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Christine H. Rohde, MD, MPH
… Dr. Christine Rohde is the Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at Columbia. … skilled clinician, researcher and teacher, Dr. Rohde is trained in the diagnosis and treatment of the full range … and presentations in the field of plastic surgery, and is a frequently-requested speaker. She has also been seen on …
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Mini-Sternotomy for a Tortuous Aortic Aneurysm
… and the Aortic Surgery program at NYP/Columbia. "This is why we have seen such an explosion of TAVR (transcatheter … procedure and can recover faster with less morbidity, this is the approach they will demand. We can now do minimally invasive procedures with the same results, that is same safety and efficacy, as conventional open surgery …
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A randomized, open-label, multicenter trial to determine safety and efficacy of eculizumab in the prevention of antibody mediated rejection (AMR) in living donor kidney transplant recipients requiring desensitization therapy
… The purpose of the study is to determine if eculizumab is safe and could be used following desensitization therapy …
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Stories of Hope: Geri Lipschitz
… we wish you a long, happy and healthy retirement! My name is Geri and for the past 2 & 1/2 years , I have been the … a few. We always stress the positive – that the glass is half full - and encourage a very strong all in the fight … always try to present the idea that at the moment a person is diagnosed with cancer, he/she IS a survivor – and not …
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What You Need To Know About Prebiotics
… or should not be eating or supplementing with. There is also a lot of hype surrounding both probiotics and … of gastrointestinal disorders. Unfortunately, research is still needed to clarify the role of specific probiotics in … energy for the cells lining the wall of the gut. This is potentially protective against colon cancer and other …
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Understanding GERD
… Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is is a digestive disorder that affects the ring of muscle …
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Post Transplant Liver Medications
… Stacey Animisis is a liver transplant pharmacist at NewYork-Presbyterian … In this video she discusses the medication regimen that is required after liver transplantation - detailing the …
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Research Objectives
… Outcomes Studies CIOR is committed to supporting and promoting high quality … which can support whatever level of analytical support is necessary/appropriate for a given project. Targeted … the CIOR structure. In order to maximize effectiveness, it is best to engage the CIOR staff early in project …
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Abraham Krikhely, MD
… Dr. Abraham Krikhely is the Chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery … University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Krikhely is an experienced minimally invasive surgeon specializing in … and growing the robotic surgery program at Columbia. He is also the program director for the Fellowship in Minimally …
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DHREAMS (Diaphragmatic Hernia Research and Exploration; Advancing Molecular Science)
… The goal of this study is to identify genes that convey susceptibility to congenital … recessive, and multifactorial. Multi-factorial inheritance is responsible for many common medical disorders, including … such as congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Our study is designed to establish a small, well-defined genetic …
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A Randomized, Open-Label, Multicenter, Controlled Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of ELAD in Subjects with Acute Alcoholic Hepatitis (AAH)
… The primary objective of the study is to evaluate safety and efficacy of ELAD® with respect to … survivors (PFS) up to Study Days 28 and 91. Progression is defined as death or the first observed increase of at … until at least 24 hours after the ELAD Treatment Period is ended (end of Day 7 for Controls) and up to both End of …
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Alyson N Fox, M.D.
… by the Department of Medicine. Dr. Fox's clinical practice is focused on the management of patients with a variety of … operations, protocols, outcomes and initiatives. When she is not caring for patients, she is active as a course director and educator at the Columbia …
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What to Expect at a GI Procedure
… Center endoscopists will strive to ensure your experience is as comfortable for you as possible when you are here. Your … able to leave the hospital the same day as your exam. Here is a summary of how your day will go: Arrive and Register – 1 … will be brought back to a holding area once the procedure is complete. Due to the sedation, you may feel a little …
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Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Story - Howard Ebert
… Howard Ebert is a pancreatic cancer survivor. After being diagnosed and treated several years ago, Howard is now cancer free and leading a full and healthy life. …
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The Whipple Procedure
… guides patients through the Whipple Procedure, which is also known as a pancreaticoduodenectomy. This procedure is utilized for a variety of diseases of the pancreas. Learn …
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