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Gen X And Millennials At Higher Cancer Risk Than Older Generations. (Washington Post)
The (7/31) Growing evidence that more women in their 40s are getting breast cancer prompted the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force last year to lower the age for routine screening mammograms from 50 to 40; however, Elizabeth A. Comen, MD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology, and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perlmutter Cancer Center, said routine mammograms are less effective for women with dense breasts, which is more common among younger women, and added, “Understanding how we can better screen and detect cancers in younger patients is a massive unmet need.”
(7/31) A study by American Cancer Society researchers suggests that millennials face a higher risk of developing various cancers, including breast, pancreatic, ovarian, and colorectal, compared to older generations; Jiyoung Ahn, PhD, professor, Departments of Population Health, and Medicine, Perlmutter Cancer Center, described the findings as “alarming and surprising.”
Championing Equity In Skin Of Color Dermatology. (Fierce Healthcare)
(7/31) Many dermatologists lack training to recognize skin conditions in people of color, leading to misdiagnoses and poor outcomes; discussing the issue on the “Podnosis” podcast is Lisa O. Akintilo, MD, assistant professor, the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology, and is also part of ٺƵ Health’s Skin of Color Section, a team specializing in comprehensive treatments for skin conditions in people of color.
381 Hospitals With 5 Stars From CMS. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(7/31) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings for 2024, awarding five-star ratings to 381 hospitals, which is 102 fewer than in 2023; among the top-rated is ٺƵ Health.
How US News’ Top Hospitals Fared With CMS Star Ratings. (Becker's Hospital Review)
(7/31) An examination of hospital rankings from CMS and U.S. News & World Report suggests a notable overlap in organizations recognized for high performance; all but three of U.S. News’ 2024-25 Honor Roll hospitals also earned top marks in CMS’ Overall Hospital Star Ratings released July 31, and while the results are closely aligned, CMS and U.S. News use different methodologies and criteria for their evaluations, with ٺƵ Health, one of U.S. News’ Honor Roll Hospitals, also earning five stars from CMS.
Mets’ Kodai Senga Back On IL With Calf Strain. (New York Post)
The (7/31) “After Mets ace Kodai Senga was placed on the injured list with a high grade calf strain in his 2024 debut, Natasha N. Desai, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Division of Sports Medicine, Women’s Sports Medicine Center, “joins New York Post Sports anchor Brandon London to explain the recovery process for the Amazins’ top pitcher and whether Senga can make it back on the mound in time for a possible postseason run.”
Everyday Use Of AI-Aided Diagnosis Shows Promise And Perils. (Forbes)
(7/30) Yvonne W. Lui, MD, professor, Department of Radiology, vice chair, Artificial Intelligence, Department of Radiology, discussed the uncertain societal benefits and costs of AI tools, noting that when her group attempted to use AI to reduce unnecessary recalls for breast cancer imaging, the recall rate, medical costs, and patient anxiety increased, emphasizing the need to “find the specific use cases where these AI tools will benefit.”
Empathic AI Responses To Patient Inquires Could Be The Answer To ‘Overburdened’ Clinicians. (Healio)
(7/25) A randomized study published in JAMA Network Open found that chatbots using more positive and subjective language produced more empathetic responses to patient questions submitted through EHR prompts compared with primary care physicians, although the AI-driven responses were longer and more complex; William R. Small, MD, clinical assistant professor, Department of Medicine, said, “The findings reveal that, under the right circumstances, these AI-generated drafts could be useful for overburdened providers answering their patients’ private messages,” but cautioned that the study did not consider the perspectives of patients and other nonphysician healthcare workers.
Generative AI Could Provide Echocardiogram Reports Suitable For Patient Education. (Healio)
(7/31) Data published in JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging suggest that explanations of echocardiography findings written using ChatGPT may educate patients about their health status and reduce physician workload; Lior Jankelson, MD, PhD, associate professor, Department of Medicine, the Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology and colleagues wrote that dissemination is hindered by electronic health record protocols, while Jacob A. Martin, MD, MSCR, cardiology fellow, stated, “If dependable enough, AI tools could help clinicians explain results at the moment they are released.”
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Insurers’ Preauthorization Rules. (Medscape)
Paywalled* (7/31)* Arthur L. Caplan, PhD, the Drs. William F. and Virginia Connolly Mitty Professor of Bioethics, Department of Population Health, Division of Medical Ethics, criticizes the current preauthorization system by third-party payers, arguing that it creates a conflict of interest where insurers prioritize profit over patient care, often instructing reviewers to “deny, deny, deny” requests, and suggests that the use of artificial intelligence for preauthorization is ethically problematic, ultimately undermining doctors’ judgments and adversely affecting patient care.
15 Physicians Retiring In 2024. (Becker's Physician Leadership)
(7/31) Robert Grossman, MD, dean and CEO, will retire at New York City-based ٺƵ Health and NYU Grossman School of Medicine in August 2025 after 18 years with the health system, according to Becker’s.
Lance Bass Misdiagnosed Before Learning He Has Rare Form Of Diabetes. (Prevention Magazine)
(7/31) Lance Bass, former NSYNC singer, disclosed on Instagram that he has been diagnosed with type 1.5 diabetes, a condition with an autoimmune component that involves autoantibodies attacking pancreatic cells, according to David S. Goldfarb, MD, professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Nephrology, and Department of Neuroscience and Physiology, clinical chief, Division of Nephrology, NY Harbor VA Medical Center, who explained, “That basically means that there is a process leading to autoantibodies that attack and damage the cells in the pancreas,” adding that damage to the pancreas’ islet cells hampers insulin production.
Clinical Trial: Diamyd For Insulin Production In Patients With T1D. (Endocrinology Advisor)
(7/31) A Phase 3 randomized, quadruple-masked, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study will investigate whether the drug Diamyd can preserve insulin production and improve glycemic control in patients newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes; the study will enroll approximately 330 participants aged 12 to 28 years over 24 months, with one of the study locations being the Pediatric Diabetes Center at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at ٺƵ Health.
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Common Causes Of Low Libido In Women And How To Treat It. (Health Central)
(7/30) “Low libido refers to a persistent or recurring lack of sexual desire or interest in sexual activities,” says Meleen Chuang, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, chief, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Family Health Centers, ٺƵ Hospital—Brooklyn, who adds that libido is relative and varies greatly among individuals and can fluctuate by the week or time of day, influenced by social, emotional, and physiological factors
