Investigation of cellular and molecular interactions in inflammation angiogenesis and immunity in human atherosclerosis: the ATHERO-IN study
Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ACVD) is driven by inflammation and is the leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide, even in optimally treated patients. The impact of many immune cells (inflammatory cells) on atherosclerosis progression is well-established, the contribution of different immune and non-immune cells to human disease pathology and cardiovascular (CV) events remain largely unknown. It is well established that specific histological features of plaque instability are associated with increased risk for cardiovascular events (i.e. stroke, heart attack). This study will address the following knowledge gaps. The ATHERO-IN study is a prospective and retrospective, multisite, observational study. The study will be conducted at two study sites: 1. the NYU Langone Health (coordinating and recruitment site) and 2. the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (recruitment site). The Focus of the study is atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and inflammation. The Goal of the study is to identify new cellular and molecular determinant of atherosclerosis, plaque pathology and cardiovascular events. To achieve this goal, we will use a system biology approach to analyze human samples that will be obtained from patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease from the NYU Langone Health System (NYULH) and from the Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS).
IRON DEFICITS AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH SYMPTOMS AND COGNITION IN PSYCHOTIC SPECTRUM DISORDERS
Psychotic Spectrum Disorders (PSD) are severe mental syndromes associated with significant lifelong impairment and high prevalence. In this proposal we aim to employ non-invasive imaging technologies to test that deficiency in brain iron, an essential element for brain functioning, is a feature of PSD. The results of this study may provide new targets for treatments aimed at alleviating psychotic symptoms and cognitive dysfunction in PSD patients.
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NYU Langone gastroenterologists work with nutritionists and other specialists to treat irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Children | NYU Langone Health
Experts at Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone diagnose and treat children with irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, a chronic condition.
J. Ira & Nicki Harris Family Ambulatory Care—Bridgehampton | NYU Langone Health
Doctors at J. Ira and Nicki Harris Family Ambulatory Care—Bridgehampton offer internal medicine and cardiology services, and pediatric care.
J. Ira & Nicki Harris Family Ambulatory Care—Bridgehampton Doctors | NYU Langone Health
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Jean & David Blechman Cardiac & Vascular Center | NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone’s Jean and David Blechman Cardiac and Vascular Center is home to the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory in Manhattan.
Joan & Joel Smilow Cardiac Prevention & Rehabilitation Center | NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone’s Joan and Joel Smilow Cardiac Prevention and Rehabilitation Center offers lifestyle plans to maintain cardiovascular health.
Joan & Joel Smilow Cardiac Prevention & Rehabilitation Center Doctors | NYU Langone Health
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Joan H. & Preston Robert Tisch Center at Essex Crossing | NYU Langone Health
Doctors at NYU Langone’s Joan H. and Preston Robert Tisch Center at Essex Crossing provide internal medicine, orthopedics, podiatry, and more.