May

2016

Highlights

Multiple Sclerosis Researcher on State of Science in New York

AMSNY’s Under the Lens blog features Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine researcher, Joel Stern, Ph.D.

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Cancer

Mt. Sinai Icahn School of Medicine Researchers Identify New Mechanism to Target ‘Undruggable’ Cancer Gene

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Cardiology

University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: For Monitoring Heart Palpitations, Smartphone App Provides Comparable Performance to 14-day Event Monitor

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SUNY Downstate: Researchers Find Moderate Vascular Risk in Southwest Native Population

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Weill Cornell Medicine: Form of Vitamin B3 Leads to Improved Outcomes in Genetic Heart Disease

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Genetics

Columbia University Medical Center: GI Problems in Autism May Originate in Genes, Study Suggests

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Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai: Gene Therapy Halts Progression of Pulmonary Hypertension in a Large Animal Pre-Clinical Study

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Neurology

Stony Brook Medicine: Manipulation of Specific Neurons Helps to Erase Bad Memories, Enhance Good Ones

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Columbia University Medical Center Team Identifies New Neurodevelopmental Syndrome

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SUNY Downstate Research Identifies Origin of Synaptic Pruning Process Linked to Learning, Autism and Schizophrenia

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Other Studies

Weill Cornell Medicine: Light Hookah Use Causes Lung Abnormalities in Young Smokers

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Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine: ER Reduces Radiation Exposure in Children with Suspected Appendicitis

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Columbia University Medical center: Heavy Cannabis Users Have Lower Dopamine Release in Brain

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Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai Researchers Discover Potential Treatment For Sepsis And Other Uncontrollable Responses To Infection

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine: New “Map” Shows How Cells Move in Response to Protein Bursts

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SUNY Downstate: Hearing Impairment Linked to Type 2 Diabetes

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Columbia University Medical Center: Hearing Aid Use Is Associated with Improved Cognitive Function in Hearing-Impaired Elderly

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Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai: Transfer of Gut Bacteria Affects Brain Function and Nerve Fiber Insulation

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SUNY Downstate: Use of Personal Care Products during Pregnancy Linked to Adverse Effects in Newborns

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Grants

Weill Cornell Medicine Scientists Awarded Grants for Promising Cancer Research

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine Receives $3.6 Million NIH Grant to Investigate Potential Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease

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Other News of Interest

Upcoming Event: Columbia University Medical Center to hold Community Research Forum on Zika Virus June 2

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Weill Cornell Medicine: Cardiovascular Research Institute Established

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University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences: National Sports Medicine Organization Honors Leddy’s Research on Concussion in Teens

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine: Dr. Kamran Khodakhah Named Chair of Neuroscience at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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