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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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MD ALERTFebruary 28, 2019"I expect that clinicians will change their practices by prescribing fewer benzodiazepines and more antidepressants for people with schizophrenia," Dr. T. Scott Stroup said.
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Science DailyFebruary 27, 2019Dr. John Mann and colleagues followed 663 young adults who were at high risk for suicidal behavior because their parents had been diagnosed with mood disorders.
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Spectrum NewsFebruary 27, 2019Dr. Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele is studying autism and OCD using rodents that show repetitive behaviors.
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AdditudeFebruary 27, 2019“When the child has not made academic progress despite accommodations, he or she can develop other challenges that negatively affect their functioning at home and at school,” says Dr. Meghan Tomb.
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Dr. Evelyn Attia talks about the Columbia Center for Eating Disorders' annual trip to Albany, NY, on behalf of the Comprehensive Care Centers for Eating Disorders (CCCED).
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MedscapeFebruary 25, 2019“Clearly, there has been renewed interest in TD, mainly prompted by the introduction of new drugs, which have marketing budgets associated with them,” writes Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman.
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ReutersFebruary 25, 2019“We found, in a large nationwide sample that mothers who smoked during pregnancy, in particular those who were heavy smokers, had offspring with a fairly high risk for ADHD,” said Dr. Alan S. Brown.
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MedscapeFebruary 25, 2019“Facebook has also developed a set of mental health and suicide prevention tools for at-risk populations, such as military veterans, firefighters, and police officers,” writes Dr. Drew Ramsey.
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Columbia SpectatorFebruary 25, 2019Dr. Sidney Hankerson is the inaugural co-director of the Zuckerman Institute Community Wellness Center at Columbia’s Manhattanville campus.
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NewsDayFebruary 23, 2019Schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders affect each person differently and vary in severity, said Dr. Lisa Dixon.
