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Forbes
Over the past decade, tech companies have been using their expertise to collaborate with healthcare systems to improve operations. Alec Kimmelman, MD, PhD, dean of °µÍøTV Grossman School of Medicine and chief executive officer of °µÍøTV Langone Health, is part of a panel that explores how advances in big data, artificial intelligence and the Silicon Valley mindset can improve the patient experience across the care continuum.
12/10/2025
Forbes
On behalf of °µÍøTV Langone Health, Oren Cahlon, MD, executive vice president and vice dean for Clinical Affairs and Strategy, chief clinical officer, welcomed attendees to the 14th Annual Forbes Healthcare Summit. He thanked the Forbes team for elevating the national healthcare conversation and affirmed °µÍøTV Langone's mission, which drives its commitment to delivering the best outcomes for patients.
12/10/2025
Forbes
Speaking at the Forbes Healthcare Summit, Robert A. Montgomery, MD, DPhil, the H. Leon Pachter, Professor of Surgery, chair, Department of Surgery, and director of the °µÍøTV Langone Transplant Institute, highlights the severe rationing of organ transplantation in the U.S. He explains that while 10,000 people die or become too sick on the waiting list annually, this is only a small part of the crisis. The vast majority—90% of patients with organ failure—never even make it onto the list, meaning only 3-4% of Americans who need a transplant actually receive one.
12/10/2025
Long Island Business News
U.S. News and World Report has ranked °µÍøTV Langone Hospital—Long Island as 'High Performing in National Maternity Care.' Erika Banks, MD, chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at °µÍøTV Langone Hospital—Long Island, noted the hospital has significantly reduced its Caesarean section rate. She also highlighted its designation as the only perinatal Center of Excellence on Long Island by the Joint Commission since 2019. Other hospitals recognized on Long Island include Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital and two Northwell Health facilities.
12/10/2025
New York Post
Natasha N. Desai, MD, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at °µÍøTV Langone Health, co-director of Women's Sports Medicine Center, explains how New York Knicks player Deuce McBride sustained an ankle sprain in a recent game against the Orlando Magic. In the weekly Injury Report segment, she discusses the nature of the injury and estimates when McBride, a key bench contributor for the team, might be able to return to the court.
12/10/2025
The Philadelphia Inquirer
A patient's multi-year journey with unexplained symptoms like jaw pain and hormonal issues led to a diagnosis of acromegaly, a rare condition caused by a pituitary tumor. The patient is now monitored by Nidhi Agrawal, MD, director of pituitary disease at the Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at °µÍøTV Langone Health. Dr. Agrawal notes that the typical diagnostic delay for acromegaly is about five to six years, an improvement from the past. She also emphasizes her efforts to educate medical students and other specialists to recognize the condition's disparate symptoms earlier.
12/10/2025
Women's Health
A recent article highlights tranexamic acid as a gentle yet effective ingredient for fading dark spots, with comparable or better results than the prescription treatment hydroquinone. Lisa R. Akintilo, MD, assistant professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at °µÍøTV Langone Health, comments on the 'glow' and 'luminosity' the ingredient provides. Dr. Akintilo, who is also affiliated with °µÍøTV Grossman School of Medicine, recommends its topical use for almost anyone seeking a more radiant complexion, even those without significant pigmentation issues.
12/10/2025
NBC News
An FDA panel recommended loosening restrictions on testosterone replacement therapy, including removing its classification as a controlled substance and expanding eligibility criteria. Panelists argued the treatment is underutilized due to outdated concerns about health risks. The article notes the therapy's rising popularity for unapproved uses like increasing muscle mass. Commenting on this trend, Bobby B. Najari, MD, associate professor in the Department of Urology at °µÍøTV Langone Health, associate chief, Urology Service, Tisch Hospital, suggested the increased demand is driven by a desire for certain physiques rather than a higher prevalence of testosterone deficiency.
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12/10/2025
KFF Health News
A University of Michigan survey of nearly 3,000 adults aged 50 and older found that while many experience functional difficulties, fewer than 18% of those over 65 identify as having a disability. This reluctance often prevents them from requesting legally entitled healthcare accommodations. Megan Morris, PhD, a rehabilitation researcher at °µÍøTV Langone Health and director of the Disability Equity Collaborative, commented that many people still perceive 'disability' as a negative term, particularly older generations whose attitudes formed before the Americans With Disabilities Act.
12/11/2025
NBC News
A North Carolina family successfully overturned an insurance denial for a nearly $800,000-a-year drug for their teenage son after utilizing a state-run external review panel, a little-known provision of the Affordable Care Act. The drug has significantly reduced the boy's seizures. Many patients are unaware they have options after an initial denial. Art Caplan, PhD, director, Division of Medical Ethics at °µÍøTV Grossman School of Medicine, notes that most people give up after the first denial and do not know that state offices exist to help them appeal.
12/10/2025
