Oncology & Cancer
Skin cancer in people of color
Dark skin does provide some protection against the sun's ultraviolet rays, but it's a myth that people with dark skin tones are immune to the harmful effects of UV radiation.
May 3, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Adults with pain at greater risk for cannabis use disorder, finds study
A new study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons found that non-medical cannabis use—including frequent or problematic use—is significantly more common in adults with pain ...
Jan 22, 2020
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Genetics
For patients with kidney disease, genetic testing may soon be routine
A new study has found that genes cause about 1 in 10 cases of chronic kidney disease in adults, and identifying the responsible gene has a direct impact on treatment for most of these patients.
Dec 26, 2018
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Immunology
Study explains why some creams and cosmetics may cause skin rashes
Allergic reactions in the skin can be caused by many different chemical compounds in creams, cosmetics, and other consumer products, but how they trigger the reaction has remained somewhat mysterious.
Jan 3, 2020
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Cardiology
Not getting enough sleep? Your vascular cells may be drowning in oxidants, says study
Does this sound like you? You wake up at the same time each morning, get the kids out the door, and rush to catch the subway to work. But at night, maybe you stay up until midnight doing laundry or 1 a.m. to catch up on the ...
Oct 13, 2023
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Immunology
New study may help explain why infants are less affected by COVID than adults
As any parent knows, infants are prone to getting respiratory infections. But a new study shows that the infant immune system is stronger than most people think and beats the adult immune system at fighting off new pathogens.
Dec 10, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
New 'smart drug' shows promise for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer
A new "smart drug" has shown promise for women with metastatic triple-negative breast cancer, based on data from a clinical trial at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia's Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center and other centers. ...
Feb 20, 2019
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Health
A prescription for prolonged sitting: A five-minute stroll every half hour
Mounting evidence suggests that prolonged sitting—a staple of modern-day life—is hazardous to your health, even if you exercise regularly. Based on these findings, doctors advise all adults to sit less and move more.
Jan 12, 2023
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Ophthalmology
New eye drops may prevent a common cause of blindness
Researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center have developed eye drops that could prevent vision loss after retinal vein occlusion, a major cause of blindness for millions of adults worldwide.
Jun 29, 2020
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Genetics
Alzheimer's: New gene may drive earliest brain changes
A newly discovered Alzheimer's gene may drive the first appearance of amyloid plaques in the brain, according to a study led by researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Jun 23, 2020
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