News from NYU Langone Health
Newsday
Some at-home COVID-19 tests can be used beyond their expiration date, but it depends on the specific test. Camile А. Gooden, MD, clinical assistant professor and physician advisor, NYU Langone Hospital - Suffolk, advises that the FDA has extended the dates for select tests after studies found their components remain effective longer than initially anticipated. The FDA website lists which tests have extended expiration dates. The article notes that COVID-19 cases remain low on Long Island. Dwayne Breining, MD, of Northwell Health, also advises Long Islanders to be aware of influenza and RSV cases.
11/24/2025
Drugs.com
Senior author Miriam Bredella, MD, MBA, the Bernard and Irene Schwartz Professor of Radiology, vice chair, strategy, Department of Radiology, and associate dean, Translational Science, emphasizes the clinical utility of a new study published in Radiology, stating it offers proof that existing medical images can be "repurposed" to reliably identify bone loss. Overseeing the analysis of over 538,000 CT scans, Bredella and her colleagues validated a deep learning method that automatically screens for osteoporosis with over 99% accuracy compared to manual review. She highlights that this approach allows for opportunistic screening using routine scans performed for other reasons, effectively identifying at-risk patients without requiring additional procedures or radiation exposure.
11/17/2025
Commercial Observer
BioLabs@NYU Langone, an incubator affiliated with NYU Langone Health, has relocated from Manhattan to a new 46,000-square-foot facility at Innolabs in Long Island City. The move provides a larger, purpose-built space to support early-stage biotech companies. According to Vicki Match Suna, AIA, executive vice president and vice dean for Real Estate Development and Facilities at NYU Langone Health, the new space will offer startups expanded access to resources needed to drive innovation. The relocation aims to accelerate the growth of New York City's commercial life-science sector and support spinouts from NYU Langone's research programs.
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11/20/2025
LabMedica.com
A new study co-led by NYU Grossman School of Medicine suggests a simple midlife blood test for platelet activity could identify individuals at higher risk for Alzheimer's disease. Researchers found that individuals whose platelets clumped more strongly also showed higher levels of amyloid and tau proteins in their brains. Jaime Ramos-Cejudo, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry and department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, noted that platelets may represent a unique bridge between vascular dysfunction and brain inflammation, potentially opening new opportunities for early interventions.
11/21/2025
Medscape
New research published in *Pediatrics* found that an integrated pediatric care model can lower emergency room use and increase preventive visits. The study was led by Katherine Piwnica-Worms, MD, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, who is also director of pediatric health care delivery at New York City Health & Hospitals. The research analyzed Medicaid data from 2020 to 2022, finding that the 3-2-1 IMPACT program was associated with a 12% decrease in monthly emergency department visits and a higher rate of well-child visits compared to conventional care.
11/24/2025
ScienceDaily
A study by researchers including scientists from NYU Grossman School of Medicine's Neuroscience Institute found that estrogen levels influence learning by affecting dopamine activity. The investigation, co-authored by Christine Constantinople, PhD, professor in NYU Langone's Center for Neural Science, and lead author Carla Golden, an NYU postdoctoral fellow, showed that elevated estrogen in rats improved performance on reward-based tasks. Conversely, reduced estrogen impaired learning, suggesting a link between hormone fluctuations and certain neuropsychiatric disorders. The research was partly funded by NYU Langone Health.
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11/20/2025
Becker's Hospital Review
Becker’s Healthcare named NYU Langone Health to its 2025 list of 100 great hospitals for neuroscience and spine care. The article highlights the NYU Langone Spine Center, which provides care for more than 25,000 adults and children annually. Its multidisciplinary team of 30 specialists performs over 4,700 spine procedures each year. The piece notes that NYU Langone Health has pioneered minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery techniques that have transformed postoperative pain management. The health system is also recognized as being ranked No. 1 in neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report.
11/20/2025
Optometry Times
Brieann Adair, OD, a clinical optometrist, and director, contact lens service, Department of Ophthalmology, NYU Langone Eye Center, provides an overview of recent advancements in contact lens technology. She highlights progress in materials and coatings that improve comfort and safety, allowing more patients to wear lenses. Adair notes that expanded prescription parameters now accommodate a wider range of refractive errors. She also explains that specialty lenses are crucial for managing ocular conditions beyond vision correction, such as severe dryness and trauma. Adair is optimistic about future innovations, including the integration of contact lenses with AI and augmented reality.
11/21/2025
Smithsonian Magazine
Medical schools are increasingly using digital tools like virtual reality and AI-powered cadavers to teach anatomy, with some programs replacing physical dissection entirely. Kristen Ramirez, a research instructor and module director for anatomy lab at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, notes that her team created a VR program allowing students to stand inside a human heart. She explains that for certain parts of the body, VR offers 'a new dimension of interaction.' The article explores the benefits of these technologies alongside concerns about losing the irreplaceable tactile and sensory experiences of working with real human bodies.
11/21/2025
HELLO! Magazine
Actor and musician Donald Glover revealed he canceled his Childish Gambino tour last year after suffering a stroke, in addition to a broken foot and surgery for a hole in his heart. To provide context on strokes in younger adults, the article quotes Brandon Giglio, MD, clinical assistant professor at the Department of Neurology, medical director, Unit 3600, NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn and director, Vascular Neurology NYU Langone Hospital. He explains that because risk factors are developing at younger ages, the average age of stroke is decreasing in America.
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11/23/2025
New York Post
Marc Siegel, MD, clinical professor of medicine at NYU Langone Health and a Fox News senior medical analyst, has released a new book, “The Miracles Among Us: How God’s Grace Plays a Role in Healing.” The book explores the intersection of modern medicine and faith, chronicling stories of patients who experienced extraordinary medical challenges and recoveries. Siegel argues for combining science and spirituality to preserve life, suggesting that hope and faith are critical components of healing. He also discusses how prayer can play a role in a doctor's professional life with patients.
11/22/2025
NewsOne.com
A Chicago family is working to close a 20-year life expectancy gap in the city's West Garfield Park community, highlighting the efforts of the local organization Legacy Families. The article references a 2019 analysis from the Department of Population Health at NYU Langone Health which demonstrated a direct link between life expectancy and segregation. The analysis found that segregation affects the quality of health care, environmental exposures, and food quality, contributing to poor health outcomes in predominantly Black communities.
11/21/2025
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Scientists are exploring a new approach to treat autoimmune diseases like lupus by reprogramming patients' immune systems using CAR-T therapy, a treatment adapted from cancer. The article highlights the story of Mileydy Gonzalez, a 35-year-old patient whose worsening lupus was successfully treated in a study at NYU Langone Health. After her doctor suggested the experimental therapy, Ms. Gonzalez participated and has since become pain- and pill-free, regaining her strength and energy. The therapy involves altering a patient's T cells to destroy dysfunctional B cells, effectively rebooting the immune system.
11/23/2025
OR Today
Viseon reports the first patient use of its Hubble EXCITE device in a glioblastoma brain surgery at Henry Ford Health. The device integrates aspiration, dual-illumination, and 4K visualization. The article also notes a previous use of Viseon's Hubble AV device in September 2025 by Jonathan Yun, MD, professor at Department of Neurology and Department of Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and director of Neurology Service Bellevue Hospital, during a procedure at Valley Hospital. The Hubble platform is designed to improve tissue selectivity and integrate with existing operating room equipment without significant capital outlay.
11/22/2025
CNN
An analysis explores Republican proposals to change the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which could convert subsidies into direct payments. Experts suggest this would benefit younger, healthier consumers but increase costs for older, lower-income individuals with greater health needs, a key part of the GOP's electoral base. The article cites an analysis conducted by the author with the NYU Grossman School of Medicine, which found that more Republican-held House districts have residents with serious health problems than the national average. Sherry Glied, a professor at New York University’s Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, is also quoted.
11/22/2025
World Today News
New federal loan limits are sparking fears of worsening physician shortages by deterring aspiring doctors from medical education. The article highlights accelerated programs as a potential solution to reduce the financial burden on students. It cites the three-year MD curriculum at NYU Grossman School of Medicine as a key example. A data analysis led by NYU Grossman School of Medicine found that students in three-year programs realize a lifetime financial gain exceeding $240,000 through reduced tuition costs and faster entry into salaried positions.
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11/23/2025
