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Support & Educational Resources for Patients
… them the knowledge and coping skills they need to prepare for surgery and life afterwards. Patients and their family … a social worker and psychiatrist prior to their surgery for a psychosocial evaluation. During this evaluation, the … may include the following topics: Liver disease Waiting for an organ Transplantation surgery In-hospital recovery and …
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Fighting for Their Lives
… For Daniel Ezra, March 3, 2012 suddenly turned to every … she was dilated and immediately admitted to the hospital for strict bed rest. Lizzie wasn’t allowed to go to the … or even sit up to eat. She happily obliged and settled in for what she hoped would be a 12-week stay but knowing that …
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Prenatal Surgery for Myelomeningocele
… Columbia’s Carmen and John Thain Center for Prenatal Pediatrics is now offering fetal intervention to … improve myelomeningocele outcomes by decreasing the need for cerebrospinal fluid shunting and improving motor … also have a proven track record of building teams to care for the most difficult fetal and maternal conditions,” says …
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Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents
… Jeffrey Zitsman, MD , founder and director of the Center for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery at … we found that almost one out of every six candidates for weight loss surgery had contemplated or attempted … There is growing evidence, too, that bariatric surgery for obese teens may help avert serious problems with …
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New Genomic Therapies for Hepatitis C
… New antiviral therapies for Hep C are eliminating complications and producing better … Lorna Dove, MD, MPH , a hepatologist at Columbia’s Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation. In the past … that matches the patient’s genotype and diagnosis with the latest medications. The latest Hep C guidelines are …
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Thank You For Contacting Us
… Thank you for using the Division of Endocrine Surgery’s online service. … staff will attend to your request promptly. Please feel free to call the office directly at (212) 305-0444 with any … Thank You For Contacting Us …
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New Pathways for Pain Relief
… within pain-transmitting nerves, he says, sets the stage for a whole new class of therapeutic agents providing more … Bunnett about his research and its long-term implications for clinical practice. Why do we need a new class of pain … these new drugs may actually turn out to be completely free of side effects. Knowing what we do about endosomal …
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How to Prepare for a Consultation
… notes from your other medical providers before your visit. This will enable our team of experts to review your … to ensure that we can make the best recommendation for your care during your consultation. When you arrive for your appointment, you will be asked to fill out paperwork …
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The Case for Overlapping Procedures
… Clinic indicated that a surgeon can safely be responsible for two overlapping procedures when critical parts of the … Kurlansky, MD , Associate Director of Columbia’s Center for Innovation and Outcomes Research at NYP/Columbia , … MD , surgeon-in-chief, NYP/Columbia told Medscape Medical News has been performing overlapping operations routinely for …
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Prognosis for Patients with Pancreatitis
… occurs. About 5% of patients need long-term treatment. For people with chronic pancreatitis, this can mean a … the bile or pancreatic duct, or other. Increased Risk for Pancreatic Cancer Patients with chronic pancreatitis are … of blood glucose. Next Steps If you or someone you care for is dealing with pancreatitis, the Pancreas Center is here …
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Lung Transplant Program for Seniors
… stories from our very active Lung Transplant Program for seniors.” Until she was diagnosed with emphysema in her … center. In 2013, Marcia was admitted to NYP/Columbia for shortness of breath and her pulmonary specialist Dr. … evaluation process but while she was on the waiting list for a donor lung, her condition worsened significantly. She …
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Thank You For Contacting Us
… Thank you for requesting an appointment with the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at Columbia. Someone … Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Thank you, The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at Columbia … Thank You For Contacting Us …
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Palliative Procedures for Pancreatic Cancer
… does not adequately control pain, the nerves responsible for sending the pain signals can be cut or injected with … alleviate symptoms. Next Steps If you or someone you care for is dealing with a pancreatic condition, the Pancreas Center is here for you. Whether you need a diagnosis, treatment, or a second …
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