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LYMPHA Trial Seeks to Prevent Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients

… to help prevent lymphedema, a debilitating condition that can occur after lymph node dissection. The Clinical Breast … axillary lymph node dissection and radiation. Treatment for lymphedema is difficult, and the condition can … in breast cancer treatment at www.breastmd.org . For more information about the LYMPHA protocol, see …

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

“Alive with a New, Old Liver”

… Times highlighted yet another way in which organ donation can save lives. The column tells the story of Jonathan Nunez … also called partial liver transplantation, is appropriate for some children with acute liver failure. It is not … See the full story in the New York Times here, and learn more about living donor liver transplantation here. Videos of …

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

What We're Reading: 07/07/25

… us, quirks and all. The model, aptly named Centaur, doesn’t just mimic surface behavior; it replicates human … explanatory power, others see it as a promising benchmark for modeling cognition at scale. Either way, it raises … times, it also offers pragmatic, science-backed steps we can take to reduce exposure. (from theatlantic.com) …

Last Modified: 07/07/2025 - 17:26

6 Grilling Tips to Avoid Carcinogens

… not be so healthy. Because if cooked incorrectly, grilling can cause your meat to form Heterocyclic Amines (HCAs), which … 300ºF (as in grilling or pan frying), or that are cooked for a long time tend to form more HCAs. HCAs […] become … Grilled fruits and vegetables are delicious, and they don’t get HCAs! For smarter grilling, it is never too late to try …

Last Modified: 03/04/2024 - 16:27

History of Medicine: The Galling Gallbladder

… performed each year. It is the treatment of choice for inflammation of the gall bladder (chole-cyst-itis), pain … on a man who had suffered from gallstones for 16 years, effectively curing his painful condition … do not appear in the correct spelling of the words. Learn more about gallbladder disease . Check out other interesting …

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

Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI)

… clotting disorders Next Steps If you are in need of help for a vascular condition, we’re here for you. Call us now at (646) 317-8282 or fill out our online … has been created by Columbia’s Health Guide Team . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 14:35

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (P&S)

… to 168th Street, or take the M2, M3, M4, M5, or M100 bus. For additional bus and subway information, call the … at 718.330.1234. Buses require either Metrocards (which can be purchased at all subway stations) or exact change; … 2019 until early 2020. Transportation Related Links For more specific information on traveling to, from, and within …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:09

Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:09

Patricia Harren, DNP

… DNP I was part of the core group that started the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at Columbia University … 1990 and was named the Clinical Director of the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation in 2000. In this … I supervise the operations of a center transplanting more than 120 patients per year. Our staff is comprised of …

Last Modified: 01/31/2025 - 15:13

People Are Everything: Dr. Emile Bacha on Culture, Leadership, and the Next Chapter of Columbia Surgery

… and patient care remain at the center of his vision for the department’s future. As you step into the role as … get to know the other side of the department that I didn’t really pay much attention to before, and to get to know the … and learned from them. Nobody is born a perfect leader, I can assure you that. The important thing is that you look …

Last Modified: 01/07/2026 - 14:36

Pediatric Surgery Presentations and Research

… on Childhood Obesity and Nutrition. American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, NY State Chapter Meeting … LaPar D, Olds A, Ferris A, Solowiejczk D, Freud L, Starc T, Snyder M, Chai P, Bacha E, Kalfa D. Aortic Valve … PubMed link November 2018 Bacha E. A one-way street no more? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2018 Sep 15. pii: …

Last Modified: 05/09/2024 - 12:14

NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital Recognized for Providing the Region’s Best Care

… Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital is the leading center for surgical and hospital care for children in New York City. The hospital is proud to be … Surgery at Columbia Sign up for our mailing list for more health news and information from Columbia. … Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital Recognized for Providing the Region’s Best Care …

Last Modified: 09/05/2023 - 10:16

Healthy Baby after Kidney Transplant and Another on the Way

… infections and soon discovered that her kidneys weren't working properly. “I had none of the difficult symptoms … kidneys were not filtering toxins the way they should. For several years, she and her doctors at Columbia were able … at Columbia did such a fine job,” recalls Fanny. “You can barely see my scar." It wasn’t long before she was back …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:07

Colorectal Cancer Care at Columbia

… program offers the most up-to-date treatment options for colorectal cancer, including advanced and complex cases. … it is also highly treatable. Because colorectal cancer can progress without symptoms and treatment is much easier in … screening for early diagnosis is very important. Learn More About Colorectal Cancer Our Services Our services …

Last Modified: 03/03/2026 - 11:31