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We're excited to welcome Dr. Roxana Fu, an innovator in the field of ophthalmology, as Chief of Oculoplastics at NYU Langone Health!

As a physician who surgically treats conditions affecting the eyelid, Dr. Fu brings years of experience in the use of AI and imaging automation to optimize her patients' procedures.

Learn more about Dr. Fu: https://nyulangone.org/news/ophthalmology-innovator-joins-nyu-langone-health-chief-oculoplastics?tags=&utm_campaign=osc&utm_content=1725911758&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Today, NYU Langone Health remembers the lives lost 23 years ago on September 11, 2001. We honor the survivors and commend the bravery of responders like Mark Villari, who risked their lives to protect others and safeguard our city.

Mark was working at One Liberty Plaza as an electrical engineer, just a block away from the World Trade Center, and witnessed the South Tower collapse. Despite the danger, he evacuated employees and returned to Ground Zero for the cleanup effort. “I just felt like this is my job; this is what I have to do,” he recalls.

He's still facing the health impacts of that day. Diagnosed with colon, bladder, and prostate cancers, Mark has relied on NYU Langone Health’s World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program since 2013. This specialized program offers vital, no-cost care for WTC responders affected by the toxic aftermath of 9/11, many of whom developed health issues over the years ranging from airway and digestive disorders to cancers and mental health conditions.

Mark is now cancer-free and keeps his health in check with annual screenings. At 68 years old, he remains active in his career and now proudly embraces a new role: grandpa to three young grandsons, who help keep him positive every day. As he puts it: “Family is the best medicine.”

Read more about Mark's journey and our WTC Health Program: https://nyulangone.org/news/911-responders-medical-saga-health-program-covers-his-care?tags=Area%3A+Cancer%2CCreative%3A+Graphic%2COrganic+Post&utm_campaign=osc&utm_content=1726083935&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Surgeons at NYU Langone Health just performed the first fully robotic lung transplant in the U.S., setting a new standard in surgical innovation and patient care.

Led by cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Stephanie Chang of the NYU Langone Transplant Institute, the team successfully transplanted a man's right lung using a state-of-the-art robotic surgical system. This advanced approach enabled them to make smaller incisions, which can significantly reduce pain, accelerate recovery time, and enhance the overall hospital experience for patients.

Congratulations to Dr. Chang and the team! Learn more about this milestone from the nation's top-rated lung transplant program, as recognized by the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients ⤵️

NYU Langone Performs First Fully Robotic Lung Transplant in the United States NYU Langone surgeons performed the first fully robotic lung transplant in the United States; it is the third lung transplant in the world to use robotics.

After Stuart Dryburgh was diagnosed with prostate cancer, his team at Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone introduced him to a groundbreaking, noninvasive treatment that trumped the other more traditional options he was considering.​
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The MR-LINAC machine, a magnetic resonance imaging-guided linear accelerator, allowed Stuart's doctors to view his prostate with extreme precision and deliver targeted radiation while sparing healthy tissue. With just two weeks of treatment last summer, Stuart's prostate-specific antigen levels—an indicator of prostate cancer when elevated—had returned to normal by the fall.​
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NYU Langone's MR-LINAC, one of only two in the New York metro area, has treated dozens of patients since its Spring 2023 arrival, and our radiation oncologists are currently exploring its potential use for other cancers.​
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Today, the Oscar-nominated cinematographer is free of prostate cancer and busy with his latest film, a romantic comedy shooting in Brooklyn. “It couldn’t have been easier, to be honest,” he says of his experience.​
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Learn more about Stuart's journey and the innovative MR-LINAC treatment:

A New Precision Treatment for Prostate Cancer Preserves Healthy Tissue NYU Langone's MRI-guided linear accelerator (MR-LINAC) directs high-intensity radiation beams at prostate cancer cells while sparing healthy surrounding tissue.

I’m a doctor — here’s how to keep your bones strong for a lifetime An estimated 10.2 million people 50 and older have osteoporosis, and about 43.3 million more people have low bone mass, which puts you at high risk for osteoporosis.

A new study suggests that MRIs in addition to mammograms may be helpful in detecting breast cancer in women with dense breasts.

Watch Dr. Elizabeth Comen, a breast cancer oncologist at Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone, discuss these findings on Good Morning America ⤵️

Video New study suggests MRIs may be helpful in detecting breast cancer for some women Dr. Elizabeth Comen from NYU Langone Health discusses the report in the Journal of the American Medical Association that found additional breast cancer screening could benefit some women.

There has always been a low risk of complications for kidney donors after surgery. Now, a new study from NYU Langone Health shows that it's safer than ever before, thanks to surgical advancements.

Learn more about the research findings: https://nyulangone.org/news/kidney-donors-risk-death-all-time-low?tags=Area%3A+Transplant%2CCreative%3A+Link+Preview+-+NH%2FPF%2COrganic+Post%2CTopic%3A+Research&utm_campaign=osc&utm_content=1724862412&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Kidney Donors’ Risk of Death at All-Time Low An NYU Langone study led by Dr. Dorry L. Segev and Dr. Allan B. Massie shows that death among kidney donors has declined significantly in the past decade.

Kyle Adamkiewicz is drawing from his personal journey with epilepsy and his passion for art to advocate for finding a cure. Since October 2022, he’s been painting and decorating seashells with inspiring messages, placing them along New Jersey’s boardwalks to spread hope and awareness.

Diagnosed with epilepsy as a child, Kyle is a longtime patient of NYU Langone’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and recently received a responsive neurostimulation (RNS) device, which monitors brain activity and delivers targeted stimulation to prevent seizures. Neurosurgeon Dr. Peter A. Rozman, who helped with the procedure, notes that the RNS device can greatly improve seizure control over time—and for Kyle, it has already led to a significant reduction in seizures, allowing him to focus more on his mission to help others with epilepsy.

Learn more about Kyle’s story and the care he’s received from the No. 1-ranked team in the nation for Neurology & Neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report: https://nyulangone.org/news/epilepsy-advocate-receives-device-quell-seizures?tags=Area%3A+Neurology+%28Brain%29%2CArea%3A+Neurosurgery%2CCreative%3A+Photo+-+Submitted%2FUGC%2COrganic+Post&utm_campaign=osc&utm_content=1724854583&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

We're excited to welcome Dr. Cigdem I. Akman as medical director of the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Program at Hassenfeld Children's Hospital!​
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A leading pediatric epilepsy and seizure disorders specialist, Dr. Akman will work alongside pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. Eveline Teresa Hidalgo to provide multidisciplinary, family-centered care for children living with hard-to-treat epilepsy and other neurological disorders. She also joins the Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at NYU Langone Health.​
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Learn more about Dr. Akman: https://nyulangone.org/news/renowned-child-adolescent-epilepsy-specialist-joins-hassenfeld-childrens-hospital-nyu-langone​?tags=Area%3A+Orthopedics%2CCreative%3A+Video+-+Physician%2COrganic+Post&utm_campaign=osc&utm_content=1724374200&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

Congratulations to the team in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at our Tisch Hospital/Kimmel Pavilion in Manhattan for receiving the Beacon Award for Excellence from the AACN American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, achieving the prestigious Gold level designation!

This honor is a testament to exceptional, patient-centered care and the supportive, positive environment cultivated for both patients and staff in the MICU. Thank you to our nurses whose hard work and dedication to critical care excellence made this achievement possible!

Lauren Mims had five different surgeries to remove her fibroids, which are noncancerous growths on the uterus, but they kept coming back. Facing debilitating symptoms and considering a hysterectomy, she found hope with Dr. Tara Shirazian, director of NYU Langone Health's Center for Fibroid Care.

Dr. Shirazian developed a comprehensive plan to remove Lauren's fibroids that involved three different techniques in one surgery, including the use of advanced technology that destroys fibroid tissue while preserving the uterus. The results? Lauren returned to work revitalized, symptom-free, and no longer needing iron infusions to address heavy menstrual bleeding.

"I was tired of just living very sick," Lauren says. "This is the first stretch of my life that I haven’t felt that way, which is really amazing.”

Learn more about Lauren’s story and our innovative fibroid treatments: https://nyulangone.org/news/transformative-treatment-offers-relief-fibroid-symptoms-lasted-more-decade?tags=Area%3A+Pediatrics+%2F+HCH%2CArea%3A+Psychiatry%2CCreative%3A+Animation%2COrganic+Post&utm_campaign=osc&utm_content=1724172859&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

I’m a doctor — don’t delay care if you experience these stroke symptoms “People think it’s only a disease of the elderly — which is false. Young people can also experience a stroke,” Dr. Brandon Giglio said.

We're excited to welcome Dr. Jonathan M. Ge**er as the new chief clinical officer at Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone!

A renowned leukemia researcher and clinician, Dr. Ge**er will work to establish and ensure the highest quality of cutting-edge patient care, effective collaboration, and the integration of clinical and translational research at Perlmutter Cancer Center locations throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island.

Learn more about Dr. Ge**er: https://nyulangone.org/news/renowned-leukemia-researcher-clinician-joins-nyu-langone-healths-perlmutter-cancer-center-new-chief-clinical-officer?tags=Area%3A+Cancer%2CCreative%3A+Graphic%2CCreative%3A+Photo+-+New+Physician%2COrganic+Post&utm_campaign=osc&utm_content=1723687625&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

After being hit by a truck, NYC composer Steve Sandberg lived with chronic back pain for 40 years. Today he's finally pain-free, thanks to a revolutionary technique performed by spine surgeon Dr. Charla Fischer.

Read Steve's story in the New York Post ⤵️

He got hit by a Mack truck and battled pain for 40 years. Two tiny incisions changed his life. “I’ve got my life back,” Emmy-nominated composer Steve Sandberg gushed.

Weight loss drugs work to reduce food cravings—but could they curb more than just appetite?

NYU Langone Health endocrinologist Dr. Michael Weintraub recently spoke with CBS News' Dr. Jonathan LaPook about new research surrounding this popular class of medication. Watch the interview ⤵️

Can weight loss drugs curb more than appetite? What to know about research on other possible effects CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook takes a look at new research that suggests popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy might help with other cravings.

Through our Skin of Color Program at NYU Langone Health, dermatologist Dr. Lisa Akintilo is working to improve the diagnosis and treatment of skin conditions for people of color.

On Fierce Healthcare's "Podnosis" podcast, Dr. Akintilo recently discussed how the program is promoting racial equity in dermatology. Listen to the interview: https://bit.ly/3LRboLQ

Championing equity in skin of color dermatology - Podnosis Many dermatologists are not trained to recognize skin conditions in people of color, which can lead to misdiagnoses and poor outcomes. This week on "Podnosis," we dive into the topic of how to improve diversity and equity in dermatology. Fierce Healthcare's Anastassia Gliadkovskaya talked to Lisa O....

In June 2020, singer Colleen Martin-O’Donnell faced sudden hearing loss in her right ear and severe vertigo. After turning to NYU Langone Health’s Cochlear Implant Center, she received a cochlear implant that restored some of her hearing and reignited her passion for singing.​
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Since 1984, our Cochlear Implant Center has been a pioneer in hearing solutions, performing nearly 5,000 implants—the highest number of any center in New York City. We have led the way in advancing cochlear technology, including innovative approaches such as using local anesthesia instead of general for implant surgery and being among the first to perform cochlear implants for single-sided deafness.​
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Learn more about Colleen's story and the achievements of our Cochlear Implant Center, part of the No. 1-ranked program in New York for Ear, Nose, and Throat by U.S. News & World Report: https://bit.ly/4fwF7az

I’m a doctor — here’s the No. 1 way you can stay pain-free Pain management is a rapidly evolving field that’s growing, and it’s gone from just managing pain to actually treating the underlying condition.