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The Case for Overlapping Procedures
… Outcomes Research at NYP/Columbia , stresses that there is a big difference between overlapping and concurrent … more than 30 years, and he believes his judgment should be trusted with regard to when and how to do them. "An important question not directly addressed is whether informed consent should be required for overlap. …
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Fixing the Gap in Breast Cancer Care in African American Communities
… By Michelle Azu, MD Cancer is a major public health problem worldwide. In the United States, it is the second leading cause of death, and it is estimated … breast health education, can help ease this disparity, but official action needs to be taken at the state level to help …
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Our Super Specialty: Outcomes Research at the Global Center
… The Global Center Outcomes Research Group (GCORG) is a world leader in Outcomes Research. The surgeons and … manuscripts in medical and surgical journals. Most of these publications are in journals with the highest … urinary function. Analysis of risk factors for surgical site infections and strategies for prevention in colorectal …
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Resuming Life After Lung Transplantation
… to return to your normal routine. However, the key is moderation and understanding your limits. Initially, you … grows, or does not heal in a few weeks. Such sores are most likely to appear on the exposed parts of your body like … rays are strongest. The window glass in cars prevents most harmful ultraviolet rays from reaching you. For extra …
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History of Medicine: The Galling Gallbladder
… gallbladder (chole-cyst-ectomy), making it one of the most common surgical procedures performed each year. It is the treatment of choice for inflammation of the gall … future. With chole-cyst-ostomy procedures given the official back seat, open chole-cyst-ectomy became the gold …
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Working with the Community to Improve Public Health Outcomes
… Education and Distribution Project Dr. Magda Sobieszczyk is the Chief of Infectious Diseases at … to address their vaccine hesitancy. Next, we worked with trusted community partners who are connected with at-risk … for people to access the vaccines, so sort of creating trusted spaces where they can go and easily access it. And …
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Reflux & Hiatal Hernia Program at Columbia
… request form . Who We Treat If reflux or a hiatal hernia is getting in the way of how you feel or live, we’re here to … easily accessible by car and public transport. Our team is also available for online virtual visits for your … and guide you through every stage of care. We accept most major insurance plans and can help you confirm your …
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Links
… The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This is a government agency whose mission is "to produce evidence … data for research purposes, but CUMC as a participating site is eligible. … to help answer questions and decide which resources may be most appropriate. http://www.resdac.org Columbia University …
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Surgery Wrapped 2025: What a Year of Care Looked Like
… At first glance, this is a year told in numbers. But behind every data point is a … their scale. Others, for their quieter significance. Our most common procedure—performed 2,100 times —was the Paste … carries a story within it. Here’s to the patients who trusted us, the teams who showed up day after day, and the …
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Cytoreduction Surgery and Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
… that has spread to the abdominal wall lining (peritoneum) is typically considered a lethal diagnosis. But at … cancers typically do not spread outside the abdomen, it is possible to remove the visible tumor deposits (called … After this, the operation is completed. Without treatment, most patients face a life expectancy of about six months. …
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End Stage Renal Disease (Kidney Failure)
… and urinary systems, the kidneys' primary function is the removal of excess fluid and waste material from the … life expectancy than dialysis. Diseases of the Kidneys The most common causes of kidney failure that necessitate kidney … the kidney to an artery and vein that lead to the legs. In most cases, the patient's own kidneys are not removed, …
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Pancreatic Cancer
… Diagnosis | Staging | Treatment | Prognosis | Coping What is pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer refers to tumors that … constitutes the majority of the pancreas) and is the most common kind of pancreatic cancer (95%). Pancreatic … and mucinous cystadenocarcinoma. The information on this site refers mostly to exocrine tumors, and specifically …
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Cardiac Surgery Presentations and Research
… Smith CR, Mack M, Thourani VH, Kodali S, Miller DC. Inter-site variability of mortality and stroke for sites performing … Cardiac Surgery, Live Cases: TAVR/SHD, Technology Forum—Most Frequently Used TAVR Systems, New York-Presbyterian … A, Dreyfus GD, Bolling SF, George I, Kapos I, Tanner FC, Zuber M, Maisano F, Hahn RT. Tricuspid Regurgitation: …
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Thyroid Biopsy Clinic
… thyroid nodules. Our unique approach provides rapid on-site performance and evaluation of fine needle aspiration … request form . What are Thyroid Nodules? A thyroid nodule is a growth or lump of cells that forms within the thyroid … 5-15% prove to be malignant. A fine needle biopsy is the most important step in making a diagnosis and subsequent …
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