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10 Facts You May Not Have Known About Heart Attacks
… women) go unrecognized. Negative emotions are risk factors for heart attack. Laughter is good for the heart! It relaxes and expands blood vessels … Most importantly, hospital admissions of elderly Americans for heart attacks are on the decline mostly due to the …
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Bronchoscopy / Lung Biopsy
… help detect infections, tumors, and bleeding in the lungs For people who have undergone lung transplant, bronchoscopy … can see inside the lungs on a video monitor and can look for conditions such as infection, tumors, bleeding and other … What should I do when I get home? You may want to take it easy for the rest of the day after the test. If you received …
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What We’re Reading (and Viewing): Barbie Edition
… to the sugar galactose-alpha-1,3-galactose, or ‘alpha-gal’ for short. Alpha-gal is found in animal products like meat, … still don’t know this allergy exists. ( From statnews.com ) How Fake Science Sells Wellness From Instagram to the … to spot dubious studies and false claims. ( From nytimes.com ) And now for the pièce de résistance— If you’re out in …
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Thymus Cancer
… conditions. Surgery is the most common form of treatment for thymus cancer. Occasionally, other treatments may also be … Risk Factors The following are the only known risk factors for thymus cancer: Age : Thymus cancer is most common in … possible. We offer innovative new approaches, such as the latest minimally invasive treatments, alongside a …
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DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction
… chest while preserving the abdominal muscles. DIEP stands for Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator, the blood vessels … after: Breast cancer mastectomy Preventive mastectomy for high-risk patients (such as BRCA mutation carriers) … Want to avoid breast implants Have enough abdominal tissue for reconstruction Are candidates for microsurgical …
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Immunosuppressant Medications After Lung Transplantation
… as you were instructed. Because you are responsible for taking your own medications, talk with your physician, … to order more medicine so you won't run out Guidelines for Taking Medications Always take your medications at the … AS PRESCRIBED IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON REASONS FOR TRANSPLANT FAILURE! Therefore be very careful when …
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Becoming a Kidney Donor
… Become An Organ Donor » Questions and fears are inevitable for anyone considering making the life-sustaining gift of a … is examined to ensure that they are suitable candidates for a laparoscopic nephrectomy —the minimally invasive … contact you to let you know if you are a potential donor for the patient. Donor Procedure Since 1996, …
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How to Talk to Kids About Surgery
… child, and, most importantly, will your child be ok? But for a kid going through such a big event, the person they … Find out about the Department of Pediatrics at Columbia Visit our pediatrics news page Subscribe to Healthpoints and never miss an update. …
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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 … function, a transplant may be needed. Common reasons for a liver transplant include: Cirrhosis from hepatitis B or … carcinoma) There is no long-term replacement therapy for liver failure. Transplantation is the only definitive …
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Diaphragmatic Hernias
… entering the thoracic cavity. Next Steps If you need help for a diaphragm issue, we’re here for you. Call (212) 305-3408 or request an appointment online …
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Chef Rocco DiSpirito Cooks for Columbia Pre-College Students in CU-HERE Program
… First published in CUIMC News . Chef Rocco DiSpirito visited the medical center campus … and research. As he whipped up a batch of cacio e pepe for the students, DiSpirito, a James Beard award-winning … management. “We also wanted to show the students how easy it can be to prepare healthy meals,” said Moneek Madra, …
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More Than 40 Columbia Surgeons Named New York’s Top Doctors in 2026
… of Surgery have been named Castle Connolly Top Doctors for 2026. Castle Connolly Top Doctors represent the top 7% of …
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Columbia Vascular Services in Westchester
… 1982067203 Westchester residents can find world-class care for vascular conditions right in your own neighborhood. Columbia offers the latest in diagnostic imaging, minimally invasive procedures, … complete the online appointment form Who We Treat We care for patients with a wide range of vascular conditions, …
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Our Vascular Programs & Services
… call (646) 317-8282 or use our appointment request form . For the Eastern Vascular team in the Bronx, call (914) … a group of dedicated vascular surgeons working with the latest technology and with the collaborative support of … to bring you the highest quality vein care available. Visit Vein Program Peripheral Artery Disease Care Peripheral …
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Interventional Pulmonology at Columbia
… Diagnostic Services We Offer Diagnostic procedures for post-COVID-19 patients Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) … Columbia Expertise Columbia is a leading medical center for the treatment of pulmonary disease. Thanks to our vast … The Most Advanced Technologies Our specialists employ the latest technologies—like ENB and endobronchial ultrasound—for …
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