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Bronchiectasis

… Bronchiectasis is a respiratory condition that causes the lung’s bronchial … bacterial infections, and difficulty breathing. There is no cure, but treatments are available that can help manage … possible causes of bronchiectasis. One of the most common is cystic fibrosis, but other causes include chronic …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 23:12

What We’re Reading: 01/10/20

… A worthwhile exploratory read. ( From washingtonpost.com ) A.I. Comes to the Operating Room An exciting pilot … to diagnose brain cancer faster. The goal of this A.I. is not to replace work by humans, but to develop a new method … to predict diagnosis, and in less time. ( From nytimes.com ) Surgeon Breaks Down 22 Medical Scenes From Film & TV …

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

Columbia Adrenal Center

… of specialists. The mission of the Columbia Adrenal Center is to provide compassionate and comprehensive care by … and its effects on the rest of the body. Our center is one of only a few select programs in the U.S. that offer … endocrine surgeons and physician assistants. With rapid on-site diagnostic capabilities, including fine needle …

Last Modified: 05/06/2026 - 13:34

COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/29/21

… who have only received their first dose by that time. It is very clear that the University is not bluffing. … Smith: 12/20/20 A Thanksgiving Update from Dr. Smith: 11/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20 A Memorial Day … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …

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

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 9/11/21

… I am more clearly able to identify and articulate what it is that has been making me so sad about this attack. It is … Smith: 12/20/20 A Thanksgiving Update from Dr. Smith: 11/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20 A Memorial Day … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …

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

A COVID-19 Vaccine Update from Dr. Craig Smith: 7/29/21

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

New Year's Eve COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 12/31/20

… priorities. Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, 2020 is not going down without a fight. The strain on our … Smith: 12/20/20 A Thanksgiving Update from Dr. Smith: 11/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20 A Memorial Day … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …

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

A Winter Solstice COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 12/20/20

… be avoided, at least outside the Canton of Cuomo. Columbia is hedging its bets, and signaling loss of faith in the honor … Previously: A Thanksgiving Update from Dr. Smith: 11/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20 A Memorial Day … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …

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

Surgery for Aortic Stenosis: PARTNER Trial Update

… TAVR entails replacing the valve by using a catheter that is advanced into the heart through a small incision in the … Department of Surgery, is Principal Investigator of the 26-center PARTNER trial, which began in 2007 and is … open heart surgery. In an article published in NewsDaily.com, Dr. Ajay Kirtane, an interventional cardiologist at …

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

Metabolic syndrome in 40s linked to TV, lack of exercise, at age 16

… show per week or less at age 16. When evaluated at age 43, 26.9% of participants had metabolic syndrome and 55% were … rate (88%), and the longitudinal nature of the study is valuable, according to Marc Bessler, MD, Chief of the … Because of these and other undefined factors, it is not possible from this study to determine whether the …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 13:55

Chef Rocco DiSpirito Cooks for Columbia Pre-College Students in CU-HERE Program

… program in 2022. Because a wide variety of professionals is needed in health care, “students meet physician …

Last Modified: 09/05/2025 - 16:13

Hernia Frequently Asked Questions

… What happens if a hernia is left untreated? Depending on the type of hernia, leaving … For smaller hernias without symptoms, watching and waiting is a reasonable option in a motivated patient, however in … button or groin hernias without symptoms. How serious is hernia surgery? Hernia surgery can range from a 30-minute …

Last Modified: 05/29/2026 - 10:47

From NYP's Health Matters – One Heart Saves Three Lives: Innovative Partial Heart Transplant Performed at Columbia/NYP

… “To offer this opportunity to treat valvular heart disease is very exciting,” says Dr. Andrew Goldstone , pediatric … to make this all a reality,” says Dr. Goldstone, who is also assistant professor of surgery in the section of … and a passion and will to innovate,” says Dr. Kalfa, who is also associate professor of surgery in the section of …

Last Modified: 04/25/2025 - 16:11

About Columbia Surgery

… results for our patients. Underlying this reputation is a culture of compassionate care rooted in over 250 years … What a Year of Care Looked Like At first glance, this is a year told in numbers. But behind every data point is a patient, a family, and a team showing up, sometimes for …

Last Modified: 05/22/2026 - 13:38