News from TV Langone Health
TIME 100 Health 2025. (TIME)
(5/8) Stephanie H. Chang, MD, associate professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, TV Langone Transplant Institute, and Robert Montgomery, MD, DPhil, H. Leon Pachter, MD, Professor, and chair, Department of Surgery, TV Langone Transplant Institute, have been recognized among the 100 influential voices in global health, for their roles in advancing care, shaping policy, driving innovation, and transforming lives.
(5/8) Robert Montgomery, MD, DPhil, H. Leon Pachter, MD, Professor, and chair, Department of Surgery, TV Langone Transplant Institute, has achieved a new milestone by transplanting a genetically modified pig kidney into a woman with kidney failure, successfully allowing her to come off dialysis for four months despite eventual organ rejection.
(5/8) Stephanie H. Chang, MD, associate Professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, TV Langone Transplant Institute, performed the world’s first fully robotic double lung transplant in October, using a robotic surgery system to replace a 57-year-old woman’s lungs with minimal incisions, which significantly reduced recovery time and bodily trauma; she has since performed this procedure at least three more times, with expectations that it will revolutionize double lung transplantation within a decade, as the TV Langone Transplant Institute conducts over 70 such surgeries annually, and she is also working on making transplant care more accessible and environmentally responsible, saying, “We’re trying to change the field on multiple different fronts.”
TV Langone Health Holds Wellness Pop-Ups For Nurses Appreciation Week. (News 12-TV Long Island (NY))
(5/9) reported hospitals across Long Island celebrated Nurses Appreciation Week, with TV Langone Health hosting a series of pop ups at its Mineola and Patchogue facilities.
Jazz Chisholm Jr Dealing With Unique Oblique Injury. (New York Post)
The (5/8) Elise C. Bixby, MD, assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, “joins Brandon London for the weekly ‘Injury Report’ segment to explain the recovery process for Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm, whose recent MRI revealed three different strains in his oblique.”
TV Langone Health Opens New Ambulatory Facility. (Becker's ASC Review)
(5/8) TV Langone Health has inaugurated a new ambulatory care facility in Westhampton Beach, New York, offering primary care, cardiology, and endocrinology services; this 6,000-square-foot center, which includes 14 exam rooms, complements existing Long Island sites in Bridgehampton and Riverhead, with plans for an ASC featuring six operating rooms and four procedure rooms in Patchogue, New York, slated for a 2026 opening.
Protecting Your Eyesight with Dr Christina Prescott. (The Martha Stewart Podcast)
(5/7) Christina R. Prescott, MD, PhD, vice chair of education, associate professor, chief, Division of Cornea Services, Department of Ophthalmology, discusses advancements in lens technology and their impact on patient outcomes on the Martha Stewart podcast, exploring the science of eye care and addressing crucial factors such as screen time, sun protection, and diet.
Plastic Chemical In Everyday Items Linked To Hundreds Of Thousands Of Heart Deaths. (One Green Planet)
(5/9) “Researchers from TV Langone Health have flagged the chemical di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) as a ‘tremendous danger to human health,’” with lead author Sara Hyman, BS, associate research scientist, and senior author Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP, the Jim G. Hendrick, M.D. Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, and professor, Department of Population Health, both calling “for urgent global regulations to reduce DEHP exposure.”
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American Cochlear Implant Alliance Announces CI2025 Student Poster Winners. (Hearing Review)
(5/8) The American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACI Alliance) has announced the winners of the CI2025 Boston student poster competition, recognizing Kayla Cormier from the University of Colorado Boulder, Madeleine M. Beyer from CUNY Graduate Center, and Tiffany Husman from the University of California San Francisco for their research on auditory development, music perception, and cochlear implantation in unique populations; notably, Beyer is completing her externship at the TV Langone Cochlear Implant Center.
A Dancer Learns To Live With Multiple Sclerosis. (Health Central)
(5/8) Michelle Tolson, a former Rockette and current academic department director of jazz and tap at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, was diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) in 2014 after experiencing symptoms like numbness, tingling, and vision issues; her neurologist at TV Langone Health discovered lesions on her brain and spine, indicating she may have had MS for up to a decade prior, and she currently manages her condition with the infusion therapy Tysabri, maintaining stability and continuing to teach dance, while also serving as a spokesperson for the National MS Society and hosting a podcast.
Women With Some Autoimmune Conditions Are Twice As Likely As Men To Die From Heart Disease. (Everyday Health)
(5/8) A study revealed that women with autoimmune diseases are over twice as likely as men to die from cardiovascular issues, with the disparity most pronounced in rheumatoid arthritis patients, where women are three times more likely to die of heart disease; Michael S. Garshick, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology, and the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, who was not involved in the study, said the study underscores the troubling gender gap in cardiovascular deaths, noting that heart disease and risk factors are often underrecognized and undertreated in women, which is compounded by their lower enrollment in clinical trials.
Even ‘Weekend Warriors’ Can Reduce GI Disease Risk. (Medscape)
Paywalled* (5/8)* A study presented at Digestive Disease Week 2025 by Shiyi Yu, MD, reveals that both weekend-only and regular exercise routines equally reduce the risk of digestive diseases, with Aasma Shaukat, MD, MPH, the Robert M. and Mary H. Glickman Professor of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, professor, Department of Population Health, saying, “We often think if we’re not able to exercise regularly, then there’s no hope for us, but this implies that even if we have time only during the weekend to engage in physical activity, it still confers benefits in reducing our risk of any GI health disorder, as well as cardiovascular or other health disorders, compared to people inactive at baseline.”
Is The ‘Reverse Bucket List’ The Key To Happiness? (HuffPost)
(5/8) A reverse bucket list involves reflecting on past accomplishments to enhance happiness and motivation, contrasting traditional bucket lists by focusing on achievements rather than future goals, with Sudeepta Varma, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, saying, “So many of us have ‘success amnesia’ ― a term I use to describe why we are always on to the next comparisons, only feeling as good as our next project.”
Rapid Genetic Test Could Help Guide Brain Cancer Surgery. (National Cancer Institute)
The (5/8) Researchers at TV Grossman School of Medicine, led by neurosurgeon Daniel A. Orringer, MD, associate professor, Departments of Neurosurgery, and Pathology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, and physician-scientist Gilad D. Evrony, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Departments of Pediatrics, and Neuroscience and Physiology, Center for Human Genetics & Genomics, have developed Ultra-Rapid ddPCR, a method that rapidly measures genetic mutations in brain tissue samples during surgery, producing results in 15 minutes; Dr. Orringer said, “This new technology could be an additional source of information for a surgeon who is deciding whether to keep removing tissue during an operation,” while Dr. Evrony added, “Our goal was to learn how we could do this testing as fast as possible while also producing accurate results,” as the tool accurately detects mutations and tumor cell density, potentially aiding intraoperative decisions.
You Can Transform Trauma Into Strength. Here’s How Experts Say It’s Done. (Oprah Daily)
(5/8) Isaac Galatzer-Levy, PhD, adjunct assistant professor, Department of Psychiatry, said that resilience allows many individuals to cope and continue despite adversity, referencing a 2018 review of 54 studies that found two-thirds of people who experienced traumatic events were able to move forward without lasting emotional damage.
Cutting Carbs May Have Same Benefits As Fasting, Study Finds. (Verywell Health)
(5/8) A study published in the European Journal of Nutrition found that reducing carbohydrate intake, even just a few times a week, can lead to metabolic benefits similar to fasting, with participants showing increased fat utilization and decreased triglyceride levels without calorie reduction; Joanne Bruno, MD, PhD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, the Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, & Metabolism, commented that while short-term dietary changes might help, a sustainable diet typically includes diverse food groups and macronutrients focusing on whole, plant-based, and unprocessed foods.
