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Moderate-to-Heavy Exercise May Reduce Risk of Stroke for Men


USC Researcher and Expert in Metabolism Receives 2009 Naomi Berrie Award
Columbia University Medical Center will present the 2009 Naomi Berrie Awards to a nationally recognized diabetes researcher, and a promising young investigator, for their outstanding achievements in diabetes research.


Anemia-Reducing Drugs Given to Cancer Patients Linked to Higher Risks of Deep Vein Thrombosis & Pulmonary Embolism
Medications frequently given to cancer patients to reduce their risk of anemia are associated with an increased risk of deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, according to new research led by Dawn Hershman, M.D, M.S., co-director of the breast cancer program at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. The findings will be published online on Nov. 10, 2009 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (ahead of the Dec. 2, 2009 print edition).


Exposure to Several Common Infections Over Time May Be Associated With Risk of Stroke


National Institutes of Health Leader and Columbia Cardiologist Named 2009 Katz Prize Winners
Columbia University Medical Center today announces the winners of the 4th annual Katz Prizes in Cardiovascular Research, with the senior scientist prize being awarded to an internationally renowned researcher from the National Institutes of Health, and the young investigator prize recognizing a cardiovascular researcher actively studying left ventricular assist devices and heart function.


Study Compares Intensive Care Use in United States and England
A new study has found that half of all hospital deaths involve intensive care in the United States, compared with only one in ten in England, indicating that end-of-life care in the two countries is very different, despite similar life expectancies among the two countries.


Columbia Awards the 2009 Horwitz Prize to Victor Ambros & Gary Ruvkun for their Discovery of microRNA – Critical to Gene Regulation
Columbia University will award the 2009 Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize to longtime collaborators Victor R. Ambros, Ph.D. and Gary Ruvkun, Ph.D., for their discovery of microRNAs (miRNAs) – small molecules that are critical to gene regulation. The awardees will give lectures about their discovery on November 17 at Columbia University (details below) – the lectures will be followed by an awards ceremony to mark this honor.


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picture of John A. Chabot, M.D.John A. Chabot, M.D.
Pancreatic Cancer
While pancreatic cancer remains the 4th leading cause of cancer death, with less than five percent of patients surviving past five years, pancreatic cancer surgical options have become safer and chemotherapy treatments more effective. Under the direction of Dr. John Chabot, the Pancreas Center at Columbia University Medical Center and New York-Presbyterian Hospital has taken strides to identify and prophylactically treat those individuals at the highest risk for pancreatic cancer.
picture of David Seres, M.D.David Seres, M.D.
Certain diseases and conditions can have a devastating impact on the ability to feed and nourish oneself. Diseases ranging from cancer to critical illness to eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa can make nourishment difficult. Illness can cause swallowing problems, obstruction of the intestine, or cause the intestine to become dysfunctional. Moreover, illness causes the body to misuse nutrients in such a way that puts patients in danger of malnutrition, even if they are being adequately fed.
picture of Peter Green, M.D.Peter Green, M.D.
Celiac disease
Peter Green, M.D., Director of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center is one of the few recognized specialists on Celiac Disease in the United States. Celiac disease is a genetic intolerance to gluten a protein found in wheat, rye and barley that causes damage to the small intestine, which can lead to malabsorption of nutrients.
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Bloomberg News: Cholesterol Pills in the Water? Crestor Market Widens

November 9
Denver Post: Dr. Oz's Rx: How to live longer and better

Chicago Tribune (login required): A brighter outlook for SAD patients

November 6
The Globe and Mail (Canada): SOCIAL STUDIES: Sleepy Syndromes

Washington Post/Health Day News: U.S. Experts Still Unsure of Allergy Relief by Mouth

United Press International: Inflammation can cause stomach cancer

Nature (login required): Human Biology: Famine's Shadow

November 5
The Oregonian: Unnecessary breast biopsies

Reuters: Other illnesses affect Alzheimer's disease survival

November 4
San Antonio Express News: Future of baby boomer health care is ill

United Press International: Diabetes may hasten Alzheimer's death

November 3
U.S. News & World Report/Health Day News: Diabetes, Hypertension Hasten Death in Alzheimer's Patients

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