New Drug Promising against Rheumatoid Arthritis Jul 1, 2009
In a commentary, Dr. Yusuf Yazici of New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York City, said that "for those patients who have failed or had an inadequate response to etanercept, infliximab, adalimumab or abatacept, golimumab might be a good option.". The study, which was funded by drug makers Centocor, Inc. and Schering- Plough, appears online June 29 inThe Lancet. (MEDLINEplus)
FRIEND: Michael Jackson Had Demerol Addiction Jun 27, 2009
" Related Doctors Say Drugs Likely Medical experts speculated that drug abuse was a likely cause of death, though partial autopsy results will not be available until later today. "Demerol may be responsible," said Dr. Christopher Gharibo, director of pain medicine at New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases. Demerol is usually administered by nurses, said Gharibo. "If the respiratory arrest occurred immediately after the Demerol injection, there was an overdose situation that either... (ABC News)
Collaborative Care Helps Ease Chronic Pain Mar 26, 2009
"This was a very positive study. These patients had a level of care that is nearly parallel to a pain care center in a primary care setting," said Dr. Christopher Gharibo, medical director of pain management at the New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City. This type of collaborative care "can certainly reach out to a much greater number of people, may be more convenient for the patients and can help decrease health care costs," he said. (MEDLINEplus)
New potential therapeutic target discovered for genetic disorder -- Barth syndrome Mar 3, 2009
Today the Medical Center consists of NYU School of Medicine; Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, the first and largest facility of its kind; NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, a leader in musculoskeletal care; and such nationally recognized programs as the NYU Cancer Institute, the NYU Child Study Center, and the NYU Cardiac and Vascular Institute. . (EurekAlert!)
New method to stimulate immune system may be effective at reducing amyloid burden in Alzheimers Feb 12, 2009
Today the Medical Center consists of NYU School of Medicine; Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine, the first and largest facility of its kind; NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, a leader in musculoskeletal care; and such nationally recognized programs as the NYU Cancer Institute, the NYU Child Study Center, and the NYU Cardiac and Vascular Institute. Link to Full Study. (EurekAlert!)
NYU Langone Medical Center researchers find micro RNA plays a key role in melanoma metastasis Feb 10, 2009
Today the Medical Center consists of NYU School of Medicine, including the Smilow Research Center, the Skirball Institute for 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; NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, a leader in musculoskeletal care; and such major programs as the NYU... (EurekAlert!)
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)
