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The lights of the Apple Store illuminate 5th Avenue. The trillion-dollar company is being sued by an NYU Langone Cardiologist. (Staff Photo by Jake Capriotti)

NYU Cardiologist Sues Apple Over Patent Infringement

NYU cardiologist Dr. Joseph Wiesel is suing Apple for incorporating his patented irregular heartbeat detection technology into the Apple Watch.
Yi Yang, Contributing Writer February 13, 2020

Dr. Joseph Wiesel — an NYU Langone cardiologist — is suing Apple, claiming that the Apple Watch uses technology that he patented. Wiesel’s invention notifies users when...

An AI tool learned to predict which lesions were likely malignant (red heat map) or likely benign (green heat map), with potential to aid radiologists in the diagnosis of breast cancer. (Via NYU Langone)

Together, AI and Radiologists Could Significantly Improve Breast Cancer Detection

A new study by NYU’s Center for Data Science and NYU School of Medicine developed AI technology that could improve early detection of breast cancer.
Roshni Raj, Staff Writer October 30, 2019

Nan Wu grew up in a small Chinese city where it was difficult for people to get medical help. Five years ago, her mother received a false-positive for breast cancer. Now, Wu is...

NYU’s LA Campus: An Attempt to Rise up the Ranks

NYU’s LA Campus: An Attempt to Rise up the Ranks

NYU’s developments in LA are the latest in the university’s push to rise to the top.
WSN Editorial Board November 18, 2018
NYU’s developments in LA are the latest in the university’s push to rise to the top.
School of Medicine Commencement ‘17

School of Medicine Commencement ‘17

Shiva Darshan, Staff Writer May 19, 2017
NYU's School of Medicine graduates accepted their diplomas and their life-or-death career paths this Wednesday with relief and great happiness.
According to the Brooklyn Eagle, NYU Langone Medical Center is continuing its expansion efforts by adding a site in Bay Ridge. So, the Brooklyn community will have more access to medical care.

Langone Expands to Bay Ridge

Natasha Roy, News Editor April 10, 2017
NYU Langone is continuing its expansion in Brooklyn to Bay Ridge.
According to the Brooklyn Eagle, NYU Langone Medical Center is continuing its expansion efforts by adding a site in Bay Ridge. So, the Brooklyn community will have more access to medical care.

NYU Langone Looks to Expand to Lower East Side

Geomari Martinez, Contributing Writer March 28, 2017
NYU Langone has proposed a $32.9 million expansion for a new outpatient facility in the Lower East Side. The project is currently pending approval.
NYU Langone, NYU’s hospital and medical school. Patients were forced to move last weekA number of pre-medical students have raised concerns about the quality of advising in CAS, claiming it is increasing the length of their medical education.

Q&A: NYU Neurologist Lawrence Newman

Phyllis Lam, Contributing Writer February 13, 2017
Neurologist Lawrence Newman recently joined the NYU Langone Medical Center as the new director and clinical professor for the Division of Headache Medicine.
New York has experienced severe weather conditions in the past few years, prompting NYU Langone to fortify itself.

Langone Superstorm Proofing Nears Completion After Sandy Damage

Arushi Sahay, Contributing Writer November 1, 2016
NYU Langone was just super storm-proofed.
NYU Langone received $4 million to research causes related to heart attacks in women.

NYU Langone Receives $4 Million Grant to Research Women’s Heart Disease

Farhin Lilywala, Staff Writer March 30, 2016
The American Heart Association donated $4 million for cardiovascular research for women's heart disease.
NYU Tandon’s Industry Assistant Professor, Vittoria Flamini, has created a computer simulation to test whether a child’s heart surgery will be successful.

Open-Heart Surgery on Tandon Computers

Jami Tanner, Contributing Writer February 16, 2016
NYU Tandon professor created a simulation that will test whether child heart surgery will be successful before the surgery takes place.
The Zika virus is transmitted to people through mosquito bites.

NYU Langone Says Hosting Olympics in Brazil Is Irresponsible

Ludovica Grieco, Staff Writer February 11, 2016
NYU Langone professors advise postponing the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro due to the Zika virus outbreak.
NYU Langone's Sleep Center for Sleep Disorders is set to be closed early in March this year placing many jobs in jeopardy.

Sleep Center Physicians Tired of Langone

Kati Garrity, Staff Writer January 28, 2016
NYU Langone Sleep Disorders Center announced to shut down in March due to resignations from physicians overseeing the program.