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healthpoints Winter 2014
… CONTENTS Innovations in Therapeutic Endoscopy for Pancreatic Disease : Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy Heart Safety for Breast Cancer Patients Pediatric Update : Hope for Children with Lymphatic Malformations New Faculty …
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PREDICT: PANCREATIC DISEASE COHORT. A Registry and Biospecimen Bank to Better Understand Pancreatic Disease
… to create a registry, as well as a blood and a tissue bank for individuals with and at high-risk for pancreatic cancer. The personal data derived from the … information derived from the tissue specimens will allow for future investigative studies of pancreatic cancer …
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healthpoints Summer 2011
… Metabolic Surgery : Why surgery may be treatment of choice for diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Breast Cancer Research : Exemestane for prevention of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. … : New study at the Pancreas Center will test a vaccine for preventing pancreatic cancer. …
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Request CIOR’s Services
… with other departments and institutions. In order for us to be able to deliver expert and prompt research input … required, and ability to meet the expected deadline for the project. This decision will be made at a weekly … that the deadline requested by the investigator can be met Particularly in the case of a tight time-line, …
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Yuri William Novitsky, MD
… Dr. Novitsky is internationally known for his expertise in advanced laparoscopic and robotic … repairs. Driven by a determination to improve outcomes for the millions of patients who undergo hernia surgery each … responses to surgical mesh. He is perhaps best known for pioneering techniques for minimally-invasive ventral …
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Cognitive Functioning 20 Years After Arterial Switch
… Ninety-sixth Annual Meeting of The American Association for Thoracic 25 Surgery, Baltimore, MD, in May 2016. … two decades after a neonatal arterial switch operation for transposition of the great arteries (TGA). “This is an … the long-term outcomes for this population so we can begin providing appropriate prevention, surveillance and …
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B. Payne Stanifer, MD, MPH, Joins the Department of Surgery
… tumors, tracheal resection and reconstruction, and surgery for tracheomalacia (tracheoplasty), chest wall, diaphragm, benign esophageal disease, surgery for emphysema, and lung transplant. He has skills in both … of Clinicians for the Underserved in Washington, D.C. He can be reached at 212.305.3408 …
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Apples!
… water from your digestive tract, forming a gel which can slow down digestion. This helps your body absorb … source of antioxidants including flavonoids. Flavonoids can help protect your cells from free radical damage and … cancer. How to Get Your Daily Dose At just 95 calories for a medium size, an apple makes a perfect dessert or snack. …
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Lisa S. Wiechmann, MD
… honors by the Breast Cancer Alliance, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation and the Society of Surgical Oncology. … has been listed in the “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons” for the past 3 years. Dr. Wiechmann is a breast surgeon with … She speaks English, Spanish, and Italian fluently and can conduct the consultation in any of those languages. In …
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Colorectal Surgery
… Colorectal surgeons in the Center for Advanced Surgery specialize in the treatment of disorders … anal fissure, fistula, and rectal prolapse Most patients can be treated laparoscopically for the above conditions. We … regarding diagnoses or treatment recommendations, and can facilitate transfers to NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia …
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Craig R Smith, MD
… Dr. Smith's clinical specialties include medical support for pre- and postoperative transplant recipients, use of … lung transplantation outcomes, preoperative risk factors for stroke after CABG, and adaptation in cardiac … Dr. Smith was named Practitioner of the Year for 2004 by the Society of Practitioners at Columbia …
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Quality of Life in Pancreatic Disease
… study on patients that have undergone pancreatic surgery for any cause. The purpose of this research is to better … of life with regard to pain, diabetes, diet and need for further interventions after pancreatic surgery. To … will be given questionnaires specifically designed for this purpose. …
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healthpoints Fall 2017
… CONTENTS Full Spectrum Care for Breast Cancer Islet Cell Transplant Ends Chronic Pain New Program for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Sign Up for Email Newsletters » …
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Quality and Outcomes Research
… clinical practices. “Every patient’s care is monitored for measures of quality including complication rates, length … information from our surgeons.” Dr. Kiran is well regarded for his expertise in outcomes research, and the Division is … studies have been incorporated into national guidelines for use for all patients in the country. One direct example …
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Thomas A. Imahiyerobo, MD
… honors and awards, including the Dicran Goulian award for academic excellence in Plastic Surgery, as well as the Weill Cornell Alumni Council award for Distinguished House Staff. During his final year of … and was recognized by New York Presbyterian Hospital for his outstanding patient care. Dr. Imahiyerobo’s areas of …
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