North Shore University Hospital

Jingling Tang, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Thursday, June 9, 2022

She and her team of highly-trained healthcare professionals speak multiple languages and serve hundreds of patients through the International Rehab Medical Office, located in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.

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  • She and her team of highly-trained healthcare professionals speak multiple languages and serve hundreds of patients through the International Rehab Medical Office, located in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.
  • In addition to her private medical practice, Dr. Tang operates home and community-based services programs, including Sweet Home Senior Day Care in New York City.
  • Its mission is to help seniors and disabled individuals safely remain in the community while minimizing the need for institutional care.
  • Dr. Tang is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation through the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Northwell Hospitals Designated Advanced Spine Centers of Excellence

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

Three Northwell Health hospitals have been named Advanced Spine Centers of Excellence by The Joint Commission, the only such programs in New York State to earn the prestigious designation.

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  • Three Northwell Health hospitals have been named Advanced Spine Centers of Excellence by The Joint Commission, the only such programs in New York State to earn the prestigious designation.
  • The three hospitals combine to perform more than 1,300 surgical spine cases each year, making them regional destinations for spine care.
  • Northwell Health, New York States largest health system which includes hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers across Long Island, New York City and Westchester, handles more than 4,500 surgical spine cases annually.
  • Northwells Spine Program, which is a member of the National American Spine Registry, is supported by advanced technologies such as guided navigation and spine robotics.

Northwell Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology Programs Rank Among New York’s Best

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Monday, May 2, 2022

Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center was ranked for superior outcomes for emergency PCI.

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  • Long Island Jewish (LIJ) Medical Center was ranked for superior outcomes for emergency PCI.
  • These hospitals all earned the prestigious double-star asterisk for statistically superior outcomes as reported by the DOH.
  • Its statistical analysis of risk-adjusted outcomes for adult cardiac surgery took place during the full three-year reporting period from 2016-2018.
  • The DOH report analyzed 67,503 total adult cardiac surgeries including isolated CABG, valve, valve/CABG, and other cardiac surgeries performed at 38 hospitals across New York from 2016-2018.

Northwell Kidney Transplant Program Rated Nation’s Best for 1-year Survival

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

1 kidney transplant program in the nation for one-year survival of transplant recipients, according to the latest report from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR).

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  • 1 kidney transplant program in the nation for one-year survival of transplant recipients, according to the latest report from the Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR).
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220322006071/en/
    Northwell Health Dr. Gayatri Devi Nair, a nephrologist, reviews a transplant case with Dr. Nabil N. Dagher, director of the Northwell Health Transplant Center.
  • Northwells kidney transplant program now has a national reputation for excellence and should be considered a destination for anyone with kidney disease.
  • Northwell started performing adult kidney transplants at NSUH in 2007 and established its pediatric kidney transplant program at Cohen Childrens Medical Center in New Hyde Park in 2017.

Northwell Performs First Lung Transplant on Long Island

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

It might have been the first one of its kind in this physical location, but it certainly wasnt the first for this experienced team.

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  • It might have been the first one of its kind in this physical location, but it certainly wasnt the first for this experienced team.
  • Until I underwent transplant surgery, I never knew what it was like to walk or talk without being exhausted.
  • Arun Talwar, MD , a pulmonologist at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New Hyde Park, has been treating Ms. Salguero-Lopez since 1998.
  • He treated the pulmonary hypertension that caused severe lung damage while guiding her through pregnancy and an increasingly dangerous medical situation.

Northwell Appoints Transplant Center Director

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Northwell Health today announced the appointment of Nabil N. Dagher, MD, FACS, as vice president and director of the Northwell Health Transplant Center at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH), where he will oversee its liver and kidney transplantation programs.

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  • Northwell Health today announced the appointment of Nabil N. Dagher, MD, FACS, as vice president and director of the Northwell Health Transplant Center at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH), where he will oversee its liver and kidney transplantation programs.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220215006034/en/
    In his new role, Dr. Dagher will also serve as both surgical director of the liver transplant program and co-director of the Center for Advanced Liver Disease and Transplantation.
  • A nationally recognized hepatobiliary and abdominal organ transplant surgeon, Dr. Dagher most recently led NYU Langones abdominal transplant surgery program and was surgical director of its liver transplant program.
  • It is a great privilege to have the opportunity to lead an exceptional group of transplant professionals at Northwell Health, said Dr. Dagher.

Adverum Biotechnologies Appoints Richard Beckman M.D. as Chief Medical Officer

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Monday, February 7, 2022

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADVM), a clinical-stage gene therapy company targeting unmet medical needs in ocular and rare diseases, today announced that Richard Beckman, M.D., has joined Adverum as the company’s chief medical officer (CMO). Dr. Beckman will serve as a member of Adverum’s executive committee and will report to Laurent Fischer, M.D., president and chief executive officer. Dr. Beckman will provide leadership for the company’s global clinical development, medical affairs and pharmacovigilance organizations.

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  • Dr. Beckman will serve as a member of Adverums executive committee and will report to Laurent Fischer, M.D., president and chief executive officer.
  • Dr. Beckman will provide leadership for the companys global clinical development, medical affairs and pharmacovigilance organizations.
  • I am thrilled to welcome Rick to Adverum as our chief medical officer.
  • Adverum Biotechnologies (Nasdaq: ADVM) is a clinical-stage gene therapy company targeting unmet medical needs in serious ocular and rare diseases.

Northwell Launches Lung Transplant Program

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Monday, January 31, 2022

Northwell Health today announced that it has begun listing patients who need a lung transplant through the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), the final steps toward opening the first lung transplant program serving Long Island and Queens residents.

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  • Northwell Health today announced that it has begun listing patients who need a lung transplant through the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), the final steps toward opening the first lung transplant program serving Long Island and Queens residents.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220131005659/en/
    As the number of New Yorkers requiring a lung transplant have tripled over the last decade, the Northwell Health Transplant Center at North Shore University Hospital (NSUH) launched its program to fill an urgent need.
  • With the addition of lung, NSUH now offers world-class solid organ transplantation services for adult heart, kidney liver and lung.
  • Half of all lung transplant recipients at New York City hospitals traveled from Long Island, Queens, Brooklyn or Staten Island, said Zachary Kon, MD , surgical director of advanced lung failure and lung transplantation services at Northwell.

Northwell Cardiothoracic Programs Recognized for Top Performance by Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Friday, January 21, 2022

The latest report included data from 906 cardiothoracic surgical programs across the United States and Canada.

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  • The latest report included data from 906 cardiothoracic surgical programs across the United States and Canada.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220121005482/en/
    Cardiothoracic surgical team at Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital performs open-heart surgery.
  • Photo credit: Northwell Health
    The Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital (SABHH) at NSUH has achieved three-star overall quality ratings the highest possible performance rating in all five cardiac surgical categories analyzed by the STS.
  • Achieving top performance in every cardiac surgery category, which the Sandra Atlas Bass Heart Hospital did, is truly a significant accomplishment.

Akso Health Group Reports Unaudited Financial Results for First Half of Fiscal Year 2022

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Ms. Yilin Wang, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of Akso Health, commented, "During the first half of our fiscal year 2022, our social e-commerce business continued to operate normally.

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  • Ms. Yilin Wang, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of Akso Health, commented, "During the first half of our fiscal year 2022, our social e-commerce business continued to operate normally.
  • Total net revenues were approximately US$0.2 million, representing a decrease of 81.8% from approximately US$1.4 million in the same period of fiscal year 2021.
  • Revenue from online marketplace services was approximately US$0.1 million, compared with US$0.3 million in the same period of last fiscal year.
  • Interest incomewas approximately US$0.2 million, representing a decrease of 82.3% from US$1.1 million in the same period of last fiscal year.