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Individualism is on the rise in America. It has always shaped the American ethos, giving Americans the values of personal autonomy, ambition, and liberty. Collectivist societies, on the other hand, emphasize social harmony and interdependence, which sometimes leads to the belief that the good of the group outweighs the needs of individuals. As such, individualism, and the values that it reinforces, allows for diversity within a community and an organization. 

NYMC Faculty News: Rabbi Ira Bedzow, M.A., Ph.D., assistant professor of medicine and director of Biomedical Ethics and Humanities Program

Gene editing of DNA inside living cells has many potential uses — from treating human disease to altering crops and livestock for agriculture — and is often considered the preeminent technological breakthrough of the new millennium. For example, in a move that has been widely criticized, Chinese researcher He Jiankui claims to have edited human babies to resist HIV by altering a gene called CCR5.

NYMC Faculty News: Stuart A. Newman, Ph.D., professor of cell biology and anatomy and medicine

Activated charcoal is created from carbon-rich materials burned at high temperatures, according to the National Capital Poison Center (Poison Control). For example, carbon-rich materials such as wood, coconut shells or coal, are burned at a high temperature (between 600 and 900 degrees Celsius or 1,110 and 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit) to create a charcoal powder. 

TCDM at New York Medical College News: Benjamin Schwartz, D.D.S., clinical assistant professor of dental medicine, TouroCDM

Secuado gives a once-a-day sustained dose of the anti-psychotic drug many people suffering from schizophrenia rely on. Asenapine treats schizophrenia by rebalancing chemicals, such as dopamine and serotonin, in the brain, and transdermal delivery may offer patients an easy way to take their medication.

NYMC Faculty: Leslie L. Citrome, M.D., M.P.H., clinical professor of psychiatry & behavioral sciences

Clinical trials not only facilitate new drug development, but they can provide care to patients who desperately need more options, such as those with cancer. While trials may be listed online in readily accessible databases, such as those listed on clinicaltrials.gov, cancer.net and curesearch.org, it can be hard to know what to search for and how to make sense of the medical jargon of the listings. This creates a barrier between patients and clinical research. Not to mention that, unless their doctor is a researcher themselves, a doctor may not suggest clinical trials to their patients or even be fully aware of the clinical trials available.

NYMC Faculty News: Mitchell S. Cairo, M.D., professor of pediatrics, division of pediatric hematology, oncology and stem cell transplantation, and professor of medicine, pathology, microbiology and immunology, and cell biology and anatomy

The recent measles outbreaks in Westchester and Rockland counties have shown the importance of disaster preparedness. An expert in this field, Robert Amler served as regional health administrator for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where he controlled federal medical emergency funding, and has coordinated anthrax response teams at the Centers for Disease Control. Amler also served as an adviser to the U.S. surgeon general and Environmental Protection Agency administrator.

New York Medical College Leadership News: Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., vice president for government affairs, dean of the School of Health Sciences and Practice, and professor of public health, pediatrics and environmental health science

New York — At a young age, Leah Cik Roth left her Czechoslovakian home to become an apprentice basket maker and wig maker. She learned in 1941 that most of her community back home, including her father and nearly all her siblings, had been forced over the Polish border by Hungarian forces allied with the Nazis and executed by firing squads.

TCDM at New York Medical College: Shreya Jha and Nicole Zimmerman, TouroCDM students

When Theresa Gucciardo-Perry discovered a cracked crown in her mouth in April, she dreaded the idea of going to a dentist to get it replaced. The Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., resident has undergone more than 18 root canal procedures; she also has five implants, with crowns on all but her front teeth. She hated the procedure in which trays of a gag-producing, putty-like substance were stuffed into her mouth to make impressions.

TCDM at New York Medical College Mentions: 

Ronnie Myers, D.D.S., M.S., dean of TouroCDM

Edward Farkas, D.D.S., vice dean for administrative affairs, TouroCDM

Barbara Jurim, D.D.S., clinical assistant professor of dental medicine and assistant director of digital dentistry 

(Courtesy of Touro College) Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM), the nation’s newest dental school, established in 2016, recently launched a partnership with The Alpha Omega-Henry Schein Cares Holocaust Survivors Oral Health Program, a public-private partnership that seeks to increase underserved Holocaust survivors’ access to oral care, thereby enhancing their overall quality of life. The program is jointly sponsored by Henry Schein, Inc., the world’s largest provider of health care solutions to office-based dental and medical practitioners, and the Alpha Omega International Dental Fraternity (AO), the oldest Jewish international dental and medical organization.

TCDM at New York Medical College: Ronnie Myers, D.D.S., dean of the TouroCDM and professor of dental medicine

Harry went to New York Medical College on Tuesday for a program called 'Pet the Stress Away' for the students and faculty.

New York Medical College News

There’s a lot of scientific research around the benefits of disconnecting from time to time. Taking a break from social media, even for brief periods, can help lessen your anxieties, and stave off the loneliness that many feel when surfing their channels,” says Dr. Samant Virk, CEO and founder of MediSprout.

BioInc@NYMC News : Samant Virk, M.D., founder and chief executive officer of MediSprout, a BioInc client

Diagnosed with autism, Jesse was 5 when he found himself terrified to go to the dentist. But not because he needed a cavity filled, rather a regular checkup. Jesse and his parents wanted someone with a little more compassion. So after months of research, Jesse’s mom Karen found the right one.

TCDM at New York Medical College News

SAN DIEGO — Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is a common side-effect experienced by persons with schizophrenia who are treated with atypical antipsychotics — a side-effect that is stigmatizing and can result in non-adherence — but treatment with valbenazine can effectively control TD in some patients. 

NYMC Faculty News: Leslie L. Citrome, M.D., M.P.H., clinical professor of psychiatry & behavioral sciences

Dr. Robert Ollar, consulting microbiologist and member of the Pike County Tick Borne Diseases Task Force, will present “Neurologists Take Heed Lyme Neuroborreliosis Mimicry is Afoot” at the 4th annual Lyme Disease in the Era of Precision Medicine Conference on October 19 in New York City.

NYMC Faculty News: Robert A. Ollar, Ph.D., clinical assistant professor of neurology

Fainting—also called syncope—occurs when the brain experiences a sudden decrease in blood or oxygen levels (or both) due to a drop in blood pressure and heart rate. Thirty-five percent of people will have at least one fainting episode in their lifetime, either due to abnormal heart rhythms, overheating, or other causes, according to Julian Stewart, MD, professor of pediatric cardiology at New York Medical College in Hawthorne, New York. And feeling faint can happen to both children and adults. Know these symptoms of fainting and take the proper precautions to avoid injury and ensure that a one-time fainting spell doesn’t turn into a true medical emergency.

NYMC Faculty News: Julian Stewart, M.D., Ph.D., professor of pediatrics, medicine and physiology

The FDA awarded 12 grants worth more than $15 million to fund clinical trials of medical products intended to treat patients with rare diseases. The grants were awarded through the Orphan Products Clinical Trials Grants Program, a Congress-funded initiative that promotes clinical development of drugs, biologics, medical devices and medical foods for the treatment of rare diseases.

New York Medical College News

Dr. Sugarman gives a speech rich with advice by sharing three life experience stories. These are very unique ethical situations that can serve to provide helpful guidance to freshly anointed doctors when they face similar dilemmas or challenges down the line. 

New York Medical College News

SAN DIEGO — Sorting through the myriad number of antipsychotic medications in the schizophrenia armamentarium is a daunting prospect for any clinician, but two readily available tools can help: number needed to treat, and number needed to harm. 

NYMC Faculty News: Leslie L. Citrome, M.D., M.P.H., clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences

As a speaker and executive member of the yoga day committee formed by a group of US members of NGOs affiliated with the United Nations, I speak to women about the importance of Yoga. I have authored articles on yoga and wellbeing and described the tremendous beneficial role played by yoga in improving one’s health and well being. I think in my own small way I am trying to educate people about the importance of wellness for women. This is a ripple effect as it will be passed on by those who hear about it from me or other colleagues.

NYMC Faculty News: Padmini Murthy, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., M.Phil., CHES, professor of public health and global health director and clinical assistant professor of family and community medicine

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—That newer forms of mechanical circulatory support (MCS) are on the rise and intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) therapy is on the decline won’t come as a surprise to anyone watching trends in cardiogenic shock care. Less intuitively, though, the mortality rate has stayed stubbornly high despite these shifts, according to an analysis of US data on more than 400,000 patients treated between 2012 and 2015.

NYMC Faculty News: Srihari S. Naidu, M.D., professor of medicine