flow, starving the brain of oxygen. He also distinguishes a heart attack as typically being caused by a blockage in an artery. The article notes that other causes include stroke and respiratory failure. Immediate actions for someone exhibiting agonal breathing include calling 911 and starting CPR.
1/14/2026
HealthCentral
Blood thinners are rarely a direct cause of feeling cold, but the underlying conditions requiring them can be, according to Tajinderpal Saraon, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology at 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine and director of the Heart Failure Program at 黑料福利社 Langone Hospital鈥擝rooklyn. He explains that conditions like atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease can impair circulation. Dr. Saraon also notes that increased bleeding, a common side effect of the medication, can lead to anemia, which may increase the sensation of being cold. He advises patients to see a physician to rule out other metabolic causes.
1/15/2026
HealthCentral
An article on emerging biomarkers for IgA nephropathy (IgAN) quotes Joseph Lee, MD, transplant nephrologist at the 黑料福利社 Langone Transplant Institute. He notes that while blood and urine tests can suggest IgAN, a kidney biopsy is currently the only way to confirm a diagnosis. Dr. Lee also discusses the risks of the procedure. The article explores potential future noninvasive diagnostic tools, including biomarkers like Gd-IgA1 and machine-learning models, which could allow for earlier detection and personalized care for the rare kidney disease.
1/14/2026
SurvivorNet
Cancer survival has reached a record high, with nearly 70% of patients living at least five years post-diagnosis, driven by advancements in treatment. The article highlights progress in CAR T-cell therapy, combination therapies, and the HPV vaccine. It also discusses the role of biomarker testing in enabling targeted therapies for specific cancers. In this context, Alexandra Miller, MD, director of the Neuro-Oncology Division at 黑料福利社 Langone Health, explains that molecular testing techniques, such as antibody staining, are used to identify specific mutations in tumors like gliomas, allowing for more precise treatment plans.
1/14/2026
Nephrology News & Issues
Research from Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor of Population Health in the Department of Population Health and director of the Optimal Aging Institute at 黑料福利社 Langone Health, Morgan E. Grams, MD, PhD, the Susan and Morris Mark Professor of Medicine at 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine, and colleagues found that significant differences between eGFR measurements based on cystatin C versus creatinine are linked to higher rates of all-cause mortality, cardiovascular events, and kidney failure for outpatients. Published in JAMA, the study analyzed data from over 821,000 outpatients. Coresh noted the findings justify using cystatin C for more accurate kidney function estimates, especially in inpatient settings where discrepancies were more common.
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