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Scientists have developed the first broad-spectrum antivenom to neutralize neurotoxins from 19 of the deadliest snakes.
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Researchers and clinicians at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons are studying how artificial intelligence can translate to better patient care.
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Physician Jerard Kneifati-Hayek, the first Patient Safety Research Fellow at Columbia, leads efforts to improve care and enhance safety for patients from underserved communities.
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Pathologists Dan Green and Stephen Lagana explain their jobs, describe their training, and share the most fascinating cases of their careers.
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- January 4, 2023
January is a great month to donate blood since supplies usually run low after the holidays. And recent research from Columbia shows it's safe for donors.
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- January 4, 2023
The health, medical, and research stories from 2022 that our readers found most engaging last year.
- December 14, 2022
Even if you’re a doctor, nurse, dentist, or other health care professional, we bet there’s something on this list that’s new to you, too.
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- December 12, 2022
Your family medical history is the cheapest genetic test you can get.
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- December 8, 2022
Commonly used drugs that reduce joint inflammation in patients with rheumatoid arthritis also reduce vascular inflammation and cardiovascular risk, finds a new study from Columbia University.
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- October 31, 2022
A new book by a Columbia gastroenterologist focuses on inflammation, disease, and diet and explains how Inflammation is not only a consequence of disease, but also a potential root cause of it.
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- October 28, 2022
What causes a runny nose? How can I be congested and have a runny nose at the same time? Ear, nose, and throat specialist David Gudis explains rhinitis and when to seek treatment.
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- October 17, 2022
We asked a dental hygienist about her daily routine to find out what we’re doing right (and wrong) for our mouths.
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- October 6, 2022
Under Dakota’s Law, children in New York will be screened more often for lead poisoning. Vicki Iannotti, MD, explains what parents should know and how to protect their children.
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- September 19, 2022
As global temperatures rise in response to human activity, doctors and scientists expect heat to make more and more people sick.
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