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NYP/Columbia Establishes Esophageal Atresia Clinic
… fistula, or TEF). These conditions (EA and TEF) can occur separately, but most often occur together. Babies … offer minimally invasive surgical options for EA repair in appropriately selected patients. When … reflux, which can lead to problems years after surgery. More accurately, what is understood as reflux is really a …
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History of Medicine: Leonardo Da Vinci and the Elusive Thyroid
… Renaissance Man amongst renaissance men. We remember him for the Mona Lisa, the Last Supper, and…the thyroid? To … Goiters are enlarged thyroid glands, and at times they can become so big as to be visible to the naked eye. People … rightly recognized goiters as a problem, but they didn’t understand the source of the issue: a good gland gone bad. …
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Advancements in Immunotherapy a Huge Boon for Lung Cancer Treatment
… in immunotherapy have significantly boosted survival rates for lung cancer patients, offering hope and new treatment … “and what’s particularly gratifying is that it doesn't stop you from using other therapies.” Immunotherapy is … for immunotherapy. Patients who are not candidates can include those who have what Dr. Sonett calls “ …
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Pediatric ECMO Program at Columbia
… moments. It uses a device to temporarily take over for your child's lungs and heart when those organs can't function properly. Available at only a handful of …
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Innovations in Breast Cancer: Intraoperative Radiation Therapy Update
… IORT offers important benefits to women undergoing surgery for breast cancer. According to Sheldon M. Feldman, MD, Chief … and patients must come to the hospital five days per week for about six weeks. IORT delivers a single higher dose of … and all have done well, according to Dr. Feldman. Learn more about IORT and other advances in treating breast cancer …
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New Procedure to Prevent Lymphedema Gains Media Attention
… Lymphedema, painful swelling of the arm or hand, can be a lifelong problem for women who have undergone surgery for advanced-stage … News reported on the trial Jan 1, 2014 here . To learn more about how LYMPHA works to detect, prevent, and treat …
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Improving Access to Care: Breast Surgeons, the Gatekeepers to Breast Reconstruction
… that surgery to reconstruct the breast after mastectomy for breast cancer is an important factor in women's quality … for consultations with plastic surgeons are significantly more likely to undergo breast reconstruction after mastectomy … MPH, lead author. "Doing this for all mastectomy patients can ultimately improve patient care, as it has been …
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Center for Acute Respiratory Failure Opens at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia
… Medical Center has officially launched the Center for Acute Respiratory Failure, which offers expertise in … ECMO program. Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can take over the function of the lungs in adults with acute … treats about 70 a year, and that number is growing. More unusual in the U.S. is the team's ability to travel to …
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Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism
… and metabolism. Hypothyroidism is when your thyroid isn’t producing enough hormones. Symptoms vary from person to … gain and a “puffy” face. If left untreated, hypothyroidism can cause obesity, joint pain, infertility and heart disease. … you had about these two common thyroid disorders. For more information on the thyroid and its disorders, visit …
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History of Medicine: The Small & Mighty Parathyroids
… human body. In addition to providing strength and density for the bones, it conducts electrical currents along the … for muscle contractions. Too little calcium (hypocalcemia) can cause muscle spasms, feeling of pins and needles, heart … that although they produce parathyroid hormone, fish don’t have parathyroid glands. It is that fact that led …
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ColumbiaDoctors Midtown
… ColumbiaDoctors Midtown encompasses 125,000 square feet; more than 125 exam rooms; more than 30 rooms for a full range of procedures, including endoscopy, skin … telehealth appointments through virtual visits , so you can see your doctor from the comfort of your own home. You’ll …
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Robotic Liver Transplant Surgery
… from a living or deceased donor. Robotic surgery allows for a high level of precision and accuracy. The use of … When the liver becomes severely scarred or damaged and can no longer function, a transplant may be needed. Common … Surgery Work? Despite the name, this robotic system doesn’t act on its own; it translates the surgeon’s hand movements …
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Our Colorectal Surgery Team & Locations
… of colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists, nurses and more are here to answer all your questions and work with you … (212) 342-1155 or request an appointment online today. For IBD care, call (212) 305-9664. Our Team Colorectal … a helpful guide to finding the care you need when you don’t know where to start. Today, we’re learning how to find a …
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Routine Procedures
… at the scrub sink builds a routine less about ritual and more about clearing the noise so he can step fully into the zone. James Lee, MD Before the alarm, …
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Heart Valve Center Leads Study of Minimally Invasive Mitral Valve Replacement
… the viability of the Neovasc Tiara mitral valve system for patients with severe mitral regurgitation. If proven safe … become the first minimally invasive device in the U.S. for full replacement of the mitral valve. In patients with … MD, Director of the Aortic Surgery Program. To learn more, please call 212.342.0444. …
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