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New faculty who joined VP&S in September include a dual-trained cardiac and vascular surgeon and a radiologist who researches the implementation of artificial intelligence into breast imaging.
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New faculty who recently joined VP&S include hospitalists, a doctor at the new ColumbiaDoctors Lincoln Center location, and an emergency medicine doctor also board-certified in sports medicine.
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People who donate their bodies to medical school anatomy courses provide an unparalleled training opportunity for future physicians.
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Virginia Apgar, creator of the Apgar Score, made contributions beyond the score that has been used for seven decades to assess the health of newborns.
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- July 1, 2016
CUMC, NYP, and Weill Cornell are participating in a care delivery model that supports and encourages higher quality, more coordinated cancer care.
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- June 22, 2016
New research suggests that direct transmission of cancer among marine animals may be much more common than once thought.
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- June 17, 2016
Second-year medical student Karel-Bart Celie was selected to edit the May issue of the Journal of Ethics, which focused on the current state of ethics consults.
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- June 16, 2016
In cases of complicated grief, an antidepressant is useful for treating co-occurring depressive symptoms, a new Columbia study has found.
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- June 16, 2016
One out of four breast cancer patients skipped hormonal therapy if they previously avoided treating chronic conditions, Columbia researchers found.
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- June 14, 2016
When injected into older animals, a hormone made by the skeleton of young animals dramatically improves exercise capacity, a new Columbia study finds.
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- June 13, 2016
This year’s slide show of photos taken at P&S during 2015-16 showcases faculty and staff awards, visitors to campus, and major events.
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- June 10, 2016
Columbia University Medical Center announced that its new, state-of-the-art medical and graduate education building will be named the Roy and Diana Vagelos Education Center.
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- June 9, 2016
The dedication of the Roy and Diana Education Center at Columbia University Medical Center takes places Thursday, June 9, 2016.
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- June 8, 2016
Scientists from Columbia University’s Center for Radiological Research have shown that a narrow wavelength of ultraviolet light safely killed drug-resistant MRSA bacteria in mice, suggesting its potential to reduce surgical site infections.
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