Division of General Medicine

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The Division of General Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center provides exceptional patient care for outpatients and inpatients, outstanding education, and is a leader in NIH-funded research.

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Exposure to polluted air is like smoking a pack a day, study says

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CNN

August 14, 2019

Dr. Graham Barr's research has found an association between long-term exposure to air pollution and decreased lung function
High blood pressure, high cholesterol early in life tied to heart problems later

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Reuters

July 15, 2019

Dr. Andrew Moran's research has been featured in Reuters.
High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol May Pose Special Risks in Young Adults

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New York Times

July 16, 2019

Yiyi Zhang's featured research in a New York Times article from July 16, 2019.
Analysis of Diagnostic Testing Ordering Habits Among Internal Medicine Residents

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Journal of the American Medical Association

December 31, 2018

Dr. Geleris found that some internal medicine residents order as many as 7-8 times as many diagnostic tests as their peers despite similar clinical schedules.

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Exposure to polluted air is like smoking a pack a day, study says

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High blood pressure, high cholesterol early in life tied to heart problems later

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High Blood Pressure and High Cholesterol May Pose Special Risks in Young Adults

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Analysis of Diagnostic Testing Ordering Habits Among Internal Medicine Residents

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