Why Are Pigs Used for Xenotransplants?
Pigs are the prime source of xenotransplants because of the ease of modifying them genetically, according to NYU Langone researchers.
Why Are Respiratory Syncytial Virus Cases in Kids Spiking?
Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone experts explain what to know about the unusual respiratory syncytial virus outbreak in children.
Why Balance Matters
Physical therapists at NYU Langone’s Rusk Rehabilitation describe why balance matters, and the signs of balance problems that pose a potential fall risk.
Why Black Patients Lose Less Weight After Bariatric Surgery
New research led by NYU Langone found that after one year, Black patients who had sleeve gastrectomy lost less weight than White and Hispanic patients did.
Why Is Ovarian Cancer Detected So Late?
Dr. Leslie R. Boyd, gynecologic oncologist at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center, discusses ovarian cancer symptoms and diagnosis.
Why Loneliness Is More Than Just a Feeling
NYU Langone’s Dr. Joel Salinas reflects on why loneliness and its potential damage to our brains as we age is so important to understand.
Why Lupus Hits Some Harder Than Others
NYU Langone rheumatologists help doctors diagnose lupus, and look for genetic and environmental links that may help explain the disease.
Why More 40-Somethings Are Getting Joint Replacements
More adults in their 40s are getting joints replaced. Orthopedic surgery leader Dr. Ran Schwarzkopf of NYU Langone explains why—and how to protect hips and knees.
Why Now Is the Time to Vaccinate Teens Against COVID-19
Vaccinating youth age 12 and older is key to stopping the spread of COVID-19 and protecting against the Delta variant, say NYU Langone experts.
Why NYU Langone Is Encouraging Personal Truths in Medical Charts
NYU Langone asks patients to share personal information in medical charts to help clinicians interact with people.