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Official acct. for Columbia University Irving Medical Center in #NYC. Research, education, & patient care news. Find #ColumbiaMed on IG, TikTok & Facebook too!

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A significant amount of #research takes place in universities, “where doctors, scientists, and engineers make critical discoveries that lead to treatments people use every day," says James McKiernan, MD, CEO of ColumbiaDoctors.

Every treatment has a journey of discovery.

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Step inside an afternoon with @ArnarGeirssonMD, Chief of Cardiac Surgery @ColumbiaMed and the nation’s busiest robotic heart surgeon.

The volume is extraordinary—about 100 robotic mitral valve cases/year—but the story isn't numbers, it's one of humanity: https://t.co/ZQQIpRUO85

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Some interesting research from our team that’s particularly timely given today’s @nytimes story on the high rate of @NFL player head injuries.

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#headtrauma #tbi #concussion

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Meta’s $18B settlement puts child safety on social media back in the spotlight. But what can parents and teens do right now to stay safer online? From privacy settings to recognizing risky interactions, @ColumbiaPsych's Dr. Zachary Blumkin shares practical steps to help teens navigate social platforms more safely.
https://t.co/VVIGRfMfgV

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Heading to the shore means jumping waves, building sandcastles, and avoiding the risks that come with strong currents, heat exposure, and marine life. Columbia emergency medicine physician Dr. Christopher Tedeschi explains the top health risks of going to the beach and how to avoid them. https://t.co/o5ZCdnwBAW

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.@ColumbiaMSPH's Dr. Marni Sommer is helping boys navigate puberty with her new book, Bigger, Faster, Stronger, Hairier: A Book for Boys. Drawing on research with adolescent boys and the adults who support them, the book aims to provide clear, relatable guidance during a confusing time. https://t.co/eUyBiZxhms

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The FDA just approved daraxonrasib, a new treatment that significantly extends the lives of patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.

Learn about how @columbiacancer researchers Drs. Gulam Manji and Kenneth Olive contributed to this breakthrough: https://t.co/p7MV4oEeya

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Once dismissed as DNA’s “biochemical back-up singer,” RNA is now recognized as a powerful force in biology. Across Columbia, more than 30 labs study RNA, bringing researchers together through the annual Columbia RNA Day symposium to share ideas and spark new scientific connections. https://t.co/qLlu24fLou

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See how HICCC new member @MT_Gabr , a chemist by training, is bridging therapy and diagnostics to develop a new class of compounds in his lab that could both help visualize cancer and deliver treatment. Welcome to @ColumbiaMed Dr. Gabr and team! https://t.co/byfeuQ0diJ

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.@ColumbiaPS researchers Nicholas Arpaia and team have discovered a new type of cell that helps lung cancers evade the immune system. The finding reveals a previously unknown capability of lung tumors and points to a potential new strategy for targeting the disease, the leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. https://t.co/0w8lOaYX37

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Columbia researchers are using digital pathology, AI and machine learning to transform visual patterns in breast cancer into quantitative measurements, an approach that could improve diagnosis, prognosis and treatment decisions. Dr. Kevin Gardner says his research focuses on using these advances to better understand breast cancer. https://t.co/330ke2TG7m

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Most of the brain’s roughly 100 billion neurons are created before birth, but a small number continue to form in the adult hippocampus, and new findings from a @ColumbiaPS study suggest these neurons may play an important role in protecting against depression. https://t.co/SkayntuhB7

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Aquatic yoga brings the benefits of familiar poses with less stress on the body. In warm-water pools, it can ease stiffness, relax muscles and make stretching more comfortable. @ColumbiaPS' Dr. Loren Fishman, a yoga practitioner, calls it a “terrific option” for people with arthritis because of its gentle, non-jerky movements. https://t.co/X8DpXkpcoX

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At @ColumbiaMSPH, Allison Kupsco, PhD, is applying her expertise in molecular epidemiology to human health. In July, the NIH awarded her and a multi-PI team a three-year, $2.45 million grant to study how HIV infection and treatment during pregnancy and breastfeeding affect breast milk composition and children’s metabolic health. https://t.co/314Hheirc9

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On August 3, 2026, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine welcomed its 92-member DDS Class of 2030 at its annual White Coat Ceremony. Selected from nearly 2,000 applicants, the class represents 22 states, three countries, and 58 colleges and universities. https://t.co/PLu1t4tbui

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Researchers at @ColumbiaMSPH and @UChicago developed DANDELION, a new computational framework that identifies overlooked genes driving diseases like asthma and reveals potential therapeutic targets. https://t.co/OIzRp7DhRX

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Some men considered azoospermic may have “hidden” sperm that standard microscopy misses. Columbia University Fertility Center director Dr. Zev Williams and his team developed the STAR system to help detect these rare sperm cells.

Read more: https://t.co/xMuVNmD6Of
📸: @nytimes

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New research led by @ColumbiaMSPH's Katrina Simon, PhD, found that higher prenatal fluoride exposure was associated with lower fluid-reasoning scores in children. The study adds to ongoing research on fluoride exposure and child development. https://t.co/6EX0nmvQag

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Some stress is a normal part of growing up, but severe or prolonged stress without enough support can affect a child’s development. Columbia pediatrician Dr. Evelyn Berger-Jenkins explains toxic stress and how families can help children build resilience and emotional well-being. https://t.co/p1C6NgkgQN

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Red light therapy is everywhere, but does it really work? Columbia dermatologist Dr. Victoria Perez explains how red light therapy may support collagen production, reduce inflammation and improve skin concerns like fine lines, redness and acne. https://t.co/fRbdq3K3zS

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Columbia's Alzheimer's Research Center doctors are pinpointing where Alzheimer's disease begins and how it progresses. Director of the center, Dr. Scott Small, says he's convinced a breakthrough is close. https://t.co/FoP0N4zbpm