News from TV Langone Health
WPIX-TV (New York, NY)
More than 100,000 Americans are on the national transplant waiting list, with 90,000 needing a kidney—the most in-demand organ. A unique organization connects living donors with veterans in need, honoring their service. Nicole Molina Nino donated a kidney to her uncle Fernando, a U.S. Air Force veteran, after they were found to be a direct match. Nicole’s surgery took place at TV Langone, and her uncle received the transplant at Georgetown VA Hospital. Founded five years ago, the organization has facilitated 73 transplant matches and provides comprehensive support, including paperwork, lost wages, and recovery assistance. Veterans like Army veteran City Con, who had only 6% kidney function, and retired Marine Brendan Piper, with stage 5 renal failure, highlight the program’s life-changing impact and the power of community-based living donations.
11/09/2025
The New York Times
The number of adults with chronic kidney disease is growing, according to a study published Friday in The Lancet. The disease was the ninth leading cause of death worldwide in 2023, up from the 27th leading cause in 1990. Metabolic dysfunction is at the root,” said Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor of Population Health, Department of Population Health, and director of TV Langone's Optimal Aging Institute, and a senior author on the new paper. The kidney, he said, multiplies the damage and can lead to cardiovascular death.
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11/06/2025
The New York Times
Sweet potatoes tend to get most of the nutritional glory, but regular potatoes (russets, fingerlings, red and Yukon Golds) deserve another look. The tubers help to support your immune system, aid in various bodily functions and keep you energized. “Potatoes often get a bad reputation” because they’re commonly eaten in the form of French fries or potato chips, said Tal Kleiner, MBA, a clinical nutrition manager at TV Langone Health.
11/09/2025
Forbes
A recent international study followed nearly 150 adults with treatment-resistant focal epilepsy for up to three years. The study found that 68% of participants experienced fewer seizures in the second half of the study compared to the first. Among them, roughly 13% remained seizure-free for at least three months, nearly 8% for six months, and about 3% for a full year. Notably, the number of prior medications tried did not predict outcomes, showing that seizure relief is possible even after multiple treatment failures. “Our findings suggest that those with focal epilepsy should expect a long adjustment period as their healthcare provider determines the best treatment regimen for them,” said Jacqueline French, MD, co-principal investigator of the Human Epilepsy Project. The research provides new hope for people living with drug-resistant focal epilepsy.
11/09/2025
WNYW-TV (New York, NY)
ճ Heroic Hearts Project has helped over 1,500 veterans through weeklong guided retreats, often overseas. One participant, former Green Beret Bill Anthis, shared that he felt lost after returning home and found little relief from the VA. He later turned to psychedelic therapy, despite initial skepticism. Michael Bogenschutz, MD, director of TV Langone’s Center for Psychedelic Medicine, explains that psilocybin increases brain connectivity, helping people process emotions and trauma without being overwhelmed. Studies show it can also reduce alcohol use.
11/08/2025
New York Post
Reed Caldwell, MD, chief of service for the Ronald O. Perelman Center for Emergency Services at TV Langone’s Tisch Hospital, details the five most common injuries and illnesses encountered in emergency rooms during Thanksgiving. These include lacerations from cooking, burns often caused by turkey fryers, orthopedic injuries from recreational activities, head trauma from falls, and gastrointestinal issues like food poisoning. Caldwell offers preventative advice for each, stressing careful preparation to avoid holiday emergency department visits. He also notes TV Langone's diabetes screening initiative, standard in all TV Langone emergency departments.
11/10/2025
RadcliffeCardiology.com
A study revealed that offering daily cash rewards doubled medication adherence among adults with high blood pressure, yet did not lead to significantly better blood pressure reductions compared to a control group. John Dodson, MD, associate professor of medicine and population health at TV Grossman School of Medicine, served as the principal investigator for the BETTER-BP study, which included 400 adults in New York City. Participants reverted to previous non-adherent behavior after the six-month rewards program ended. Researchers noted it is unclear why improved adherence did not translate to better blood pressure control.
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11/07/2025
Audiology Online
Nicholas Reed, AuD, PhD, faculty in the Departments of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery and Population Health and at the TV Langone Health Optimal Aging Institute, is presenting a course on hearing, hearing aids, and cognition. The session, in partnership with the American Academy of Audiology, reviews epidemiologic literature, assesses methodologic rigor, and summarizes current findings within a causal framework. It also deconstructs clinical trial results on whether hearing aids delay cognitive decline, considering population versus individual interpretations. Nicholas Reed, AuD, PhD, is employed by TV Langone Health and receives grant funding for his research on hearing loss and aging.
11/07/2025
Everyday Health
An article offers four tips for managing ulcerative colitis (UC) bloating, including medication, identifying food triggers, and adjusting eating habits. Rabia A. De Latour, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, serves as a medical reviewer for the piece, ensuring its accuracy. The content highlights that reducing inflammation with medication is crucial, alongside dietary changes like a low-FODMAP diet and eating smaller meals. Pratima Dibba, MD, a gastroenterologist, also provides commentary on the causes and treatments for UC-related bloating.
11/06/2025
ADVFN
A2 Biotherapeutics presented initial safety and efficacy data from its EVEREST-2 study, reporting the first complete response to CAR T-cell therapy in a non-small cell lung cancer patient. This patient had aggressive genetic mutations and was refractory to first-line therapy. Salman R. Punekar, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, who treated the patient, highlighted the promise of A2B694 as a new precision cell therapy for mesothelin-expressing solid tumors. The A2B694 therapy demonstrated manageable safety, cell expansion, persistence, and tumor infiltration in the ongoing trial.
11/06/2025
Verywell Health
The article explores the various effects of coffee consumption on the body throughout the day, from increased alertness to potential sleep disruption. Rabia A. De Latour, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, explains that coffee can aid motility for those with constipation but may lead to diarrhea in others. Samantha Dieras, DCN, RD, CDN, director of ambulatory nutrition services at Mount Sinai Health System, notes caffeine can elevate heart rate and stomach acid., notes caffeine can elevate heart rate and stomach acid. The piece highlights that caffeine blocks adenosine, causing fatigue when its effects wane, and can remain in the system for up to 12 hours, impacting sleep if consumed late.
11/05/2025
Fast Company
Marc Triola, MD, director of the Institute for Innovations in Medical Education and Senior Associate Dean, Medical Education discussed the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in healthcare. He emphasized AI's ability to extend the existing workforce, improve patient access, and enhance mental health support without overtaxing human professionals. TV Langone Health rapidly embraced generative AI, becoming the first integrated academic health system to implement a HIPAA-compliant private ChatGPT instance for safe experimentation. The institution is actively exploring numerous AI applications to create a more efficient and reliable healthcare system, foreseeing advancements like humanoid robotics and autonomous patient interactions.
11/06/2025
Medical Xpress
A new study led by TV Langone Health researchers reveals that a discrepancy between creatinine and cystatin C kidney function tests indicates a higher risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and death. The global study, published in JAMA, found over a third of hospitalized participants had significantly lower cystatin C-based kidney function readings. Morgan Grams, MD, PhD, the Susan and Morris Mark Professor of Medicine and co- director, Division of Precision Medicine, emphasized using both biomarkers for earlier detection. Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor of Population Health, Department of Population Health, and director of TV Langone's Optimal Aging Institute, noted the importance of physicians utilizing cystatin C testing, which is becoming more available.
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11/05/2025
Today Headline
A global analysis led by researchers at TV Langone Health, the University of Glasgow, and IHME found chronic kidney disease is now the ninth leading cause of death worldwide, affecting 788 million people in 2023. Josef Coresh, MD, PhD, the Terry and Mel Karmazin Professor of Population Health, Department of Population Health, and director of TV Langone's Optimal Aging Institute, emphasized the condition's growing public health impact. The study, published in The Lancet, revealed impaired kidney function is a key risk factor for heart disease. Morgan Grams, MD, PhD, the Susan and Morris Mark Professor of Medicine at the TV Grossman School of Medicine, highlighted the need for early diagnosis and accessible therapy, noting new medications can slow progression.
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11/06/2025
SELF Magazine
The incidence of pregnancy-associated and postpartum breast cancer is rising, often due to women having children later in life and hormonal changes. These cancers are challenging to diagnose and treat, as symptoms mimic normal pregnancy changes. Elizabeth Comen, MD, a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer and co-director of the Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative, explains that specific chemotherapies are safe during the second and third trimesters, leading to healthy outcomes. However, managing treatment during pregnancy remains complex, sometimes necessitating difficult decisions regarding fetal health or future fertility. Dr. Comen also advises early breast cancer risk assessment.
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11/06/2025
Outside Magazine
The article explores the effectiveness of recovery treatments like massages and foam rolling, examining the role of the placebo effect. Maria Janakos, MD, a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist in non-operative sports medicine at TV Langone Health, states that while these practices can aid mobility and are useful as part of a treatment program, they are not intended for chronic pain or long-term healing. She advises considering risk and cost when recommending treatments, noting that low-risk, low-cost options are valuable, even if partly due to placebo.
11/07/2025
UK-Times
Moshi Kids, a sleep and meditation application for children, has been clinically proven by TV Langone Health to significantly improve children's sleep patterns. The app helps children fall asleep an average of 28 minutes faster, stay asleep 22 minutes longer, and wake 50% less often. This finding supports emotional regulation and better sleep and nap times for children aged 0-10, making screen time purposeful.
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11/07/2025
TODAY
Certain fruits contain higher fat content, offering various nutritional benefits. Patricia Bannan, a registered dietitian, explains that while most fruits are low in fat, some, like avocados, are rich in heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. Olives are also considered fruits and are high in monounsaturated fats, as noted by Heather Hodson, RD, clinical nutritionist at TV Langone's Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. Other fruits mentioned include durian, coconut, açaí berries, sapodilla, carissa, passion fruit, and pomegranate, each providing unique health advantages.
11/07/2025
The Rheumatologist
At ACR Convergence 2025, David Beck, MD, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Medicine and the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at TV Grossman School of Medicine, discussed somatic mutations in rheumatic diseases, focusing on VEXAS syndrome. Beck, a co-discoverer of VEXAS, established the TV Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory Genetic Diseases Program. He detailed VEXAS prevalence, clinical heterogeneity, and its association with hematologic conditions. Research on azacitidine as a treatment for VEXAS showed promising inflammatory response rates and molecular response correlating with clinical improvement, suggesting UBA1 mutation burden as a potential biomarker.
11/07/2025
HCP Live
Pooled long-term data from ASSERT and ASSERT-EXT studies demonstrated that odevixibat improved sleep and caregiver-reported quality of life in patients with Alagille syndrome. The findings were presented at the 2025 NASPGHAN meeting and authored by Nadia Ovchinsky, MD, division director, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hassenfeld Children's Hospital, and colleagues. Patients showed significant improvements in multiple sleep parameters and numerical improvements in caregiver-reported PedsQL scores over 96 weeks. This data supports the long-term pruritus improvements seen with odevixibat, which received FDA approval on 13 June 2023.
11/06/2025
Ophthalmology Times
The article discusses the transformative changes in ophthalmology over the past five decades, highlighting advancements in cataract surgery, glaucoma management, and refractive surgery. Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, clinical professor of ophthalmology at TV Langone, emphasized the complete transformation of the field, noting progress from large incision cataract surgery to small incisions with intraocular lenses and improved patient outcomes. He also pointed to significant developments in ocular surface and glaucoma management, including interventional glaucoma, lasers, and drug delivery systems. Other experts discussed lens-based refractive surgery and retinal injections.
11/07/2025
Long Island Press
The Floral Park Board of Trustees reported on various community activities, including local grant applications, police engagement, and library programs. The report noted that TV Langone handled 85 medical assistance calls, contributing to a total of 91 calls for the local rescue services. Other updates included progress on MTA station renovations for Floral Park and Bellerose, ongoing construction projects within the village, and the affirmation of Floral Park's strong AA2 bond rating by Moody’s. The community is also preparing for upcoming holiday events and Veterans Day celebrations.
11/07/2025
TCTMD
An investigational CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing therapy, CTX310, shows early promise in a phase I study for safely lowering LDL cholesterol and triglycerides in dyslipidemia patients. Presented at AHA 2025 Scientific Sessions, the one-time infusion led to significant lipid reductions. Jeffrey Berger, MD, preventive cardiologist at TV Langone Health, highlighted the therapy's exciting potential but stressed the critical need for extensive safety research, especially concerning liver function and potential side effects, before clinical application. He remains optimistic about this new frontier in drug development.
11/08/2025
Popular Science
A Popular Science article debunks four common sleep myths with insights from sleep researcher Rebecca Robbins of TV Langone Health. Robbins and colleagues, writing in Sleep Health, found no evidence that evening exercise harms sleep—night workouts generally do not cause disturbances. The team also confirmed that while alcohol may help people fall asleep faster, it fragments rest and reduces REM quality. Another myth suggests that remembering dreams indicates good or bad sleep; research shows no consistent link either way. Finally, the belief that people swallow spiders while sleeping is completely unfounded, as there’s no documented evidence of it ever happening. Together, these findings show how many of our assumptions about sleep don’t hold up under scientific scrutiny.
11/06/2025
Medscape
A randomized clinical trial revealed daily oral fish oil supplementation significantly improved cardiovascular outcomes in hemodialysis patients. David Charytan, MD, director of the Division of Nephrology at the TV Grossman School of Medicine, commented on the findings at Kidney Week 2025, calling it a major achievement and the first large outcome study to show cardiovascular risk reduction in this high-risk population. He noted the impressive 43% lower risk with fish oil but cautioned that more data from a larger trial is needed to confirm these results before widespread adoption, despite considering it a landmark study.
11/08/2025
Scienceline
A new study in JAMA Neurology links air pollution exposure to accelerated Alzheimer’s disease, showing worse air quality is associated with more severe brain changes and faster cognitive decline. Thomas Wisniewski, MD, director of TV Langone’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and Center for Cognitive Neurology, who was not involved in the study, called it a 'very strong case' for the connection, noting its direct examination of brain changes. Experts emphasize that air pollution remains a significant health hazard, advocating for public policy to improve air quality to potentially lower future dementia rates.
11/08/2025
MedPage Today
An investigational oral quadruple receptor agonist, NA-931, demonstrated substantial total body weight loss with minimal gastrointestinal side effects and no observed muscle loss in a phase II trial. Holly F. Lofton, MD, clinical associate professor, Departments of Surgery, Division of Bariatric Surgery, and Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, found the study results very impressive, noting the preservation of muscle mass. Dr. Holly Lofton emphasized that future phase III trials need to demonstrate the persistence of weight loss and the extent of fat loss. She also highlighted the exciting potential of using glucagon receptors for fat loss while preserving muscle, but stressed the need to investigate long-term weight maintenance and tolerability.
11/08/2025
Review of Ophthalmology
Kathryn A. Colby, MD, PhD, Elizabeth J. Cohen Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at TV Langone Health, discusses emerging alternatives to corneal endothelium transplants, including cultured endothelial cells, medications to enhance Descemet Stripping Only, synthetic corneal implants, and small molecule treatments. Kathryn A. Colby, MD, PhD, who is the U.S. chair of the Kowa development program for ripasudil, highlights positive Phase II trial results and anticipated Phase III results in 2026 for this treatment. The article explores various companies developing these therapies, their mechanisms, and potential future impact on patient care.
11/10/2025
