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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Receives Prestigious Accreditation by Pulmonary Hypertension Association
… pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Benefits for Patients NYP/Columbia’s accreditation means that our … the following: • Access to expert care • Earlier and more appropriate diagnosis • High quality standard of care • Increased education and support for families and caregivers • Increased opportunities to …
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Pancreatic Surgery
… vital role in the digestive and endocrine systems, surgery for pancreatic disease a highly complex undertaking. Dr. … removal offers the only possibility of cure. Getting more people safely to the operating room and recovered from … , and surgery for pancreatic disease, at pancreascenter.com . …
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History of Medicine: Assassins, Embroidery, and the Origins of Vascular Surgery
… techniques to sew blood vessels that laid the foundation for many of the vascular surgical techniques used today. In … of blood vessels and organs. Click here to learn more about vascular surgery. Check out other Interesting … illustration of the surgical technique depicted above is a more modern technique and appears courtesy of the American …
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Obesity Officially Classified as a Disease
… national health policy and health insurance coverage for evaluating and managing obesity. It is also likely to encourage physicians to take obesity more seriously as they treat their patients with diabetes and … of Obesity, not just on health but all facets of life. For example, consider the shrinking wallet effect: obese …
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center Expands into New Jersey, Bringing Quality Surgical Care Closer to Home
… Blvd, Suite 130, Teaneck, NJ 07666, this expansion brings more of our highest quality of care directly to New Jersey, … staffed by a team of doctors and support staff recognized for their years of surgical experience and compassionate … this new location, our dedicated team offers evaluations for surgery, provides second opinions, and comprehensive …
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Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian Named #1 Children’s Hospital in New York
… care and expert opinion among pediatric specialists. Learn more about our pediatric services at Columbia Surgery. Sign up for our mailing list for more health news and information from Columbia. …
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Firefighter Is Key to Historic Three-Way Kidney Swap
… enable incompatible donors to give to strangers, in return for a matched kidney that can help their own loved ones or family members. The chain of … failing dialysis. Her husband wanted to donate but didn't have the right blood type, so he gave his kidney to a man …
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History of Medicine: Columbia's First Pediatric Heart Transplant
… They were less worried about the surgery itself and far more concerned with the James’ response to the new organ. … risky, and yet the alternative was certain death, for without a new heart, James would not survive. Fortuitously for him, a donor heart became available just in time. The …
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What We’re Reading: 08/30/24
… around the web that made it into our feeds recently. What Can We Learn from Menstrual Blood? Menstrual blood is finally … health issues in women. Shedding light on the struggles for diagnosis and the hope that non-invasive technologies … bodies, which is being linked to significant health issues more and more—a topic that heart surgeon Isaac George, MD , …
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Advancing Breast Cancer Treatment: Dr. Roshni Rao on the Latest Breakthroughs from the I-SPY Trial
… study that aims to personalize treatments for high-risk breast cancer by using an adaptive model that … in the lymph node before surgery, so when we operate, we can find and remove that specific node. This approach allows … know exactly which node to remove. The study showed that more and more surgeons in the I-SPY trial are finding and …
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Division of Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
… mix of clinical care services through our Center for Advanced Surgery. Our surgeons regularly perform … such as weight-loss programs and support groups, and can seamlessly coordinate care with additional services at … University Irving Medical Center campus for patients with more complex medical issues. If you or a loved one is …
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25 Columbia Surgeons Named "Top Docs" of 2016 by NY Magazine
… MD PhD ( Thoracic & Cardiac Surgery ) Click here to see more of the full NY Top Doctors list , including specialists …
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Columbia Colorectal Care in Westchester
… Valley now have access to world-class quality treatment for colorectal conditions. Columbia is a recognized leader in … and surgical technology. If you would like to find out more about colorectal care at our Westchester offices, please … operated on, looking to improve their quality of life. We can help manage and correct symptoms relating to inflammatory …
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Peripheral Artery Disease Program
… Our Team | Our Locations Peripheral artery disease (PAD) can have a very real impact on your health and overall … Medical Center offers advanced and comprehensive care for PAD and related vascular conditions. To schedule an … can help restore blood flow to the affected area. In more complex anatomy or more serious cases, arterial bypass …
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Surgery With No Incisions
… Procedures for GERD and weight loss are less invasive than ever, … amounts of weight. But did you know that doctors can now treat both conditions with simple outpatient … the opening between the esophagus and the stomach, doesn’t function properly. Surgical therapy is available for those …
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