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A protein in the blood vessels that feed tumors can be a more effective therapeutic target than the cancer cells themselves.

For gastroenterologist Dr. Randy Longman, having the greatest effect on his patients' lives means searching for new strategies to treat -- or even cure -- their disease.

Despite the approval of effective hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment regimens, the exceedingly high cost of the medication prevents it from reaching HCV patients.

A new tissue-engineering method enables researchers to track genetic changes driving cancer in humans.

NIH grant gives Columbia, Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian and NYC Health + Hospitals key role in precision medicine cohort program.

Awards, honors, prizes and achievements for the week of July 1 - July 8.

Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Medical Center, in collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian and NYC...

At major events like Burning Man and Coachella, Dr. Eric Salk '92, practices 'mass gathering medicine.'

Awards, honors, prizes and achievements for the week of June 24 - July 1.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' Oncology Care Model attracts almost twice the expected number of physician group practices.

Qatar now has its own population-specific genome resource after researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York and Qatar mapped the genomes of more than 1,000 Qatari nationals.

A new gene therapy developed by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine could eventually prevent the life-threatening effects of peanut allergy with just a single dose.

The New York City Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has announced John P. Leonard, MD, of Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian as its 2016 Manhattan Light The Night® corporate chair.

The jury is still out on the efficacy of high-intensity focused ultrasound to treat prostate cancer.

More than a dozen faculty and students win awards from the Siegel Family and other awards, honors, prizes and achievements for the week of June 17 - June 24.

New level of certification recognizes NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine as among the best in the nation for the treatment of complex stroke cases.

Twenty percent of people living in nursing homes are abused by other residents.

Fungi that live in a healthy gut may be as important for good health as beneficial intestinal bacteria.

A naturally produced chemical exacerbates infection by a common bacteria, rendering the infection significantly harder for the body to clear.

Dr. Fishman is a renowned expert in prevention, risk assessment and detection of early-stage cancer.