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Celiac Awareness

… By Sabrina Oliver , RD, CSO, CDN Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects approximately 1 in 100 people worldwide. The diagnosis of Celiac Disease is determined through a …

Last Modified: 10/06/2023 - 12:02

Immunotherapy as Neoadjuvant Therapy for Lung Cancer

… at NYP/Columbia have recently launched an important trial of immunotherapy plus chemotherapy as neoadjuvant therapy for … advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in both men and women worldwide, …

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

Immunosuppression and Organ Rejection

… The purpose of your immune system is to protect your health. It recognizes and attacks anything different from the substances normally present in your body, even those only …

Last Modified: 03/06/2026 - 01:19

Philip George, MD

… Philip George, MD is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University. … Center, he was elected chief resident and was awarded the prestigious Arthur Aufses Jr. Award for his dedication to …

Last Modified: 06/09/2026 - 10:35

Esophageal Dilation

… About Esophageal dilation is a treatment option for patients with achalasia. During … dilation), an endoscopic tube is inserted through the mouth and into the esophagus. A balloon is expanded … many esophageal dilations because there is a risk of perforating the esophagus. Dilation causes some scarring …

Last Modified: 11/05/2025 - 16:54

What We’re Reading: 10/04/19

… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. Many Vaping … behind the outbreak in vaping-related lung illnesses is still unfolding, but the CDC has made a few important … "Dank Vapes appears to be the most prominent in a class of largely counterfeit brands, with common packaging that is …

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

Scarless and Minimal Access Surgery

… Laparoscopic Surgery Laparoscopic surgery is performed through small incisions (between ¼ to 1 inches … inserted through one incision provides visualization of the operation on a TV monitor. Surgical instruments are …

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

Rectal Prolapse

… Surgeons in the Division of Colorectal Surgery have expertise in both abdominal and … and robotic surgery to facilitate early recovery. Our team is available for second opinion consultations for anyone who …

Last Modified: 01/26/2026 - 12:25

Mark E Ginsburg, MD

… Dr. Mark E. Ginsburg is an associate Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center and surgical director of the Diaphragm Program and the Lung Volume Reduction program. …

Last Modified: 06/12/2026 - 05:35

Jennifer Hong Kuo, MD

… Dr. Jennifer H. Kuo is a board-certified surgeon-scientist nationally recognized … leader in ultrasound-guided percutaneous ablation of thyroid nodules. Among the earliest adopters of radiofrequency ablation (RFA), …

Last Modified: 06/12/2026 - 04:33

Pulmonary Embolic Disease

… A pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening blockage of the lung’s blood supply, …

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

How Getting Colon Cancer at 21 Changes Everything

… Transcript: I was diagnosed in May of 2013 which was my graduation day. I'm gonna cry I'm sorry. Do you guys get criers? My name is Adalis Martinez and I'm 23 years old. I think I was 18 … and I insisted and eventually they did it and they found the polyp there. So the hospital that I originally went to …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46