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Week Of December 11, 2017, New York Medical College

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• SOM Launches Bench-to-Bedside Seminar Series
• Student Services Announces New Positions

Week Of December 4, 2017, New York Medical College

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• NYMC Reflects at Museum of Jewish Heritage
• D.P.T. Class of 2019 Share Their Good Works at Community Service Presentations
• Department of Pediatrics and the Children's Health and Research Foundation Hosts Seventh Annual Assistant Professor Pediatric Research Symposium
• School of Medicine Alumni Celebrate at Reunion Weekend

Week Of November 13, 2017, New York Medical College

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• Mark J. Kittleson, Ph.D., is Named Chair of the Department of Public Health in the School of Health Sciences and Practice
• Renowned Trauma Surgeon to Address 14th Annual Louis R.M. DelGuercio Professorship and Research Day
• NYMC Recognizes Alumnus for 18 Years of Micro Lectures
• M.P.H. Student Adds Global Experience to Public Health Education
• Dental Students Present on First-Ever Research Elective

Week Of November 6, 2017, New York Medical College

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• Gladys M. Ayala, M.D., M.P.H., is Named Interim Vice Dean for the School of Medicine
• NYMC Among Doctors of Distinction
• Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College Hosts Talk by Holocaust Survivor

Week Of October 30, 2017, New York Medical College

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• School of Medicine Class of 2021 Officially Dons White Coats for the First Time
• NYMC Reaches Out to Puerto Rico
• REDCap Comes to NYMC
• Health Sciences Library Celebrates Faculty Authorship
• Symposium Focuses on Tick-Borne Disease
• NYMC Goes Pink

Week Of October 23, 2017, New York Medical College

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• SHSP Hosts Special Dean's Lecture
• NYMC Ranks High in Low Student Loan Default Rates
• Department of Microbiology and Immunology Receives Generous Gift
• 19th Annual Race for Rehab Supports Achilles International
• Students Clubs Enrich Campus Life
• NYMC Has Heart
• D.P.T. Class of 2019 Celebrates National Physical Therapy Month

Week Of October 2, 2017, New York Medical College

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• NYMC Pride Shines at Founder's Dinner
• NYMC Receives $150,000 Grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels
• NYMC Goes Gold for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
• NYMC Expands Shomer Shabbos Residency Positions

Week Of September 18, 2017, New York Medical College

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• Building the Touro College of Dental Medicine Clinical Training Facility − From the Inside Out
• Noted Physiotherapist Shares His Views on Cultural Competence
• Founder of Achilles International Gives Inspirational Talk

Bronchoscopic Management Of Prolonged Air Leak, S Keshishyan, A Revelo, Oleg Epelbaum

NYMC Faculty Publications

Bronchopleural fistula (BPF) with prolonged air leak (PAL) is most often, though not always, a sequela of lung resection. When this complication occurs post-operatively, it is associated with substantial morbidity and mortality. Surgical closure of the defect is considered the definitive approach to controlling the source of the leak, but many patients with this condition are suboptimal operative candidates. Therefore there has been active interest for decades in the development of effective endoscopic management options. Successful use of numerous bronchoscopic techniques has been reported in the literature largely in the form of retrospective series and, at best, small prospective trials. …

A Case Of Chronic Cough And Pneumonia Secondary To A Foreign Body, J Dabu, M Lindner, M Azzam, A Al-Khateeb, M Kadri, S Bellary, Richard Miller

NYMC Faculty Publications

Foreign body aspiration occurs when a solid or semisolid object becomes lodged in the larynx or trachea. It can be a life-threatening emergency, especially if it is large enough to occlude the airway. However, small aspirated objects may go unnoticed until symptoms occur. Therefore, it is frequently misdiagnosed. A high level of clinical suspicion, patient's risk factors, and thorough history and physical examination are essential in making the diagnosis. It should be considered in cases where there is unresolved chronic cough with or without associated recurrent pneumonia especially in patients with risks for aspiration.

Week Of August 14, 2017, New York Medical College

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• The School of Medicine Class of 2021 Joins the College Community
• Center for Long-Term Care Welcomes Notable Physiotherapist and Philanthropist for Special Presentation
• GSBMS Welcomes New Students
• HSL Hosts Talk on the Health of the First President

Knowledge And Perceptions About Zika Virus In A Middle East Country, Sohaila Cheema, Patrick Maisonneuve, Ingmar Weber, Luis Fernandez-Luque, Amit Abraham, Albert B. Lowenfels, Ravinder Mamtani

NYMC Faculty Publications

BACKGROUND: Zika virus, an emerging serious infectious disease, is a threat to persons living or travelling to regions where it is currently endemic, and also to contacts of infected individuals. The aim of this study was to assess knowledge about this new public health threat to persons residing in a Middle Eastern country.

METHODS: We conducted a survey at several international universities in Qatar to assess knowledge and awareness about this disease. An adapted version of the survey was also conducted using online channels from Qatar.

RESULTS: The median age of the 446 participants, was 25 years, 280 (63%) were …

Week Of July 24, 2017, New York Medical College

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• The Catherine and Ladislav P. Hinterbuchner Endowed Chair in Rehabilitation Medicine Dedication Ceremony Is Set for August 10
• Touro Scholar Offers Online Archive Designed to Showcase Scholarship
• Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College Welcomes the Class of 2021

Week Of July 10, 2017, New York Medical College

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• Diane E. Heck, Ph.D., Is Appointed Associate Dean for Research in the School of Health Sciences and Practice
• Bridge and Seed Funding Grants Awarded
• Ronnie Myers, D.D.S., Is Named Dean of the Touro College of Dental Medicine at New York Medical College
• NYMC SOM and Touro Law Center Collaborate
• School of Medicine Office of Admissions Seeks Interviewers

Week Of June 26, 2017, New York Medical College

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• Professor Emeritus Catherine N. Hinterbuchner, M.D., Leaves Legacy of Endowed Professorship and Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
• School of Medicine Hosts First Microbiome Translational Science Conference
• Department of Family and Community Medicine Hosts Annual Preceptor Appreciation Dinner
• School of Medicine Office of Admissions Seeks Interviewers
• SOM P2P Committee Recognizes Role Models at NYMC
• From the Collection of Edward C. Halperin, M.D., M.A.

Week Of June 12, 2017, New York Medical College

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• New York Medical College Marks its 158th Commencement Ceremony, Bestowing Degrees on 395 Graduates
• NYMC Unveils the Center of Excellence in Precision Medicine and Responses to Bioterrorism and Disasters
• Office of Medical Education Hosts Preceptor Appreciation Banquet
• SHSP Applauds New Honor Society Inductees
• TCDM Makes Progress on Dental Clinic

Week Of May 8, 2017, New York Medical College

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• Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2019 Celebrates and Reflects at White Coat Ceremony
• Lectureship Honors the Late Gabor Kaley, Ph.D.
• TCDM Hosts Pre-Dental Day
• Touro College of Dental Medicine Hosts ASDA/SPEA Event
• NYMC Collaborates for a Two-Week Global Bioethics Summer Program

Hyper Ige Syndrome And Renal Cell Carcinoma, N Patel, Mark J. Ferretti, John L. Phillips

NYMC Faculty Publications

Hyper IgE Syndrome (HIES) is an immunodeficiency disorder characterized by increased serum levels of IgE, eczema, and recurrent cutaneous and pulmonary infections. In this report, we present, to our knowledge, the first documented case of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) found in a patient with HIES. The patient received infectious disease clearance prior to obtaining a partial nephrectomy which revealed clear cell histology. Both HIES and RCC have an immunological basis for their pathophysiology and may involve common pathways. Further studies may provide insight into any possible link and clinicians should be mindful of immunocompromised patients who present with risk factors …

Week Of April 3, 2017, New York Medical College

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• Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Hosts Fulbright Scholar to Study Effect of Neuropeptides on Stress Disorders
• SHSP and StuHE Ready for National Public Health Week
• NYMC Hosts Inaugural A cappella Invitational

Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis Associated With Anaplasmosis, T Johnson, M Brown, M Rabbat, Jihad Slim

NYMC Faculty Publications

Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is a hyperinflammatory syndrome characterized by unregulated macrophage and T-lymphocyte activation resulting in cytokine overproduction and subsequent histiocytic phagocytosis. Variant infections, particularly viruses have been postulated as the inciting factor for this potentially fatal disease. Herein, we will report a case of HLH associated with anaplasmosis.

Week Of March 27, 2017, New York Medical College

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• Robert M. Califf, M.D., Will Deliver 158th Commencement Address
• Graduate Student Research Forum Showcases Impressive Scientific Work
• NYMC Hosts Women's Heart Health Discussion with Expert Panel
• Nicholas S. Janiga, J.D., Is Named Chief Counsel
• HSL Hosts Exhibit and Special Presentation on Violence Against Women
• Research Day Highlights Scientific Works of Residents

Week Of March 20, 2017, New York Medical College

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• Class of 2017 Earns Choice Residencies at Match Day
• Medical Students Observe GHHS National Solidarity Week for Compassionate Patient Care
• Students Volunteer at 2017 Special Olympics New York State Winter Games
• TCDM Students Participate in ADEA's Hack-a-thon

Week Of March 6, 2017, New York Medical College

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• Lasker Award-Winning Virologist Set to Address the 29th Annual Graduate Student Research Forum
• Black History Month Event at Metropolitan Honors NYMC Alumna Myra Adele Logan, M.D. '33
• Officials Talk Shop at BioInc@NYMC

Identification And Characterization Of Microrna Differentially Expressed In Macrophages Exposed To Porphyromonas Gingivalis Infection, Olivier Huck, J Al-Hashemi, L Poidevin, O Poch, J Davideau, H Tenenbaum, Salomon Amar

NYMC Faculty Publications

MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are short, noncoding RNAs involved in the regulation of several processes associated with inflammatory diseases and infection. Bacterial infection modulates miRNA expression to subvert any innate immune response. In this study we analyzed, using microarray analysis, the bacterial modulation of miRNAs in bone marrow-derived macrophages (BMMs) in which activity was induced by infection with Porphyromonas gingivalis The expression of several miRNAs was modulated 3 h postinfection (at a multiplicity of infection of 25). A bioinformatic analysis was performed to further identify pathways related to the innate immune host response under the influence of selected miRNAs. To assess the …

Week Of February 27, 2017, New York Medical College

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• BioInc@NYMC Hosts Forum for the Hudson Valley's Biomedical and Technology Start-Up Community
• The Latest Issue of Chironian is Now Online
• First-year Dental Student Sworn into the U.S. Air Force
• Twenty-first Annual Medical Student Research Forum Rescheduled for March 6

Chironian 2017, New York Medical College

The Chironian

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Evaluating Medical Students’ Proficiency With A Handheld Ophthalmoscope: A Pilot Study, Gregory Gilmour, James M. Mckivigan

College of Health & Human Services (TUN) Publications and Research

Introduction: Historically, testing medical students’ skills using a handheld ophthalmoscope has been difficult to do objectively. Many programs train students using plastic models of the eye which are a very limited fidelity simulator of a real human eye. This makes it difficult to be sure that actual proficiency is attained given the differences between the various models and actual patients. The purpose of this article is to introduce a method of testing where a medical student must match a patient with his/her fundus photo, ensuring objective evaluation as well as developing skills on real patients which are more likely to …

The Effects Of Sports Drinks On Teeth, Gabriel Kaye

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

With a push towards a more active lifestyle, the sports drink industry has grown substantially in recent years. However, despite their popularity, sports drinks contain acid, giving them extremely low pHs, which can cause erosion. There have been many studies, including self-administered surveys, studies in vitro, and studies in situ that have shown sports energy drinks cause dental erosion, leading to permanent loss of tooth volume and a softening of the outer layer of the tooth.

Is Tooth Bleaching Really Safe?, Yehoshua Krasnow

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

The field of cosmetic dentistry emerged when people began to realize the importance of a good smile. Stains on teeth were no longer deemed acceptable with the advent of cheap and safe procedures like tooth bleaching. This new procedure replaced the older, more costly and invasive method of laminated veneers and crowns. The chemistry behind this bleaching occurs via unstable hydroxyl radicals and thus the question arose as to how safe this accepted procedure really is. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the negative ramifications of tooth bleaching and to determine if it’s truly safe. The null hypothesis …

Using Dental Stem Cells To Regenerate Tooth Tissue And Whole Tooth Replacement, Peretz Rapoport

The Science Journal of the Lander College of Arts and Sciences

Irreversible dental problems such as dental carries and periodontal disease create a plethora of general and oral health issues. Although there are solutions to treat these different problems, an emphasis has been placed on finding a solution to these points with the help of bioengineering and stem cells. Using stem cells to treat these problems could result in a more permanent fix than the methods dentists employ now. Two novel approaches to fixing irreversible dental problems via stem cell therapy are tooth tissue regeneration and whole tooth replacement. This paper reviews the advantages and disadvantages of using dental pulp stem …