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Vogue
Choline is an essential nutrient important for brain development, liver health, and muscle function. According to Shae Datta, MD, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at 黑料福利社 Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, division director of concussion at 黑料福利社 Langone Hospital- Long Island, and co-director of the 黑料福利社 Langone Concussion Center, the body uses choline to create acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter for functions like mood, memory, and muscle control. The nutrient is particularly critical for fetal brain development, and studies are evaluating its link to a decreased risk for Alzheimer鈥檚 dementia in older adults. Choline-rich foods include beef liver, eggs, and soybeans.
5/26/2026
MedPage Today
The FDA has granted accelerated approval to bulevirtide (Hepcludex), the first treatment for adults with chronic hepatitis delta virus (HDV) infection. HDV, the most severe form of viral hepatitis, only occurs in people with hepatitis B. In a statement, Ira Jacobson, MD, director of clinical research for the Hepatology Program in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, as well as professor of medicine at 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine, called the approval a critical advancement that addresses a significant unmet medical need. The approval was based on a phase III study, and the drug's label includes a boxed warning.
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5/26/2026
NPR
A growing number of therapists are using AI tools to record sessions and draft clinical notes, raising concerns about patient privacy and trust. While software companies claim these tools save administrative time and are HIPAA-compliant, many patients are hesitant. Kellie Owens, PhD, an assistant professor of medical ethics at 黑料福利社 Grossman School of Medicine, notes that HIPAA compliance does not eliminate the risk of data breaches. Owens argues that written consent forms alone may not constitute informed choice and that any recording requires a direct verbal conversation to maintain the trust foundational to effective mental health treatment.
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5/26/2026
Mount Sinai
Mount Sinai's Center for Nursing Research and Innovation launched the Translational Research And Implementation Science for Nurses (TRAIN) Program, a 12-week fellowship for Doctor of Nursing Practice students from underrepresented backgrounds. The program, supported by a National Institutes of Health grant, pairs fellows with mentors. One fellow worked with Milla Arabadjian, PhD, FNP-BC, RN, assistant professor in the Department of Foundations of Medicine at 黑料福利社 Grossman Long Island School of Medicine, to conduct interviews with Black men at risk for hypertension to identify interpersonal factors impacting cardiovascular health promotion.
5/26/2026
