New Research Suggests That Surgeons Should Rethink a Common Practice
Removing the bursa during rotator cuff surgery may impair healing, as it plays a crucial role in tendon and bone health. Research suggests that surgeons…
Columbia University Irving Medical Center News
Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC), located in Upper Manhattan, New York City, is a leading academic medical center that combines medical education, research, and patient care. Part of Columbia University, one of the top private Ivy League research universities in the United States, CUIMC includes the College of Physicians and Surgeons, the College of Dental Medicine, the School of Nursing, and the Mailman School of Public Health. The medical center is known for its pioneering contributions to medical research, education, and clinical care. It boasts a strong reputation in numerous fields, including cardiology, neurology, oncology, and psychiatry. CUIMC operates in close association with the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, providing a comprehensive range of healthcare services while also serving as a hub for cutting-edge biomedical research and education. This partnership enhances the center’s capacity to offer advanced medical treatments and bring scientific discoveries rapidly into clinical practice.
Fusion Protein Breakthrough Paves Way for Novel Measles Vaccine
Researchers from Columbia University and the La Jolla Institute for Immunology have developed a new approach to combat measles, focusing on creating vaccines and drugs…
New Study: How Vaccination Impacts Long COVID Recovery
Research by Columbia University on over 4,700 participants shows that long COVID has a varied impact, influenced by vaccination status and pre-existing conditions. Vaccinated individuals…
Columbia Scientists Unravel a 15-Year Mistake in Stem Cell Research
Columbia University’s research has uncovered a longstanding error in identifying gut stem cells, finding the true stem cells in a different site, which could revolutionize…
In a Scientific First, Mice Engineered With Rat Neurons Show Advanced Sensory Skills
Researchers at Columbia University have engineered mice with part-rat, part-mouse brains that allow them to smell as rats do. This breakthrough demonstrates the brain’s capacity…
A Boost in Dopamine During Adolescence Permanently Amplifies Impulsivity and Aggression
Drugs blocking dopamine transporters may be harmful for healthy teens but helpful for those with pathological dopamine hypofunction. In a breakthrough finding researchers at Columbia…
Unveiling the Psyche’s Guardians: The Science Behind Adult-Child Bonds and Mental Health
Relationships with caring adults provide a buffer against depression and anxiety, regardless of adverse childhood experiences. A Columbia University study found that positive relationships with…
Nighttime Regrets: How Just 1.5 Hours Less Sleep Can Damage Your Heart
Can you relate to this? Your alarm goes off at the same time daily, you hustle to get the kids ready, and then rush to…
Alarming Development – Mainstay Malaria Drug May Be Beginning To Fail
In East Africa, malaria parasites have become resistant to artemisinins, the backbone of current treatment regimens. This development could significantly intensify the effects of malaria…
Beyond the Brain: Unveiling the Unexpected Origins of Parkinson’s Disease
Ask any neurologist and they’ll tell you: Parkinson’s disease is a disorder of the brain. The unmistakable signs of this ailment, such as involuntary shaking,…
Columbia Scientists Discover Source of Hidden Consciousness in “Comatose” Patients
Researchers from Columbia have discovered brain injuries that could be the root of hidden consciousness. This mysterious condition occurs when individuals with brain damage seem…
Outside the Kidney – New Study Uncovers Unexpected Source of Common Kidney Disease
A recent study by Columbia University researchers suggests that the cause of a common kidney disease might not be in the kidney itself. This research…
Infant Immunity: New Research Identifies Weak Spot and “Secret Weapon”
Two new studies led by researchers at Columbia University explains why babies get so many common respiratory infections and identifies a specialized cluster of immune…
First-in-Class Drug To Treat Cannabis Use Disorder Shows Great Promise in Clinical Trial
There are no FDA-approved medications currently available for cannabis disorder or addiction. A first-in-class drug engineered to selectively inhibit the signaling pathway of the cannabinoid…
Columbia Study: Energy Drink Ingredient Taurine May Boost Health and Slow Aging
Research from Columbia University suggests that a deficiency in the nutrient taurine may drive aging in animals, with supplementation showing the potential to slow aging…
Forget Me Not: How Flavanols Fight Age-related Memory Loss
A study by researchers from Columbia and Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard links age-related memory loss to a diet low in flavanols—nutrients found in fruits and…
Slowing Cognitive Aging: Major Study Finds Daily Multivitamin Improves Memory in Older Adults
Taking a daily multivitamin may help slow age-related memory decline, a study has found. Over 3,500 adults aged 60 and above participated in the study,…
Columbia Researchers Uncover Dangerous Connection Between Serotonin and Heart Valve Disease
Serotonin can impact the mitral valve of the heart and potentially accelerate a cardiac condition known as degenerative mitral regurgitation, according to a new study…