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Heart Surgery Resources & More
… 305-2633 or reach us through our appointment request form For Physicians – Learn about referring patients for cardiac surgery at Columbia Cardiac Surgery, Room 7-435 … Therapy Joe's LVAD: One Step Closer to a New Heart More Resources Columbia University Division of Cardiology …
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Frequently Asked Questions about Adrenal Gland Health
… The Adrenal Glands are responsible for many aspects of healthy bodily function. Sometimes, however, problems can arise with one or both glands. A problem with the adrenal … rare. Addison’s disease, which is when the adrenals aren’t working, has an estimated prevalence of 50 per million …
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Calcium Supplementation: More May Not be Better
… Calcium supplementation is necessary for many health conditions, such as osteoporosis, kidney … may help prevent the risk of bone fracture, which can seriously impact overall health and increase the risk of … be the abrupt change in calcium intake (men usually don’t take supplements as often or during younger years as women …
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Gastric Bypass Surgery: More Benefits than Weight Loss
… diabetes. What’s the first thing you tell patients who ask about weight loss surgery and this particular procedure? … bypass at treating reflux. In fact, the sleeve procedures can cause reflux in about one fifth of patients who never had … operation produce weight loss? First, you simply can't eat as much as you did before surgery because this new …
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Attain Your Personal Best Ask-the-Surgeon Webinar — Robert T. Grant, MD, Plastic Surgery (Part I)
… advertising ploys from their real results. Dr. Robert T. Grant, the highly accredited Plastic Surgeon-in-Chief of … Attain Your Personal Best Ask-the-Surgeon Webinar — Robert T. Grant, MD, Plastic …
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Attain Your Personal Best Ask-the-Surgeon Webinar — Robert T. Grant, MD, Plastic Surgery (Part III)
… advertising ploys from their real results. Dr. Robert T. Grant, the highly accredited Plastic Surgeon-in-Chief of … Attain Your Personal Best Ask-the-Surgeon Webinar — Robert T. Grant, MD, Plastic …
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The Art of Matching Kidneys Is Saving More Lives
… kidney via the national registry. Because people can live with just one of their two kidneys, transplants from … donor among a person’s close friends and family—which isn’t always possible. As of 2025, more than 103,000 people are … the less likely it is to function well initially. Fast, reliable transport is key. “It’s much easier to do a swap …
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More than Willpower: Obesity’s Many Causes & Factors
… is not merely a function of willpower, but a disease that can be treated. The following is a transcription of the … Lowe So part of my evaluation for thyroid disease is I ask people about their weight, has it changed recently? And … severe decrease in physical activity. Even though we didn't all count our commute as activity, we realize now that …
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Obesity Kills More Americans Than Previously Thought
… is a serious health concern. We have learned that obesity can lead to a host of problems, including diabetes, … , found that in recent decades obesity has accounted for 18% of deaths among Black and White Americans between the … the researchers' findings in his article, " Obesity Kills More Americans Than Previously Thought ." He explains that …
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"It's like I have new legs! I could not have asked for a better result." — Ron Gilmer, age 51
… would become a turning point in Ron's life. He went in for an examination with his surgeon, who was conducting the … in the U.S. at the time, and was told he was a candidate for this minimally invasive procedure. Ron underwent the … legs have felt since I was a kid. I could not have asked for a better result." …
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Heart Disease Is Getting More Complex — But So Is Our Toolbox
… is becoming more complex as people live longer, making way for innovative approaches to heart surgery that combine … physiology are considered, and creative treatment plans can be made,” says Dr. George. “These solutions take place in … although a hammer is very useful for certain tasks, it can’t do what a screwdriver can, and vice versa. If you have a …
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More Than Just A Diagnosis: Pancreatic Cancer Support Group
… In difficult situations, we naturally turn to others for emotional support. Family and friends do the best they can, but sometimes people need to be with others who directly … of concern with social worker Angela Heller , and may also ask the nurse practitioner about medical questions. Perhaps …
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The Rise of Early Onset Colon Cancer: More cases in young adults
… of colon cancer in young adults is still much lower than for people over 50, Dr. Lebwohl notes, adding that general … rectal bleeding, and to keep in mind that colon cancer can occur at any age.” Columbia surgeons are known for … patients with small early stage rectal cancer that hasn’t spread to the sphincter and that also preserves function. …
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More Than One Mind: Inside Columbia’s Multidisciplinary Orthoplastic Sarcoma Team
… surgical procedures are so complex, no single specialty can take them on alone. In this behind-the-scenes … really complicated problems. And those problems often can’t be addressed by just one team or specialty. It’s been … tumors in anatomically difficult areas, and with high risk for morbidity and mortality. That demands a multidisciplinary …
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More than 25 Columbia Surgeons Named New York’s Super Doctors
… For more than 250 years, our doctors from Columbia University Irving Medical Center have delivered care you can rely on. We combine unmatched experience and world-class expertise to set the standard for patient-focused treatment. Patients from all over the …
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