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Announcing New, Multidisciplinary Central Nervous System Metastases Clinic
The Division of Neuro-Oncology, led by Dr. Andrew Lassman, recently implemented a Multidisciplinary Central Nervous System Metastases (CNSMets) Clinic. Housed on the 9th floor of The Neurological...
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For Bronx woman struggling in wake of month-long coma, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia provides new lease on life
Goldman arrived at NewYork-Presbyterian on April 18, 2015. Doctors determined that her severe stomach pain stemmed from an E.coli infection.
A cascade of rapid complications forced doctors...
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Smell Test May Predict Early Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers from Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC), New York State Psychiatric Institute, and NewYork-Presbyterian reported that an odor identification test may prove useful in predicting...
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How Snoring Can Kill You
Snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, a sleep disorder that can lead to serious health problems. The problem is that most people who suffer from sleep apnea don't even realize they have it. [...
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NewYork-Presbyterian, the #1 Hospital in New York, Awarded Advanced Certification as Comprehensive Stroke Center by Joint Commission
New level of certification recognizes NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine for providing the top level stroke care, meeting Joint Commission...
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How to Beat Jet Lag
Turns out jet lag is considered a sleep disorder (albeit a temporary one). Here's how to avoid that zombie-like state so that you function at peak performance during your trip.
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Zeroing in on Zika. Examinando el virus Zika.
Because many residents visit the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and other Latin American countries during the summer months, it is particularly important that they are aware of the importance of...
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Enhancing Dentate Gyrus Function with Dietary Flavanols Improves Cognition in Older Adults
Earlier this month, CBS News aired a feature on a joint, ongoing study by the Taub Institute (Drs. Scott Small and Adam Brickman) and the Division of Behavioral Medicine (Drs. Richard Sloan and...
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Are you an elite sleeper?
Why some people are healthy with 4 or 5 hours of sleep
Al Roker of NBC's TODAY show came to NewYork-Presbyterian/...
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Genes May Influence Sleep Of Seizure Disorder Patients
New research suggests that genes may play a role in both sleep and waking time of patients with seizure disorder.
