A Palestinian American nurse, Hesen Jabr, was fired by NYU Langone Health after referring to Israel's actions in Gaza as "genocide" during an award acceptance speech. The hospital cited a previous warning against discussing divisive issues at work. Jabr defended her comments, linking them to the nature of the bereavement award she received. This incident follows a history of terminations at the hospital over Middle East conflict-related comments.
NYU Langone Health offers Virtual Urgent Care, allowing patients to see medical professionals online for a wide variety of symptoms, including upper respiratory infections, minor injuries, and more. The service is staffed by a well-trained team of providers who can conduct virtual exams, prescribe medications, and order testing as needed. Patients can also follow up with questions or seek further care through the app. However, for emergencies such as chest pain or traumatic injuries, it's important to go to the emergency department.
Researchers at NYU Langone Health have found that seizures may be responsible for some cases of sudden unexplained death in childhood (SUDC) in toddlers, based on an analysis of crib videos from families whose children died from SUDC. The study, published in Neurology, revealed that brief seizures occurred within 30 minutes of each child's death, shedding light on a potential cause for these tragic events. While the findings are concerning, experts emphasize that seizures in toddlers and SUDC cases are rare, and there are no obvious warning signs. Further research is needed to understand the frequency of seizures in sleep-related deaths in toddlers and other age groups.
Dr. Benjamin Neel, a prominent cancer biologist, is suing NYU Langone Health after being fired as director of its cancer center over his social media posts about the Israel-Hamas conflict. The lawsuit raises questions about the power of private institutions to terminate employees based on their online activities. Dr. Neel's lawsuit claims religious discrimination and argues that New York law protects workers from being fired for social media activity outside of work hours. The case highlights the ongoing debate over free speech, employee rights, and the boundaries of acceptable online expression.
Doctors at New York University Langone Health have successfully conducted the world's first surgery involving a complete eye and partial face transplant, giving a US Army veteran the chance to regain his sight. The 21-hour surgical procedure included transplanting the entire left eye and a portion of the face from a single donor, making it the first-ever human whole-eye transplant in medical history. While the outcome of regaining vision in the transplanted eye is uncertain, this groundbreaking achievement opens doors for future advancements in vision therapies and related fields of medicine.
Aaron James, an Arkansas man who lost his nose, lips, chin, front teeth, and left eye in an accident, has become the recipient of the world's first whole-eye and partial-face transplant. The 21-hour surgery, performed by a team of over 140 people at NYU Langone Health, included transplants of his nose, lips, and chin bone. While it is uncertain if James will regain sight in his transplanted left eye, the procedure has shown promising signs of health. James is currently undergoing follow-up visits and therapies for his recovery, and he hopes that his experience will benefit future patients.
Surgeons at NYU Langone Health in New York have successfully performed the world's first whole-eye transplant in a human. The surgery, which took 21 hours, was part of a partial face transplant for a military veteran who had lost his left eye in an electrical accident. Although the patient has not regained sight in the transplanted eye, the grafted eye has shown signs of health, including functioning blood vessels and a promising retina. The surgery marks a significant advancement in the field, as previous eye transplants were limited to the cornea. The recipient's progress will continue to be monitored, and the transplantation of a viable eye globe opens up new possibilities for vision restoration.
NYU Langone Health plans to build a $3 billion-plus medical center on more than 40 acres at Nassau Community College, which would create thousands of jobs and be an investment north of $3 billion. The facility would be a quaternary care facility, including a teaching hospital and medical education and research facility. NYU Langone intends to buy the land for the medical center, and hopes to have it up and running within five years. The new hospital would allow more room for inpatient and medical school facilities, while the Mineola facility would continue to operate as an outpatient center.
