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Even After Stroke, Many Smokers Still Light Up

February 13, 2020

Dr. Neal S. Parikh's study, to be presented at the upcoming International Stroke Conference, found that the prevalence of smoking among U.S. stroke survivors has not improved since 1999.

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Weill Cornell Medicine Hosted their Annual Healthy Living Symposium

February 12, 2020

This year’s Weill Cornell Medicine Healthy Living Symposium in Palm Beach focused on strategies for wellness and aging. Dr. Augustine M.K. Choi moderated and presentations were given by Drs. Ronald Adelman, Hooman Kamel and Faith Gunning.

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Young IBD Patients Gain Height After Expected Growth-Plate Closure

February 11, 2020

Dr. Neera Gupta's study, published in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, found that young people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis often continue to grow beyond the typical growth period.

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February 9, 2020

City & State's annual listing of New York’s 50 most influential philanthropists includes Florence A. Davis, the Director and President of the Starr Foundation. The article describes that foundation's gift to help fund the new scholarship program at Weill Cornell Medicine to eliminate medical education debt for qualifying students.

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Mouthguards May Reduce Concussion Risk in Youth Ice Hockey Players

January 28, 2020

Dr. Andrew Creighton comments on a study, published in British Journal of Sports Medicine, which found that young ice hockey players who wear mouthguards to protect their teeth and jaws may also have significantly lower odds of concussion.

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Longitudinal Data Should Guide Medical Schools’ Efforts to Reduce Medical Education Costs, Solve Specialty Imbalances

January 27, 2020

Drs. Augustine M.K. Choi and Mark S. Lachs' perspective, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, addressing the costs of medical education, which has hindered racial and socioeconomic diversity within the healthcare profession.

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Imaging Technique Tracks Down Stray Lung Cancer Cells for Surgeons

January 27, 2020

Dr. Brendon Stiles discusses a study, presented during the annual Society of Thoracic Surgeon meeting, which found that combining an imaging technology with a new drug that "lights up" lung cancer cells may help spot hidden bits of cancer.

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Biodegradable Coronary Stents Better Than Durable Stents in Registry Study

January 15, 2020

Dr. Dmitriy N. Feldman comments on a study, published in JACC Cardiovascular Interventions, which found that patients with acute myocardial infarction (MI) who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) had better outcomes with biodegradable polymer drug-eluting stents (BP-DES).

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As Vaping-Related Illnesses Rise, Researchers Search for Answers

January 15, 2020

A segment on the health risks associated with electronic cigarettes highlights Dr. Ronald G. Crystal’s study in Respiratory Research. The study found significant biologic changes in non-smokers after they inhaled small amounts of nicotine via electronic cigarettes.

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Screen Time: How Much is Too Much?

January 13, 2020

Dr. Dyan S. Hes explains the amount of time children should be allowed to spend in front of electronic screens as well as its possible effects on the brain.

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How Autoimmune Diseases Affect Life Expectancy

January 9, 2020

Dr. Virginia Pascual discusses the impact of autoimmune diseases on mortality rates and current options for improving life expectancy.

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Loud Fitness Classes Take a Toll on Instructors’ Voices

January 9, 2020

An article on how fitness instructors may be at risk for phonotraumatic injury mentions Christine Estes’ 2016 study, which identified a pattern in her patients who were also fitness instructors.

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At A Glance: Who's News

December 18, 2019

Dr. Yoon Kang has been appointed senior associate dean for education at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Kang, who succeeds Dr. Barbara L. Hempstead, will lead WCM’s Office of Medical Education.

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DNA Testing for All?

October 1, 2019
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Anxiety in Children, Teens & Young Adults

September 25, 2019
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Thank You, Big Business

September 19, 2019
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Targeting ALK Positive Lung Cancer

August 12, 2019
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Health & Wellness: Know Your Uterus

July 26, 2019
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Putting the Glam in Mammogram

June 6, 2019

A feature story about improving the patient experience in mammogram clinics highlights a new location in lower Manhattan for Weill Cornell Imaging at NewYork-Presbyterian. Dr. Robert J. Min discusses the thought process behind the added amenities and the positive impact on patients.

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Insomnia, Sleep Apnea Diagnoses Up Sharply in U.S. Army

May 29, 2019

Dr. Matthew R. Ebben comments on a new study, published in Sleep, which found that rates of insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea diagnosis among U.S. Army soldiers increased by more than 600 percent between 2003 and 2011.

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'Ultraprocessed' Foods Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Disease, Death

May 29, 2019

Dr. Rekha Kumar comments on two studies that link ultraprocessed foods to an increased risk of heart disease and premature death.

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How The Endoscopic Sleeve Weight-Loss Procedure Works

May 20, 2019

Dr. Reem Z. Sharaiha's patient, Lisa Rivera, discusses her experience with a nonsurgical weight-loss procedure called an endoscopic gastric sleeve.

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Age Of Fraud: Are Seniors More Vulnerable To Financial Scams?

May 16, 2019

Dr. Mark S. Lachs outlines the influencing factors behind the prevalence of financial fraud among the elder population during a one-hour special on Aging and Financial Vulnerability. Dr. Lachs also discusses his study on the topic, which was published in the Annals of Internal Medicine in 2015.

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When The Baby You’re Expecting Turns Out to Be Twins (or More!)

May 8, 2019

Dr. Robin B. Kalish talks about a multiple pregnancy and the importance of hydration in The New York Times' new parenting section.

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How Eating More of What You Love Can Make You Healthier

May 2, 2019

Dr. David Artis comments on microbial communities and how these microoganisms potentially function together in the gut.

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Researchers Identify Common Type of Dementia Similar to Alzheimer's

May 1, 2019

Dr. Richard Isaacson reacts to a study, published in the journal Brain, which found a newly defined neurodegenerative disease with symptoms similar to Alzheimer’s.

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How to Assess Your Heart Health

April 29, 2019

Dr. Maria Karas discusses the symptoms of heart disease in a feature article on assessing your own heart health.

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FDA Approves Plenity, New Gel To Aid In Weight Loss

April 17, 2019

Dr. Louis J. Aronne discusses a new weight loss treatment; a capsule intended to make people feel full faster by expanding after ingestion. Dr. Aronne was involved the clinical trials for the capsule, which was just approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

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Regular Marijuana Users May Need More Anesthesia For Medical Procedures

April 16, 2019

Dr. Anthony C. Watkins provides commentary on a study, published in the Annals of the American Osteopathic Association, which suggest that patients who are regular marijuana users may require higher levels of anesthesia during surgery.

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Doctors Use Electrical Implant to Aid Brain-Damaged Woman

April 13, 2019

A collaborative multi-center effort led by Dr. Nicholas Schiff demonstrated encouraging results for treatment of diminished executive function and fatigue in one patient suffering from moderate to severe traumatic brain injury. The early stage results were presented during The BRAIN Initiative Investigator’s Meeting, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.

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Donor Found For New York City Girl Waiting For Kidney Transplant

April 12, 2019

Khadijah Sabir, a 10-year-old Weill Cornell Medicine patient, whose search for a donor was profiled last month, celebrated her 10th birthday with her classmates. During the festivities, Khadijah’s family announced that they have found a donor match as a direct result of the original segment.

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Astronauts Can Withstand Longer Space Trips, New Study of Twins Finds

April 11, 2019

Dr. Christopher E. Mason discusses the results of the NASA Twins study, published in Science, in which he led one of the research teams chosen by NASA. The study explored the long-term health effects of living in space by studying blood samples of astronaut twin brothers Mark and Scott Kelly.

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Scientists Still Don’t Know What Gives Ketamine Its Antidepressant Effect. Stressed Mice Might Offer A Clue

April 11, 2019

Dr. Conor Liston's new study, published in Science, found that the powerful but temporary benefits of ketamine against depression may be maintained if the neural connections the drug helps promote is preserved.

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Cancer 'Vaccine' Shows Promise In Human Trial Of Lymphoma Patients

April 8, 2019

Dr. Silvia C. Formenti comments on a study, published in Nature Medicine, which found an experimental cancer “vaccine” showed promising results in a small clinical trial of patients with lymphoma.

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AI Could Scan IVF Embryos to Help Make Babies More Quickly

April 4, 2019

A new artificial intelligence approach developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators has proven to be able to optimize embryo selection for in-vitro fertilization. The findings by researchers from the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine and the Caryl and Israel Englander Institute for Precision Medicine are published in NPJ Digital Medicine.

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City Revives Funding For Program To Train Medical Billers

March 22, 2019

Weill Cornell Medicine and Harvard Business School Club of New York started the program in 2016 to train participants to work as medical billers for health systems and physicians' offices.

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Making Rounds - March 21, 2019

March 21, 2019

The fourth annual Gale and Ira Drukier Prize in Children's Health Research was awarded to Dr. Helen Su of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

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Sugary Drinks May Help Fuel Colon Cancer Tumors, Study In Mice Suggests

March 21, 2019

Drs. Lewis Cantley and Marcus Goncalves' new study, published in Science, found that sugary drinks fuel colon tumor growth in mice.

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So You’ve Matched. Now What? 9 Things All Residents Should Know

March 19, 2019

Dr. Augustine M.K. Choi provides advice on navigating life as a medical resident and the importance of taking time with patients, as part of a feature story about Match Day.

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US News: 'Best Medical Schools 2020'

March 12, 2019

Weill Cornell Medicine is ranked #9 in the U.S. News & World Report's Best Medical Schools ranking for the 2019-2020 year.

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How to Become a Visiting International Med Student

March 12, 2019

A feature on international medical students in the U.S. mentions a visiting student who completed a clinical elective at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Madelon L. Finkel provides commentary on the application process through the Office of Global Health Education at Weill Cornell.

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Duchess Meghan Wears High Heels Far Into Pregnancy. Dangerous Or More Power To Her?

March 12, 2019

Dr. Laura Riley discusses current recommendations for wearing high heels during pregnancy.

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Here Are The Contenders for STAT Madness 2019. Voting Begins Monday

February 27, 2019

Weill Cornell Medicine has been selected as a contender in the annual STAT Madness competition, a March Madness-inspired, bracket-style contest to honor innovation in science and medicine. Hosted by STAT, a national online news outlet affiliated with The Boston Globe. Online voting opens Monday, March 4.

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Why You Should Be Wary of Some Digestive Enzyme Supplements

February 19, 2019

Dr. Akash Goel talks about a growing category of supplements called digestive enzymes, which may help the body breakdown food.

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The Link Between Menopause and Alzheimer’s

February 18, 2019

Dr. Lisa Mosconi discusses her research which analyzes whether the hormonal changes that occur in menopause affects the development of Alzheimer's in women.

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On The Front Lines: One Doctor’s Decades-Long Fight to Heal Haiti

February 16, 2019

Dr. Jean W. Pape’s efforts to confront Haiti's health challenges for the past several decades are highlighted in a PBS NewsHour special. His collaboration with Dr. Warren Johnson at Weill Cornell Medicine on the creation of GHESKIO is also mentioned.

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No Amazon? No problem, Weill Cornell Says

February 15, 2019

Dr. Adam Stracher discusses the upcoming opening of Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian's new multispecialty practice in Long Island City, amidst Amazon's announcement to cancel planned headquarters in the area.

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10 Women. 10 Life or Death Tales.

February 7, 2019

In honor of American Heart Month, Dr. Erin Iannacone shares a memorable medical moment in her career as part of a series focused on female professionals in cardiology.

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Using the Mind-Body Connection to Fight Alzheimer’s

February 5, 2019

Dr. Alka Gupta comments on the prevalence of Alzheimer's and how integrative health may help delay the onset of the disease.

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Trading Places: When Doctors Become Patients

February 5, 2019

Dr. Lisa G. Roth is featured in an article highlighting doctors who share similar illnesses and trauma as their patients. Dr. Roth is a Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor.

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Another Opioid Scourge: Infection-Related Strokes

January 30, 2019

Dr. Setareh Salehi Omran’s study, published in the journal, Stroke, found that the rate of hospitalizations for stroke rose 20 percent per year between 2008 and 2015, coinciding with the worsening of the opioid epidemic. The study showed these strokes were among complications of injecting opioids.

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NYP to Expand in Long Island City

January 29, 2019

Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian announced the opening of a new multispecialty practice in Long Island City. The office is expected to open next year and will include internal medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN and rotating specialty services.

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For Real Weight Control, Try Portion Control

January 28, 2019

An article on the importance of learning portion control to lose or maintain weight mentions Dr. Sylvia R. Karasu’s book “Of Epidemic Proportions: Expanded Edition 2019,” which discusses the science of obesity and weight control.

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Alcohol-Linked Disease Overtakes Hep C As Top Reason For Liver Transplant

January 22, 2019

Dr. Robert S. Brown provides commentary on a study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, which found that alcohol-associated liver disease now edges out hepatitis C as the No. 1 reason for liver transplants in the United States.

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Exosomes Linked to Cancer Spread from Chemo-Resistant Tumors in Mice

January 10, 2019

Dr. David C. Lyden provides commentary on a study, which analyzes the mechanisms behind drug resistance cancers that counterintuitively metastasize with chemotherapy treatment.

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What Is Multiple Myeloma?

January 9, 2019

Dr. Adriana Rossi discusses why the symptoms of multiple myeloma, can be nonspecific and caused by a number of different conditions.

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7th Grader Gives Back To The NICU She Was Born In As A Premature Baby In The Sweetest Way

December 28, 2018

Dr. Jeffrey M. Perlman’s former patient, Isabella Ciriello, plays the guitar for infants in the newborn intensive care unit (NICU) at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine. Isabella was treated in the same facility by Dr. Perlman when she was born almost 16 weeks prematurely.

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Heart Attack May Be Early Sign of Cancer

December 21, 2018

Dr. Babak B. Navi’s new study, published in Blood, found that the risk of a cardiovascular event jumps significantly before cancer diagnosis in older patients.

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The Business of Fund-Raising For A Good Cause

December 20, 2018

Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian hosted their annual Cabaret benefit dinner, which raised more than $4 million to support the institutions’ ongoing work in patient care, research and medical education.

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Buprenorphine-Naloxone Advised Over Extended-Release Naltrexone For Opioid Use Disorder

December 18, 2018

Drs. Sean M. Murphy and Bruce Schackman’s new study, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, found that treating opioid use disorder (OUD) in adults with a daily medication is more cost-effective than a monthly injection.

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‘Easy Way Out’? Stigma May Keep Many From Weight Loss Surgery

December 12, 2018

Dr. Heather Yeo’s new research letter, published in JAMA Surgery, found that a stigma continues to exist about bariatric surgery for weight loss. Nearly 40 percent of those surveyed felt this surgery was a “lazy, quick fix” for weight loss.

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At Senior Centers, Holiday Cheer Is Targeted to Particular Age Issues

December 9, 2018

Dr. Dimitris N. Kiosses discusses the impact of the holiday season on feelings of loneliness and depression experienced by senior citizens.

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Body Fat Levels Linked To Breast Cancer Risk In Post-Menopausal Women

December 6, 2018

Dr. Andrew J. Dannenberg’s new study, published in JAMA Oncology, found that older women with excess body fat could be at greater risk for breast cancer, even if they are considered to be at normal body-mass index.

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After A Child's Dire Diagnosis, Hope And Uncertainty At The Frontiers Of Medicine

December 6, 2018

An article tells the story of Dr. Mark M. Souweidane's 4-year-old patient Natan, who was diagnosed with a slow-growing brain tumor known as ganglioglioma. After a successful surgery and ongoing promising treatment, nearly all of Natan’s detectable tumor is now gone.

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New Appointment Fuels Diversity Momentum at Weill Cornell Medicine

November 30, 2018

A profile of Dr. Said Ibrahim highlights his goals and vision for diversity efforts at Weill Cornell Medicine as the inaugural senior associate dean for diversity and inclusion

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New Cancer-Fighting Technology

November 27, 2018

New magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology at NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine allows doctors to use guided radiation therapy to provide better care to cancer patients. Drs. Himanshu Nagar and Nicholas Sanfilippo discuss the machine’s capabilities.

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Researchers Develop New Strategy for Detecting Consciousness

November 21, 2018

Dr. Nicholas D. Schiff’s new study, published in Current Biology, found that measuring brain activity in response to hearing a brief narrative can identify patients with severe brain injury who have preserved high-level cognition despite showing limited or no consciousness at the bedside.

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What To Do If You Face Age Discrimination At Work

November 19, 2018

Dr. Sara Czaja provides talks about resources available to people experiencing ageism in the workplace.

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A Grandpa's Hope For Hemophilia Cure Leads Him To Gene Therapy Clinical Trial

November 16, 2018

Dr. Catherine McGuinn comments on promising research into gene therapy for hemophilia treatment.

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New Migraine-Prevention Medication Gives Patients Hope

November 15, 2018

Dr. Louise Klebanoff and her patient, Carolyn Mackler, discuss the effects and benefits of the recently FDA-approved migraine treatments.

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Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Host the 36th Annual Women’s Health Symposium Luncheon

November 8, 2018

Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian hosted the 36th annual Women’s Health Symposium luncheon, benefitting the Iris Cantor Women’s Health Center and chaired by Joan Weill and Dr. Orli Etingin. Drs. Lewis Cantley and Andrew Dannenberg presented their studies exploring the connection between cancer and the consumption of sugar, cancer metabolism and inflamed fat. 

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How to Eat Safely and Travel With an Autoimmune Disease

November 5, 2018

Ryan Warren provides commentary on staying healthy and eating well while traveling for those with an autoimmune disease.

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HPREP, A Program for Underrepresented Minority Teens, Helped Me Become A Doctor

October 31, 2018

Dr. Jessica M. Peña authors an editorial on her experience as an underrepresented minority in medicine and how Weill Cornell Medicine’s Health Profession Recruitment/Exposure Program helped her succeed in her career.

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Waiting a Year Between Pregnancies Lowers Health Risks, Study Says

October 30, 2018

Dr. Laura Riley provides commentary on a study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, which found that women and their babies face certain health risks when the interval between consecutive pregnancies is less than 12 months.

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Mysterious 'Polio-Like' Illness AFM is Likely More Widespread Than Reported, Experts Say

October 22, 2018

Dr. Devorah Segal discusses acute flaccid myelitis, a rare illness, that the CDC has confirmed is on the rise.

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Researchers Say Lymphoma Cure May be Closer Than You Think

October 18, 2018

Dr. John P. Leonard discusses the prevalence of lymphoma and current research to treat and potentially cure all subtypes of the disease.

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Breast Cancer Treatments

October 18, 2018

Dr. Lisa Newman discusses her appointment as the chief of breast surgery, ongoing research on the genetic makeup of triple negative breast cancer and her scientific work in Africa.

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New York Today: Flu Season Returns

October 16, 2018

Dr. Mirella Salvatore comments on this year’s flu and gives her predictions on the severity of the circulating strains.

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Every Older Patient Has a Story. Medical Students Need to Hear It.

October 12, 2018

An article profiles Dr. Ronald D. Adelman’s anti-ageism program, “Introduction to the Geriatric Patient,” which is a course required for all second-year medical students at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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Taking on New Challenges As You Age

October 10, 2018

Dr. Ronald G. Crystal discusses his attempt to climb Mount Everest earlier this year and the subsequent pulmonary condition he experienced. He also discusses the importance of having goals and staying active as you age.

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Monday Marks Stem Cell Awareness Day

October 8, 2018

In honor of Stem Cell Awareness Day, Dr. Todd Evans discusses his team’s development of the first-ever human tissue platform to test targeted drug treatments for colon cancer.

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Hidden Stories of Chinese Migration and Culture Found in Giant Genetic Study

October 5, 2018

Dr. Ekta Khurana provides commentary on a study, published in Cell, that analyzed data from more than 140,000 participants and resulted in the largest-scale genetic study of Chinese people to date.

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A NYC Doctor Helps Type 1 Diabetics in Africa Survive and Thrive

September 18, 2018

Dr. Jason Baker discusses his global initiative to combat diabetes by visiting African countries in need of care and better education about the disease.

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Safety In Focus

September 18, 2018

Dr. Christopher Starr discusses contact lens precautions and, specifically, the dangers of sleeping with contacts.

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Episode 8: Decisions, Decisions

September 18, 2018

A video series by filmmaker and journalist Nicole Ellis on her personal journey of exploring fertility options. One episode features Dr. Elizabeth Grill, who discusses various types of counseling to help with life’s major decisions.

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Many Cancer Patients' Relatives Might Get Gene Tests if Price is Right

September 17, 2018

Dr. Lisa Newman provides commentary on a study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, which found that close relatives of cancer patients would be more willing to be tested for a genetic mutation that puts them at risk, if testing is accessible and affordable.

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A 77-Year-Old Doctor Diagnosed Himself With A Deadly Lung Problem While Climbing Everest — Here's How He Survived

September 9, 2018

Dr. Ronald Crystal discusses his attempt to climb Mount Everest and his subsequent lung condition, which is not uncommon in hikers.

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Making Rounds - September 7, 2018

September 7, 2018

Dr. Lisa Newman is appointed chief of the Section of Breast Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian.

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Doctor Shortage

September 5, 2018

Dr. Augustine M.K. Choi addresses how the nation's current restrictions on immigration is affecting the growing physician shortage.

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Weight-Loss Pills Can Help. So Why Don't More People Use Them?

September 2, 2018

Dr. Louis J. Aronne discusses the effectiveness of modern weight-loss medication and advances made in limiting their side effects. 

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Pfizer's Potential Blockbuster Heart Drug Boosted by Study

August 27, 2018

Dr. Irina Sobol provides commentary on a study, presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress and published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which found that patients with a rare condition that can lead to heart failure lowered their risk of dying by 30 percent after being treated with Pfizer’s tafamidis.

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4 Ways Vitamin Supplements Can Derail Your Kid’s Diet

August 27, 2018

Dr. Kimberley A. Chien provides commentary on the negative effects of incorporating too many dietary supplements into a child’s diet. 

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New York Today: Protecting Your Eyes

August 21, 2018

Dr. Ashley Brissette discusses proper sun protection for the eyes and provides tips on picking out sunglasses. 

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Medical Centers are Using Virtual Healing as More Than Just a Training Tool

August 21, 2018

A feature on medical centers using virtual reality to alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) highlights

Dr. JoAnn Difede’s Program for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Studies at Weill Cornell Medicine.

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Notable Women in Health Care

August 15, 2018

Dr. Rainu Kaushal was named one of this year’s inaugural Crain’s Notable Women in Healthcare for her influential efforts in patient care, inclusion and research.

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With Short, Intense Sessions, Some Patients Finish Therapy in Just Weeks

August 13, 2018

An article highlights Dr. Avital Falk’s program, the Weill Cornell Pediatric OCD, Anxiety, and Tic Disorders Program (POCAT). Growing new research suggests that short, intense courses are generally just as effective, and in some ways more effective, as treatment that is spread out over several months.

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Your Phone is Blinding You, Scientists Warn

August 13, 2018

Dr. Christopher E. Starr comments on a new study, published in Scientific Reports, which found that the glow emitted from most smartphones, tablets and laptops — promotes the growth of “poisonous molecules” in the eyes, leading to macular degeneration. 

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Funny Haha

August 8, 2018

Dr. Richard Isaacson teamed up with actor Seth Rogen to increase awareness of Alzheimer's prevention efforts through nonprofit Hilarity for Charity and Alzu.org.

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Your Dreams Could be an Early Clue to Parkinson’s Disease

July 31, 2018

Dr. Claire Henchcliffe discusses the importance of catching Parkinson’s Disease in its early stages.

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At A Glance: Who’s News - July 30, 2018

July 30, 2018

Dr. Laura Riley has been appointed chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine and obstetrician and gynecologist-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, effective October 1.

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Blood Pressure Drugs May Prevent Memory Problems, Study Says

July 25, 2018

Dr. Costantino Iadecola provides commentary on a study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which found that targeting a lower blood pressure goal may decrease risk for developing memory problems and cognitive difficulties that precede decline into life-altering dementia.

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The Health Risks of Piercing Your Baby’s Ears

July 20, 2018

Dr. Corey I. Wasserman discusses the use of elective procedures, such as cosmetic piercings in young children.

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New York Today: A Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak

July 17, 2018

Dr. Marshall J. Glesby discusses the facts on Legionnaires’ disease, a severe form of pneumonia which has inflicted people in New York City.

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Physical Exam Techniques Clarify Diagnosis of Pelvic Floor Myofascial Pain

July 13, 2018

Dr. Jaclyn H. Bonder provides commentary on a study, published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which found that careful assessment of pain during palpation of pelvic muscles can help to clarify the diagnosis of pelvic floor myofascial pain.

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At A Glance: Who's News - July 12, 2018

July 12, 2018

Dr. Francis S. Lee has been appointed the new chairman of the Department of Psychology at Weill Cornell Medicine and psychiatrist-in-chief at New York-Presbyterian.

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New Ways to Conquer Sleep Apnea Compete for Place in Bedroom

July 12, 2018

Dr. Ana C. Krieger discusses the health issues associated with sleep apnea and available treatments currently on the market.

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Ketogenic Diet Improves Response to Cancer Drug in Mice, But Alone May Accelerate Cancer

July 4, 2018

Dr. Lewis C. Cantley’s new study, published in Nature, showed how the combination of a ketogenic diet with a type of cancer drug called a PI3K inhibitor, strongly improves the performance of the drug in mouse models.

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At A Glance: Who’s News - July 2, 2018

July 2, 2018

Dr. Li Gan was appointed the new Director of the Helen and Robert Appel Alzheimer’s Disease Research Institute at Weill Cornell Medicine. The institute is dedicated to understanding the molecular, cellular and genetic underpinnings of Alzheimer’s disease and related degenerative neurological disorders to benefit patient care.

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Percutaneous Ablation Provides Good Outcomes in T1a Renal Cancer

June 27, 2018

Dr. Adam D. Talenfeld’s study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, found that a procedure, known as percutaneous ablation, may result in long-term survival equal to that of surgery for patients with kidney cancer.

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Enemy Turned Ally: Poliovirus is Used to Fight Brain Tumors

June 26, 2018

Dr. Howard A. Fine commented on a study that tested the poliovirus as a treatment for fatal brain tumors. 

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Wolf Blitzer's Late Mother Inspired Him to Give Back

June 15, 2018

Wolf Blitzer tells the story of his mother’s dementia and discusses Dr. Ronald Crystal’s research on a gene therapy that targets the ApoE gene, which physician-scientists use to assess people's risk of developing Alzheimer's.

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Men with Stress Urinary Incontinence Tend to Delay Surgery for Years

June 14, 2018

Dr. Bilal Cughtai provides commentary on a study, published in Urology, which found that men with stress urinary incontinence (SUI) tend to wait years before deciding to have anti-incontinence surgery.

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The Mystery Around Suicides

June 14, 2018

Dr. Samantha Boardman discusses how age, stress and physical health can contribute to suicide. 

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Why You Should Probably Stop Snacking at Work

June 13, 2018

Dr. Rachel Lustgarten comments on office culture and the nutritional value of food typically eaten at work.

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Horse Racing Playing Catch-Up on Jockey Concussion Protocol

June 6, 2018

Dr. Kenneth Perrine provides commentary on the risk of athletes continuing to play after a concussion.

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10 Best Selling Blackout Curtains to Help You Sleep Better this Summer

June 4, 2018

Dr. Daniel Barone gives tips on ways to get better sleep during the summer, given the long day lights hours of summer.  

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Colorectal Cancer Screening Should Start at 45, New Guidelines Say

May 30, 2018

Dr. Manish A. Shah provides commentary on The American Cancer Society’s new guidelines that recommend U.S. adults to begin colon cancer screening at age 45 instead of 50.

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Antidepressants Linked to the Obesity Epidemic: Study

May 25, 2018

Dr. James H. Kocsis comments on a new study, published in the British Medical Journal, which found that antidepressant medications attribute to weight gain.

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Closer Look at New Migraine Drug

May 22, 2018

Dr. Susan Broner discusses a new medication for migraines, recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

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At A Glance: Who’s News - May 15, 2018

May 15, 2018

Dr. Ruth Gotian will lead Weill Cornell Medicine's newly established Mentoring Academy, a leadership development program for the institution's faculty. Dr. Ruth Gotian will also be the chief learning officer of the department of anesthesiology.

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10 Innovations in Cancer Therapy

May 9, 2018

An article on the decline of U.S. cancer mortality due to better prevention, earlier detection, and improved genetic knowledge and treatment, mentions Dr. Theodore Schwartz’s study, published in the Journal of Neurosurgery. The study found that Cesium-131 brachytherapy implants result in less damage to healthy brain tissue than whole-brain radiation or highly focused radiosurgery.

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Is the Secret to Weight Loss in Your DNA?

May 8, 2018

Dr. Louis Aronne comments on DNA diet kits that supply dietary and fitness recommendations based on the user’s genetic information.

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A Collaboration to Keep Physicians at the Center of Healthcare

May 7, 2018

A research center in collaboration with Weill Cornell Medicine and The Physicians Foundation aims to ensure rules, regulations and requirements in medical practice are achieving the best outcome for patients. 

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At A Glance: Business Plan Contest

May 4, 2018

Coverage announcing that the Weill Cornell Medicine BioVenture e-Lab will hold its second annual Biomedical Business Plan Challenge on May 9. Scientists will pitch business plans in a competition for $100,000 in funding and $35,000 in legal services to help them commercialize their ideas and technology.

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WorldQuant Hedge Fund Deploys Scientists for Cancer Research

May 2, 2018

Dr. Christopher E. Mason led a research project at the annual Milken conference, which gathered microbial data to help create the first global map to track hot spots of resistance to antibiotics. The article also mentions the collaboration between Weill Cornell Medicine and WorldQuant to accelerate research in the fields of computational biomedicine and genomics.

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Bypass Outcomes Better with Radial Artery vs Saphenous Vein

April 30, 2018

Dr. Mario Gaudino’s analysis, published in the New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the American Association Thoracic Surgery’s annual meeting, suggests that radial artery grafts are far superior to saphenous vein grafts for coronary artery bypass surgery.

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New York Today: The Real Reason You’re Sneezing

April 25, 2018

Dr. William Reisacher provides commentary on how later-in-life allergies can be linked to changes in the environment. 

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MLB Star’s Health Scare

April 23, 2018

Dr. Jared Knopman provides commentary on the severity of an athlete’s brain aneurism.  

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New Drug Combinations Improve Survival in Lung Cancer

April 16, 2018

Dr. Nasser K. Altorki provides commentary on two studies, published in The New England Journal of Medicine and presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research, which found that combining new immune-boosting cancer drugs with each other or with older drugs improved survival in patients with lung cancer, compared with traditional chemotherapy.

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Cancer Patients are Increasingly Being Treated Based on Their Inherited Genetics — and It’s Putting Doctors in a Difficult Position

April 14, 2018

Dr. David M. Nanus discusses the concerns with oncologists’ increasing reliance on genetic testing to help treat their patients with advanced forms of cancer.

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New York Today: Can Your Body Predict the Weather?

April 11, 2018

Dr. Jaspal Singh discusses the effects of everyday weather on our bodies and health for The New York Times’ daily column, “New York Today.”

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If You Can’t Climb Stairs Without Losing Your Breath, You Might Have Lung Disease

April 6, 2018

Dr. Fernando J. Martinez provides commentary on possible health ailments indicated by shortness of breath. 

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A Few More Words on Alzheimer's Prevention: Tap Water? Caviar? Twinkies?

April 6, 2018

Dr. Lisa Mosconi discusses how water consumption and diet can affect the brain, based on her recently published book. The article also mentions Dr. Mosconi has received a five-year grant from the NIH to study Alzheimer’s and women’s brains.

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America’s Top Cancer Official Has a Plan to Fix One of the Biggest Limits to Finding New Cancer Treatments

March 26, 2018

Dr. Norman Sharpless, the National Cancer Institute Director of the National Institutes of Health, gave a presentation at Weill Cornell Medicine in which he discussed the future of cancer treatments. The presentation was part of the NCI Director’s visit to the Meyer Cancer Center, where he met with cancer center leadership and toured the labs. 

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40 Under 40, Class of 2018

March 23, 2018

Du Cheng, an MD-PhD candidate in the Class of 2018, was selected as one of Crain’s 40 Under 40. Dr. Olaf Andersen comments on Du Cheng’s entrepreneurial efforts, applauding his fearlessness.

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Laboratory News: Like Father, Like Son

March 21, 2018

Dr. Anthony Hollenberg discusses his research and goals as the new chairman of the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and physician-in-chief at NewYork-Presbyterian.

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IVF Testing Spurs a Debate over ‘Mosaic’ Embryos

March 21, 2018

An article on the usage of “mosaic” embryos containing normal and abnormal cells, mentions Dr. Glenn L. Schattman’s editorial, which found that embryos with up to 50% of abnormal cells implanted at the same rate as those that tested as normal. Dr. Schattman’s editorial accompanied a study, published in Fertility and Sterility in January, which evaluated how many mosaic embryos resulted in the births of healthy babies.

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9 Reasons You Should Return to Work after a Stroke

March 19, 2018

Dr. Matthew E. Fink comments on the benefits and potential drawbacks of returning to work after suffering a minor stroke.

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At A Glance: Who’s News - March 15, 2018

March 15, 2018

Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell University announce the opening of the Cornell Center for Health Equity, a center which will explore why health outcomes vary among different demographic groups by conducting research in New York communities. Dr. Monika M. Safford and Dr. Avery August are co-directors of the center.

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Fecal Transplant Increasingly Seen As an Option to Treat a Nasty Superbug

March 13, 2018

Dr. Randy Longman discusses the effectiveness of a fecal transplant to treat a bacterial infection caused by the germ, Clostridium difficile, as well as a range of other ailments including IBD.

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Lupus: Everything You Need to Know About the Disease, What Causes It, and How to Treat It

March 13, 2018

Dr. Virginia Pascual provides commentary on lupus in children and discusses the potential causes and treatments for the condition.

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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

March 6, 2018

Dr. Selina Chen-Kiang discusses her ongoing cancer research as part of a satellite media tour on ‘women in science’ with Dr. Gwen Nichols, Chief Medical Officer at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

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Studying Consequences of Concussions

February 28, 2018

Dr. Kenneth R. Perrine discusses a clinical trial underway at Weill Cornell Medicine to better diagnose severe brain damage, which includes a retired boxer.

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Making Rounds - February 28, 2018

February 28, 2018

Weill Cornell Medicine announced that Dr. Vijay Sankaran, a physician-scientist from Harvard, has been awarded the third annual Gale and Ira Drukier Prize in Children’s Health Research.

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Blacks in U.S. Lose Quality of Life Due To Fewer Knee Replacements

February 22, 2018

Dr. Said Ibrahim provides commentary on a study, published on Arthritis Care and Research, which found disparity rates of knee replacement surgery among black and white men and women in the U.S.

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7 Cervical Cancer Symptoms You Should Absolutely Never Ignore

February 20, 2018

Dr. Eloise Chapman-Davis provides commentary on the risk factors and symptoms of cervical cancer.

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These May Be The Most Germ-Ridden Places in Your Office

February 15, 2018

Dr. Christopher E. Mason appears on CBS This Morning to swab some common workplace areas where viruses and bacteria – including the flu – might be hiding. He discusses the hot-spot areas where you might find the most microbes and influenza such as door handles, the kitchen sink, and elevator buttons.

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Making Personalized Medicine a Reality for More Patients with Cancer

February 10, 2018

Dr. Olivier Elemento discusses his vision as the new Director of the Caryl and Israel Englander Institute for Precision Medicine. Dr. Elemento detailed his plans to continue expanding the Institute’s whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing to advance scientific knowledge and create personalized therapy for patients with cancer.

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A Threat to Immigration, A Threat to Care

February 6, 2018

Dr. Augustine M.K. Choi authors an op-ed on how stricter immigration controls and rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) will affect patients, medical education, and biomedical research in the United States.

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Feeling Sick-ish, I Went to a Drip Bar for an Immunity Boost. Here's What Happened.

February 5, 2018

Dr. Chiti Parikh discusses the benefits and possible adverse side effects of receiving vitamin infusions via intravenous drip.

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Flu Increases the Risk of Heart Attack

January 25, 2018

Dr. Erica C. Jones provides commentary on a new study, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, which suggests that the risk of heart attack is six times greater than normal when people are ill with the flu.

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Staten Island Native, Broadway Actress Tells Story of Crohn's Disease Battle

January 24, 2018

Analise Scarpaci, a young patient under the care of Dr. Robbyn Sockolow, discusses how the treatment she received at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian allowed her to pursue her dreams of becoming a Broadway actress. Analise’s story was highlighted during the annual Cabaret benefit dinner.

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Do Beards Keep Men Warmer in Winter?

January 24, 2018

Dr. Anthony M. Rossi provides commentary on thermoregulation and whether beards keep men warmer during the winter time.

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Quirks & Quarks: Hacking the Immune System to Fight Cocaine Addiction

January 20, 2018

Dr. Ronald G. Crystal spoke to Canadian Broadcast Corporation Radio to discuss the cocaine vaccine he developed, which has advanced to human clinical trials.

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New Study Examines Possible Menopause-Alzheimer's Link

January 17, 2018

Dr. Lisa Mosconi discussing her latest study, published in PLoS One, which found that menopause causes metabolic changes in the brain that may increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

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New York Today: Messy Weather and Flu Facts

January 17, 2018

Dr. Mirella Salvatore discusses the current flu season and why New Yorkers are especially susceptible. 

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Making Rounds - January 16, 2018

January 16, 2018

Drs. Iliyan Iliev and Irina Leonardi’s new study, published in Science, found that certain types of immune cells play a key role in innate and adaptive immune responses to intestinal fungi in mice.

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Even Without Nudging Blood Pressure Up, High-Salt Diet Hobbles The Brain

January 15, 2018

Dr. Costantino Iadecola’s new study, published in Nature Neuroscience, found that a high-salt diet reduces resting blood flow to the brain and causes dementia in pre-clinical settings. The study is the first to unveil a gut-brain connection linking high dietary salt intake to neurovascular and cognitive impairment.

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Drugmakers Working on This Liver Disease Struggle to Find Patients for Trials

December 27, 2017

Dr. Robert S. Brown provides commentary on the challenges faced by drugmakers in developing therapies to treat the liver disease known as NASH, non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

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When It Comes To Research, Ailments In Children Take A Back Seat

December 23, 2017

Dr. Virginia Pascual pens an editorial on the lack of pediatric research and how it can be addressed. “The Gale and Ira Drukier Institute for Children’s Health is bringing together the best physician-scientists with a laser focus on childhood diseases. It is developing advanced methods of studying diseases in children, using big data and computational biology,” writes Dr. Pascual.

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How To Keep Your Sugar Intake In Check This Holiday Season

December 22, 2017

Dr. Rekha Kumar appears on ABC’s Good Morning America to discuss the reasons behind sugar cravings and how to limit cravings during the holiday season.

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The Ultimate Guide to Treating Dry, Itchy Winter Skin

December 20, 2017

Dr. Marie Leger provides commentary on preventing and treating dry skin during the winter months. 

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The Future of Precision Medical Care for Rheumatic Disease

December 5, 2017

Dr. Virginia Pascual discusses her presentation at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) annual meeting about precision medical care for rheumatic diseases, as well as advancements in biomarker identification in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). 

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Brain Organoids Get Cancer, Too, Opening A New Frontier In Personalized Medicine

December 1, 2017

Dr. Howard A. Fine discusses the creation of “mini-brains” in his laboratory to study the development and treatment of brain tumors, such as glioblastoma. Dr. Fine is one of the few scientists using the organoids to research brain cancer in hopes of personalizing glioblastoma care to an unprecedented degree. 

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Ask Well: What Causes Bell’s Palsy?

December 1, 2017

Dr. Joseph Safdieh discusses the current theories and supporting research behind what causes Bell’s palsy.

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At A Glance: Who’s News - November 6, 2017

November 6, 2017

Dr. Anthony Hollenberg, a physician-scientist specializing in endocrinology, has been appointed chairman of the Joan and Sanford I. Weill Department of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine and physician-in-chief at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center, effective February 1.

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Making Rounds - November 3, 2017

November 3, 2017

Dr. Daniel Fitzgerald, an international leader in infectious diseases, has been named the new director of the Center for Global Health at Weill Cornell Medicine. He replaces the center's founding director, Dr. Warren Johnson, who will focus on training and mentoring junior faculty and fellows.

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35th Annual Women’s Health Symposium Luncheon

November 2, 2017

Weill Cornell Medicine, in collaboration with NewYork-Presbyterian, hosted the 35th Annual Women’s Health Symposium benefiting The Iris Cantor Women’s Health Center, moderated by Dr. Orli Etingin.

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Why Do Women Get Alzheimer’s Disease Twice As Often As Men?

November 1, 2017

Dr. Richard S. Isaacson discusses why women are at higher risk than men to get Alzheimer’s disease and his upcoming new study about developing effective treatments against the disease. The segment kicks off NBC’s series “Brain Power,” which will air during November as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

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Op-Ed It's getting clearer — the diet-cancer connection points to sugar and carbs

October 27, 2017

An opinion article on the connection between diet and cancer highlights Dr. Lewis Cantley’s research on the link between sugar-heavy diets, obesity, diabetes and cancer.

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How What You Eat Affects Your Sleep

October 19, 2017

Dr. Ana C. Krieger discusses the importance of a healthy, nutrient-rich diet to a restful nighttime sleep.

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Raising Concerns About a Widely Used Test to Measure Fertility

October 16, 2017

Dr. Zev Rosenwaks provides commentary on a new study, published in JAMA, which found little correlation between a woman’s “ovarian reserve” test and her chances of conceiving naturally.

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Birth Control For Men: Gene Editing Lets Scientists Turn Off Sperm Production

October 12, 2017

Dr. Peter N. Schlegel provides commentary on a new study, published in Nature Communications, which found that shutting off a pathway using CRISPR gene editing stops sperm production in mice.

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Can you really lose weight eating gobs of butter on the keto diet?

October 10, 2017

Dr. Rekha Kumar provides commentary on some concerns about the ketogenic diet.

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Neuro-oncologist Howard Fine wins $6 million NIH Director's Pioneer Award

October 9, 2017

Dr. Howard A. Fine has been awarded a five-year, $6 million National Institutes of Health Director’s Pioneer Award for brain cancer research. Established in 2004, NIH Director’s Pioneer Awards, part of the NIH Common Fund, will provide nearly $1.2 million annually for five years to a single principal investigator who has demonstrated exceptional creativity and is pursuing a bold new research strategy against a major biomedical challenge.

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At A Glance: Advancing Science

October 6, 2017

Weill Cornell Medicine’s Clinical and Translational Science Center received a $45.3 million renewal of its funding from the National Institutes of Health through 2022. The center, which supports translating research into treatments for patients, is a consortium that includes participation from NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Hospital for Special Surgery, CUNY Hunter College and Animal Medical Center.

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Tech Tackles Concussions By Looking At Your Eyes

September 26, 2017

Dr. Marc J. Dinkin provides commentary on a new technology to diagnose concussions, called EyeGuide.

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Treatment Restores Signs of Awareness in Brain-Injured Man

September 25, 2017

Dr. Nicholas Schiff provides commentary on a new study, published in the journal Current Biology, which details that electrically stimulating the vagus nerve helped in restoring some signs of consciousness in a brain-injured man who had not shown any awareness in 15 years.

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Mastectomy Study Confirms ‘Jolie Effect’

September 25, 2017

Dr. Art Sedrakyan’s new study, published in Health Services Research, found that actress Angelina Jolie’s 2013 announcement detailing her decision to undergo a mastectomy to reduce her risk of developing breast cancer likely inspired more women in English-speaking countries to do the same.

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Cellular Tango: How Immune and Nerve Cells Work Together to Fight Gut Infection

September 15, 2017

Drs. David Artis and Christoph Klose’s new study, published in Nature, found that nerve cells in the gut play a crucial role in the body’s ability to marshal an immune response to infection.

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Making Rounds - September 15, 2017

September 15, 2017

Dr. Olivier Elemento has been named director of the Caryl and Israel Englander Institute for Precision Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine. He will also lead joint precision medicine efforts at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

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Genetic Screening of Parents and Embryos Spreads as Costs Fall

September 12, 2017

Dr. Owen Davis explains the reasons behind prevalence of genetic screening as part of prenatal care.

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Weill Cornell Gets $11.3M For Prostate Cancer Research

September 7, 2017

Weill Cornell Medicine has announced a five-year, $11.3 million Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPORE) grant, awarded by the National Cancer Institute. The grant funding will be used to improve the detection, diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer

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7 Signs of Ovarian Cancer You Might Be Ignoring

September 5, 2017

Dr. Kevin Holcomb discusses symptoms of ovarian cancer and the importance of early detection. “Ovarian cancer whispers, so you have to listen closely,” says Dr. Holcomb.

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Brain Injury and the Civil Right We Don’t Think About

August 24, 2017

Dr. Joseph J. Fins authors an editorial in the New York Times discussing segregation experienced by minimally conscious patients.

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Research Trials in NYC May Change Course of Brain Tumor Treatment

August 23, 2017

Dr. Howard Fine discusses the creation of “mini-brains” in his laboratory, which are being used to better study the development of brain tumors, such as glioblastoma. "The one thing I know about this disease, is we can't keep doing the same thing. Until our patients are cured of this disease, I'm not satisfied," Dr. Fine said.

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Maraviroc-Containing HIV PrEP Regimens Safe, Well Tolerated

August 22, 2017

Dr. Roy M. Gulick’s new study, published in Annals of Internal Medicine, finds that maraviroc-containing regimens appear to be safe and well tolerated, compared with tenofovir-emtricitabine (TDF-FTC), for preventing HIV infection in women. 

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U.S. Study Revives Argument Over Mammogram Screening

August 21, 2017

Dr. Elizabeth K. Arleo’s new study, published in Cancer, finds that annual mammograms starting at age 40 would prevent the most deaths from breast cancer.

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The Science of How Your Feelings Affect Your Face

August 21, 2017

Dr. Richard Granstein discusses the field of psychodermatology and the current research behind the effect of emotions on skin ailments.

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What’s Harder Than Making Copycat Biotech Drugs? Selling Them

August 15, 2017

Dr. Susan M. Goodman provides commentary on a new class of medicines called biosimilars, which can be used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

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CO2 Laser Treatment May Help Relieve Postmenopausal Vaginal Symptoms

August 10, 2017

Dr. Margaret M. Polaneczky discusses a laser treatment for postmenopausal women.

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Lung Cancer: How to Protect Yourself From Blood Clots

August 9, 2017

Dr. Maria T. DeSancho discusses new health risks associated with a cancer diagnosis.

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Flattening The 'Mummy Tummy' With 1 Exercise, 10 Minutes A Day

August 7, 2017

Dr. Geeta Sharma explains an exercise program she evaluated and helped standardize to help women strengthen their core abdominal muscles after childbirth. 

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At A Glance: Who’s News - August 1, 2017

August 1, 2017

Weill Cornell Medicine announced the appointment of Dr. Robert Min as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Physician Organization, effective January 1, 2018. In addition, Weill Cornell Medicine announced the appointment of Dr. Adam Stracher as Chief Medical Officer and Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.

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Sperm Counts Plummet in Western Men, Study Finds

July 31, 2017

Dr. Peter N. Schlegel discussed a study, published in Human Reproduction Update, which found that sperm counts in Western countries have decreased by half in recent years, suggesting a continuing and significant decline in male reproductive health.

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'Bad for Your Brain': CTE Reports, Concussions Deter Parents From Youth Football

July 29, 2017

Dr. Barry Kosofsky provided commentary on young children participating in contact football, in light of a recent study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), which found that 110 out of 111 deceased N.F.L. players suffered from minor to severe chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

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Solid Meal Improves Esophageal Manometry Testing for Motility Disorders

July 18, 2017

Dr. Philip O. Katz wrote an editorial accompanying a study, published in the Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, which found that esophageal manometry with a solid test meal instead of single water swallows better diagnoses esophageal motility disorders.

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As Workouts Intensify, a Harmful Side Effect Grows More Common

July 17, 2017

Dr. Todd S. Cutler discussed rhabdomyolysis, a rare but life-threatening condition often caused by extreme exercise. His 2016 study, which analyzed the amount of emergency room visits for exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis, was also mentioned.

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McCain’s Surgery May Be More Serious Than Thought, Experts Say

July 16, 2017

Dr. Philip E. Stieg provided commentary on the expected recovery time from a minimally invasive craniotomy, following Senator John McCain’s surgery last week.

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At A Glance: Who’s News - July 14, 2017

July 14, 2017

Weill Cornell Medicine announced the appointment of Dr. Hugh Hemmings, Jr. as senior associate dean for research and Dr. Todd Evans as associate dean for research.

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Fatal First-Time Heart Attacks More Common in Blacks: Study

July 10, 2017

Dr. Monika M. Safford’s latest study, published in Circulation, found that African-American adults are more likely than whites to die of a first heart attack. The findings indicated that the likelihood of a fatal first attack may stem from heart risk factors and the conditions in which people are born, grow, work and live.

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Before You Travel: Have You Gotten Recommended Vaccines?

July 4, 2017

Dr. Mirella Salvatore discusses the importance of scheduling a health consultation well in advance when traveling internationally to ensure your immunizations are effective and to allow time for additional doses if needed.

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Study This: Brain Games

June 29, 2017

Dr. Ashish Raj’s new study, published in PLoS Computational Biology, used mathematics and a form of magnetic resonance imaging to better understand how neurological disorders affect the connections between the brain’s deep white matter and its network of fibers.

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Pouchitis: What It Is and How To Cope With It

June 29, 2017

Dr. Meira Abramowitz discusses a painful condition that can affect people with ulcerative colitis who have had ileal pouch-anal anastomosis surgery.

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Brain Cell Transplants Are Being Tested Once Again for Parkinson’s

June 13, 2017

Dr. Claire Henchcliffe discusses advances and revisions made in the use of stem-cell transplants as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease during the annual International Society for Stem Cell Research meeting.

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Science May Be Able To Provide Sunless Tans

June 13, 2017

Dr. Jonathan Zippin provides commentary on a study, published in Cell Reports, which found a successful way of darkening the pigmentation of human skin cells by applying an enzyme called small-molecule salt-inducible kinases. The darkened pigmentation may protect against the type of UV damage that can lead to skin cancer.

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Can A Single Injection Conquer PTSD? The Army Wants To Find Out

June 12, 2017

An article about a study that examines the use of anesthetic injections to alleviate symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder includes research by Dr. JoAnn Difede on the effectiveness of the most common psychological treatments for combat-related PTSD.

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Doctor: Not Worried About Trump’s Efforts To Cut Biomedical Research Funding? You Should Be.

May 12, 2017

Dr. Augustine M.K. Choi pens an editorial on the importance of preserving federal funding for the National Institutes of Health and biomedical research budgets at other federal agencies.

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News All Morning: Seasonal Allergies

April 21, 2017

Dr. William Reisacher discusses the effects of major weather changes on common seasonal allergies. 

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Cystoscopy Plus Ultrasound Most Cost-Effective For Microscopic Hematuria Evaluation

April 17, 2017

Dr. Joshua A. Halpern’s new study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, found that combining kidney ultrasound with cystoscopy appears to be the most cost-effective way to screen for cancers of the genitourinary tract in patients with asymptomatic microscopic hematuria.

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At A Glance: Who’s News - April 14, 2017

April 14, 2017

Dr. Joel Stein has been appointed chairman of the new Department of Rehabilitation at Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. 

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Award Season

April 13, 2017

Dr. Joshua Milner, chief of the Genetics and Pathogenesis of Allergy Section at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has been awarded the second annual Gale and Ira Drukier Prize in Children’s Health Research. 

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Fat’s Influence On Cancer

April 13, 2017

An article on studies presented during the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting highlights Dr. Andrew J. Dannenberg’s new study, published in Cancer Prevention Research. Dr. Dannenberg’s study found that women with a healthy body mass index may be at risk of developing breast cancer because of enlarged fat cells in their breast tissue that trigger an inflammatory process. 

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What Do Food Expiration Dates Really Mean?”

April 7, 2017

Rachel Lustgarten, RD, discusses guidelines to follow in order to safeguard against the expiration of food and produce.

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Vitamin D Deficiency Tied To Early Markers Of Heart Disease In Overweight Kids

April 6, 2017

Dr. Marisa A. Censani’s latest study, presented during ENDO 2017, found that vitamin D deficiency was associated with early markers of cardiovascular disease in overweight and obese children and adolescents.

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A $12 Billion Startup You’ve Probably Never Heard Wants To Cure Baldness And Smooth Out Your Wrinkles

April 2, 2017

Dr. Shahin Rafii provides commentary on the effectiveness of treatments being developed by startup companies to regenerate hair, skin, bones, and joints. Dr. Rafii’s company, Angiocrine Sciences, which uses endothelial cells to repair tendons and treat lung diseases, is also mentioned.

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Graduate Schools Offer New Paths Into Health Care

March 15, 2017

Dr. Rainu Kaushal provides commentary on an increase in graduate programs being introduced to better prepare students to tackle health care's biggest challenges. The new dual-degree program offered by Weill Cornell Medicine and The Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management is mentioned. 

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Cancer Pill Gleevec Keeps Patients Alive and Well for a Decade

March 9, 2017

Dr. Richard T. Silver provides commentary on the results of a phase III trial, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, which found that the cancer drug imatinib (Gleevec) helped more than 80% of patients with chronic myelogenous leukemia remain alive for almost 11 years.

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Study This: Debunked

March 7, 2017

A new study by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers, led by Dr. Hugh C. Hemmings Jr., published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, found that anesthesia induces unconsciousness by changing the function of proteins that reside on the surface of a thin membrane that forms a barrier around all cells. The findings debunk a century-old concept of how anesthesia works and may help guide the development of new agents associated with fewer side effects.

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Weill Cornell Health Symposium Attracts Large Audience In Palm Beach

March 6, 2017

Weill Cornell Medicine hosted their annual Healthy Living Symposium and reception on the latest in preventive medicine to Palm Beach area residents. Dr. Augustine Choi moderated the panel and presentations were given by Drs. Robert S. Brown, Himisha Beltran and Leonard N. Girardi.

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The RNA Code Comes Into Focus

February 23, 2017

Drs. Christopher E. Mason and Samie R. Jaffrey discuss the reality of RNA modification and the direction of the epitranscriptomics field.

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New York Today: Winter Health Watch

February 15, 2017

Dr. Alexandra Sowa discusses how to stay healthy during the last stretch of the winter months.

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Companies Plan Tests of ‘Optogenetic Goggles’ To Restore Sight

February 15, 2017

Bionic Sight, a startup company founded by Dr. Sheila Nirenberg, has announced plans to start clinical trials to treat blindness by 2018. The cutting-edge treatment involves combining an emerging technology called optogenetics, a form of gene therapy, with high-tech goggles to stimulate the ganglion cells inside the eye.

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Weill Cornell Agrees to Pharma Alliance

February 15, 2017

Weill Cornell Medicine has entered a three-year alliance German drugmaker Boehringer Ingelheim to research new treatment options for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The agreement will allow Weill Cornell’s Department of Genetic Medicine to combine its expertise with Boehringer Ingelheim’s ability to discover and develop new drugs for respiratory diseases.

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12 Questions You Should Ask At Dinner

February 7, 2017

Dr. Gail M. Saltz provides commentary on research, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, which suggests that routinely sitting down for family meals may be beneficial in helping bolster kids’ social skills while improving their eating habits. 

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You Won’t Believe What Baby-Making Science Could Soon Deliver

February 1, 2017

Dr. Zev Rosenwaks provides commentary on an emerging technology called in vitro gametogenesis, or IVG, which would allow doctors to develop eggs and sperm from donors’ skin cells. 

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Feil Family Donates $12.5 million to Weill Cornell Medicine

February 1, 2017

Weill Cornell Medicine received a $12.5 million gift from the Feil family to establish the Feil Family Student Center. The 16,200 square foot student center will include space for instruction, study and collaboration, increasing the area dedicated to student activities by 75 percent. Raul J. Martinez-McFaline notes: “The direction we’re going in is a team-based approach, and this student center will really allow for that.”

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Are New Drugs For Hepatitis C Safe? A Report Raises Concerns

January 24, 2017

Dr. Robert S. Brown provides commentary on a study, published by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices, which found that drugs approved in recent years that can cure hepatitis C may have severe side effects, including liver failure.

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Weill Cornell Medicine Appoints Augustine Choi as New Dean

January 17, 2017

Dr. Augustine M.K. Choi, an internationally renowned physician-scientist in the field of lung disease, has been named the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine and Cornell University’s provost for medical affairs. Dean Choi has served as the interim dean since last June and notes that it is a “big job, an impactful job. I’m here for the challenge.”

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When Should You Be Screened? Important Cancer Tests You Shouldn’t Miss

January 5, 2017

Dr. Felice H. Schnoll-Sussman appears as a guest on The Today Show to discuss the importance of cancer screening at milestone ages. 

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30 Under 30

January 3, 2017

Kevin O’Rourke, an MD-PhD candidate at Weill Cornell Medicine was chosen as one of Forbes 30 Under 30 for his research studying colorectal cancer. His study, published in Cell in 2015, found that a gene called APC caused colorectal cancer in mice. 

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How Science Is Helping Us Understand Gender

January 1, 2017

Dr. Julianne Imperato-McGinley discusses her research in androgen physiology and how science can help families navigate rare genetic conditions.

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12 Reasons Why You’re Always Tired

December 30, 2016

Dr. Daniel Barone discusses common habits which can negatively impact the quality of sleep.

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7 Warning Signs Of A Brain Tumor You Should Know

December 22, 2016

Dr. Theodore H. Schwartz provides commentary on the warning signs of a brain tumor, which include seizures, clumsiness, and changes in memory and vision. 

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De Blasio To Give Life Sciences Industry $500 Million Boost

December 13, 2016

Dr. Harold E. Varmus is mentioned as the co-chair of a new Life Sciences Advisory Council formed as part of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to invest $500 million over 10 years in New York City’s life sciences sector.

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Are statins a key to preventing Alzheimer's disease?

December 12, 2016

Dr. Richard S. Isaacson provides commentary on a study, published in JAMA Neurology, which found that regular use of statins, a class of drugs used to reduce low-density lipoprotein, is associated with a reduced risk for Alzheimer’s. 

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Did You Know There Are 4 Different Types of Depression?

December 9, 2016

Dr. Conor Liston discusses his new study, published in Nature Medicine, which found that depression can be grouped into different subtypes as defined by distinct patterns of abnormal connectivity in the brain seen on functional MRI (fMRI).

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To Talk Again

December 8, 2016

Dr. Nicholas D. Schiff and Daniel Thengone’s study, published in Science Translational Medicine, recounts the success of a woman with a severe brain injury who recovered the ability to communicate using her left eye. This is the first time that scientists have documented the restoration of communication of a minimally conscious patient.

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VIDEO: R-CHOP remains standard of care in DLBCL

December 6, 2016

Dr. John P. Leonard discusses his phase 3 multicenter study at the ASH Annual Meeting, which found that dose-adjusted R-EPOCH chemotherapy did not appear superior to standard chemoimmunotherapy for the treatment of patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.

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Infant Deaths During Home Birth Often Tied To Delivery Problems

November 2, 2016

Dr. Amos Grunebaum’s new study, published in the Journal of Perinatal Medicine, found when U.S. babies die during home births, the cause is most often labor and delivery complications, birth defects or infections, with the death rate for midwife-attended home births to be almost 13 fatalities for every 10,000 deliveries. 

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A biotech hub in New York? A powerhouse trio wants to make it happen.

November 1, 2016

Bridge Medicines, a collaboration between Weill Cornell Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and The Rockefeller University, launched in partnership with Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd. and healthcare investment firms Bay City Capital and Deerfield Management. 

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Researchers Tackle Metastatic Breast Cancer

October 21, 2016

Dr. Linda T. Vahdat discusses improving survival rates for metastatic breast cancer and her clinical trial, which found that tetrathiomolybdate, a copper depletion compound, was able to stop the spread of metastatic tumors in high risk breast cancer patients.

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Making the Case for Studying Factors Associated With Clearance and Relapse

October 19, 2016

Joan Weill and Dr. Barry Kosofsky appear as guests on CNBC to discuss the Women’s Health Symposium and preventative care for concussions amongst athletes based on research conducted at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Gregory A. Petsko’s Alzheimer’s research and participation with the Women’s Health Symposium is highlighted.

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Cold Caps Help Breast Cancer Patients Save Their Hair

October 19, 2016

Dr. Tessa Cigler discusses the effectiveness of cold-caps, a device used to prevent hair loss in patients with breast cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy.

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Essential Tremor Treatment: Charlie Rose

October 17, 2016

Dr. Michael G. Kaplitt appears as a guest on the Charlie Rose Show to discuss the use of high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) to alleviate the symptoms of essential tremors. His patient, Alex Lebenthal, who has had essential tremor since the age of 3, recently underwent the procedure and is now able to do things she never thought possible, such as drink coffee with one hand and write her name.

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High Blood Pressure In Middle Age Sets The Stage For Cognitive Decline Later On, Study Finds

October 10, 2016

Dr. Costantino Iadecola discusses his new report in association with the American Heart Association, which found that high blood pressure during middle age is associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline later on. “Hypertension is the worst thing that could happen to the brain. Less blood gets to the brain, because the vessels become thicker and less able to deliver the blood that the brain needs to function,” Dr. Iadecola said.

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Study Examines Vaccine That Could Help End Cocaine Addiction

October 3, 2016

Dr. Ronald G. Crystal appears on NY1 to discuss the cocaine vaccine he developed, which has advanced to clinical trials for testing in humans.

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Depressed? Do What You Love

October 1, 2016

Dr. George S. Alexopoulos provides commentary on a study, published in The Lancet, which found that both cognitive-behavioral therapy and behavioral-activation therapy were equally effective treatments for depression.

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Cancer Care: The Next Generation

September 18, 2016

Drs. Silvia C. Formenti, David M. Nanus, and Gail J. Roboz are featured as part of ABC 7’s half hour special presentation on cancer research conducted at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.

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Former NYPD Officer Becoming Doctor, All Despite a Learning Disability

August 31, 2016

A former New York City police officer is taking on a new challenge, and it's no small one. He's becoming a doctor, and has done it all while dealing with a learning disability.

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These Bacteria Are All Over Your Wallet And Smartphone

May 21, 2016

If you want to avoid bacteria, you might be better off paying with plastic than dollar bills.

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Sleep and Brain Cleansing—Fresh Insights into Regulation and Disruption

May 20, 2016

Throughout the arc of human history, sleep has been a mysterious process that has captured the imaginations of both artists and scientists. Researchers are slowly deciphering how sleep restores us, and how its woeful absence makes us ill.

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Veracyte Presents Promising Data on Genomic Test to Accurately Diagnose IPF

May 20, 2016

Veracyte, Inc. presented new data indicating that its in-development genomic test, the Envisia classifier, has the potential to diagnose idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), distinguishing it from other interstitial lung diseases (ILD), and reduce the need for invasive diagnostic surgeries. 

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You Will Not Believe What This NYC Startup is Doing with Toothpaste

May 19, 2016

Continuing coverage of Dr. William R. Reisacher’s development of Allerdent, the toothpaste that gradually desensitizes a person to allergens similar to an allergy shot.

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VIDEO: Wide Array of Therapeutic Options in Myeloma a ‘Wonderful Problem’ for Hematologists

May 19, 2016

Dr. Adriana Rossi discusses the “revolutionary” advances being witnessed in terms of clinical approaches for the treatment of multiple myeloma. “Every year we’re really making huge progress — not only in understanding the pathophysiology of the disease but actually translating that into new therapies,” Dr. Rossi stated.

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End-of-life talks aid in Latino advance care planning

May 19, 2016

Communication about end-of-life care can improve how likely Latino patients with terminal cancer are to sign a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order, helping to close the gap with white patients, according to research by Weill Cornell Medicine scientists.

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Can Virtual Reality Cure My (Really Weird) Phobia?

May 19, 2016

JoAnn Difede, PhD, director of the Program for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Studies at WCM, weighs in on the causes of an unusual phobia.

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Review: Twin Books on the Genome, Far From Identical

May 19, 2016

Twins born minutes apart may be eerily similar or just as eerily different. Even if they are not identical, they share yards of genetic material, and yet one turns out large and one small, one strong and one weak, one a poet and the other a mumbler.

We see these disparities in people all the time. And now we see them in a pair of books on the gene, published on the same day. Sharing yards of genetic material, both works aim to explain the power and mystery of the human genome, yet could not be more different.

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Jakafi Represents the Present- and the Future- in Myelofibrosis

May 19, 2016
Though patients with myelofibrosis still do not have a large number of therapy options, the approval and success of Jakafi is bringing optimism to those treating this population. 
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