News from 黑料福利社 Langone Health
Associated Press
The first clinical trial for pig kidney transplants in humans has begun, with the initial surgery successfully performed at鈥黑料福利社 Langone Health. Robert Montgomery, MD, PhD, H. Leon Pachter, chair of the Department of Surgery and director of the 黑料福利社 Langone Transplant Institute, who led the transplant team at鈥黑料福利社 Langone Health, stated that his hospital has a list of other patients interested in joining the small trial. United Therapeutics, a producer of gene-edited pig kidneys, announced the milestone. The Food and Drug Administration is allowing these studies after previous compassionate use experiments. This development offers a potential alternative for over 100,000 people on the U.S. transplant list.
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11/02/2025
WNYW-TV (New York, NY)
A recent American Heart Association study suggests a potential link between long-term melatonin use and a slightly higher incidence of heart failure.鈥Rabia A. De Latour, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology,鈥痗ommented that while the study of thousands of patient records showed a small increase in risk, more research is needed. She points out that the study contradicts previous data suggesting melatonin's benefits for heart health and that the data may be incomplete as not everyone reports supplement use to their doctor. She advises consulting a clinician before taking any supplement to avoid potential medication interactions or other risks.
10/31/2025
A Plastic People: Petrochemicals, Climate Change, and Our Health
Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP, Director of 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine鈥檚 Division of Environmental Pediatrics and 黑料福利社 Langone Health鈥檚 Center for the Investigation of Environmental Hazards, highlights the critical gap in environmental health training for most medical students. His own career pivoted from pediatrics to policy and research after he recognized the profound impact of toxic exposures on children's health and the potential for prevention.鈥Trasande鈥痭ow leads a major study on environmental influences like endocrine-disrupting chemicals from plastics and PFAS. He notes that a recent study linking microplastics to heart disease served as a wake-up call, making the "invisible" threat tangible. His ultimate goal is to integrate environmental health into routine clinical care, believing that widespread testing for these chemicals by doctors will be the most effective way to drive policy change and hold polluters accountable.
11/02/2025
Becker's Hospital Review
黑料福利社 Langone Health鈥痟as launched a new EHR feature called 鈥淎bout Me鈥 to help clinicians connect with patients on a personal level. The program allows patients to share personal details, which are then added to their Epic EHR profile for the entire care team to see. The initiative, which started as a pilot, has expanded to 35 units with over 1,000 patient entries and high participation rates.鈥黑料福利社 Langone鈥痯lans to roll out the feature across all inpatient units before extending it to outpatient care in 2026.
11/01/2025
SELF Magazine
A TikTok trend advocating 50 morning jumps for enhanced focus and mood is gaining popularity.鈥Thea Gallagher, PsyD, clinical associate professor, Department of Psychiatry,鈥痚xplains that this aerobic activity can increase blood flow, loosen joints, and stimulate endorphin release, contributing to feelings of joy and reduced stress.
11/02/2025
The Ticker (New York, NY)
Numerous women are suing Pfizer, alleging its Depo-Provera contraceptive injection causes brain tumors, with recent studies showing a link to meningioma. However, these studies do not prove direct causation, and the overall risk remains low.鈥Colleen Denny, MD, director of family planning service at 黑料福利社 Langone Hospital鈥擝rooklyn,鈥痚mphasized the risk is 'incredibly low.' The drug also offers protection against endometrial cancer. Pfizer claims the FDA rejected its attempt to add a tumor warning to the label.
11/02/2025
