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… you know that finding the care you need can be tough, and coordinating between specialists can be ever tougher. We … cardiologist who will serve as your main point of contact and coordinate with our other specialists to provide as many services as possible in a single visit, and all appointments and testing will be scheduled to …
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5 Ways to Prepare Your Child's Heart For College
… September marks the beginning of a new school year and for many students and parents, the start of their college journey. You’re … 30 minutes of moderate exercise, five days a week. Buy your student a bike or good pair of running shoes to get …
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Sarcoma Care Program
… at Columbia can help. Our surgeons have the experience and expertise to bring you the best quality care, as safely … use the following numbers to contact us: For abdominal and pelvic sarcomas, call 212-305-6514 For soft tissue … necessary to come into the office at all. We offer Virtual Visit telehealth appointments, so you can see your doctor …
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Columbia Heart Team Saves a Cancer Patient
… Joe benefits from next generation LVAD and heart transplant At 19, Joe de Rosa was working as a patrol officer and Emergency Medical Technician. One day, he had trouble … “Unfortunately, an organ was not readily available and to buy him time, we proposed a Left Ventricular Assist Device …
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Obesity Surgery Transforms Lives: A Patient Experience
… For Lori and Lynda, two of Dr. Bessler's patients, surgery was … "Dr. Bessler told me he could treat both the hiatal hernia and my big stomach, and described the Roux en Y procedure." … 2000, she is down to 170 and is thrilled that she can buy size 10 clothing. "I have had no stomach pain, no reflux, …
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Understanding BMI and BRI: A Q&A with Columbia’s Bariatric NP Gio Dugay
… alternative measures like the Body Roundness Index (BRI) and debates over BMI's accuracy , it’s important to understand how it’s used today and whether better options exist. To clarify, we spoke with … to Social Media: How Dani Found Strength, Support, and a Fresh Start by Sharing Her Weight Loss Journey The …
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A Look Inside the 24-hour Dance of a Split-Domino Heart Transplant
… where a donor's heart is transplanted into a child, and the healthy parts of that child’s explanted heart are … summer of 2024, three children—a 10-year-old girl, John, and Teddy—were the first to receive a split-domino heart … orchestrated stages. Led by David Kalfa, MD, PhD, and Andrew Goldstone, MD, PhD , this timeline provides a …
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Nutrition After Renal Transplant
… transplantation. As after any surgery, adequate calories and protein are needed for proper wound healing. Also, … by the transplant team to meet your specific needs and tolerances: Protein Sugars Salt Potassium Nutrition for … times. Limiting fruit to one serving per meal, and eating fresh or water-packed canned fruit only (no syrup or added …
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Following The Dietary Guidelines for Americans May Reduce Your Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
… people will be diagnosed with pancreatic cancer this year, and over 38,000 will die. This poor prognosis largely results … for ways to identify who is at risk for pancreatic cancer and how we can minimize risks for the disease. Thus far, … and peas to your rice) Eat 2 cups of fruits daily (fresh, frozen, or canned – if canned avoid heavy syrups). …
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Crunch into Cruciferous Veggies
… greens, chard, rutabaga, turnips, watercress, arugula, and horseradish. These vegetables contain phytochemicals … which act as anti-oxidants, are anti-inflammatory, and help stop cancer from growing. Meta-analyses have shown … to cook frozen vegetables stocked in your freezer in case fresh isn’t available (and save time on washing, and …
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How a New Clinical Trial for IBD Is Changing Frank’s Life
… been a rollercoaster of medical challenges, resilience, and hope. For over two decades, he has battled the … him through hundreds of treatments, emotional struggle, and a relentless search for a better quality of life. At 46, … and treatments for IBD were far from where they are today. Fresh out of college, Frank was just beginning to navigate …
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Pediatric Liver Program
… everywhere come to us for diagnosis, treatments, surgery and transplantations, and long-term care. Our program offers: Multidisciplinary … Medical Group Queens 198-15 Horace Harding Expy Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Westchester NewYork-Presbyterian The …
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Robotic Hernia Surgery: How It Works and Why It Matters
… You may have heard about robotic surgery and wondered what it really means for patients. Is a robot … than traditional surgery? These are important questions, and the answers may surprise you. Robotic surgery has … care needs. Related: The Truth About Hernia Mesh What Do I Buy for Hernia Surgery? Overcoming Hernia after C-Section and …
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Understanding Rectus Diastasis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
… This common condition affects your core strength, posture, and often your confidence. The good news is that effective … the linea alba. When this connective tissue stretches and weakens, the muscles drift apart, creating a gap that can … care needs. Related: The Truth About Hernia Mesh What Do I Buy for Hernia Surgery? Robotic Hernia Surgery: The Future is …
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