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New Pathways: Researching and Innovating Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

… cancer, from the role that genetic mutations play in illness and treatment to the importance of increased awareness about clinical trial-awareness in the pancreas community to the personalization of … Cancer Treatment So Elusive? Next Steps: Enrolling in Clinical Trials Introduction Dr. Hyesoo Lowe Our topic …

Last Modified: 11/30/2023 - 13:10

The Ozempic Effect: Everything You Need to Know About Medical Weight Loss

… for obesity, risks, benefits, and all the questions in between. Key Takeaways: There is a positive impact of … health conditions, surgery typically results in greater and more sustained weight loss than medication … now. There will eventually be either longer-acting meds or pills that are as good as the injections. In what ways do …

Last Modified: 11/07/2025 - 13:04

Columbia Hernia Center

… care possible. All of our surgeons are fellowship trained in advanced hernia repair and are thought leaders in the world of hernia surgery. They are adept in … During Your Care With the Columbia Hernia Center What Do I Buy for Hernia Surgery? NewYork-Presbyterian Patient & …

Last Modified: 04/02/2026 - 14:00

Viral Hepatitis

… to severe (such as cirrhosis and liver failure). Causes In all cases, viral hepatitis is caused by the transmission … different hepatitis viruses are likely to be transmitted in different ways: Hepatitis A : Coming into contact with … has been contaminated with an infected person’s stool. In rare cases, it can also be spread through blood. Hepatitis …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:37

Turmeric, Curcumin, and Cancer: What’s the Research?

… a very mild bitter and spicy flavor, often found ground in the spices section of your grocery store. As one of the main spices found in curry, you may recognize turmeric by its bright … solely for its bright color! One of the components found in turmeric is called curcumin, which is an antioxidant in …

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

What We're Reading: 11/07/25

… conditions, plus a separate track for future oral GLP-1 pills that may come to market soon. But as ever, eligibility … that deserves treatment, not blame. (from nytimes.com) The Case That A.I. Is Thinking A clear-eyed case for … over time. It’s a thoughtful, unsettling read that lands in the middle: the future isn’t evenly distributed, but it’s …

Last Modified: 11/10/2025 - 17:34

Gallbladder Surgery: What you need to know

… Gallstones affect up to 1 in 10 people, making it the most common disease of the … and bits of extra cholesterol or bilirubin, a substance in the bile, harden into small particles. Bile is a … may occur during pregnancy, while taking birth control pills, or hormone replacement therapy). Are gallstones …

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

Miralax And Dulcolax Bowel Prep For Colonoscopy

… Avoid products containing Olestra (a fat substitute found in some fat free and low-fat foods) for one week. A few … RED, ORANGE AND PURPLE LIQUIDS! Dulcolax Laxative 5mg (2 pills) THE DAY BEFORE YOUR COLONOSCOPY DO NOT EAT ANY SOLID … the 8.3 oz. of Miralax (14 doses bottle) with the Gatorade in a large pitcher or bowl. Drink one 8 oz. glass of the …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 17:24

Aortic Stenosis

… causes of aortic stenosis are: Calcific aortic stenosis : In older adults, mild thickening or calcification of the … calcification will not affect the motion of the valve, but in about 2% to 3% of people over 75 years old, calcific … on diagnostic tests may also require surgery. To date, no pills or medications exist for the treatment of aortic …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 15:07

Lisa Goetze Gets Going with Gastric Bypass Surgery

… unless you were being chased by someone with a knife." In fact, running was never an option for Ms. Goetze. For her, … pounds she could only stand for a limited amount of time. In 2000, Ms Goetze underwent gastric bypass surgery—a … to use the handicapped one. If I flew anywhere, I had to buy two tickets and dehydrate myself so that I would not have …

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

Endometriosis: a Painfully Common & Scarcely Discussed Aspect of Women’s Health

… Specialty Surgery here at Columbia, and a leader in minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgery with … or Aleve. They don't normally respond to birth control pills after a while. And so when you hear that history, that … management approach” are typical things like birth control pills, hormonally-oriented type therapeutics that affect the …

Last Modified: 02/20/2023 - 14:23

What We’re Reading: 10/31/24

… 10 percent of daily calories and beware of hidden sources in everyday foods. (From nytimes.com) Health Care's Colossus - A Series A six-part series … to our collective experience receiving medical care in the United States. It uncovers how UnitedHealth Group, the …

Last Modified: 01/21/2025 - 22:54

Thyroid Lymphoma

… About Lymphoma is a disease in which lymphocytes (i.e. blood cells that fight infection) turn into cancer cells. In thyroid lymphoma, the lymphocytes of the thyroid turn into … symptoms which include difficulty swallowing, food or pills getting "stuck" when they swallow, and pressure or …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 13:32

When the Adrenal Gland Causes Hypertension

… Doctors Discuss how HyperAldosteronism Causes Hypertension In service of Adrenal Awareness Month, 2022, Columbia … to manage, or even if you can graduate from some of your pills or all of your pills. So what happens after the operation? Do people indeed …

Last Modified: 03/26/2026 - 14:28