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An Interview with Zofia Morena, Ralph Lauren Fashion Model, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur, on Overcoming Hyperparathyroidism
… Zofia Morena is a successful fashion model, entrepreneur, philanthropist, … devotee of wellness and integrative lifestyles. She is married with two boys. But despite a successful, … tired. And one of the symptoms of hyperparathyroidism is being tired. Plus, I wouldn’t sleep. My sleep deprivation …
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Guide to the Aorta
… What is the Aorta? To understand the aorta, it helps to have a … can deliver that oxygen to the rest of the body. The Aorta is the first and largest part of the artery system . All … off branches of the aorta, like exits on a highway. Where is the Aorta? The aorta runs right down the middle of your …
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What is Gender Affirmation Care? On Treating the Whole Person
… on using an evidence-based approach to health care that is focused on instilling pride and celebration of gender … the term Gender Dysphoria? Absolutely. Gender dysphoria is essentially discomfort related to gender. Often physical, … hormone therapy is much of an issue getting covered by most insurances. And this is specifically after the law …
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For Thyroid Nodules, New Non-Surgical Techniques in Thermal Ablation Are Taking Center Stage
… ablative techniques to destroy thyroid nodules. Most nodules are benign, and not everyone needs … . That’s a big number. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a relatively new non-invasive technique that uses … and we have been key players in those. Since Columbia is now a known name in this space, we’ve also been a place …
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Applying to Our Program
… 2025 Match through ERAS . The deadline for applications is November 1st, 2025. The Residency Selection Committee will not review your application until it is complete. Email or paper applications will not be … (3) Letters of Recommendation (A Chair of Surgery letter is not required but at least 2 letters should be from Surgery …
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Gulam A. Manji, MD
… Gulam Manji, M.D., Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Columbia University … goal to developing new treatments for cancer. His focus is in gastrointestinal malignancies, particularly pancreas adenocarcinoma, on which he is conducting preclinical combination immunotherapy studies …
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Spotlight on Interns 2018-2019
… Simon Berhe Simon is from Munich, Germany and received his medical degree from … in the laboratory of Mark D. Fleming, MD, DPhil. That is where he developed his interest in the genetic analysis of … diversity in one of the greatest cities of the world. He is interested in pediatric surgery with a special focus on …
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Repairing Heart Valves without Surgery
… the lower chambers on the left side of the heart. When it is damaged or defective, blood flows back up into the upper … enough blood to meet the body’s needs. Because our volume is one of the highest in the country, our Center is one of the first to study and test new devices for heart …
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Beth A. Schrope, MD, PhD, FACS
… her residency with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. She is currently a Professor of Clinical Surgery. She graduated … investigator for research work in medical ultrasound. She is the author of numerous publications in the fields of … bariatric surgery, medical ultrasound and GI surgery. She is the sole editor of a new textbook on Surgical and …
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Safety & Efficacy of Intramyocardial Injection of Mesenchymal Precursor Cells on Myocardial Function in LVAD Recipients
… The main purpose of this research is to determine whether injecting mesenchymal precursor cells … surgery to implant a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is safe. MPCs are normally present in human bone marrow and … muscle cells in the heart. In addition, this research is being done to test whether injecting the MPCs into the …
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New Genomic Therapies for Hepatitis C
… antiviral drugs, the algorithm has changed. “Our approach is now to treat everyone, and to be proactive. The new medication is easier to tolerate and we can pinpoint, with great … for them,” says Dr. Dove. “The newest medication, Epclusa, is pangenotypic, approved for all Hep C patients, but is …
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A Phase 1 First-in-Human Study Evaluating the Safety, Tolerability, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of AMG 228 in Subjects with Selected Advanced Solid Tumors
… The purpose of this study is to find out more about the effects of AMG 228 in people … cancer, melanoma, colon cancer, or bladder cancer. AMG 228 is an experimental drug that is being developed to stimulate the body’s immune system to …
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Harmonic Motion Imaging of Resected Pancreas Specimens
… surgery for pancreatic cancer Study Description This is a prospective study to evaluate a new kind of ultrasound … cancer. The measurement will be done after surgery is performed on the part of pancreas that has been removed. After this, the specimen is sent to a special laboratory to conduct the unique …
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Coping with Cancer and How CBT Can Help
… thoughts at bay. CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is a framework built to manage the relationship between your … fatigue, pain, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. “It is really about learning to become the strategic manager of … it happens. When do you tend to have a negative thought? Is it triggered by an event or conversation? Acknowledge your …
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