Diagnosed with an aggressive breast cancer at 34, Eileen Nuñez is rebuilding her connection with her body by running the New York City Marathon for breast cancer awareness.
An unlikely guest in an 18th-century anatomical atlas, a celebrity rhinoceros named Clara reveals a fascinating chapter in the evolving relationship between art, science, and the study of the human body.
The Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program has completed its 500th robotic heart surgery. This milestone reflects Columbia’s position as a leader in cardiac surgery innovation, offering the least invasive option for effectively treating heart disease.
Dr. Robert Goldstone has been appointed Chief of Colorectal Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, bringing extensive expertise in minimally invasive and robotic surgery to Columbia's renowned colorectal program.
For women with dense breasts or elevated breast cancer risk, contrast-enhanced mammography offers another way to detect cancers that traditional screening may miss, helping bring a more personalized approach to early detection.
With FDA approval of the first size-adjustable pulmonary valve for children, a new technology developed with leadership from Columbia surgeons and cardiologists offers hope for fewer open-heart surgeries as young patients grow.
