New York University School Of Medicine
Interventions needed to reduce exposure to obesity-promoting chemicals
Exposure to three common endocrine-disrupting chemicals can increase the risk for obesity, and their elimination may improve public health while also producing economic benefits, according to a speaker.
Hindfoot may show compensatory changes in alignment following TKA in patients with knee OA
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Patients who undergo total knee arthroplasty for knee osteoarthritis may experience changes in alignment of the hindfoot following surgery; however, more meaningful comparisons between studies are needed, a presenter said.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in GI with Sophie M. Balzora, MD
In this podcast episode, Sophie M. Balzora, MD, FACG, discusses how she found an interest in gastroenterology, the importance of having a true diversity, equity and inclusion initiative in the health care field and more.
Lisdexamfetamine improves outcomes of adults with ADHD, sluggish cognitive tempo
Chemotherapy does not increase COVID-19 risk vs. noncytotoxic therapies for breast cancer
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on the delivery of cancer care.
‘Become a leader’: Mentorship, professional societies help women in endocrinology advance
Fewer women than men hold leadership positions in medicine and academia despite their equal numbers as medical school graduates, but women can take several steps to become leaders and promote organizational change, according to a speaker.
Plant-based milks acceptable for patients with CKD, may help mitigate climate change
Investigators from New York University have identified the plant-based milks that compare most favorably to dairy milk for patients with chronic kidney disease, as well as those prone to kidney stones.
5 Questions with Jeffrey S. Berger, MD
For this issue, Cardiology Today spoke with Editorial Board Member Jeffrey S. Berger, MD, associate professor of medicine and surgery with appointments in cardiology, hematology and vascular surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and director of the Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease at NYU Langone Health.
Society of Surgical Oncology announces president, executive council officers
Society of Surgical Oncology announced its newly elected executive council officers for the 2021-2022 term.
High ultra-processed food consumption increases risk for CVD, CV death
Consuming large quantities of ultra-processed foods conferred elevated risk for CVD and CV death, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.