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Columbia's psychiatric medicine curricululum has a dual mission to help grow the psychiatry workforce and increase literacy across all specialties.
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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.
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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.
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Language barriers often prevent Spanish-speaking individuals from receiving necessary mental health care.
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Washington PostJanuary 13, 2020“Ultimately we want to identify people who are at risk before onset and try to prevent the development of psychosis,” says Dr. Lisa Dixon.
- January 13, 2020
Researchers at Columbia University used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to understand brain structural alterations in children and adolescents with OCD that predict psychotherapy treatment response.
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WHYYJanuary 10, 2020After a decades-long hiatus, researchers are taking a fresh look at the potential of psychedelics in therapy.
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- January 10, 2020
A new study from researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons suggests that prenatal exposure to flame retardants may increase the risk of reading problems.
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Fox 5 New YorkJanuary 10, 2020"When you have a parrot," Dr. Michael First said, "you can't just go away for a week and have somebody come in and just give them water."
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Men's JournalJanuary 9, 2020“You may need to go back for a second or third session before you get a sense of whether it’s a good fit for you,” says Dr. Ravi N. Shah.
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MedscapeJanuary 9, 2020"We were surprised to learn that there has been a larger decrease in opioid prescribing to adults with more rather than less severe pain," Dr. Mark Olfson said.
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MD MagazineJanuary 8, 2020In an accompanying editorial, Dr. Joshua T. Kantrowitz explained how the future role of lumateperone could be crucial in treating schizophrenia patients.
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New York TimesJanuary 8, 2020Dr. Kelli Harding goes on to show how our interconnectedness helps us stay healthier.
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- January 6, 2020
The Center for OCD and Related Disorders, directed by Dr. Blair Simpson, focuses on how to better understand, and ultimately treat, obsessive-compulsive disorder and related problems.
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