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Christina Sanz, 32, was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer at six weeks pregnant. After being referred to ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone Health, a team including Mary Gemignani, MD, Chief, Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, oncologist and breast surgeon at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone Perlmutter Cancer Center, developed a treatment plan. Sanz underwent a mastectomy and tailored chemotherapy during her second and third trimesters. She delivered a healthy baby girl, Isabella, on 26 September. Sanz is continuing treatment and credits her medical team. Mary Gemignani, MD, emphasized the importance of self-exams for early detection, noting that breast cancer can occur in younger women without family history.
10/26/2025
Long Island Business News
ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone Hospital—Long Island opened an 8,500-square-foot renovated mother and baby care suite in Mineola, featuring 10 private patient rooms and a dedicated elevator. Joseph Greco, MD, executive vice president and chief of hospital operations at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone Hospital—Long Island, noted the unit enhances patient experience for over 5,000 annual deliveries. Erika Banks, MD, professor and chair of obstetrics and gynecology at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone Hospital—Long Island, emphasized comprehensive, patient-centered care. Vicki Match Suna, AIA, executive vice president and vice dean for Real Estate Development and Facilities at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone Health, highlighted the thoughtfully designed space. The hospital also offers Long Island's only fetal surgery program.
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10/26/2025
New York Post
Eugenia Montesinos, CNM, director of midwifery services at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone Health, explains the comprehensive role of midwives, who provide patient-centered care from menarche to post-menopause. Midwives at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone see patients at the Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative, offering services like prenatal care, fertility counseling, and annual exams. The article clarifies that midwives support natural birth but also epidurals, and the majority work in hospitals, not just homes. Midwifery care is associated with lower rates of interventions and greater patient satisfaction.
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10/27/2025
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The article details the evolving role of midwives in modern healthcare, emphasizing their graduate-level training and comprehensive, personalized care for women across various life stages, including pregnancy and childbirth. Midwives offer services like fertility counseling, annual exams, and postpartum support, often practicing in hospitals. Research indicates midwifery care is associated with reduced Cesarean rates and higher patient satisfaction. Eugenia Montesinos, CNM, director of midwifery services at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone Health, exemplifies this vital role, guiding women through childbirth and providing lasting support.
10/27/2025
Washington Square News
A September ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone Health study indicates bariatric weight-loss surgery can achieve five times greater weight loss than GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. Researchers analyzed over 50,000 patient records, finding surgery patients lost approximately 20% more body weight. Avery Brown, MD, a Langone general surgery resident, noted that GLP-1 medications require indefinite use, with 70% of patients discontinuing within one year, leading to weight regain. The study suggests surgery offers long-lasting results with proper post-operative care, while future research will identify patient factors for GLP-1 success.
10/26/2025
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Research led by Jiyoung Ahn, PhD, Director, Epidemiology and Cancer Control Program, Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center associate director for population science at Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center and professor in the departments of population health and medicine at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Grossman School of Medicine, found 27 oral bacteria and fungi are associated with a more than threefold increased risk for pancreatic cancer. This combined microbial effect is greater than smoking, emphasizing oral health's systemic importance. The study, which evaluated 122,000 oral wash samples, identified 13 bacteria linked to increased risk and eight to lower risk. Findings suggest routine dental hygiene could significantly lower pancreatic cancer risk and serve as an important risk stratification tool.
10/25/2025
Medscape
A multicenter study revealed that nearly 70% of patients with focal treatment-resistant epilepsy (FTRE) experience fewer seizures over time, independent of specific medications or device changes. This suggests natural progression and active management contribute to improvement, challenging assumptions about limited relief chances. Ojas Potnis, MD, a resident in the Department of Neurology at the ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Grossman School of Medicine, noted these findings offer hope. Jacqueline A. French, MD, Division Director, Epilepsy professor of neurology at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Grossman School of Medicine, added that focal epilepsy often improves over time. The Human Epilepsy Project 2 results were published on 20 October 2023 in JAMA Neurology.
10/26/2025
Oprah Daily
A recent article explores the efficacy of weighted vests for burning calories, building muscle, and protecting bones, noting mixed research evidence. Julia L. Iafrate, MD, a sports medicine doctor at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone Health, explains that women build bone mineral density until age 35, with decline after 40 and during perimenopause. She emphasizes resistance training in earlier life for maintaining muscle and bone density. While vests may aid weight loss and cardiovascular health, Julia L. Iafrate, MD states their bone density benefits are moderate at best, particularly for those at normal body weight, and are often short-term. She recommends lifting heavy weights, increasing calcium, and vitamin D intake for better bone health.
10/26/2025
British Vogue
Hailey Bieber discussed her skincare regimen, including PRP and PRF injections, and her decision to avoid Botox for cosmetic reasons until her 30s, though she uses it for TMJ. Mary L Stevenson, MD, from ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone Health, previously described perioral dermatitis for Vogue as a skin condition characterized by dry, flaky red skin and bumps. Bieber also shared her minimal routine for managing flare-ups of this condition. The article highlights that celebrities also experience skin issues and often rely on professional guidance and treatments.
10/27/2025
UNILAD
A West Virginia family revealed four of their daughters were diagnosed with Chiari malformation, a rare brain condition. David Harter, MD, director of pediatric neurosurgery at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone, explained the condition occurs when the brain's lower part protrudes from the skull opening. The parents, Paul and Ashlee Higginbotham, described their journey through multiple diagnoses and surgeries for Austyn, Amelia, Aubrey, and Adalee, who all recovered. The family traveled extensively for specialist care, including brain surgery for their daughters.
10/27/2025
Verywell Health
Probiotics, particularly Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains, may help reduce symptoms of acid reflux and GERD, such as heartburn and regurgitation, according to some research. While studies show positive effects, further research is needed to confirm their effectiveness. Health experts, including the American Gastroenterological Association, have not issued specific guidelines. The International Probiotics Association suggests probiotics can be a helpful addition to lifestyle changes. The article also details lifestyle modifications for managing acid reflux, with ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone Health cited as a source for such recommendations. It compares probiotics to antacids and lists other medications and safety considerations.
10/27/2025
HMP Global Learning Network
A study published in JAMA Neurology found that over two-thirds of patients with treatment-resistant focal epilepsy experienced significant seizure reduction over up to three years. Ojas Potnis, MD, a resident in the ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Grossman School of Medicine Department of Neurology, stated these findings challenge assumptions about relief chances. The study, co-senior authored by Jacqueline French, MD, a neurologist and professor at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Grossman School of Medicine, analyzed 126 patients at 10 US epilepsy centers. Results showed 68.3% had reduced monthly seizure frequency, offering hope for most people with focal epilepsy.
10/27/2025
Newsweek
Researchers from National Taiwan University developed a serum that induced hair regrowth in mice within 20 days by leveraging skin irritation to promote fatty acid release, activating hair follicle stem cells. Mayumi Ito Suzuki, PhD, professor of dermatology and cell biology at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone, noted the exciting cascade of events revealed but emphasized the need to test this mechanism in human skin in vivo. She highlighted concerns about long-term effects on other cell types and the careful examination required for fatty acid roles in distinct physiological contexts before human application. Further investigation is needed to determine human translatability and effective dosing.
10/27/2025
Yahoo Life
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved elinzanetant, manufactured by Bayer as Lynkuet, on 24 October, as a new non-hormonal treatment for moderate to severe menopausal hot flashes. This dual neurokinin receptor agonist targets NK-1 and NK-3 receptors, showing significant reduction in vasomotor symptoms during clinical trials. Meleen Chuang, MD, medical director of women's health and the family health center at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone, explained that modulating this system impacts sleep-wake cycles and body temperature, leading to more peaceful sleep by reducing night sweats. This offers a new option for women unable or unwilling to use hormone replacement therapy.
10/27/2025
Head Topics
Giants running back Cam Skattebo sustained a season-ending dislocated right ankle during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles. Coach Brian Daboll confirmed successful surgery. In related news, Andrew S. Bi, MD, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone Health, discussed the side effects athletes experience after suffering concussions and potential technology to prevent or reduce these effects. Skattebo's injury occurred after a hard hit in the second quarter, leading to him being carted off the field. The team, which also lost wide receiver Malik Nabers to a torn ACL, fell to 2-6 after the loss.
10/27/2025
News 12 Westchester
Nicole Golbari, MD, a dermatology surgeon at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone Health, shared important sun protection advice for daily routines, emphasizing its year-round necessity beyond the summer months. Her guidance provides helpful information for individuals to maintain skin health throughout the fall and winter, highlighting that effective sun protection is a continuous concern for overall well-being.
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10/26/2025
New York Post
Kirk A. Campbell, MD, a Sports Orthopedic Surgeon with ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone, joined Brandon London for the weekly Injury Report segment to explain the recovery process for Giants player Cam Skattebo's gruesome ankle injury. He detailed how Skattebo can rehabilitate from the severe injury sustained during the Week 8 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, offering medical insights into the rehabilitation aspects.
10/27/2025
Experience Life
The article discusses polypharmacy, the increasing number of prescription drugs taken by U.S. seniors, which has tripled in 20 years. Factors contributing to this include multiple chronic conditions, prescriptions from various practitioners, and self-medication with supplements. These can lead to harmful drug interactions and a 'prescription cascade.' Nina Blachman, MD, Director, Geriatrics Fellowship Program a geriatrician at the ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Grossman School of Medicine, describes how patients can end up chasing side effects with more drugs. Experts suggest patients review their medications annually with their doctors to potentially taper off some drugs.
10/26/2025
ONCOLOGY journal
Allireza Alloo, MD, clinical associate professor in the Department of Medicine at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Grossman Long Island School of Medicine and medical director of the Division of Dermatology at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone Hospital Long Island, discussed dermatologic adverse events (dAEs) in breast cancer treatment. He highlighted dAEs as a common reason for stopping cancer therapies, impacting patient quality of life and self-image. Dr. Alloo detailed dAEs associated with chemotherapy agents like taxanes, including hair loss and nail changes, and those from targeted therapies such as psoriasis-like rashes and stomatitis. He emphasized the importance of multidisciplinary communication and patient education, noting ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone's e-consultation system for timely patient assessment and treatment.
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10/27/2025
Philadelphia Tribune
A new study suggests that average daily steps across a week are more strongly associated with reduced cardiovascular disease risk and early death, especially for women over 60, than consistently meeting daily step goals. Reaching 4,000 steps two to three days a week significantly lowers mortality risk. Sean Heffron, MD, assistant professor of medicine in the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology at ºÚÁϸ£ÀûÉç Langone Health a nd the Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, previously noted that 10,000 steps is not evidence-based, suggesting 7,000 steps as a good objective. He also advised incorporating physical activity, like walking an extra bus stop, into daily routines.
10/27/2025
