New York Medical College’s biotech incubator, will host an event on June 28 at 5 p.m. where a group of entrepreneurs will pitch their “big ideas” to an audience of fellow entrepreneurs, financial representatives, local business people and educational administrators.
BioInc@NYMC news
Westfair Online
"We regret that Haas, in her review of “Sick,” mischaracterized our study of the relationship between gender and Lyme disease..."
NYMC faculty: Gary P. Wormser, M.D., professor of medicine, chief of Division of Infectious Diseases and vice chairman of Department of Medicine
The New Yorker
Horizontal gene transfer can spread antibiotic-resistant genes to bacteria that can infect humans. The transfer can occur in a person’s intestinal tract, Felipe Cabello an expert on antimicrobial resistance in marine environments at New York Medical College told Oceana.
NYMC faculty: Felipe C. Cabello, M.D., professor emeritus of microbiology and immunology
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While most of us are aware of the general risk factors for heart disease, like obesity, high cholesterol levels and tobacco use, “they are so general, they apply to almost everyone,” says Tanya Dutta, M.D., a cardiologist at Westchester Medical Center.
NYMC faculty: Tanya Dutta, M.D., M.A., assistant professor of medicine and radiology
Poughkeepsie Journal
Zika virus is also a recent concern. It is related to West Nile and is spread through mosquito bites. "Those who do feel ill may experience fever, rash, joint pain and red eyes (conjunctivitis)," Dr. Robert Amler
NYMC leadership: Robert W. Amler, M.D., M.B.A., dean of School of Health Sciences and Practice and vice president for government affairs
Live Science
Today, 105 students of the inaugural class of Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) at New York Medical College received their white coats and pledged to focus on service to the community in keeping with the mission of the school.
TCDM at New York Medical College News
The Jewish Link of New Jersey
"Americans who provide care for their aging parents lose an estimated $3 trillion in wages, pension and Social Security benefits when they take time off to do so, according to research by MetLife Mature Market Institute, the National Alliance for Caregiving and the Center for Long-Term Care at New York Medical College."
NYMC news: Center for Long-Term Care
Star Tribune
The unknown of Monday and thinking, ‘Oh, am I going to have 1,000 emails waiting for me?’ There’s anticipatory anxiety that’s mixed with the unknown that can be really punishing,” Dr. Matthew Lorber.
NYMC faculty: Matthew Lorber, M.D., M.P.A., clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
New York Post
“We wanted to identify a short program that could be given quickly to people, that they would have immediate relief within five or ten minutes, and that over time would produce long-term changes,” Patricia Gerbarg, M.D.
NYMC faculty: Patricia Gerbarg, M.D., clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences
Get Healthy
Bijan Safai, M.D., D.Sc. Chair and Professor of Dermatology at New York Medical College, received the prestigious D.Sc. Honoris Causa bestowed upon him by New York College of Podiatric Medicine.
NYMC faculty: Bijan Safai, M.D., D.S.C., professor of dermatology and microbiology and immunology
Payvand
Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital has dedicated Maria’s Garden named in honor Maria Fareri who died from rabies in 1995.
NYMC faculty: Michael H. Gewitz, M.D., professor and vice chairman of the Department of Pediatrics and physician-in-chief of Maria Fareri Children's Hospital
Westchester Business Journal
“Pregnant women have higher levels of progesterone, which causes blood vessels to become larger, leakier, and closer to the surface of your gums,” says Dr. Aaron Yancoskie, professor at Touro College of Dental Medicine and a board-certified oral and maxillofacial pathologist.
Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College News:
Aaron E. Yancoskie, D.D.S., associate professor at TouroCDM and adjunct assistant professor of pathology at NYMC
Cosmopolitan
Orthopedic surgeon, Rudolph F. Taddonio, MD has been reviewed and approved by NY Top Docs for 2018.
NYMC faculty: Rudolph F. Taddonio, M.D. ’71, clinical professor of orthopaedic surgery and neurosurgery
Health Technology Net
If you're ready to give Touro Dental Health a go, the first step is to schedule a quick and easy intake screening appointment by calling 914-594-2700 or filling out this simple form. You can also learn more about Touro Dental Health by visiting their website.
Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College News
Mommy Poppins
Medicare For All, an interactive Town Hall meeting. Panelists scheduled to participate include Dr. Fabio Danisi, associate director of neurology at MidHudson Regional Hospital and associate professor of neurology at New York Medical College
NYMC faculty news: Fabio O. Danisi, M.D., assistant professor of neurology
The Daily Star
Dr. Rifat Latifi, director of surgery and chief of general surgery at Westchester Medical Center Health Network, who oversees the network’s trauma programs, said the system can get care fast to victims.
NYMC faculty: Rifat Latifi, M.D., professor of surgery
Daily Freeman News
“Although I was accepted to NYU and also to University of Maryland, which is the oldest dental school in the country, I’m confident in my decision to attend Touro’s new dental school” said Betzalel Krasnow, TCDM Class of 2022
Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College
The Jewish Star
NYMC Affiliate: Westchester Institute for Human Development
NYMC Alumni: Kerry Watson, M.P.H. '17, Dr.P.H. student (in photo)
HVNN
Pike County Commissioner Matt Osterberg wants Dr. Robert Ollar, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Neurology at New York Medical College and consulting microbiologist for the TBD Support Network, to create an electronic journal to inform doctors about new developments in tick-borne diseases.
NYMC faculty: Robert A. Ollar, Ph.D., clinical assistant professor of neurology
The Pike Country Courier
Dr. Richard Fazio, who received the Dr. Stanley Stilwell Memorial Award at the Jack Sipp Golf & Tennis Outing a fundraiser to benefit Richmond University Medical Center.
NYMC faculty: Richard A. Fazio, M.D., clinical assistant professor of medicine
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