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Toddler Thriving a Year After Heart Transplant

… Dr. Jan M. Quaegebeur . Exactly a year later, on January 26, 2006, Jordan was back at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia … University Medical Center, where Dr. Quaegebeur, who is Professor of Surgery and Director, Pediatric Cardiac … Pediatrics in Columbia's Department of Pediatrics , who is one of the cardiologists in charge of his care. At regular …

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

Guide to BRCA Genes & Breast Cancer

… This article explains what is known about the BRCA genes, their connection to cancer, … the entire length of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Single Site Testing : This searches for a specific mutation type … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 12:53

Michael I. Ebright, MD

… Chair of Surgery at Stamford Hospital, a Columbia partner site in Connecticut. He has numerous publications in …

Last Modified: 12/06/2025 - 09:33

Our Super Specialty: Advanced Pelvic Floor Disorders

… University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian is a world leader in the management of pelvic floor … management for: Disorders of the Pelvic Floor The most common disorder of the pelvic floor is organ prolapse … reconstruct while avoiding a permanent ostomy even in the most challenging of circumstances. Colorectal Surgeons …

Last Modified: 03/03/2026 - 11:35

Thyroid Scar Gallery

… There will often be a little swelling around the incision site for a few weeks after the operation. A small amount of swelling is part of the normal healing process. The natural reaction to surgery is to form scar tissue that will become firmer in the first …

Last Modified: 03/26/2026 - 14:42

Will Artificial Intelligence Transform Heart Care? Insights from Columbia Experts

… Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping everything from diagnostics to patient …

Last Modified: 12/23/2024 - 17:51

Quality and Outcomes Research

… Quality and outcomes research is instrumental in maintaining the high level of clinical … the division’s clinical practices. “Every patient’s care is monitored for measures of quality including complication … and oral antibiotics reduces a patient’s risk of surgical site infection or leakage by half. In addition to reporting …

Last Modified: 03/03/2026 - 11:37

Michael’s Journey Underscores the Importance of Specialized Hernia Care

… that the right care at the right time can turn even the most daunting medical journey into a story of hope and …

Last Modified: 09/19/2024 - 13:20

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/02/20

… curve were less so. Her practice illustrates some of our most vexing reopening challenges. Hers is a high-turnover practice, with a very small waiting room … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …

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

Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer: State of the Union

… role in the care of patients with pancreatic cancer . Most will need chemotherapy at some point during their care, … advances in chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer and why he is optimistic. What is your role at the Pancreas Center? Dr. … agents in animal subjects with the goal of bringing the most promising agents forward as clinical trials for our …

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

Educational Videos for Physicians

… the latest advances in the field, please look to our CME site for upcoming events. …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 12:08

ECMO Patient Survives Acute Respiratory Failure, Proposes to his Girlfriend in ICU

… On March 20, 2010, Chris Costa, a 26-year-old paramedic in Connecticut, was taking a quick ride … perform this vital function for them. The patient’s blood is run out of the body, through the ECMO machine, and back … as he did. “ECMO is proving to be valuable therapy in the most severe cases of ARDS,” he says. Drs. Brodie and …

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

Diaphragmatic Weakness & Paralysis

… moving normally during breathing. Because the diaphragm is the primary muscle that allows the lungs to expand, this … several medical treatments options, surgery remains the most effective way to treat a paralyzed or weakened … breathing – on exertion or when lying down is the most typical symptom. How are diaphragmatic weakness and …

Last Modified: 03/16/2026 - 13:56

Parathyroid Surgery (Parathyroidectomy)

… 2026 Parathyroid surgery, also called a parathyroidectomy, is a procedure to remove one or more of the parathyroid … called primary hyperparathyroidism — surgery is often the most effective treatment. Key Info The parathyroid glands … There will often be a little swelling around the incision site for a few weeks after the operation. A small amount of …

Last Modified: 03/24/2026 - 11:56