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Project Work Flow and Intake Form
… Step 1: Develop protocol Develop project concept between the investigator and PI: at least one clear preliminary objective, likely data sources, availability of data, likely analysis required. Submit IRB. Step 2: Contact CIOR CIOR may be contacted by the investigator after preliminary protocol development (1-2 …
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Pancreatic Cancer in Minorities
… genetic mutations that have been previously linked to the disease in familial studies, and those potentially at high risk of developing the disease based on family history. We are also going to …
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Changes in Insulin Sensitivity, Appetite Hormones, Body Composition, and Energy Expenditure after Weight Loss induced by Bariatric Surgery
… The purpose of these studies are to examine insulin sensitivity, appetite … before and after surgery for blood tests and measurement of metabolism, body fat and muscle mass. We provide … to $150 for each visit) and travel (up to $20 per visit). The total amount of compensation will depend on the study and …
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Liver Disease – Additional Questions and Concerns
… In this video Dr. Robert Brown, Professor of Medicine and Surgery at Columbia, discusses the role of diet in the prevention of liver disease, as well as the potential …
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Pancreas Center 10th Anniversary Celebration
… On November 5, 2015, over 100 people came out to celebrate the Pancreas Center’s tenth anniversary at the Metropolitan Pavilion in downtown Manhattan. This festive … the Pancreas Center has done and continues to do on behalf of patients with pancreatic disease. In his remarks, Dr. John …
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Michael I. Ebright, MD
… Columbia University Irving Medical Center after serving on the faculty at Boston University School of Medicine for six years. There, he was Director of the Center for Thoracic Oncology and Co-Director of the Lung …
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John’s 2015 update
… The good news though? I have just become something of a phenomenon – a four year survivor of Stage 4 pancreatic … still officially “NED” – No Evidence of Disease… Some of the staff at NYP call me “The Miracle Man.” Read more: http://www.nyacknewsandviews.com/2015/11/jwhitley_tday2015/ …
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How do living donor and deceased donor liver transplants compare?
… In a living donor transplant, the recipient gets part of a liver; in a deceased donor transplant, the patient gets the whole liver, according to liver …
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Research and Trials
… As a part of one of the country’s premier research institutions, we … new treatments and therapies for patients around the world. Research Department of Surgery at Columbia …
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Breast Care Resources
… about who to contact, how to prepare for your visit, and the experiences of our past patients. Contact Information Call (212) 305-9676 … & Preparing Learn everything you need to know about the day of your surgery. Information on these pages includes …
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital campuses collaborate to use ECMO, saving patient’s life
… and cardiac support during severe respiratory illness. The ECMO machine directly oxygenates the blood, providing an opportunity for the lungs to heal. … it avoids damage to the lungs that can be caused by use of a ventilator, which forces air into the lungs with …
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Abdominal Wall Hernias
… In this video, you can learn all about the anatomy of the abdominal wall, the causes of abdominal wall hernias, and …
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ECMO Advances Critical Care Practice
… Cara Agerstrand, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine and Medical ECMO Attending at … Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and its use in the critical care environment. Dr. Agerstrand answers several questions on the topic, including: What types of patients can be treated …
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