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Established two decades ago, the essential tremor brain bank at Columbia has been instrumental in revealing the source and biology of a common but understudied neurodegenerative disorder.
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Variants of the ABCA7 gene accelerate neurodegeneration by reducing the amount of neuropeptide Y, a protein essential for maintaining brain synapses.
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Analysis of 1.6 million brain cells from older adults has captured the cellular changes that occur in Alzheimer’s early stages, revealing potential new targets and routes for prevention.
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An international study shows as many as one-quarter of unresponsive patients with brain injuries have some level of awareness, a finding that could spur development of new treatments.
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- July 7, 2014
Columbia is part of a new consortium to identify rare genetic variants that may protect against, or contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.
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- June 9, 2014
A new study measures the risk of developing Parkinson's for people with Gaucher disease and Gaucher carriers.
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- May 28, 2014
Columbia researchers have taken a significant step forward toward deciphering the genetics of schizophrenia, which could have important implications for early detection of the condition.
- May 21, 2014
A study of long-acting injectable antipsychotics for people with schizophrenia found that newer medication was no more effective than older, less expensive medication.
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- May 20, 2014
Recent research at Columbia has shed light on an important risk marker for Alzheimer’s—"white matter hyperintensities" (WMH).
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- May 15, 2014
Those with both migraine and vascular risk factors may want to pay even greater attention to lifestyle changes that can reduce stroke risk.
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- May 15, 2014
NYP/CUMC promotes awareness of and offers expertise in a rare genetic disorder that causes tuberous growths in vital organs.
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- May 13, 2014
Racial disparities in stroke are due primarily to higher rates and poorer treatment of hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol among black Americans.
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- May 5, 2014
NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia experts discuss ways to recognize and prevent strokes.
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- April 30, 2014
Researchers have identified two types of neurons that enable the spinal cord to control skilled forelimb movement. The findings could lead to new ways to treat movement disorders.
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