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Official acct. for Columbia University Irving Medical Center in #NYC. Research, education, & patient care news. Find #ColumbiaMed on IG, TikTok & Facebook too!
A significant amount of #research takes place in universities, “where doctors, scientists, and engineers make critical discoveries that lead to treatments people use every day," says James McKiernan, MD, CEO of ColumbiaDoctors. Every treatment has a journey of discovery.
This recognition highlights #ColumbiaMed's commitment to excellence in clinical research and its vital role in shaping the future of cardiology. Congrats! 👏
Truly honored to be included among Columbia heart care specialists in the 2025 Research All-Stars report by Avant-garde Health—recognizing the top U.S. clinical researchers shaping patient care through impactful work.columbiacardiology.org/news/columbia-… #ClinicalResearch @ColumbiaCVRI
After 20 years of psychiatric issues and hospitalizations, Mary’s symptoms vanished after chemo. Her case adds to evidence that some #schizophrenia diagnoses may stem from autoimmune disorders, a focus of Columbia’s SNF Center for Precision Psychiatry. newyorker.com/magazine/2025/…
“There’s nothing I love more than making a big meal that everyone can enjoy.” — Dr. James Lee At home, his love language is acts of service. @ColumbiaMed, it’s performing 400+ endocrine surgeries a year to help patients find relief, and often, a cure. #ParathyroidAwarenessMonth
We are pleased to congratulate HICCC's Andrew Lassman for receiving the FASCO designation honoring his years of extraordinary service and dedication to @ASCO 👏 @ColumbiaMed
Join us in congratulating the following members on earning the Fellows of ASCO (FASCO) distinction last quarter! We are grateful for their extraordinary volunteer service, dedication, and commitment to ASCO. Learn more about FASCO distinction: brnw.ch/21wUiVu
.@ColumbiaPS researchers and NewYork-Presbyterian developed an AI-powered screening tool, EchoNext, that analyzes ordinary electrocardiogram (ECG) data to identify patients who should have an ultrasound (echocardiogram). The test may soon be used to screen for hidden heart…
Even with a genetic risk, lifestyle changes matter. A new gold-standard review shows healthy habits—like a plant-forward diet, more fish, less sugar & sodium—can cut chronic disease risk. Columbia Mailman's Dr. Nour Makarem (@DrNMakarem) weighs in. ow.ly/vhPe50Wu0qm
Come join our world-class team as we are recruiting for a Medical Director at the NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Emergency Department! @SAEMonline careers.saem.org/job/medical-di…
Tomorrow at Grand Rounds, Jennifer G. Mulle, MHS, PhD (@RutgersCABM @RWJMS), will discuss #schizophrenia-associated 3q29 deletion. You can watch the presentation live via Zoom. Get the full details and Zoom link: ColumbiaPsychiatry.org/GrandRounds
The first FDA-approved liquid biopsy test for cancer screening is here - and raising big questions about how it could transform cancer care. HICCC’s Dr. Chin Hur weighs in. More in this Q&A 👉 @ColumbiaMed cancer.columbia.edu/news/what-know…
After finding fame on The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, Katie Thurston was building a new life in NYC when she was diagnosed with early-onset breast cancer at 34, despite having no family history. Now, with care from @columbiacancer, she’s using her platform to raise awareness…
Maria Diuk-Wasser, an expert on ticks, explains her latest research on carriers of Lyme disease and babesiosis. news.columbia.edu/news/what-know…
A new study by Columbia Public Health researchers identifies a biomarker that may serve as an early warning sign of kidney damage. Findings show how uranium travel through the body—from ingestion to accumulation and excretion and lays the foundation for precision biomarkers that…
ORs have trees too, suture trees. Sutures are used to close wounds and come in many shapes and sizes. The materials fall under two general classifications: absorbable & non-absorbable. DYK sutures & stitches are not the same things? Suture is the device; stitch is the technique.
Congratulations to @ColumbiaMed researchers Drs. Claire Sathe and Alissa Michel, recipients of the @SusanGKomen Breast Cancer Research Grants! Read about their projects on employment outcomes in metastatic #breastcancer and enhanced MRI screening, below. komen.org/blog/komen-bre…
Columbia is at the forefront of intestinal ultrasound care, introducing the treatment to patients in April 2024. #ColumbiaMed’s Joseph Picoraro, MD, explains this tool and its potential to transform the standard of care for gastroenterology patients. columbiamed.link/4o0u2mw
What can a cardiac calcium scan tell you about how healthy your heart is? 🫀 #ColumbiaMed cardiothoracic imaging specialist Dr. Jay S. Leb explains what a cardiac calcium scan is and how this valuable tool can provide useful heart health data for some patients and their doctors.…
🧵1/Today, we published a key milestone towards AI based cardiac screening in Nature. doi.org/10.1038/s41586… EchoNext outperformed cardiologists and found thousands of high-risk patients missed in routine care. We also made a version available to the world.
The Spring/Summer issue of Accelerations is here! We're spotlighting momentum— discover what's next in cancer research, breakthroughs in drug discovery, and progress in pancreatic cancer. Read the issue below. @ColumbiaMed hiccc-accelerations.onpubli.com/Spring-Summer-…
Research from @ColumbiaMSPH shows early education has the strongest cognitive impacts, especially for kids from disadvantaged backgrounds, proving that early education is key. columbiamed.link/44JlN5p
Congratulations to Kathleen Capaccione, MD, PhD, who has been awarded a 2025 @RSNA Research Scholar Grant for her project, "Mechanisms of Response to FAP Radiotherapy with Immunotherapy in NSCLC" @ColumbiaMed @columbiacancer columbiaradiology.org/news/kathleen-…