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Advancing Breast Cancer Treatment: Dr. Roshni Rao on the Latest Breakthroughs from the I-SPY Trial
… with Roshni Rao, MD , Chief of Breast Surgery, about the latest developments in the groundbreaking I-SPY trial . … study that aims to personalize treatments for high-risk breast cancer by using an adaptive model that … in recurrence rates between mastectomy and lumpectomy for certain patients who respond well to pre-surgery …
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For Referring Providers
… an appointment please call our offices at (212) 342-1155. For your patient’s convenience, we have offices at several … records you believe will be necessary at his/her consult visit, please fax them to our office at (212) 305-0267. This … our physicians can review the records prior to the consult visit. Our providers will ensure you receive a follow up …
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Waiting for a Lung Transplant
… the New York region, most patients wait from 10-14 months for their replacement organ(s) to become available, depending … on their blood type. During your wait, it is critical for you to maintain good nutrition and keep up rehabilitation … Until the time of your transplant surgery, you will visit the Beverly & Arthur Shorin Comprehensive Outpatient …
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Evaluation for Lung Transplant Surgery
… that lung transplantation is a possible treatment option for you, he or she will contact the NewYork-Presbyterian Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Transplantation at Columbia … is the best and only option for each patient. The latest alternative treatment strategies can sometimes enable …
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Services for International Patients
… regularly travel here to get diagnostic care and treatment for a variety of reasons: Top Rankings and Top Results : All … feel as comfortable as possible with every aspect of your visit, from the moment you contact us to when you walk out … Getting Started Starting your journey with us is easy. All you have to do is contact the Global Services …
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Educational Videos for Physicians
… Watch our physicians and surgeons explain the latest updates and best practices in the management of aortic disease. For more helpful videos, check out our full library of … latest advances in the field, please look to our CME site for upcoming events. …
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Center for Digestive Diseases
… NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center for Digestive Health. The Center for Digestive Health … programs, services, and centers here provide access to the latest developments in the field. A referring physician may … Fort Washington Avenue, NY, NY 10032 www.pancreascenter.com Referrals: 212.305.9467 Price Chest Center Herbert Irving …
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Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer
… It is currently the most effective treatment available for many with this condition. Goals of Surgery Pancreatic cancer operations are generally used for two purposes: Some operations are designed to completely … symptoms and prevent further problems without aiming for a cure. Types of Surgery Procedures can range from …
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Fighting for Their Lives
… For Daniel Ezra, March 3, 2012 suddenly turned to every … she was dilated and immediately admitted to the hospital for strict bed rest. Lizzie wasn’t allowed to go to the … or even sit up to eat. She happily obliged and settled in for what she hoped would be a 12-week stay but knowing that …
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Prenatal Surgery for Myelomeningocele
… Columbia’s Carmen and John Thain Center for Prenatal Pediatrics is now offering fetal intervention to … improve myelomeningocele outcomes by decreasing the need for cerebrospinal fluid shunting and improving motor … also have a proven track record of building teams to care for the most difficult fetal and maternal conditions,” says …
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Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents
… Jeffrey Zitsman, MD , founder and director of the Center for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery at … we found that almost one out of every six candidates for weight loss surgery had contemplated or attempted … There is growing evidence, too, that bariatric surgery for obese teens may help avert serious problems with …
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Pancreas Transplantation: A Guide for Patients
… Renal and Pancreatic Transplant Program, provides an easy-to-understand overview of pancreatic transplantation for prospective patients. He discusses how pancreas … Pancreas Transplantation: A Guide for Patients …
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New Genomic Therapies for Hepatitis C
… New antiviral therapies for Hep C are eliminating complications and producing better … Lorna Dove, MD, MPH , a hepatologist at Columbia’s Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation. In the past … that matches the patient’s genotype and diagnosis with the latest medications. The latest Hep C guidelines are …
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