NYU Langone Health

11/18/2025

At The Wall Street Journal's Tech Live—an annual global event bringing together leaders shaping the future of technology—NYU Langone Health’s chief health informatics officer, Dr. Paul Testa, highlighted the many ways we’re leveraging AI and other digital tools to enhance patient care and communication.

At NYU Langone, safety, quality, patient experience and efficiency are at the core of every technology we build, with the understanding that digital innovation can enhance, but never replace, what Dr. Testa calls “the human side of medicine.” As we continue developing tools that support stronger physician-patient communication, our informaticists have made significant advances in sentiment matching, an AI practice where models interpret language cues that humans may not always catch. This capability helps make digital interactions feel more personal and empathetic for patients. “If we can match the sentiment in the first draft that the model may come up with and then offer the doctor, it's incredibly deeply connected,” Dr. Testa noted. “It's that narrative connection to our patient that they expect from each other.”

Fostering that human connection, Dr. Testa emphasized, is the foundation of NYU Langone’s approach to integrating AI technology into patient care. “Every patient message, every chart update, is part of a larger story—and if our tools make that story easier to follow, we’ve succeeded.”

11/17/2025

In 2014, Daniel Yahraes was diagnosed with a herniated disc that caused chronic back pain for a decade and eventually led to sciatica so severe he needed a walker. He finally found relief at NYU Langone Health, thanks to an innovative, ultra-minimally invasive approach for spine surgery.

Daniel underwent a microdiscectomy—a procedure that removes only the portion of a herniated disc that is compressing a nerve—performed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Charla R. Fischer using a technique called unilateral biportal endoscopy (UBE). Developed for a faster, smoother recovery, the technique involves two quarter-inch-long incisions just above the targeted disc: one for a tiny camera, the other for miniaturized surgical tools that meet the camera at an angle and work together under video guidance.

“I had some of the best hands in the world working on me,” Daniel says of his experience. “I’m forever changed by that.”

Learn more about Daniel's story: https://bit.ly/47utRJX

At NYU Langone, Dr. Charla Fischer specializes in microdiscectomy, a minimally invasive procedure that removes only the portion of a herniated disc compressing a nerve.

11/13/2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will remove the black box warning label from menopause hormone therapies, a label experts say deterred many women from the treatment.

Dr. Samantha Dunham, director of our Center for Midlife Health and Menopause at the Mignone Women's Health Collaborative, shares her perspective and other options for managing menopause symptoms with NBC News: https://nbcnews.to/4i1G5xl

Black box labels on the medications — which are prescribed to treat menopause symptoms — warn of serious risks like breast cancer and heart attacks, which has discouraged some women from taking them.

11/13/2025

On November 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it plans to remove the “black box” safety warning from certain menopause hormone therapies—an update many experts say aligns with the latest evidence on how these treatments can be safely used.

Menopause hormone therapy is one of the most effective ways to manage symptoms women experience during menopause and perimenopause, like hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and sleep disruption. Dr. Samantha Dunham, director of our Center for Midlife Health and Menopause at the Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative, breaks down what hormone therapy actually is, how it’s delivered, and why seeking care from a dedicated menopause team can make a difference in how you feel during this stage of life.

At NYU Langone Health, our menopause specialists take a personalized approach, helping you understand whether hormone therapy is right for you and how it fits into your overall care. Learn more about our Center for Midlife Health and Menopause: https://bit.ly/4qW4cRV

11/13/2025

NYU Langone hospitals received an “A” grade in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, joining just one percent of hospitals nationwide to receive this distinction 11 times consecutively.

The “A” rating applies to our Tisch Hospital and Kimmel Pavilion in Manhattan, NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island, and NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn. Additionally, NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk advanced from a "C" to a "B" Leapfrog grade just eight months after completing its merger with the health system.

“NYU Langone’s reputation in the communities we serve is built on a foundation of safe, top quality care, thanks to our teams who put their patients first every day,” said Alec Kimmelman, MD, PhD, Dean and CEO of NYU Langone Health. “Leapfrog is one of the best barometers patients can look to in determining where to receive their care, and we are proud of these ratings. This includes NYU Langone Hospital—Suffolk, where the pace of improvements has been extraordinary, because of the incredible work of our teams there.”

Learn more about this achievement: https://bit.ly/43pNEIe

11/12/2025

In the latest edition of “The Best Medicine,” Dr Reed Caldwell from NYU Langone Health, gives us the five most common Thanksgiving injuries and illnesses and simple ways to avoid a trip to the ER.

11/11/2025

Dr. Elizabeth Comen, medical oncologist and co-director of NYU Langone Health’s Mignone Women’s Health Collaborative, recently spoke about women’s health at the Milken Institute Future of Health Summit, which brings together leaders to tackle some of the biggest challenges in healthcare and improve outcomes for communities everywhere.

Dr. Comen shared NYU Langone’s approach as a health system that integrates specialties, expands access, and ensures physicians across all disciplines are equipped to provide care centered on women. “We have to train from the ground up in our medical schools so that whether you go into gastroenterology, neurology, or cardiology, you also become a women’s health expert,” she explained.

She also called out the need to combat the rise of mistrust in science and medicine, bred by misinformation spread online. “As a practicing physician, it’s a challenging time in the clinic. I’ve had patients with curable diseases instead opt to go to wellness clinics. I had to spend time debunking her treatment with her,” she said. “People are being enticed by flashy solutions by fearmongering online that ends with click here for this magic detox. But it is left and right destroying trust in medicine.”

11/10/2025

Do you really need protein powder to help meet your daily protein needs?

A recent report found traceable amounts of lead in some popular protein powders. But before you toss your shake, NYU Langone Health sports dietitian Nicole Lund, MPH, RDN is here to break down how much protein your body really needs (spoiler: it's not as much as you may think!), the whole foods that can help you meet those goals, and when protein powder makes sense.

Watch the full video for her expert take on keeping your nutrition simple, safe, and effective.

11/08/2025

During this year’s TCS New York City Marathon, NYU Grossman School of Medicine student Felicia Pasadyn ran the race of a lifetime: placing first among New York women, 8th among U.S. women, 14th among women overall, and qualifying for the 2028 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials with an incredible time of 2:35:17.

Felicia had hoped to qualify for the Olympic Trials by 2026 or 2027, but she didn’t expect to shatter the women’s 2:37:00 qualifying mark on one of the toughest marathon courses in the world. Just earlier this year, she ran 2:44:17 at the Boston Marathon, a similarly challenging course. “In my head, I thought an outstanding race in NYC would be breaking 2:40, so to go a 2:35:17 was absolutely incredible,” Felicia says. “I feel shocked, honored, and motivated to continue setting extremely ambitious goals.”

How does a student in NYU Grossman School of Medicine's accelerated three-year MD program find time to train for a marathon? For Felicia, it meant 3:45 a.m. wake-ups on clinical rotation days and carefully balancing her training, studies, sleep, and time with loved ones. “Sometimes when we are busy, the necessary 9 hours of sleep and proper fueling goes to the wayside, when in reality, it is of the utmost importance in stressful times,” Felicia notes. “I commit to 9.5 hours of sleep a night with no blue light in bed, as well as baking and cooking nutritious meals to fuel my brain and body. Complete game changer.”

Congratulations, Felicia, on this amazing achievement! 🎉

11/07/2025

Our recent "Sala-bration" event raised over $1.1 million to advance the mission of Sala Institute for Child and Family Centered Care at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, which provides essential support services, family partnership programs, and safety and quality initiatives embedded in every aspect of care.

Named this year's 'Sala Champion,' Dr. Catherine Manno—who retired on November 1st after 17 years as chair of the Department of Pediatrics—was honored for the pivotal role she played in the growth of HCH, and as founding physician of Sala Institute who championed a holistic, child- and family-centered approach that has transformed pediatric care.

Before 150 guests, Alec C. Kimmelman, MD, PhD, Dean and CEO of NYU Langone Health, reflected on the growth of children's services.

"Dr. Manno's leadership has propelled NYU Langone to the forefront of pediatric medicine, expanding services across the region, advancing research, and fostering multidisciplinary teams that are both exceptional and deeply compassionate," he said. "Excellence in children's health is inextricable from NYU Langone's remarkable trajectory. We have an incredible foundation to build on."

Congratulations, Dr. Manno!

11/04/2025

More than 80% of women don’t get help for symptoms of perimenopause, the transition to menopause. Dr. Samantha Dunham, a menopause specialist at our Mignone Women's Health Collaborative, shares how hormone therapy is helping women feel like themselves again.

Watch her interview with CBS News: https://cbsn.ws/4oVi8dn

A new Mayo Clinic study reveals that while most women experience menopause symptoms, more than 80% never seek medical care. In "Facing Fertility," Nikki Battiste reports on a misunderstood treatment that's helping many find relief.

10/31/2025

It was all treats and no tricks this Halloween at NYU Langone Health! Across the health system, our youngest patients, along with their families and care teams, showed off their most creative costumes for a day full of imagination and fun.

At Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, kids in costumes generously provided by Starlight Children's Foundation enjoyed a craft party and a reverse trick-or-treat parade organized by our Sala Institute for Child and Family Centered Care. In the NICU, fairies, unicorns, and kittens replaced our tiniest patients, thanks to costumes designed by parents or donated by Build-A-Bear Workshop. Even our physicians joined in, with one young liver transplant patient dressed up as Dr. Adam Griesemer, surgical director of our Pediatric Liver Transplant Program.

At Rusk Rehabilitation at NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, patients and staff embraced a storybook theme, including Dot the facility dog, who made an appearance as Big Bad Grandmother Wolf. And at NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island, some of Nassau County’s smallest superheroes, pirates, penguins, and Pac-Man brought smiles all around.

Wishing everyone a fun, safe, and healthy Halloween! 🎃👻💜