NewYork-Presbyterian: Hospital News

Taking Moments to Enjoy Life Helps Patients Make Better Health Decisions

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The experience of daily positive affect — a mild, happy feeling — and self-affirmation helps some patients with chronic diseases, including coronary artery disease, high blood pressure and asthma, make better decisions about their health. These findings are detailed in three studies of 756 patients published online in the Jan. 23 edition of the Archives of Internal Medicine — the first large, randomized controlled trials to show that people can use positive affect and self-affirmation to help them make and sustain behavior change.

Aspirin Merits Testing for Prevention of Cervical Cancer in HIV-Infected Women

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Research conducted by NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center global health investigators and cancer specialists in New York, Qatar and Haiti suggests that aspirin should be evaluated for its ability to prevent development of cervical cancer in HIV-infected women.

CBS And NewYork-Presbyterian Team Up To Launch CBS Cares Colonoscopy Sweepstakes Featuring Sharon And Ozzy Osbourne

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0500

CBS and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital are joining forces to increase awareness for colon cancer and promote early screening to help save lives by launching the second CBS Cares Colonoscopy Sweepstakes.

Unprecedented International Effort to Improve Safety of Orthopedic Devices

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Responding to a need for better post-market surveillance of orthopedic devices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) established the International Consortium of Orthopaedic Registries (ICOR) in October 2010.

NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Is First Behavioral Health Hospital in the U.S. to Receive Formal Designation for Its Commitment to Patient-Centered Care

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's Westchester Division has been formally named by Planetree Inc. as a "Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital" in recognition of the Hospital's achievement and innovation in the delivery of patient-centered care.

Less Blood Needed Post-Surgery, Says NEJM Study

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Patients need less blood after surgery than is widely thought. A new study comparing two plans for giving blood transfusions following surgery showed no ill effects from postponing transfusion until patients develop signs of anemia or their hemoglobin concentration falls below 8 g/dL.

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Surgeons Are First in NYC Area to Implant Total Artificial Heart

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Surgeons at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center performed the first Total Artificial Heart implant in the New York City area to replace a patient's dying heart.

The Hearst Burn Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell and the New York City Fire Department Offer Tried and True Holiday Fire Prevention Tips

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The activity and excitement of the holidays tend to make people less careful when they should be more cautious. There are an estimated 47,000 fires every holiday season that claim more than 500 lives a year.

EPA Awards ENERGY STAR Certification to NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell's 525 E. 68th Street Building for Superior Energy Efficiency

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded its ENERGY STAR® certification to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center's flagship building at 525 East 68th Street -- the only hospital facility certified in New York City in 2011.

$11 Million Department of Defense Grant Funds Study of Virtual Reality and Other Novel Therapies for Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans With PTSD

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

A team of researchers who have pioneered novel treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been awarded an $11 million, four-year grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to investigate the differences between virtual reality and traditional prolonged exposure therapy.

NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Surgeons Perform First "Ex Vivo" Lung Transplants in New York

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0500

A 59-year-old woman from upstate New York and a 60-year-old woman from the New York metro area were the first patients in New York state and among the first in the United States to receive transplanted lungs that were assessed and reconditioned in the operating room — a technique that has the potential to dramatically increase the availability of lungs for transplant. The experimental procedure was performed by Dr. Frank D'Ovidio at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center.

Dr. Andrew B. Lassman Named Chief of Neuro-Oncology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Andrew B. Lassman has joined the Neurological Institute at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center as chief of neuro-oncology, a new program focusing on caring for patients with brain tumors and metastases as well as research into new treatments. Dr. Lassman has also been named to the faculty of Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Breathe Easier! Preparing Your Family for Winter Allergies

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Spring and summer are not the only seasons that bring misery to those with allergies.

When a Winter Wonderland Becomes a Nightmare: Best Ways Seniors Can Avoid the Hazards of Winter

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Winter is a special time for celebration. It should also be a time for added caution if you or someone in your family is an older adult. It is the season for falls, slips on icy streets, and other dangers that can be especially harmful for older adults.

New Diagnostic Test May Help Answer the Question "Is My Mole a Melanoma?"

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0500

Determining whether a mole is a potentially life-threatening melanoma is tricky business, leading to both under- and overdiagnosis. Now, researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College have designed, developed and studied a new diagnostic staining test they say can provide a novel measure of whether a mole is clearly cancerous or benign with the potential for expanded use across all cancers.