Top Geneticist to Lead Center for Human Genetics & Genomics
Renowned geneticist Aravinda Chakravarti, PhD, will lead a new Center for Human Genetics and Genomics at NYU Langone Health.
Treating Pericardial Effusion in Patient with Hypothyroidism
NYU Langone’s Dr. Chelsey K. Baldwin carefully considers whether to treat pericardial effusion invasively in a patient with hypothyroidism.
Vaccine Works Against Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer
Scientists have reported the first successful vaccination of a deer against chronic wasting disease (CWD), a fatal brain disorder caused by unusual infectious proteins known as prions.
Water Dispensers in NYC Schools Linked to Kids’ Weight Loss
NYU Langone researchers part of a team that finds making water more available in public schools leads to declines in students’ weight.
Cell Defense System Features Toxin-Isolating ‘Sponges’
NYU Langone study finds a decoy mechanism in human and animal cells protects them from toxins released by foreign invaders, such as bacteria.
Drinking Affects Bacterial Mix in the Mouth
NYU Langone study shows that drinking one or more alcoholic drinks per day affects the mix of bacteria in the mouth.
Five IBD Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
NYU Langone gastroenterologist Dr. Ariela Holmer describes five symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that patients should not ignore.
How Gene Testing Helps Predict Success with Immunotherapy
Doctors at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center use gene-based immunotherapy to treat prostate cancer.
Lap-Band Surgery Could Prevent Knee Replacement
NYU Langone’s Dr. Jonathan Samuels discovers that metabolic changes resulting from weight-loss surgery may also contribute to knee-pain relief.
New Program Aims to Stop Pancreatic Cancer Before It Starts
NYU Langone’s Dr. Diane Simeone launched a pancreatic cancer screening program for people at high risk, and a fellow physician benefited.