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Simple Smell and Memory Tests Could Predict Alzheimer’s as Effectively as Costly Brain Imaging

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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Aging & Memory
Bridging the Language Gap: Cultivating Spanish-Speaking Mental Health Practitioners

Language barriers often prevent Spanish-speaking individuals from receiving necessary mental health care.

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Community
Domestic Violence: A Q & A With Trauma Researcher Maja Bergman

Dr. Bergman discuss the types of challenges domestic violence survivors face, effective therapies for those who experience domestic abuse, and warning signs that someone may be an abuser.

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Psychiatry
Joshua Gordon Returns to His Roots to Lead Columbia Psychiatry and New York State Psychiatric Institute

Dr. Gordon began his tenure as chair of the Department of Psychiatry at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons August 15, 2024.

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Psychiatry

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Social Interactions Shape Gene Expression in Fragile X Mice

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Spectrum

August 23, 2017

“We can use social experience as a probe for what might be relevant to the social symptoms in ASD at a molecular level,” says Jeremy Veenstra-VanderWeele.
Could a Ketamine Vaccine Prevent Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?

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Daily Mail

August 23, 2017

"A single dose of ketamine could in future have great benefit for some people, such as those going into conflict zones," said Dr. Christine Denny.
With Heavy Drinking on The Rise, How Much Is Too Much?

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NPR

August 23, 2017

"We found that both alcohol use and high-risk drinking, which is sometimes called binge-drinking, increased over time," says Dr. Deborah Hasin.
Marijuana's Popularity Among US Adults Continues to Grow. Here's Why

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Live Science

August 16, 2017

One explanation is the growing perception that marijuana has few risks, Dr. Deborah Hasin told Live Science.
What Are 'Depression Naps' and Are They a Sign of Trouble?

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TODAY SHOW

August 16, 2017

“Disturbance in sleep is a cardinal symptom of depression,” Dr. Myrna M. Weissman noted.

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Depression
Horse Therapy Seeks Validation- PTSD Study Could Give Retired Racehorses Encore Careers

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TIMES UNION

August 16, 2017

In the process of researching equine therapy, Dr. Prudence Fisher learned things about horses that make them particularly good for working with PTSD sufferers.
Illicit Cannabis Use Among Adults Up Due to Medical Marijuana Laws

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Psychiatry Advisor

August 16, 2017

Dr. Deborah S. Hasin proposed that medical marijuana laws could be one underlying factor.
Study Finds 1 In 8 Americans Struggles with Alcohol Abuse

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CNN

August 16, 2017

Researchers from NYSPI and Columbia University relied on rigorously controlled self-reporting of drinking habits.
Revolutionizing Mental Health Care Through Technology

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Medscape

August 16, 2017

The real tsunami of technology that awaits us involves the use of applications that are smartphone- and mobile device–based, writes Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman.
Lack of Sleep Tied to Higher Risk of Diabetes in Kids

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Reuters

August 16, 2017

“Getting enough sleep helps keep our appetite in check and is protective against insulin resistance,”said Dr. James Gangwisch.

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