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Cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins have the potential to reduce heart disease in people with obstructive sleep apnea regardless of CPAP use, suggests a new study from Columbia University.
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After a sudden medical scare, many people develop a fear of health care and are afraid to adopt new health habits. The Center for Fearless Behavior Change is testing ways to help.
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Iok In Christine Chio, PhD, and Oliver Clarke, PhD, early-career investigators at VP&S, are 2023 recipients of prestigious awards from the Irma T. Hirschl Trust Research Scientist Program.
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Columbia’s researchers have opened a trial of a noninvasive, focused ultrasound approach to open the blood-brain barrier, enabling higher concentrations of an effective drug to enter the brain.
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- January 20, 2023
Even in people with complete paralysis after spinal cord injury, some nerves fibers are preserved. A Columbia physician-scientist is developing a new way to salvage those fibers and restore movement.
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- January 13, 2023
A new study has found that chemicals that accumulate in the vagina, potentially originating from personal care products, may contribute to preterm birth.
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- January 12, 2023
Just five minutes of walking every half hour offsets harmful effects of prolonged sitting, a Columbia University study has found.
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- January 12, 2023
Human cells with impaired mitochondria ramp up their metabolism to enhance short-term survival, but at a cost: more rapid aging.
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- January 9, 2023
The COMMUNITY Center aims to study multiple chronic diseases by working with community-based partners and health care workers to produce sustainable interventions that will result in health equity.
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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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- December 21, 2022
To treat a young child with an ultrarare neurological disorder, her Columbia doctor has turned to a custom drug designed for a single patient.
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- December 20, 2022
More than 200 new faculty have joined 22 departments across VP&S this past year, bringing with them expertise in a wide range of fields.
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- 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 13, 2022
Noémie Elhadad, PhD, will lead the Department of Biomedical Informatics.
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