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One in 10 Older Americans Has Dementia

October 26, 2022

A new study, lead by Dr. Jennifer J. Manly, shows that 1 in 10 Americans age 65 and over suffer from dementia, while 22% deal with mild cognitive impairment.

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Dementia
Some People Who Appear to Be in a Coma May Actually Be Conscious

By Jan Claassen and Brian L. Edlow

October 18, 2022

With covert consciousness, the lack of outward movement is complete, even more so than with locked-in patients. But this does not mean the absence of inner life.

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Critical Care Neurology
Why You Should Think Acute Flaccid Myelitis, Not Just Polio The Signs and Symptoms to Look for

By Susan Fitzgerald

October 6, 2022

Despite a recent case of paralytic polio in New York state and evidence of community transmission of the virus, experts point out that other causes could be behind patients' symptoms.

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Neuroinfectious Diseases
Columbia Scientists Receive Prestigious New Innovator Awards from NIH

October 4, 2022

Christopher Makinson, PhD, assistant professor of neurological sciences, was among 4 Columbia University members to received “New Innovator” awards from the NIH’s High-Risk, High-Reward program

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Awards and Accomplishments
FDA Approves First ALS Drug in 5 Years After Pleas From Patients

By Laurie McGinley

September 29, 2022

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday overcame doubts from agency scientists and approved a fiercely debated drug for ALS

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ALS
Special Notice: New AD Treatment Lecanemab

September 28, 2022

A landmark study has shown lecanemab treatment to slow the course of Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab is now under consideration by the FDA but is not yet approved or available commercially.
Alzheimer Drug Trial Results Change 'Landscape'

September 28, 2022

Dr. Lawrence Honig, professor of neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, speaks about the new Alzheimer drug trial results

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Alzheimer's Disease
In Memoriam: Blair Ford, MD

September 27, 2022

With great sadness and regret, we share news of the death of our esteemed colleague, Blair Ford, MD.

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In Memorium
Dr. Kiran T. Thakur Honored with 2022 Richard Mayeux Award

September 23, 2022

Dr. Kiran T. Thakur is an inpatient neurologist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, with clinical expertise in neuroinfectious diseases and neuroimmunology.

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Awards and Accomplishments
Welcome New Faculty - Dr. Maria Diaz

September 16, 2022

Meet Dr. Maria Diaz, an assistant professor of neurology at CUIMC, in the Division of Neuro-Oncology.

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Neuro-Oncology

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