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healthpoints Winter 2017

… CONTENTS Minimally Invasive Fix for a Complex Aneurysm New Device for End-stage Heart Failure Fighting Peripheral Artery … Disease One Step at a Time Patient Awareness Days Sign Up for Email Newsletters » …

Last Modified: 02/27/2024 - 14:49

Gastrointestinal/ Endocrine Surgery

… Endocrine surgeons at the Center for Advanced Surgery specialize in treating disorders of the adrenal, thyroid, and parathyroid glands. Patients can expect the highest level of care for benign and cancerous conditions including: Thyroid …

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

DHREAMS (Diaphragmatic Hernia Research and Exploration; Advancing Molecular Science)

… There are many different possible modes of inheritance for congenital anomalies, including autosomal dominant, … well as a combination of genetic variations that together can predispose to or produce congenital anomalies, such as … techniques, 2) Individuals with diaphragmatic defect who can be directly screened for allelic variation in candidate …

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

Minimal Access Weight Loss Surgery

… the development and use of minimally invasive procedures for weight loss. Learn about our expertise in weight loss … here and specific procedures here: Sleeve Gastrectomy for Weight Loss Laparoscopic Gastric Banding Revisional Surgery for Weight Loss …

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

Platinum Center of Excellence Celebration

… designation as a Platinum Level Center of Excellence for ECMO. NYP/CUMC is one in only five institutions in the … Life Support Organization (ELSO). Our staff was recognized for providing the highest quality of care for ECMO patients and making this designation possible. …

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

Elizabeth C. Verna, MD

… Cardile Associate Professor of Medicine in the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation and Division of … transplantation and is the Director of Clinical Research for the Columbia UniversityTransplant Clinical Research Center. Visit The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at …

Last Modified: 04/25/2026 - 00:15

Links

… American Society for the Study of Liver Diseases http://www.aasld.org American Society of Transplantation http://www.a-s-t.org/ American Gastroenterological Association http://www.gastro.org Application for NYS Medical License http://www.op.nysed.gov/medforms.htm …

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

Disclaimer

… The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only, and is not … as medical advice. This information should not be used for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. … a physician or other qualified health care provider for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical or health …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:07

Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy or Lumpectomy

… The removal of a breast, usually for treatment of breast cancer, presents both physical and … for women. Plastic surgical procedures are available which can reconstruct the breast following mastectomy or lumpectomy for breast cancer. Reconstruction can be unilateral, in the case of unilateral mastectomy, or …

Last Modified: 09/17/2025 - 12:48

Spotlight on Interns 2018-2019

… organization called Ummeed Child Development Center for a year before attending Johns Hopkins for medical school and a Masters in Public Health. His … Austria and grew up in Philadelphia, PA. She attended NYU for college with a major in Psychology and went to medical …

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

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/2/20

… Steve Corwin announced that NYP is providing a $1250 bonus for everyone who has worked in or supported the COVID-19 … nonetheless grateful recipients may demur that they don’t do this for bonuses. True and admirable, but everyone in … conference calls while sheltered at home, I couldn’t resist pausing to catch an iPhone photo of the flowering …

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

Antiviral Medications

… will be administered, in certain patients, once daily for CMV infection prophlaxis for the first 3 months, after … a dose of any of these medications, take it as soon as you can. Do not double dose. Common Side Effects Side effects are rare but can include lowered white blood cell count and kidney …

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

Changes in Insulin Sensitivity, Appetite Hormones, Body Composition, and Energy Expenditure after Weight Loss induced by Bariatric Surgery

… visits to Columbia Medical Center before and after surgery for blood tests and measurement of metabolism, body fat and muscle mass. We provide compensation for participants’ time (up to $150 for each visit) and travel (up to $20 per visit). The total …

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

Post-Approval Study Of Transcarotid Artery Revascularization In Patients With Significant Carotid Artery Disease

… open label, single arm, multi-center post-approval Study for the treatment of patients at high risk for adverse events from carotid endarterectomy who require carotid revascularization and who are eligible for treatment with a combination of the ENROUTE Transcarotid …

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

Weight Loss Surgery Newsletter June 2018

… Diabetes and Heart Disease Advances in Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents Can You Be Obese and Perfectly Healthy? Study Says No Obesity Increases Cancer Risk for Young Adults Chevy Chase Sheds 110 Pounds After Weight …

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