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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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U.S. NewsDecember 17, 2019"Considering the high risk of suicide after nonfatal opioid overdose, this information could be especially valuable in suicide prevention efforts," Dr. Mark Olfson said.
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NBC TodayDecember 17, 2019“Being off a little bit is normal,” said Dr. Philip Muskin. “We all have something that’s us, that makes us uniquely us.”
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Daily MailDecember 17, 2019'It's likely that the increasing use of illicit fentanyl has contributed to the rapid increase in unintentional opioid overdose deaths,' explained Dr Mark Olfson.
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- December 17, 2019
Opioid-related suicides account for only 4% of opioid-related deaths, far below previous estimates of 20% to 30%, a new study from Columbia University has found.
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Los Angeles TimesDecember 16, 2019The study suggests that some of the ways schools cope with student suicides might prove useful in the aftermath of a school shooting, Dr. Mark Olfson said.
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Riverdale PressDecember 14, 2019Tinnitus is usually caused by damage to the hair cells in ears, said Dr. Diana Martinez.
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- December 13, 2019
Dr. Randy P. Auerbach’s research is committed to improving our understanding of depression and suicide in adolescents.
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U.S. NewsDecember 13, 2019Dr. James Gangwisch's team found that postmenopausal women who ate a lot of refined carbohydrates, especially added sugars, were likely to become insomniacs.
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Medical News TodayDecember 13, 2019Dr. James Gangwisch and colleagues found a link between a higher risk of insomnia and a diet rich in refined carbohydrates. This includes foods with added sugars, soda, white rice, and white bread.
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U.S. NewsDecember 12, 2019Understanding differences in the brains of kids with familial risks may help identify those with highest odds for developing depression and could lead to improved treatment, said Dr. David Pagliaccio.
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