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100 Hospitals And Health Systems With Great Heart Programs. (Becker's Hospital Review)

(7/11) �ٺ���Ƶ Health was included on Becker’s “Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs” list, which recognizes healthcare institutions for exceptional cardiovascular care, superior patient outcomes, and advanced technologies.

94 Top Emergency Departments, Per Nurses. (Becker's Hospital Review)

(7/11) “The Emergency Nurses Association has recognized 94 emergency departments across the U.S. for their commitment to quality, safety and a healthy work environment,” including �ٺ���Ƶ Health-Cobble Hill Emergency Department at the Joseph S. & Diane H. Steinberg Ambulatory Care Center and �ٺ���Ƶ Health Ronald O. Perelman Center for Emergency Services.

Kevin Durant Sidelined For Team USA Training Camp. (New York Post)

The (7/11) “Julia L. Iafrate, DO, clinical assistant professor, Departments of Orthopedic Surgery, and Rehabilitation Medicine, joins New York Post Sports anchor Dexter Henry to discuss the calf strain that has sidelined Kevin Durant, the all-time leading scorer in US men’s basketball history, before the start of Olympic play on July 28th, the timetable for recovery and how the former NBA MVP will have to manage his minutes.”

Are Rich People At Greater Genetic Risk For Cancer? What The Experts Say. (New York Post)

The (7/12) “A new, large study out of Finland suggests that people with good jobs have a greater genetic risk for cancer, especially breast and prostate cancers,” but Jiyoung Ahn, PhD, professor, Departments of Population Health, and Medicine, Perlmutter Cancer Center, “believes screening behavior is key to this research,” remarking, “It is well-established that if you have higher socioeconomic status, you are more likely to get screened.”

How Congestion Pricing Can Impact Human Health. (Science Friday)

(7/11) “SciFri’s John Dankosky sits down with Dr. Janet Currie, co-director of Princeton’s Center for Health and Wellbeing, and Andrea Titus, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Population Health, to talk about the health impacts that congestion pricing has had around the world as well as the potential effects it could have in New York City and in other cities in the United States.”

Scientists Say They Have Identified A Root Cause Of Lupus. (WNBC-TV New York)

New York (7/10) Researchers at Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have identified a potential root cause of lupus, impacting hundreds of thousands in the U.S., with Jill P. Buyon, MD, the Sir Deryck and Lady Va Maughan Professor of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, commenting, “Until they study 100 patients prospectively, how are we going to know?”

How To Protect Your Skin From Sun Damage And Cancer. (Philadelphia Inquirer)

The (7/11) Sun damage to the skin is extremely common, according to Mary L. Stevenson, MD, associate professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, explaining that “two different ranges of light wavelengths cause different forms of skin damage.”

20 Spine Surgeons, Specialists Under 40, Per NASS. (Becker's Orthopedic & Spine Review)

(7/11) “The North American Spine Society’s SpineLine spotlighted 20 spine surgeons and specialists under 40 in its June 25 issue,” including Rachel Bratescu, MD, fellow, Spine Surgery.

Study Reveals Half Of Cancers Could Be Prevented Through Lifestyle Changes. (CBS News)

(7/11) Reacting to an American Cancer Society study reveals that about half of cancer cases and deaths could be prevented through lifestyle changes, Jonathan D. LaPook, MD, the Mebane Professor of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, professor, Department of Population Health, said, “Some strategies for preventing death from cancer are relatively easy to do, but we are simply not doing them well enough.”

NYU Grossman School Of Medicine Physician Discusses Counterfeit Meds, Heavy Metals In Tampons. (Fox News)

(7/11) Rabia A. De Latour, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, discussed reports of customs officers seizing millions of dollars of counterfeit prescription medicines and research revealing heavy metals in some feminine hygiene products.

NYC Issues RFP For $1B Life Sciences Project. (Construction Dive)

(7/11) “The New York City Economic Development Corp. has released a request for proposals for a construction manager to oversee the first phase of the Science Park and Research Campus Kips Bay project,” which “aligns with other life sciences developments being planned in the Kips Bay neighborhood, such as Innovation East, which will replace a former public health lab,” and “calls for 500,000 square feet of commercial life sciences space, entrepreneurial research labs for NYU Grossman School of Medicine and a multipurpose collaboration space.“

Johns Hopkins Medical School Is Latest To Make Tuition Free. (Medscape)

Paywalled* (7/12)* Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore is joining the small but growing number of medical schools that have eliminated tuition, following a $1 billion donation from media titan Mike Bloomberg; similarly, gifts from wealthy donors have eliminated tuition at NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York City and NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine in Long Island, New York.

How Acid Reflux Affects Urine Acidity. (Health Central)

(7/11) According to Philip T. Zhao, MD, assistant professor, Department of Urology, chief, Urology Stone Program, a simple urine test can help diagnose diseases and provide a fuller picture of your health, as “a urine test is often carried out to help physicians ascertain whether a certain disease is present,” and “this test measures the fluid’s acidity, which can give us information on everything from dehydration level to the presence of kidney stones.”

Ozempic And Other GLP-1 Drugs Could Reduce Arthritis Symptoms In Some, Experts Claim. (Fox News)

(7/11) “Fox News medical contributor Marc K. Siegel, MD, clinical professor, Department of Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation “joined ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss his take on Ozempic being used to cure arthritis pain and why some doctors are warning some medications can affect heat sensitivity.”

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You Don’t Need To Stop Using Tampons Because Of One Viral Study. (Verywell Health)

(7/11) Responding to a recent study which discovered toxic metals like lead, cadmium, and arsenic in 30 tampon samples, Meleen Chuang, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, chief, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Health Centers, �ٺ���Ƶ Hospital—Brooklyn, who was not involved in the study, suggested alternative menstrual products like silicone menstrual cups, menstrual discs, or disposable period underwear, saying, “It is important to note that the levels of these metals found in tampons may vary, and more research is needed to fully understand the health effects.”

(7/11) Meleen Chuang, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, chief, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Health Centers, �ٺ���Ƶ Hospital—Brooklyn, “points out that some of the metalloids the study calls out are being added intentionally during production,” saying, “The study notes that metals such as calcium and zinc are intentionally added to help with odor control.”

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News from �ٺ���Ƶ Hospital – Long Island

16 Residents Of Long Island Infected With Dengue This Year, CDC Says. (Newsday (NY))

(7/11) Reacting to the news that more than 140 New Yorkers, including up to 16 from Long Island, have contracted dengue, a potentially fatal mosquito-borne illness, Andrew B. Fleming, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, �ٺ���Ƶ Hospital – Long Island, stated, “We’re seeing an exponential growth in cases,” but added, “The level of concern locally is low.”