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Medical Interventions in Obesity: Devices and Medicines

… The two doctors discuss a range of treatments for obesity, from devices to medications. The following is a … (www.ABOM.org) Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the Department of Surgery at Columbia …

Last Modified: 06/09/2023 - 11:06

Good Guys Finish First

… achievements. “Any award is precious, but recognition from colleagues is even more cherished. This proves that good …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:58

Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism

… thyroid isn’t producing enough hormones. Symptoms vary from person to person, but often include fatigue, increased …

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

Tomoaki Kato Leads Abdominal Organ Transplantation at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia

… perform ex vivo resection, operating on an organ removed from the patient’s body and then returning it to the patient. …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:10

Dr. AI: Is Robotic Heart Surgery Better than Open Heart Surgery for Mitral Valve Repair?

… by the surgeon and features small instruments manipulated from a console, which precisely translates the surgeon’s hand …

Last Modified: 11/07/2025 - 16:23

Joshua Sonett, MD, Chief, General Thoracic Section, weighs in on national lung transplant debate

… the rules for children as well, but the solution is far from clear, as divisions among the medical community make …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:58

Routine Procedures: Dr. Jason Hawksworth on Multiple Snoozes, Robot Days, and Leaving the Hospital Satisfied

… , we’re taking a closer look at the daily habits—from breakfast choices to favorite shoes—that shape our … coat pocket or bag? I wear this white coat that has a gift from a pediatric patient’s mom on it, a caduceus pin. I also …

Last Modified: 03/26/2026 - 11:41

Molecular Testing for Thyroid Nodules

… molecular test is unlikely to improve mortality rates from thyroid cancer, since thyroid cancer so rarely causes … could potentially save a significant number of patients from undergoing thyroid surgery and needing thyroid …

Last Modified: 04/18/2023 - 15:27

Medicine of the Soul

… Italian island of Lampedusa . As the self-described Pope "from the end of the Earth," Francis made a deliberate and … studying the systems designed to support them. Far removed from the power corridors of Brussels or Rome, Lampedusa is …

Last Modified: 05/19/2025 - 17:36

Interventional Pulmonology at Columbia

… Multidisciplinary Care Team Our team combines specialists from across Columbia, including interventional … often provide care for patients who have been turned away from other centers because they have been deemed too … Virtual Visits—so you can meet with your care team from the comfort of your own home. Our Team Our team of …

Last Modified: 04/01/2026 - 18:03