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New Pathways: Researching and Innovating Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

… Dr. Gulam Manji is an oncologist and director of medical oncology and translational research at the Columbia Pancreas Center. His passion is clinical … there's a hint that there's something that's an issue with their pancreas, what they really should do is seek highly …

Last Modified: 11/30/2023 - 13:10

Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Guide to Surgery

… What is abdominal wall reconstruction surgery? Abdominal wall reconstruction is the practice of taking a dysfunctional abdominal wall due to hernia …

Last Modified: 04/02/2026 - 13:54

Follow up on factors related to weight regain after bariatric surgery

… The purpose of this study is to determine factors related to long-term weight regain … bariatric surgery at least 5 years ago are eligible for the study. Individuals are asked to complete a short, online …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:04

Liver Disease – Hepatitis Risk Factors

… In this video Dr. Robert Brown, Professor of Medicine and Surgery at Columbia, describes the risk factors for both hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Dr. Brown discusses whether environment or genetics is more of a determining factor in developing these …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:04

Antiviral Medications

… prevent or treat viral (herpes) infections often found in the mouth or genital area. Dosage Ganciclovir (iv) medication … the first 3 months, after transplant. Valcyte adult dosage is typically 900mg taken once a day for 3 months to one year following transplantation. If you miss a dose of any of these medications, take it as soon as you can. Do …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Daily Schedule

… morning rounds 4pm or 5pm Preceptor Sessions: for one hour The rest of the day is some combination of surgery, lecture, preceptor group, and …

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

What We’re Reading: 10/23/20

… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. Thank this … for Covid-19, has been making headlines. This article is less about the treatment itself and more about the … A quick read that highlights the critical importance of international collaboration in scientific research and …

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

Calculate your BMI

… problems and tend to have a shortened life span. There is also added potential risk from continued weight increase. The risk of severe obesity is greater than that of its surgical …

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

How to Apply to Hepatology Fellowship

… Eligibility: The applicant should have completed a 3 year training in … accepting applications for our 2026-2027 Fellowship. This is ACGME certified program. We participate in the NRMP match … and future plans), a 3x5 photo (.jpg format) and 2 letters of recommendation including one from your current Division …

Last Modified: 10/15/2025 - 15:56

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/28/20

… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … the threshold of comfort necessary for surrender. Or is this simply a truth that’s revealed in times like …

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

Enterra Therapy Gastric Stimulation System

… The purpose of this study is to provide a gastric stimulator to individuals with …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:04

Endocrine Tumor Tissue Bank, Database, and Research Columbia University Medical Center

… bank, but does not dictate treatment or intervention. The objective of this investigation is to develop a comprehensive endocrine tumor tissue bank …

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

Prenatal Surgery for Myelomeningocele

… Carmen and John Thain Center for Prenatal Pediatrics is now offering fetal intervention to repair myelomeningocele, a form of spina bifida associated with a wide range of complications … improve myelomeningocele outcomes by decreasing the need for cerebrospinal fluid shunting and improving motor …

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

New Data: Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis

… Thymectomy has been used for the past 75 years in the treatment of myasthenia gravis , but until now, there has been is no conclusive evidence of its benefit. Joshua Sonett, MD …

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

A Phase Ib/II Open Label Umbrella Study Evaluating Immunotherapy Based Combinations with Metastatic Pancreas Adenocarcinoma.

… This study is a open-label, multicenter, randomized study designed to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and preliminary anti-tumor activity of immunotherapy-based treatment combinations in participants …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:07