Robert Klitzman, MD, professor of psychiatry, addresses the ethical and health concerns that must be considered in tackling the obesity epidemic and broader public health challenges.
A Columbia study shows a simple smell test and memory exam can predict cognitive decline as accurately as costly brain imaging, offering a more affordable and accessible way to assess dementia.
Dr. Edward V. Nunes will serve as one of the directors of Columbia's Center for Healing of Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders-Enhancing Intervention, Development and Implementation (CHOSEN).
The results "indicate that KarXT, if approved, could represent a game-changing therapeutic advance in the treatment of patients with schizophrenia,” noted Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman.
The study "contributes to efforts that may one day redefine the diagnostic system in psychiatry, which may have practical clinical implications," commented Dr. Tiffany Herlands.
"The mixed stimulant-opioid addiction is a different one. We do not have a strategy to treat it, and many programs will be taken by surprise,” said Dr. Adam Bisaga.
"Eating disorders are not a choice," says Dr. Evelyn Attia. "They are serious psychiatric illnesses that are potentially lethal, but if properly identified are entirely treatable."
“Gestational surrogacy can allow tens of thousands of prospective parents to have children. States should support rather than block the creation of such families,” writes Dr. Robert Klitzman.