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This Medical School Is Thinking Like A Tech Startup – And It Could Save Your Life. (New York Post)

The (7/17) ���ϸ����� Langone Health’s MedTech Pipeline program, led by Insoo Suh, MD, professor, Department of Surgery, clinical faculty lead, Technology Opportunities and Ventures, and associate vice chair, Surgical Innovation, engages medical students, residents, and fellows in developing solutions to clinical problems, culminating in a pitch event where the pediatric team won $25,000 for “Kedge,” a device enhancing ECMO tube security for critically ill newborns; Barbara E. Coons, assistant professor, Department of Surgery, said, “To develop a product that could make it safer is incredible,” while Lily Ge, medical student, Department of Ophthalmology, is quoted in an embedded video.

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Researchers Try New Ways Of Preserving More Hearts For Transplants. (AP)

The (7/16) Two university hospitals, Duke and Vanderbilt, are developing new methods to expand heart transplants for adults and infants by utilizing organs from donors who die after circulatory death (DCD), with Duke’s approach involving a brief assessment of the heart’s functionality on a sterile table and Vanderbilt’s technique using a nutrient-rich preservative solution, as described in the New England Journal of Medicine; Brendan Parent, JD, associate professor, Departments of Population Health, and Surgery, said, “Innovation to find ways to recover organs successfully after circulatory death are essential for reducing the organ shortage.”

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Jets’ Jermaine Johnson Returning From Torn Achilles. (New York Post)

The (7/16) “Ariana Lott, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, joins Brandon London for the weekly ‘Injury Report’ segment to discuss Jermaine Johnson’s return to the field after the Jets’ edge rusher suffered a torn achilles in Gang Green’s 2024 Week 2 win over the Tennessee Titans.”

Deep Learning Models Move Forward In Predicting MS. (Neurology Today)

(7/17) AI-enabled technologies are advancing in diagnosing and predicting multiple sclerosis (MS) progression, with researchers like Dr. Kim Kultima of Uppsala University using data from the Swedish MS Registry to develop models with 93% certainty in distinguishing MS types; meanwhile, MindGlide, from University College London, excelled in detecting MS biomarkers in MRI scans, and Rachel Kenney, PhD, assistant professor, Departments of Neurology, and Population Health, has worked on studies using AI to differentiate MS and neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, with Kenney stating, “The deep learning models we have not published yet. We’re still working on refining some of the outcomes. They’re both performing exceptionally well.”

IHC Testing Leads To Early Detection Of TP43-Mutant AML And MDS: With Jonathan M Gerber, MD; And Shyam A Patel, MD, PhD. (OncLive)

(7/16) In a recent episode of OncLive On Air, Ashling Wahner interviewed Jonathan M. Gerber, MD, chief clinical officer, Perlmutter Cancer Center, and member of the faculty, Department of Medicine, and Shyam A. Patel, MD, PhD, associate professor at the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, about their study on using immunohistochemistry (IHC) as a biomarker for early TP53 mutation identification in patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML), revealing its potential for rapid results within 48 to 72 hours, though it has lower sensitivity for some mutations and inversely correlates with overall survival.

���ϸ����� Langone Health Plans Orthopedic ASC. (Becker's ASC Review)

(7/16) ���ϸ����� Langone Health has proposed constructing a 15,071-square-foot orthopedic ASC in West Harrison, New York, with an estimated total cost of $38,435,000, which includes $7,770,000 for equipping the facility; the center will feature 12 bays for pre-procedure preparation and post-surgery recovery, four operating rooms, and on-site sterile examinations, and will function as a department of ���ϸ����� Langone Health, ensuring the hospital’s oversight of quality care.

4 Supplements That May Actually Help With Depression, According To A New Review. (Health)

(7/16) A study conducted by researchers in the United Kingdom reviewed hundreds of clinical trials on 64 dietary supplements’ effectiveness in treating depressive symptoms, finding that only omega-3 fatty acids, St. John’s wort, saffron, probiotics, and vitamin D had substantial research backing, with mixed results; Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor, Department of Psychiatry, advised that probiotics are a low-risk option for those considering supplements as part of depression treatment, emphasizing the importance of understanding the gut-brain connection in mental health.

ADLM 2025 To Address Medical Misinformation, Health Risks Posed By Plastics, AI Integration Into Care, Precision Medicine, And More. (Alestle)

(7/16) Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP, the Jim G. Hendrick, M.D. Professor of Pediatrics, vice chair of research, Department of Pediatrics, and professor, Department of Population Health, will address the health risks associated with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at ADLM 2025, discussing ways to mitigate exposure through behavioral and regulatory measures while advocating for PFAS testing in clinical labs; this conference, held in partnership with the Canadian Society of Clinical Chemists, will also explore genomics, AI integration in healthcare, misinformation, and microbiome medicine, with various experts presenting on these topics in Chicago.

This Condition Is Often Mistaken For Acne, But Treating It The Same Way Is A Mistake. Here’s How To Tell The Difference. (Women's Health)

(7/16) Adele D. Haimovic, MD, clinical assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, explained that fungal acne, often mistaken for traditional acne, is caused by an overgrowth of Malassezia yeast on the skin, leading to pus-filled, itchy bumps; over-the-counter antifungal treatments containing clotrimazole, ketoconazole, or terbinafine hydrochloride, as well as dandruff shampoos with pyrithione zinc or selenium sulfide, can effectively target this yeast infection.

Cardiologists Reveal The 6 Sneaky Symptoms That Signal A ‘Silent Heart Attack.’ (Prevention Magazine)

(7/16) Silent heart attacks, which can occur without noticeable symptoms, pose a risk for individuals, particularly those with diabetes or atypical symptoms like women, as explained by cardiologists including Adriana Quinones-Camacho, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and chief, Medicine Tisch Hospital, who advises that subtle signs like shortness of breath should prompt a visit to a physician.

Meet The Experts Who Are Radically Defining What Longevity Means For Women. (Women's Health)

(7/16) Heather A. Milton, MS, RCEP, CSCS, clinical exercise physiologist, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Sports Performance Center, is recognized on Women’s Health’s inaugural Longevity List for her contributions to women’s health and longevity.

‘Western Diet’ Blamed For Growing Risk Of GI Cancers Among Young Adults. (Fox News)

(7/16) A study published in the British Journal of Surgery attributes the rising rates of gastrointestinal cancers among young adults to a Western diet and lifestyle, with Paul E. Oberstein, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, who was not involved in the research, saying, “It is reported from previous studies that when someone has a higher amount of foods typical of a Western diet, they have a higher risk of colon cancer.”

HIV Self-Testing Significantly Increases Diagnosis And Treatment Initiation, Study Shows. (Managed Healthcare Executive)

(7/16) Anna Bershteyn, PhD, associate professor, Department of Population Health, presented research at the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science in Kigali, Rwanda, from July 13-17, highlighting the cost-effectiveness of HIV self-testing, particularly as a triage method, stating, “The presence of self-testing and the fact that it had been rolled out in the nick of time for this funding situation has been a blessing.”

���ϸ����� Langone Health Surgeon Operates On 76ers Pl. (Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review)

(7/16) Philadelphia 76ers player Paul George underwent arthroscopic knee surgery performed by Jonathan L. Glashow, clinical associate professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine Center to address an injury from a recent workout; Dr. Glashow is a clinical associate professor in the department of orthopedic surgery at ���ϸ����� Grossman School of Medicine and serves as the team physician for the 76ers.

This Is What Happens To Your Body When You Hold In Your Pee. (Women's Health (ZAF))

(ZAF) (7/16) While holding in urine occasionally is generally safe, frequently doing so “may put you at a bit more of a likelihood of developing urinary tract infections,” says Benjamin M. Brucker, MD, professor, Departments of Urology, and Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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Long Island Hospital Gets Baby-Friendly Recognition. (Newsday (NY))

(7/16) Katz Women’s Hospital at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset received the “Baby-Friendly” designation for upholding national standards in breastfeeding and mother-infant care, joining ���ϸ����� Langone Hospital—Long Island and other Long Island hospitals with this accreditation.

The Menopause Symptom No One Talks About – But Might Signal Bigger Health Issues. (The Flow Space)

(7/16) “Heart palpitations are common in midlife women,” said 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, adding, “These can occur due to life stressors as well as due to the hormonal changes that can occur at various timepoints in midlife related to pregnancy, menstrual cycles, perimenopause and menopause.”