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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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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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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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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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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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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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Andrew B. Goldstone, M.D.,Ph.D.
… Andrew B. Goldstone, MD, PhD is Director of the Section of Pediatric and Adult Congenital … where he graduated first in his class. Dr. Goldstone is also a graduate of Duke University, where he graduated … the management of heart valve disease. His long-term goal is to continue adding high-level evidence to better inform …
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Highest Recognition for Pediatric Trauma Center
… of the Trauma Center and chief of Pediatric Surgery. MSCH is the first and only hospital in Manhattan to receive this … Health. The American College of Surgeons review process is much more rigorous. “When it comes to acute injuries, our … and specialized care for a wide range of problems is what makes our center unique.” MSCH also participates in …
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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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Jeffrey L. Zitsman, MD
… at the Babies & Children's Hospital of New York. He is Board-Certified in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery, … in the New York area list annually since 2002. Dr. Zitsman is founder and Director of the Center for Adolescent … Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian. He is Principal Investigator for an FDA-approved adolescent …
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Patient Stories
… Cancer | Columbia University Department of Surgery Fibro is short for Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma, a wily … only 200 new cases diagnosed in the world each year, and is devastating for teens and young adults. When Jackson … Tsai Wouldn’t Let Liver Cancer Slow Him Down Jentai Tsai is no stranger to hard work. Coming to the US from Taiwan in …
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Reduce Your Colorectal Cancer Risk through Lifestyle Modification
… Dietitian, Division of Digestive Disease Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United … intake Every 10 grams of fiber you eat each day, there is a 10% decreased risk of colon cancer (2). Gradually … for cancer prevention. More garlic! Eating more garlic is associated with decreased risk of colorectal cancer. (1). …
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