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Bariatric surgery is not the easy way out, but the only long-term, proven weight loss treatment we have, says Columbia surgeon Marc Bessler.
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At a virtual event honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., senior faculty shared experiences and offered advice for making a difference.
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New Columbia research suggests that targeting neighboring bone cells may be a better strategy than targeting malignant stem cells to treat acute myeloid leukemia.
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Just a single type of neuron controls the complex patterns of walking, a surprising finding that may lead to new therapeutic approaches for people with spinal cord injuries.
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In The Media
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NPR: Morning EditionJanuary 20, 2022Today, Carl Erik Fisher is in recovery and is an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University.
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Los Angeles Times (video)January 19, 2022Dr. Maura Boldrini, a neuroscientist at Columbia University, says new research could have far-reaching implications for other mental illnesses beyond COVID.
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CBS Evening NewsJanuary 12, 2022Editor's Note: Sandra Comer, interviewed here, is a professor of neurobiology in the Department of Psychiatry.
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COVID-19
- January 10, 2022
Just two months after omicron emerged on the scene, many of the uncertainties about the new variant are starting to become clear.
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- January 5, 2022
Computer modeling of the omicron wave by Mailman's Jeffrey Shaman suggests case numbers may subside as quickly as they climbed, peaking by mid-January in New York City.
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- January 4, 2022
Babies born during the pandemic’s first year—even to moms who did not have COVID during pregnancy—scored slightly lower on a screening test of social and motor skills compared to pre-pandemic babies.
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Cancer
- January 19, 2022
New Columbia research suggests that targeting neighboring bone cells may be a better strategy than targeting malignant stem cells to treat acute myeloid leukemia.
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- January 11, 2022
In the face of daunting disparities in health care, the medical community can take small steps that make a difference, a Columbia orthopedic surgeon writes.
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- December 23, 2021
The National Cancer Act, signed into law Dec. 23, 1971, funded the expansion of cancer research and care at Columbia. Today, with plans for a new clinical building, the future looks bright.
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Neuroscience
- January 20, 2022
Just a single type of neuron controls the complex patterns of walking, a surprising finding that may lead to new therapeutic approaches for people with spinal cord injuries.
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- December 8, 2021
A study in mice that sheds light on how the brain remembers key details could one day help treat disorders impacting memory.
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- November 30, 2021
A new theory explains how the brain creates and recalls motor memories and could lead to better physical therapies to help people with injuries use their bodies again.
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Heart Health
- December 23, 2021
New guidelines for patients with coronary artery disease emphasize the role of a multidisciplinary heart team, an approach pioneered at Columbia.
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- November 9, 2021
A new mathematical modeling study suggests that about a quarter of young adults between 18 and 39 could gain lifetime health benefits from taking statins.
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- October 27, 2021
With the risks and benefits of taking aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke so closely balanced, the decision must be tailored to each individual, says Columbia internist Andrew Moran, MD.
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Public Health
- January 11, 2022
Larger health warnings on cigarette packs may help more women in low- and middle-income countries make it through their first day of quitting, a critical predictor of long-term success.
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- December 8, 2021
Columbia researchers found that New York City's ban of a heavy fuel oil reduced air pollution in both high- and low-income neighborhoods across the city.
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- November 30, 2021
For many patients, treatments have turned HIV/AIDS from a fatal disease into a chronic illness, but key challenges remain in realizing the goal of a world without AIDS.
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Campus News
- January 18, 2022
View the CUIMC Update, a weekly e-newsletter featuring medical center news and the accomplishments of our faculty, staff, and trainees.
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- January 18, 2022
CUIMC health care employees and other essential staff are eligible for a free 60-day Citi Bike membership. Enrollment must be completed by Feb. 7.
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- January 18, 2022
Members of Columbia’s medical center gave back to their community in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by volunteering at a food bank in Washington Heights on Monday.
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