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Miracles Happen The Story of Regina Williams

… (scarring), which in my case had been going on undetected for years. I had autoimmune liver disease—my own immune … six to eight weeks). Paul told me he wanted to be a donor for me. I told him absolutely not; he has a family—a wife and … that he offered this gift out of love, I could not accept, for fear of jeopardizing his life or health. Paul has the …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:07

Pulmonary Embolic Disease

… treatment may take the form of medication or surgery. For those at risk for repeat pulmonary emboli (multiple embolisms), a filter … The body is then cooled significantly, reducing the need for oxygen and allowing surgeons to halt the bypass machine …

Last Modified: 04/14/2026 - 15:26

Surgical Procedures & Innovations

… through a single incision in the navel, is utilized for cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and gastric sleeve obesity … the mouth with a suturing device on a standard endoscope for revision/ restorative obesity surgery to tighten an …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Education Surgery Presentations and Research

… A, Arnell TD, Blinderman CD. Communication Skills Training for General Surgery Residents. J Surg Educ. 2019 Apr 18. pii: … Hoffman RL, Turner P, Jones C, Leichtle SW. Best Practices for Surgeons' Social Media Use: Statement of the Resident and …

Last Modified: 05/09/2024 - 12:34

John C Ausiello, MD

… service where he works closely with the fellows caring for patients who have undergone surgery by our neurosurgeon … Allan Hospital as a private consult for the vascular service with a primary focus on in-patient …

Last Modified: 04/25/2026 - 00:15

Lung Transplant Surgery

… medications (immunosuppressants), which are necessary for all transplant patients, suppress the immune system and, … inserted to drain air, fluid, and blood out of the chest for several days to allow the lungs to fully re-expand. The … Transplantation Patient Guide Related Service The Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Transplantation at Columbia …

Last Modified: 03/06/2026 - 00:05

ECMO Helps Save the Life of a Young Man After a Football Injury

… and surgery to place a rod in his broken leg was scheduled for 3 pm that day. Just as the operation was beginning, … ECMO Program, was contacted immediately. ECMO stands for extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ; it is a machine … taken off ECMO August 15. Robert stayed in the hospital for another week as his broken leg was X-rayed and recast; …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

Myocarditis

… Steps If you have heart disease and need help, we’re here for you. To get started today, call (212) 305-2633 or use our … Guides: What to Expect Your First Appointment Preparing for Surgery Planning Ahead Day of Surgery In the ICU Discharge Recovering at Home Tips for Family & Friends This content has been created by …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 15:28

Congratulations to Angie E. Heller, recipient of the Centers Health Care Patient Advocacy Award!

… their children … Her contributions provide a foundation for them and their families to develop and maintain healthy … note, Angela wrote that the donation was an opportunity for her to support patients at the center – patients whose … of social work. Congratulations Angie and thank you for all you do. …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Aortic Repair Keeps Danny On the Run

… and talked me through it.” Danny scheduled his surgery for May 2015 with one request: “I’m young. Please don’t leave … only a six-inch incision. “It would have been far easier for him to do the repair if he opened me up all the way,” Danny said. “But Dr. Takayama really cares for his patients and goes the extra mile.” Working with such …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

What We’re Reading: 09/27/19

… rise of robots, the impact they have today, and potential for the future. “I felt the small robotic hands of the robot … and nerves. I immediately fell in love.” ( From newyorker.com ) In an emergency, where ambulances take patients differs … study into the observed racial disparity. ( From statnews.com ) Window in the Drapes “After years of lying …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Non-Cancerous Breast Disease

… retraction Discharge from the nipple that is not milk For this reason, it is vital to contact a medical … together to feel like a lump, it can sometimes be mistaken for breast cancer. Symptoms of adenosis may include: A lump … calcium deposits (calcification) No treatment is required for adenosis. Duct Ectasia This condition occurs when the …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 12:52

Congenital Heart Disease Genetic Network Study

… identify a comprehensive repertoire of genes responsible for CHD through genomic analyses including (but not limited … sequencing. We aim to identify mutations responsible for CHD in large numbers of participants through sequencing …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:06

John A Chabot, MD

… surgery, and served as vice president of ColumbiaDoctors for many years. He is known for the close rapport he builds with his patients. A …

Last Modified: 04/25/2026 - 00:15