Dr. Olaf Andersen (right) receiving the Biophysical Society's Distinguished Service Award, with Dr. Peter Moore, past president of the Society. Dr. Olaf Andersen, professor of physiology and biophysics at Weill Cornell Medical College, was named by the Biophysical Society...
Technique Could Prevent Pregnancy in Pets, Human Use Is Also Envisioned NEW YORK (March 31, 2011) — Researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have shown that it is possible to immunize mammals to control fertility. They say their technique could...
20-Year Data Drawn From Longest Study of Its Kind New Clinical Data and Basic Research Insights Presented at 2nd World Congress on Interventional Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes NEW YORK (March 30, 2011) — In the longest study of its...
NewYork-Presbyterian Is Only Hospital Highly Rated in All 16 Clinical Specialties NEW YORK (March 29, 2011)— NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, among the top 10 hospitals in the country, is ranked #1 in the metro area, according to the first edition of U.S.News...
Cost-Effectiveness Research May Open Access to Treatment, Says NYP/Weill Cornell's Dr. Francesco Rubino Insights Presented Today at 2nd World Congress on Interventional Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes NEW YORK (March 29, 2011) — Bariatric surgery is an especially cost-effective therapy...
NEW YORK (March 28, 2011) — Bariatric surgery should be considered earlier in the treatment of eligible patients to help stem the serious complications that can result from diabetes, according to an International Diabetes Federation (IDF) position statement presented by...
Dr. Steven Gross The NIH has approved a five-year extension of a major grant to Dr. Steven Gross, professor of pharmacology at Weill Cornell Medical College, to study vascular dysfunction associated with diabetes. This funding will continue through 2017....
During the last few moments before the envelopes were opened on Match Day, March 17, students, family and faculty gathered at the Griffis Faculty Club at Weill Cornell Medical College nervously made small talk as they sipped champagne and checked their watches.
Weill Cornell and UC Davis Study Creates Blueprint for Effective Use of Telemedicine in Disaster Response NEW YORK (Mar. 21, 2011) — A new study published by researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College and the University of California, Davis, foresees...
Results From the First Successful Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Gene Therapy for Parkinson's or Any Neurologic Disorder NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell's Dr. Michael Kaplitt and Ohio State's Dr. Matthew During Designed the Study and Pioneered the Gene Therapy Approach NEW YORK...
NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Hosts 2nd World Congress on Interventional Therapies for Type 2 Diabetes, March 28–30, 2011 NEW YORK (March 16, 2011) — On March 28, leading experts across multiple disciplines will convene at the 2nd World Congress on Interventional Therapies...
DOHA (March 14, 2011) — Scientists, physicians, and other health care practitioners are gathering in Doha to present and share the latest scientific research on the causes and treatment of diabetes, obesity and the metabolic syndrome at the XVII International...
New Research by NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Reports on Results of Surgical Technique to Extract Sperm Hidden Within Testes NEW YORK (March 14, 2011) — An intricate procedure that finds and carefully removes individual sperm from testicular tissue has made fathers of...
Researchers Say the Test, Which Measures Destruction of Lung Air Sacs, Could Help Prevent Progression of the Common, and Fatal, Lung Disease NEW YORK (March 11, 2011) — During a regular annual physical exam, blood is usually drawn to check...
Scientists, physicians and other health care practitioners are gathering in Doha, Qatar, to present and share the latest scientific research on the causes and treatment of diabetes, obesity and the metabolic syndrome at the XVII International DALM Symposium. Hosted...
When Bryan Iorgulescu was a senior at the University of Miami, he attended a lecture on pediatric neurosurgery given by Dr. Mark Souweidane, professor of neurological surgery and neurological surgery in pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medical College. Even before...
To keep an already healthy heart in good working order, diet, exercise and regular check-ups will usually get the job done. However, for an increasing number of older Americans, a healthy diet and regular walks around the block alone aren't enough to reverse the damage of advanced heart disease.
Katie Couric, NYC Department of Health and WCBS-TV Launch Citywide Campaign at NY-Presbyterian Hospital's Jay Monahan Center NEW YORK (March 1, 2011) — In honor of National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, Katie Couric, the New York City Department of Health...
Study Uses fMRI Scans to Attempt Communication With Severely Brain-Injured Patients, Suggests Cognitive Functioning May Not Be Recognized at Bedside Patients Imagine Activities Like Swimming to Follow Commands and Answer Questions NEW YORK (Feb. 25, 2011) — Using a sophisticated...
When Dr. Rache Simmons has a sick child to stay home with, the consequences are far greater than a few unanswered phone calls and unread e-mails. There are patients whose appointments won't be kept and students whose classes won't...
