Acute maternal stress during pregnancy linked to development of schizophrenia Aug 21, 2008
Today the Medical Center consists of NYU School of Medicine, including the Smilow Research Center, the Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine, and the Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences; the three hospitals of NYU Hospitals Center, Tisch Hospital, a 726-bed acute-care general hospital, Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, the first and largest facility of its kind, and NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, a leader in musculoskeletal care; and such major programs as the NYU... (EurekAlert!)
University of Colorado Hospital names COO Apr 2, 2008
He oversaw the 704-bed Tirsch Hospital, the 300-bed Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine and the NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases. "We are excited about John joining us and I know he will be a strong addition to our management and leadership team," said Bruce Schroffel, president and CEO of University of Colorado Hospital. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Congressional Management of Alleged Drug Use in Baseball? Feb 29, 2008
The hearing was entitled "Myths and Facts about Human Growth Hormone, B12, and Other Substances" and included four witnesses - a deputy director of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, an associate professor of medicine at the Boston University School of Medicine, a professor of clinical pediatrics at the University of Virginia, and a medical doctor with the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Hospital for Joint Diseases ... The hearing was entitled "Myths and Facts about Human... (Townhall.com)
Many arthritic adults suffer work limitations Oct 13, 2007
It changes peoples lives dramatically and for decades, said Dr. Steven Abramson, director of rheumatology of New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, who was not involved in the study. Arthritis comprises more than 100 different conditions, affecting an estimated 46 million Americans. (MSNBC -- Health)
Once-a-Year Bone Drug Lowers Fracture Risk Sep 19, 2007
D., associate professor, neuroscience and experimental therapeutics, Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, College Station; Stephen Honig, M.D., director, Osteoporosis Center, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York City; Sept. 19, 2007, New England Journal of Medicine) ... "This appears to be the most potent of the bisphosphonates. It reduced bone turnover more and had a significant effect on fracture rate. The once-a-year dose obviously is attractive," said Dr.... (Health-Finder)
Orthopedics Practice Opens SatelliteOffice in Southbury Aug 8, 2007
He remained at the New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases for an orthopedic surgery residency from 1996 to 2000. While there, Dr. Elfenbein gained experience as a clinical teaching assistant at the New York University School of Medicine and as the assistant team physician for the New York University Violets, an NCAA Division II women's championship basketball team. (Voices, CT)
A potential new disease-modifying drug for osteoarthritis Jul 30, 2007
Reflecting on the implications of these findings for human OA, Steven B. Abramson, MD, and Stephen Honig, MD, New York University School of Medicine and Hospital for Joint Diseases, raise the question of whether calcitonins impact on cartilage is strictly preventative, rather than therapeutic, and of potential benefit only in the early stages of the disease. However, despite this caveat, the study remains an intriguing one, Dr. Abramson notes, since it reinforces the possibility that... (EurekAlert!)
Back Surgery Can Quickly Relieve Pain May 31, 2007
"Not all pain -- whether back or sciatic -- can be appropriately managed with surgery, but if it is something that can be helped with surgery, like these two conditions, surgery can provide a more prompt relief of pain and return to function," said Dr. Jeffrey Spivak, director of the New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases Spine Center in New York City. He was not involved in the studies. (Forbes)
UCSF Pain Center Named Center of Excellence UCSF, Apr. 12 Apr 13, 2007
The five other winners of the centers of excellence award are: New York University Medical Center Hospital for Joint Diseases; Rosomoff Comprehensive Pain Center, Miami; Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston; Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center; and James A. Haley Veterans Affairs Hospital, Tampa. In addition, three other West Coast pain centers were among eight facilities to receive "honorable mention" awards from the pain society. (University of California Newswire, CA)
3 secrets to a good night's sleep Mar 20, 2007
We shipped 20 pillows to our expert, Jeffrey Goldstein, M.D., an assistant professor of orthopedic surgery and a spinal-surgery specialist at New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases. He tested fluffy, flat, water-filled, down, and foam to find the best fit for your sleeping style. (CNN)
Lupus Nephritis Mar 15, 2007
H. Michael Belmont, New York University Medical Center, Hospital for Joint Diseases, accessed March 1, 2007. Lawrence Brent,, eMedicine from WebMD, Feb 21, 2007, accessed March 3, 2007. (Suite101.com)
Tips to stay healthy while traveling abroad Feb 24, 2007
"If you're going to get sick, it's probably going to be from insect bites or from contaminated water," says Dr. Douglas Zeiger, an infectious disease and travel medicine specialist at New York University Medical Center and the Hospital for Joint Diseases. "The most common sicknesses are not tremendously exotic. They include diarrhea, typhoid and dengue fever.". (MSNBC -- Health)
FDA Panel Backs Celebrex for Kids with Arthritis Dec 1, 2006
"This decision means that one additional therapeutic choice is available for patients and doctors," Dr. Jeffrey Greenberg, director of the Arthritis Translational Research Registry at New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, told HealthDay. "Any unknown, long-term cardiovascular risk associated with the use of Celebrex will need to be factored into the decision," he added. (MEDLINEplus)
On TV: Kids' Arts & Crafts Supplies Sep 19, 2006
Dr. Jeffrey E. Rosen is an assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery in the New York University School of Medicine, and director of adolescent sports medicine at New York's Hospital for Joint Diseases. For resources to prevent and relieve knee pain, visit these Web sites. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Experts Predict Hip-Fracture Epidemic Jun 18, 2006
" They report their findings in the June 17 issue of The Lancet. The trend toward more fractures could be turned around, however, if doctors and the public take advantage of what's known about osteoporosis prevention. One key preventive strategy: "We should be looking at the younger population to maximize calcium," said Dr. Joseph Fetto, associate professor of orthopedics at the New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases. Osteoporosis is a degenerative weakening of bones, with bone strength... (Newsmax)
Sanofi, Drugmakers Fail on Promise to Study Medicines' Effects Jun 11, 2006
Arava has the potential to suppress the immune system and cause complications that may not have turned up in trials before Arava's approval, said doctors including Steven B. Abramson, chairman of the department of rheumatology and medicine at the New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases. 2. (Bloomberg)
Biotech Engages in Germ Warfare Jun 10, 2006
The Brooklyn resident checked into New York's Hospital for Joint Diseases in January 2004 for routine surgery to repair a broken shoulder. Five days after leaving the hospital, she woke up in excruciating pain; a staph infection had spread from her surgical wound to her bloodstream and lungs. (Wired News)
Lack of Estrogen Linked to Hip Fractures in Men May 3, 2006
"This is an interesting paper and tends to confirm that among men, estradiol [estrogen] levels may be more important to bone strength than is testosterone," said Dr. Stephen Honig, director of the Osteoporosis Center at the Hospital for Joint Diseases, in New York City. Previous studies have linked low estrogen levels to low bone density as well as to a higher rate of spine fractures. (MEDLINEplus)
Panel supports MS drug Mar 9, 2006
Brain scans from patients showed dramatic improvement, said Dr. Joseph Herbert, director of the MS Care Center at New York University's Hospital for Joint Diseases. He was involved in the trials. (Newsday)
Vitamin D Levels During Pregnancy Predict Kids' Bone Health Jan 7, 2006
"It's not the holy grail, but it's another piece of information that suggests that events beginning from gestation influence ultimate bone health and bone strength," said Dr. Stephen Honig, director of the Osteoporosis Center at the Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. "This is easily correctable, and seems to be something that comes at no particular cost, either economic or from an adverse-effect standpoint.". (Forbes)
