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CUIMC Celebrates 2019-20, Issue 4

February 19, 2020

CUIMC Celebrates acknowledges individuals at Columbia University Irving Medical Center for their grants, honors, and leadership positions.

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Campus News
Diuretic used for blood pressure treatment linked to serious side effects

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UPI

February 18, 2020

"Diuretics are recognized as among the best drugs to treat hypertension, but there are no randomized studies to help decide which diuretic is best," said Dr. George Hripcsak of Columbia University.
Why you don’t need to splurge on a pricey hand soap

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The Washington Post

February 18, 2020

Hand-washing physically removes the bacteria, both when you rub your hands under the faucet and then when you dry them off with a towel, said Elaine Larson of Columbia University School of Nursing.
Recommended Diuretic Causes More Side Effects than Similar Hypertension Drug

February 18, 2020

Patients taking the recommended diuretic for hypertension experienced more potentially serious side effects than those taking a similar drug, according to a new study from Columbia researchers.

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Data Science
The Skinny on Why Poor Sleep May Increase Heart Disease in Women

February 17, 2020

A new study suggests that for women, poor sleep could contribute to unhealthy food choices, increasing the risk of obesity and heart disease.

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Heart Health
Struggling to quit sugar? You might not be sleeping enough

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CNN Online

February 17, 2020

Researchers examined associations between measures of sleep quality and the dietary patterns of 500 women who participated in a year-long study of sleep patterns and cardiovascular risk in women.
Women can have heart attacks without chest pain. That leads to dangerous delays.

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The Washington Post

February 16, 2020

“Only 60 percent of women know that heart disease is the number one killer of women,” said Sonia Tolani, a cardiologist at Columbia University.
Home Quarantine for Travelers Buys Time as New Virus Spreads

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The New York Times

February 16, 2020

“We don't yet have a vaccine and we don't have approved drugs for prevention of disease or treatment of disease. So all we have is isolation,” said Dr. Ian Lipkin of Columbia University.
How COVID-19 Kills: The New Coronavirus Disease Can Take a Deadly Turn

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NPR Online

February 14, 2020

As the virus enters lung cells, it starts to replicate, destroying the cells, explains Dr. Yoko Furuya, an infectious disease specialist at Columbia University.
Black History Month: Spotlight on Gina Wingood, ScD, MPH

February 12, 2020

While pursuing her education as a geneticist, Gina Wingood, ScD, MPH, witnessed the early days of the AIDS epidemic and changed fields to help address it.

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