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Heart Valve Care

… Care We know that having a cardiac operation is a major life event, and our team of surgeons, … step of your evaluation, treatment, and recovery. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable and confident right from the … condition to help us make informed decisions about the best treatment options for you. If you have been told your …

Last Modified: 01/21/2026 - 18:21

Columbia Orthoplastic Surgery Program

… at (212) 305-3103 or request an appointment online . What is Orthoplastic Surgery? Orthoplastic surgery is a … to tackle a wide variety of complex problems in a way that best supports each patient. Data shows that incorporating … and innovative strategies in use today. Letting Our Best Be at Their Best Orthoplastic surgery encourages each …

Last Modified: 03/25/2026 - 16:07

About Columbia Surgery

… care professionals united in their mission to deliver the best surgical care possible. We are a vital part of the … of Care Columbia Surgery has earned a reputation as the best choice for skilled, sensitive care, especially for those … results for our patients. Underlying this reputation is a culture of compassionate care rooted in over 250 years …

Last Modified: 05/05/2026 - 12:07

From Habits to Scrubs: A Brief History of Medical and Surgical Dress

… In psychiatry and other specialties, everyday clothing is sometimes preferred to help build rapport. As the winds of … O’Donnell VR, Chinelatto LA, Rodrigues C, Hojaij FC. A brief history of medical uniforms: from ancient history …

Last Modified: 03/20/2026 - 10:43

What We’re Reading: 01/10/20

… A worthwhile exploratory read. ( From washingtonpost.com ) A.I. Comes to the Operating Room An exciting pilot … to diagnose brain cancer faster. The goal of this A.I. is not to replace work by humans, but to develop a new method … trauma surgeon, she’s back with the third installment. The best part is just how good Dr. Onishi is at breaking down the …

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

Guide to Aortic Valve Disease

… About The Aortic Valve What is the Aortic Valve? The aortic valve is one of the valves of the heart. It is normally tricuspid … the aortic valve, trauma (damage to the aorta near the site of aortic valve), and enlargement of the aorta because …

Last Modified: 04/06/2026 - 12:09

Lauren Kemph, DNP

… 168th Street, PH 14 New York, NY 10032 About Lauren Kemph is certified by the American Academy Nurse Credentialing … Clinical Hepatology Fellowship. Currently, she is a faculty member at Columbia University School of Nursing. … Jaundice and Altered Mental Status. Clinician Reviews, 26(6): 36, 39-41, 49. …

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

Inguinal Hernias: Guide to Symptoms & Treatment

… What is an inguinal hernia? A hernia is defined as a weakness in the abdominal wall in which organs or fat may pop through. An inguinal hernia is when this occurs in the groin. The groin and pelvis are …

Last Modified: 04/09/2026 - 11:44

The Heart: A Love Story

… a person’s soul and kept their body warm. Today, the heart is a universal symbol of love and affection. We see its … grew so obsessed with silphium that they stamped silver coins with the plant’s heart-shaped seedpod on one side and … the Luther Seal, the icon of Lutheranism. He explained it best himself, “Such a heart should stand in the middle of a …

Last Modified: 02/14/2025 - 15:26

The Parathyroid Glands and Their Functions

… calcium level decreases, the PTH level increases. What is Hyperparathyroidism? Hyperparathyroidism is a condition where the parathyroid glands produce too much … The Parathroids and Vitamin D Regulation Vitamin D is an important part of how the body controls calcium levels. …

Last Modified: 03/18/2026 - 17:02

Miralax And Dulcolax Bowel Prep For Colonoscopy

… Cleaning out the colon before colonoscopy is helpful and can reduce the risk of infection. The cleanout we recommend is written below. Please prepare for your colonoscopy as … agree with the plan. For Anticoagulants : If the decision is made to stop, this must be done 5 FULL days prior to the …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 17:24

Minimally Invasive and Endovascular Aortic Procedures

… incisions in the skin to perform a surgical procedure. It is sometimes possible to repair valves, such as the aortic or … valves. Another form of minimally invasive surgery is known as the endovascular approach, which involves making … leading to the aorta. Currently, this kind of procedure is used for abdominal and descending thoracic aneurysms. …

Last Modified: 04/08/2026 - 12:16

Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction

… Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction is a non-surgical procedure to improve breathing in people who have emphysema. It is often called BLVR for short and also known as … Treatment . Key Facts Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction is used to treat people with emphysema BLVR is a non-surgical …

Last Modified: 04/01/2026 - 18:23

Columbia HeartSource Program

… Note: This is a news article from 2013. For up to date information about … and data analysis, and teaches hospitals to use the best tools and procedures to treat their cardiac care … and each quarter the HeartSource team travels to affiliate sites and assesses progress with physicians face to face. …

Last Modified: 01/19/2024 - 15:11

Chef Rocco DiSpirito Cooks for Columbia Pre-College Students in CU-HERE Program

… program in 2022. Because a wide variety of professionals is needed in health care, “students meet physician … on the students,” Wiechmann said. “And I think that's the best way to get people interested in caring, curing, and …

Last Modified: 09/05/2025 - 16:13