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Manometry

… a diagnostic procedure in which a thin tube with a sensitive probe is inserted … is asked to swallow several times. Muscle contractions in the smooth muscle of the esophagus are analyzed at several points as the tube is slowly pulled back through the …

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

Sticking to your New Year’s resolutions

… may be overwhelming and make it easier for you to throw in the towel. It is better to set smaller, attainable goals. … set are each realistic. If you currently don’t participate in any planned physical activity, setting your goal as … weight (especially belly fat) is preventative against many pro-inflammatory conditions, including diabetes and …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Robotic Hernia Surgery: How It Works and Why It Matters

… hand movements. Every action the robot takes is directed in real time by your surgeon. The robot is a highly … for surgical expertise. Think of it like power steering in a car. The driver still controls where the car goes, but … These instruments can make movements at angles and in spaces that would be extremely difficult or impossible …

Last Modified: 03/20/2026 - 16:16

History of Medicine: Time Magazine's "Cancer Man"

… One of the many great minds to grace the halls of Columbia in the 20th century was Dr. James Ewing. A cancer pioneer who … 1888 to 1891, and returned to Columbia as an instructor in histology and pathology from 1893 to 1898. Following a … decades. While there and at Memorial Hospital for Cancer in New York City, Ewing was the first pathologist to conduct …

Last Modified: 03/04/2024 - 17:24

Bots for Tots: The First Program in the U.S. for Robotic Liver Surgery in Children

… surgery is among the most complex and delicate procedures in modern medicine. And a new chapter is unfolding, one that … robotic technology . As the first and likely only program in the United States performing robotic liver surgery in … really. While Dr. Martinez has always been a strong pro-innovation ally, we needed to train staff across OR …

Last Modified: 12/02/2025 - 12:55

Weight Loss Surgery Newsletter June 2017

… Surgery for Adolescents Alzheimer's Risk Factors Study Points to Obesity in Midlife As Weight Goes Up, So Does Death Risk 'Yo-Yo' …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

Understanding the CDC Data on Covid-19 & Pregnant Women

… we don’t currently have a lot of detailed data on Covid in pregnant patients. These current data can’t tell us if the … As for mechanical ventilation, Dr. Gyamfi-Bannerman also points to the unfortunate high-risk morbidities that are … state’s requirements,” explained Dr. Gyamfi-Bannerman. She points to New York’s virus precautions, like mask-wearing, …

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

Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction

… Reduction is a non-surgical procedure to improve breathing in people who have emphysema. It is often called BLVR for … placing a valve within the lungs BLVR has been shown in clinical trials to reduce symptoms like shortness of … improve lung function, and improve overall quality of life in appropriate patients. Who Is BLVR For? BLVR is for people …

Last Modified: 04/01/2026 - 18:23

Understanding BMI and BRI: A Q&A with Columbia’s Bariatric NP Gio Dugay

… Body Mass Index (BMI) is a widely used tool in healthcare, but how useful is it really? With new … is like your 'fatness score.' It’s a formula—your weight in kilograms divided by your height in meters squared. That spits out a number: under 25 is …

Last Modified: 04/17/2025 - 11:18

History of Medicine: Our 5 for the New $10

… a distinguished American woman will finally grace a bill in regular circulation in the modern era (there have been women on both general circulation and commemorative bills and coins in the past: Martha Washington, Pocahontas, Susan B. …

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

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/21/20

… allow us to avoid being overwhelmed within a few weeks. In my update yesterday I overshared data to help make this … can be your primary data sources going forward. In broad strokes, we know New York is the national epicenter of COVID-19 infection, with a 10-fold increase in cases in just one week. To think we could mimic Italy …

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

ASBrS Nipple Sparing Mastectomy Registry

… We aim to provide a large prospective collection of data points specifically gathered to provide evidence based … co-morbidities, previous breast surgery or treatment) in outcomes/patient selection of a nipple-sparing mastectomy. …

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

Research Activity at the Pediatric Heart Valve Center

… developing new surgical treatments that set the standard in pediatric cardiac surgery, and we seek to continue this … currently developing as the largest and most active city in the US and in the world for Biotech companies and biotech … used for heart valve repair or reconstruction are somewhat pro-thrombotic, do little to promote heart valve regeneration …

Last Modified: 09/09/2024 - 16:44

Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)

… A tummy tuck ( abdominoplasty ) is a surgical procedure in which excess fat and skin are removed, and weakened … the most common reasons for this include: Age Fluctuations in Weight (even small amounts) Genetics Prior Medical … the lower abdomen. Liposuction is sometimes performed in conjunction with tummy tuck. The results of an …

Last Modified: 03/26/2026 - 13:56