Current news articles and announcements from Columbia University Irving Medical Center. https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/ en Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:11:35 -0400 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:11:49 -0400 https://www.columbiadoctors.org/news/how-start-tracking-your-health-wearable-devices Overwhelmed by health data? Columbia cardiologists explain how wearables work, what to track, and when to see a doctor. Your Health d4064620-eb01-47bf-91b9-2b3ec32db411 Wed, 08 Apr 26 20:11:49 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News How to Start Tracking Your Health with Wearable Devices Your Health Overwhelmed by health data? Columbia cardiologists explain how wearables work, what to track, and when to see a doctor. Wed, 08 Apr 26 20:11:49 -0400 https://zuckermaninstitute.columbia.edu/understand-how-human-brain-ages-science-reveals-new-insights-mice The finding by neuroscientists at Columbia and the University of Texas at Dallas opens up new ways to study how genetics, the environment, and other factors affect age-related decline. Aging e6e9a447-0cb5-474b-97f2-018a160a8832 Wed, 08 Apr 26 20:04:25 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News Aging Changes the Brains of People and Mice In Similar Ways Aging The finding by neuroscientists at Columbia and the University of Texas at Dallas opens up new ways to study how genetics, the environment, and other factors affect age-related decline. Wed, 08 Apr 26 20:04:25 -0400 https://www.dental.columbia.edu/news/columbia-dental-students-put-service-practice-dominican-republic Students and faculty from the Columbia's College of Dental Medicine delivered preventive and restorative care to patients with limited access to oral health services in the Dominican Republic. Dentistry 500aaa60-097f-458f-b6b6-6e8e2e8767b8 Wed, 08 Apr 26 19:34:51 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News Columbia Dental Students Put Service Into Practice in the Dominican Republic Dentistry Students and faculty from the Columbia's College of Dental Medicine delivered preventive and restorative care to patients with limited access to oral health services in the Dominican Republic. Wed, 08 Apr 26 19:34:51 -0400 https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/u-s-sexual-health-report-card-high-pleasure-low-testing-stark-gender-disparities The authors of the new report argue for a national sexual health strategy emphasizing a positive, holistic approach to sexual well-being and shifting focus from disease avoidance. 3b7ea053-a6c0-4a7e-887f-434bb196c9a0 Wed, 08 Apr 26 19:24:56 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News U.S. Sexual Health Report Card: High Pleasure, Low Testing, Stark Gender Disparities The authors of the new report argue for a national sexual health strategy emphasizing a positive, holistic approach to sexual well-being and shifting focus from disease avoidance. Wed, 08 Apr 26 19:24:56 -0400 https://www.cancer.columbia.edu/news/training-next-generation-clinical-trial-leaders Columbia’s Clinical Trials Training Program brings together voices across clinical research to rethink how clinical studies are designed—and who they serve. Research 074692c8-1fad-4a3f-8c19-e36eec4988d3 Wed, 08 Apr 26 19:11:04 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News Training the Next Generation of Clinical Trial Leaders Research Columbia’s Clinical Trials Training Program brings together voices across clinical research to rethink how clinical studies are designed—and who they serve. Wed, 08 Apr 26 19:11:04 -0400 https://www.cbsnews.com/video/experimental-treatments-brings-hope-to-als-patients/ Dr. Neil Shneider, director of the Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center at Columbia, explains how an experimental treatment for a rare genetic form of ALS is giving one patient hope. 9eef927b-5968-47b0-b695-d627121266e2 Wed, 08 Apr 26 12:21:01 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News Experimental treatment brings hope to ALS patients Dr. Neil Shneider, director of the Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center at Columbia, explains how an experimental treatment for a rare genetic form of ALS is giving one patient hope. Wed, 08 Apr 26 12:21:01 -0400 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/06/health/arpa-h-osteoarthritis-bone-cartilage.html A biological total knee implant created by Columbia researchers with the support of ARPA-H is moving into preclinical testing. 930f1fcd-71b1-4849-9e5b-5eeda6d5ae70 Wed, 08 Apr 26 12:14:51 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News Federal Agency Unveils Three Potential Osteoarthritis Treatments A biological total knee implant created by Columbia researchers with the support of ARPA-H is moving into preclinical testing. Wed, 08 Apr 26 12:14:51 -0400 https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/can-living-knee-revolutionize-joint-replacement Built from stem cells and biodegradable materials, a biological total knee implant created by Columbia researchers with the support of ARPA-H could replace troublesome metal and plastic devices. Orthopedics ef2d8e8e-4f2b-4d44-ba8e-42858c4d1e88 Tue, 07 Apr 26 12:22:12 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News Can This “Living Knee” Revolutionize Joint Replacement? Orthopedics Built from stem cells and biodegradable materials, a biological total knee implant created by Columbia researchers with the support of ARPA-H could replace troublesome metal and plastic devices. Tue, 07 Apr 26 12:22:12 -0400 https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/four-cuimc-faculty-awarded-virginia-kneeland-frantz-society-honors The VKFS Excellence in Mentorship Awards celebrated mentorship across CUIMC, and a screening of “1001 Cuts” shined a light on the continuing societal challenges women face in surgical specialties. b4e9596e-9f57-4e2f-91b1-f50b1dd66ae2 Wed, 01 Apr 26 13:38:08 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News Four CUIMC Faculty Awarded Virginia Kneeland Frantz Society Honors The VKFS Excellence in Mentorship Awards celebrated mentorship across CUIMC, and a screening of “1001 Cuts” shined a light on the continuing societal challenges women face in surgical specialties. Wed, 01 Apr 26 13:38:08 -0400 https://www.publichealth.columbia.edu/news/historians-unearth-conflict-interest-prompting-retraction-lancet-journal The unsigned 1977 commentary, claiming that asbestos-containing talcum powder posed no serious health risks, was retracted after Columbia Mailman historians discovered the author had industry ties. c21c5c8a-9597-4307-9129-dbbb43a8eba1 Thu, 26 Mar 26 17:40:55 -0400 Columbia University Irving Medical Center News Lancet Retracts Talc Commentary After Columbia Researchers' Discovery The unsigned 1977 commentary, claiming that asbestos-containing talcum powder posed no serious health risks, was retracted after Columbia Mailman historians discovered the author had industry ties. Thu, 26 Mar 26 17:40:55 -0400