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Toddler Thriving a Year After Heart Transplant

… Dr. Jan M. Quaegebeur . Exactly a year later, on January 26, 2006, Jordan was back at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia … University Medical Center, where Dr. Quaegebeur, who is Professor of Surgery and Director, Pediatric Cardiac … Pediatrics in Columbia's Department of Pediatrics , who is one of the cardiologists in charge of his care. At regular …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:10

A randomized, parallel-group, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multi-center study of eculizumab for the prevention of delayed graft function after kidney transplantation in adult subjects at increased risk of delayed graft function.

… Purpose A trial to determine if eculizumab is safe and could be used to prevent Delayed Graft Function … transplantation. Description Delayed Graft Function (DGF) is an early complication of organ transplantation, which … The study will consist of a primary study period through 26 weeks and a follow-up period through 52 weeks. Transplant …

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

“The Sacrament of Utility” Dr. Craig Smith’s 2025 Commencement Address at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

… for most of you, as it was for me in 1977. My task today is simplified by the fact that each of you has endured at … should acknowledge has become a critical codependency. It is a codependency for the government because NIH-funded … research has produced a return on investment that is the envy of the world, while at universities the …

Last Modified: 07/03/2025 - 10:51

Sarcoma Care Program

… century, we posed a simple question to our doctors: "What is the single most futuristic thing we're doing in surgery … pathologists, nurses, and more. This entire team is in constant communication, meeting regularly to discuss … the body, surgical treatment can get extremely complex. It is important to see a surgeon with extensive experience …

Last Modified: 03/13/2026 - 16:25

Columbia Surgery Outpatient Offices at Glenpointe

… Comprehensive follow-ups for post-surgical care The center is a spacious, modern facility with newly renovated exam … Vascular Surgery Options for Procedures If surgery is the right choice, the center offers convenient and … you are traveling by public transportation, there are on-site NJ Transit buses conveniently located in front of our …

Last Modified: 02/20/2026 - 15:52

Will Artificial Intelligence Transform Heart Care? Insights from Columbia Experts

… Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping everything from diagnostics to patient …

Last Modified: 12/23/2024 - 17:51

Lisa Goetze Gets Going with Gastric Bypass Surgery

… regarding healthy living and remaining active. Today, she is a 32-year-old full-time business professional and … always monitored, limited, and criticized. "If it were an official category in the Guinness Book of World Records, I'd … 'I want to have gastric bypass surgery.'" Gastric bypass is the most common form of weight loss surgery in the United …

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

2013: The International Year of Quinoa

… quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has a lot to offer anyone who is concerned about good nutrition, including those with … intents and purposes, I consider quinoa a grain since it is most compared to other grains, and is cooked and prepared like a grain. This grain-like fruit is …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Medicine of the Soul

… of pontiff in unprecedented fashion in 2013, his first official trip was not to a global capital or distant land, … of Europe and the heart of the Mediterranean, the island is geographically peripheral yet central to the story of … from the power corridors of Brussels or Rome, Lampedusa is witness to one of the world’s most urgent humanitarian …

Last Modified: 05/19/2025 - 17:36

Vaccine for Pancreatic Cancer Enters Phase II of Clinical Trial: Here’s What to Know

… It originates in the exocrine tissue of the pancreas and is the most common type of pancreatic cancer, making up more than 95 percent of cases. It is also one of the most lethal cancers there is. But … Phase II of the Pancreatic Vaccine Clinical Trial here. [Official Title of Study: A Phase II, Open-Label, Multicenter, …

Last Modified: 12/22/2023 - 12:48

Weight Loss Surgery for Kids with Severe Obesity Is Now Part of the American Academy of Pediatrics Treatment Guidelines. Here’s Why.

… actually works. Starting with the guidelines themselves, is this the first time the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is recommending bariatric surgery for children and … closely to it. And they basically said, gastric bypass is appropriate for people with severe obesity who meet these …

Last Modified: 05/30/2024 - 16:03

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/9/20

… of normal. Anxiety associated with that state of affairs is buffered by our ability to contribute to the fight against … when will the risk to patients return to baseline? That is a critical question about which very little is known. It’s … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …

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

Can Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers Really Help Your Heart?

… , that's very helpful,” Dr. Haythe said. “This is an extension of us in some ways.” One theme rang true … but its value lies in watching how it changes. “The key is trends,” Dr. Yarmohammadi added. “If something … feel good, go to the doctor,” says Dr. Haythe. “Your watch is not the final authority. The goal isn’t to watch your …

Last Modified: 03/20/2026 - 10:32

Colon and Rectal Surgery Presentations and Research

… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. … in Emergent Colorectal Surgery. J Fluoresc. 2018 Apr 26. doi: 10.1007/s10895-018-2230-7. Journal link | PubMed … ME, Patel ND, Steele SR. Colorectal Cancer Safety Net: Is It Catching Patients Appropriately? Dis Colon Rectum. 2018 …

Last Modified: 05/09/2024 - 12:33