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Oncoplastic Surgery: An Interdisciplinary Trend Towards Breast Conservation in Breast Cancer Surgery
… mastectomies . “In the 70s…it really was the big studies from Milan, from Veronesi’s group, that sealed the deal [for …
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Thoracic Surgery Section
… Columbia’s Thoracic Surgery Section, from the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, … as possible access to quality care. We rely on donations from both individuals and organizations year round in order …
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Our Super Specialty: Complex Anal Fistula
… How do I know I have a fistula: You will notice pus coming from a hole beside your anus. This is the hole where the … there are more than one hole. Where does the pus come from? The opening of the anal gland that becomes infected is … follow-up to make travel and care easy for patients coming from far away. Information on accommodation in the NY/NJ area …
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Back on Her Horse: Bridgette LeConey’s Journey to Recovery
… She developed septic shock and a large abscess extending from her chest to her upper abdomen, a condition so critical …
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8 Tips for Managing Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea
… more. Avoid strong smells. Half of our taste sensors come from our nose, so avoid the kitchen while your family or …
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Innovations in Therapeutic Endoscopy for Pancreatic Disease: Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy
… much like one would view them under a microscope, but from inside the body. According to Frank Gress, MD , Clinical …
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… through virtual visits, so you can see your doctor from the comfort of your own home. About Virtual Visits …
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NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital Recognized for Providing the Region’s Best Care
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Turmeric, Curcumin, and Cancer: What’s the Research?
… appetite. Toxicities were comparable with those expected from standard. Two patients reported increased abdominal pain …
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New Treatment Options for Hepatitis C in 2014
… (even casual experimentation decades ago), the rest are from blood transfusions, body modifications such as tattoos …
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What Does a Perfusionist Do?
… the aorta (the large blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body) Providing Extended …
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New Lymphedema Prevention Study Now Enrolling Chinese Patients
… reason that Chinese women will potentially benefit greatly from the opportunity to receive this intervention in their …
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Liver Team Partners with ICU Specialists to Establish a Dedicated Liver ICU
… and chronic liver disease. Our team of experts, ranging from Hepatology, to Transplant Surgery, to Dedicated Liver …
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NOVEL Update: Progress Continues in Trial of Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion
… the average wait time for lung transplantation dropped from about 2 years to 3-4 months, an improvement which has …
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Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Clinic
… wheel, ensuring that all relevant information is gathered from the patient and presented to the multidisciplinary team. …
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