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Rare Case of Infant Botulism Diagnosed by Columbia Team

By Elizabeth Streich

May 30, 2013

When doctors at a local community hospital were unable to diagnose a three-month-old baby’s illness, she was transferred to the Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital.

Topic

Infectious Diseases
Many Birth Defects in Heart Caused by Spontaneous Mutations

May 29, 2013

A study of children born with severe heart defects has found that at least 10 percent of cases stem from genetic mutations that occur spontaneously early in development.

Topic

Genetics
2013 CUMC Art Show Now Open

May 29, 2013

The CUMC Art Show has become a much-anticipated annual event, with hundreds of paintings, photographs, and sculptures on display.

Topic

Campus News
Stay in the Game This Summer With RICE

May 28, 2013

RICE is a first-aid technique that can be applied to most sprains, strains, and joint injuries.
Voice of America: Med Students Honor 'First Patient' Body Donors (link is external and opens in a new window)

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Voice of America

May 28, 2013
2013 P&S Graduation Rewind

May 24, 2013

On May 22, 162 MD and 66 PhD degrees were conferred during the 2013 graduation ceremony of the College of Physicians & Surgeons.

Topic

Campus News
New York Daily News: Culture Doc: P&S Student Shared Knowledge of Dominicans(link is external and opens in a new window)

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New York Daily News

May 24, 2013
CBS New York: L.I. Woman First In NYC To Receive New Hearing Implant(link is external and opens in a new window)

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CBS New York

May 23, 2013
Common Childhood Asthma Not Rooted in Allergens, Inflammation

May 23, 2013

Allergens? No. Inflammation? No. An over-active gene that interrupts lipid synthesis appears to be the cause of 20-30% childhood asthma cases.

Topic

Pediatrics
Magnetic Device Now Available for Patients Unable to Wear Hearing Aids

May 23, 2013

A thumb-sized hearing aid worn behind the ear and held in place by a small magnet is available at NY-Presbyterian/Columbia to those who cannot wear conventional hearing aids.

Topic

General Medicine