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NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
The Today Show
February 1, 2013
Today’s Heart Health
Nieca Goldberg, MD, moderates a segment regarding myths and facts of keeping heart healthy and avoiding heart disease. She notes eating healthy, exercising regularly and making a yearly doctor’s appointment can help prevent this deadly disease, which is the leading cause of death among men and women in the U.S.
- Nieca Goldberg, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology
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Becker’s Hospital Review
January 31, 2013
Becker's Hospital Review Names 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs
Becker's Hospital Review released its list of "100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs, " which recognizes outstanding hospitals for heart care in the United States. This list includes NYU Langone Medical Center.
- NYU Langone Medical Center
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New York Times
January 25, 2013
40 Miles to Work, on a Bike
Many people around Manhattan bike to work to save money on gas and work more exercise into their days. Scott Bernstein, MD, is quoted
- Scott A. Bernstein, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology
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Self Magazine
January 2013
The Secret Culprits of Heart Disease
If you have a heart, you could be at risk - even if you're in your 20s. Article outlines three women’s stories and the crucial warning signs. Nieca Goldberg, MD, is featured about heart health.
- Nieca Goldberg, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology
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WebMD
December 11, 2012
Smoking Doubles Women’s Sudden Death Risk
Smoking cigarettes may more than double a woman’s risk of sudden cardiac death. But quitting can reduce that risk significantly over time, according to a new study. Nieca Goldberg, MD, is quoted.
- Nieca Goldberg, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology
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Medscape
December 6, 2012
REACHing for the Value of Beta-Blockers
Henry R. Black, MD and Sripal Bangalore, MD, discuss recent research in cardiovascular disease, including a trial regarding the REduction of Atherothrombosis for Continued Health (REACH) study.
- Sripal Bangalore, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology
- Henry R. Black, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology
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MedPage Today
December 6, 2012
Weight Matters When Taking BP Drugs
Some hypertension medications appear to be sensitive to a person's weight, a sub analysis of the ACCOMPLISH trial found. Sripal Bangalore, MD, provides commentary.
- Sripal Bangalore, MD, assistant professor, Department of Medicine, Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology
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December 2012
NYU Langone Medical Center Today Resumes Inpatient Services at Tisch Hospital and Anticipates a Return of Nearly All Services by End of January
November 12, 2012
Experts From NYU Langone’s Cardiac & Vascular Institute Present New Research at American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2012
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November 9, 2012
NYU Langone Medical Center Outpatient Facilities are Open and Accepting New Patients
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The New York Times
October 15, 2012
Can You Do Too Much to Prevent a Stroke?
Currently, some experts say, far too many people are having invasive procedures who are free of cardiac symptoms. Based on the latest research, they maintain, most patients without symptoms like a mild stroke or transient ischemic attack do as well — or nearly as well — with intensive medical therapy to control blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes.
- Frank Veith, MD, professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery
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Reuters
October 2, 2012
Common Heart Drugs May Be Less Helpful Than Thought
The inexpensive and popular heart drugs known as beta-blockers may be overused in many patients, exposing them needlessly to bothersome side effects, a new study suggests. Sripal Bangalore, MD, is quoted.
- Sripal Bangalore, MD, assistant professor, Department Medicine, Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology
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Prevention
August 2012
Health News Roundup: Heart Attack? Why You Won’t Get the Same Care As a Man
Editors look at medical issues making news, and cite an article in “Becker’s Quality Review” that details a new study in the American Journal of Medicine noting significantly lower quality of care and worse outcomes in women compared to men who suffered heart attacks. NYU Langone Medical Center researchers are cited.
- NYU Langone Medical Center
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WebMD
August 29, 2012
Can Chocolate Lower Your Risk for Stroke?
Caron Rockman, MD, comments on a study that suggests men who eat a moderate amount of chocolate each week may be less likely to have a stroke compared to men who don’t eat any chocolate.
- Caron B. Rockman, MD, associate professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery
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Fox 5 News
September 10, 2012
Shame on You: California Company Mislabels Food – By Arnold Diaz
A California food company is misrepresenting nutritional values printed on labels after consumers became suspicious of the good taste. Tests revealed far more calories and fat than printed. Howard Weintraub, MD, is interviewed about the serious health implications of such a practice.
- Howard Weintraub, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology
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The Times Herald
September 25, 2012
Heart Attacks More Likely to be Fatal for Women than Men
Women having heart attacks are less likely than men to get immediate treatment and more likely to die in the hospital, according to a new study that tracked more than 1.1 million patients. Nieca Goldberg, MD, is quoted.
- Nieca Goldberg, MD, clinical associate professor, Department of Medicine, Leon H. Charney Division of Cardiology
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