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Lauren's Law — One Girl's Story From Patient to Advocate to Legislator

… possible, however without one of the youngest advocates for organ donation and the namesake of the law: … were unable to identify a specific virus responsible for Lauren's illness, but they believed a virus had led to … teacher who was involved in a fatal accident. Thankful for their good fortune, Lauren's mother, Jeanne Shields, says …

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

History of Medicine: Whipple's Improvised Breakthrough

… the stomach, which makes it a particularly difficult organ for surgeons to operate on. To complicate matters further, … to this day, the best treatment option available for many suffering from this deadly disease. Today, most … The Galling Gallbladder The Mysterious Appendix Our 5 for the New $10 The Small & Might Parathyroids …

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

Resident Education

… with patients. These include an invaluable online resource for the program, the COACH website, as well as a number of … of surgery has developed a fully funded research position for surgical education. To date 6 esidents have spent at … to developing and coordinating surgical curricula for medical students and residents. This not only offers our …

Last Modified: 01/20/2026 - 15:10

Mesothelioma

… and radiation treatment. Next Steps If you need help for a lung or chest issue, we’re here for you. Call (212) 305-3408 or request an appointment … online to get started today. Related Services The Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Transplantation at Columbia …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 23:24

Daniel Geisler, MD, has joined the Division of Colorectal Surgery

… at the Cleveland Clinic from 2005-2010 and was responsible for the resurgence of minimally invasive surgery in the … Gerald Marks, MD, at The Lankenau Hospital and Institute for Medical Research in Wynnewood, PA concentrating on … in innovative minimally invasive surgical techniques for a variety of colorectal conditions with particular …

Last Modified: 02/14/2024 - 16:54

Breast Surgery

… The Center for Advanced Surgery offers comprehensive multidisciplinary care for patients with all forms of breast disease and breast …

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

Abraham Krikhely, MD

… degree from NYU School of Medicine. He stayed at NYU for his residency training in General Surgery, after which he … program at Columbia. He is also the program director for the Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery and …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 09:35

A Phase Ib/2, Multicenter, Open-label Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Talimogene Laherparepvec and Ipilimumab Compared to Ipilimumab Alone in Subjects with Previously Untreated, Unresected, Stage IIIB-IV Melanoma

… laherparepvec in combination with ipilimumab is safe for people with advanced melanoma to take. Phase 2 of this … to ipilimumab alone. Subjects will be in this study for about 42 months. There will be a screening period of …

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

Patient & Visitor Guides

… University Irving Medical Center Preparing for Your Stay ( English | Spanish ) During Your Stay ( … Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital Preparing for Your Child's Stay ( English | Spanish ) During Your …

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

Roshni Rao, MD, FACS, New Chief of the Breast Surgery Program

… at UTSW, she was Director of the George N. Peters Center for Breast Surgery and the hospitals Chief of Staff from … interventions performed during neoadjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer. Dr. Rao graduated from the University of …

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

Cardiothoracic Surgery Glossary

… The muscle layer of the heart. It is responsible for making the heart contract. Pericardium a thin, … artery. Saphenous vein A vein in the leg often used for grafts in bypass surgery. Septum a wall of tissue … a part of the body. Myocardial infarction The medical term for a heart attack. Regurgitation When blood leaks backward …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 15:03

Multinodular Goiter

… on routine physical exam or during a test being done for another reason. Patients with a toxic multinodular goiter … includes how fast the thyroid is growing, risk factors for thyroid cancer (i.e. family history of cancer and history … In this test, a small needle (like the needles used for drawing blood) is placed into the nodule either by USG or …

Last Modified: 09/25/2025 - 15:34

Cleft Lip and Palate

… or Pierre Robin syndrome. What is the treatment for cleft palate and cleft lip? The most common treatment for cleft lip and cleft palate is surgery, which will be … is associated with a syndrome. Craniofacial Repair Surgery for cleft lip alone can occur within the first few months of …

Last Modified: 05/30/2025 - 17:38

Atrial Tachycardia

… diagnosed with the disease have a greater risk over time for premature death. Older people are more likely to have … no cause can be found and no special treatment is needed for PVC. The premature beats may disappear. In some cases, … 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 …

Last Modified: 01/07/2026 - 14:27

Curing a Rare Cancer

… think I had much time,” Danielle recalls. “When I got this news two days before my fourth wedding anniversary, I cried … me,” she says, “because this was the only protocol used for my condition.” She toughed it out with anti-allergy … Sonett , Surgical Director of the Price Family Center for Comprehensive Chest Care at Columbia , came up with a …

Last Modified: 04/17/2025 - 15:34