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NYU researchers study patients’ genetic and susceptibility risk factors in hopes of finding the path to cure lymphedema

February 08, 2017
Genetic variations may be one of the important factors that influence breast cancer survivors' responses to the inflammatory processes and vulnerability to lymphedema. Each year, about 1.38 million women worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer…

Deans' Repeal Letter

February 07, 2017
February 6, 2017  Dear Majority Leader McConnell, Speaker Ryan, Minority Leader Schumer and Democratic Leader Pelosi:  We stand ready to work with you and your staff to improve and strengthen the nation’s health care system.  As deans of…
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Prof. Bei Wu studies disparities between Asian immigrants and sufficient access and utilization of dental services

January 30, 2017
Oral health is a key foundation of good overall health. There is an urgent need to understand how to get all residents sufficient access to dental care services. Oral health is an integral part of general health, and adequate dental care is…
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Dean's statement on immigration Executive Order

January 30, 2017
Dear Members of the Meyers Community, The first of my ancestors who arrived in North America prior to the American Revolution was a bonded servant and the most recent came escaping starvation in Ireland and Germany in the 1840s. My direct…
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Prof. Sally Cohen calls for nursing advocacy surrounding prescription drug price increases

January 11, 2017
Dr. Cohen makes the case that knowing how patients pay for medications, and the extent to which patients can afford out-of-pocket drug costs, are essential parts of overall patient care. Steep increases in prescription drug prices have been a…

Researchers examine most efficacious social/behavioral interventions to uncover undiagnosed HIV

December 21, 2016
Discovering the most effective outreach and intervention strategies for those at high risk for HIV is key to getting 100% diagnosis rates and eliminating HIV transmission Despite some evidence that HIV incidence rates in the United States are…

Baby Boomers on a bender: Emerging trends in alcohol binge and use disorders among older adults

December 20, 2016
The evidence of increased unhealthy alcohol use among older adults cannot be ignored. Alcohol is the most commonly used psychoactive substance among older adults, and this group can have unique risks associated with alcohol consumption—in even…
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Baby Boomers on dope: recreational pot use is on the rise among adults over 50

December 13, 2016
NYU study seeks to understand the prevalence of use in older adults. The recent legalization of recreational marijuana (cannabis) use in California, Colorado, and Washington reflect the sweeping changes in the attitudes and perceptions towards…
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Prof. Christine Kovner named treasurer of CGFNS

December 12, 2016
Dr. Christine Kovner elected to a two-year term as treasurer on the Board of Trustees at CGFNS International CGFNS, International, the world’s largest credentials evaluation organization for nursing and the healthcare community, announced updates…
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Prof. Janet Van Cleave examines multiple chronic conditions and hospitalizations among recipients of long-term services

December 06, 2016
Older recipients of long-term services and support who live with a combination of cardiac and pulmonary conditions have elevated risk for hospitalizations; new care management strategies are needed to prevent costly, debilitating hospitalizations …