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Exposure To Chemical Found In Plastics Tied To More Than 350,000 CV Deaths In 2018. (Healio)

(5/5) A study published in eBioMedicine estimated that exposure to di-2-ethylhexylphthalate (DEHP), a chemical used in plastics, was linked to 356,238 cardiovascular deaths among adults aged 55 to 64 years globally in 2018, with Sara Hyman, BS, associate research scientist, saying, “Regulations that limit the amount of phthalates in products and limiting personal plastic consumption can help to lower the amounts of these chemicals in our environment and in our bodies.”

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Local Doctors Urging Long Islanders To Protect Themselves Against Melanoma. (News 12-TV Long Island (NY))

Long Island, NY (5/5) Local physicians are advising Long Islanders to use sunscreen and UV-protective clothing to reduce the risk of skin cancer, with dermatologist Nicole M. Golbari, MD, MPH, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, ���ϸ����� Langone Hospital—Long Island sharing her personal experience of developing melanoma at 29 despite having no family history or significant sun exposure; she emphasized, “This can happen to anyone at any age.”

Higher CtDNA Serves As Early Warning For Melanoma Recurrence Risk. (Targeted Oncology)

(5/5) A study led by ���ϸ����� Langone Health researchers reveals that circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) presence in stage 3 melanoma patients is a strong predictor of cancer recurrence, with 80% of patients with detectable ctDNA experiencing faster recurrence; study author David Polsky, MD, PhD, the Alfred W. Kopf, M.D. Professor of Dermatologic Oncology, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, professor, Department of Pathology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, discussed the results, highlighting ctDNA’s potential in guiding treatment decisions, though further research is needed to improve its sensitivity and clinical utility.

ARRS: Hype Is Growing Around Whole-Body MRI. (AuntMinnie)

(5/5) Public interest in retail whole-body MRI is increasing, with radiologists encouraged to engage online to clarify its value and limitations, according to Michelle Lee, MD, who presented at the American Roentgen Ray Society meeting in San Diego.

What Will It Take To Close The Mortality Gap For Black Women With Breast Cancer? (PopSugar)

(5/5) Kathie-Ann Joseph, MD, MPH, professor, Departments of Population Health, and Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology, vice chair, Diversity and Health Equity in Surgery and the Transplant Institute, said that “triple-negative breast cancer still has the highest impact on Black women with respect to mortality rates,” highlighting the racial disparities in breast cancer outcomes, which are influenced by factors such as diagnosis at a younger age, more aggressive tumors, and later stages, compounded by systemic issues like access to healthcare and racial bias.

Are Male And Female Brains Actually Different? Neuroscientists Have An Answer. (Vice)

(5/5) Researchers at ���ϸ����� Langone Health have utilized AI models to identify brain microstructural differences between sexes with up to 98% accuracy, marking a significant advancement in understanding subtle brain variations, though the implications of these differences remain unclear, with Yvonne Lui, MD, professor, Department of Radiology, vice chair, Artificial Intelligence, Department of Radiology, saying, “I believe ours is the first study to detect brain microstructural differences between sexes.”

Cancer Deaths And Tax Rates Linked In Surprising New Study: Here’s How. (Fox News)

(5/5) A study published in JAMA Network Open found that higher state-level tax revenue is associated with increased cancer screening rates and decreased cancer mortality rates; Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation, commented on the findings, saying, “One possible association could be that the higher your taxes, the more money you would have to buy healthier food and more luxury for relaxation and exercise.”

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The A-List: 16 Top Nurses On Long Island. (Long Island (NY) Press)

The (5/5) Vincenza Coughlin, RN, director of nursing professional practice and education at ���ϸ����� Langone Hospital – Long Island, recognized for her excellence in clinical nursing leadership, has significantly contributed to the professional advancement of over 500 nurses at ���ϸ����� Langone Hospital – Long Island.