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It Takes a Community to Reduce Health Disparities

By Sheryl Huggins Salomon

December 2, 2022

Communities of color are disproportionately impacted by chronic disease. "Columbia has a responsibility to improve the health and well-being of its neighbors," says Dr. Olajide Williams

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Program News
What's Better for Your Brain, Crossword Puzzles or Computer Games?

By Amy Norton

November 2, 2022

"This is not definitive," said lead researcher Dr. Davangere Devanand, a professor of psychiatry and neurology at CUIMC. He said that larger studies, including a control group, are still needed

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Dementia
Meet Dr. Robert J. Wechsler-Reya

October 28, 2022

Please join in welcoming Dr. Robert J. Wechsler-Reya to the department.

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Research
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

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