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What We’re Reading: 12/11/20
… it into our feeds this week. What the Chaos in Hospitals Is Doing to Doctors It begins by reviewing the realities we … Everyone is girding themselves.” ( From theatlantic.com ) How To Retain Your Heat And Stay Upbeat While … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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What We’re Reading: 10/23/20
… for Covid-19, has been making headlines. This article is less about the treatment itself and more about the … research and treatment development. ( From statnews.com ) Inside the Mind of an Anti-vaxxer Do you know an … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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2013: The International Year of Quinoa
… quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has a lot to offer anyone who is concerned about good nutrition, including those with … intents and purposes, I consider quinoa a grain since it is most compared to other grains, and is cooked and prepared like a grain. This grain-like fruit is …
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Medicine of the Soul
… of pontiff in unprecedented fashion in 2013, his first official trip was not to a global capital or distant land, … of Europe and the heart of the Mediterranean, the island is geographically peripheral yet central to the story of … from the power corridors of Brussels or Rome, Lampedusa is witness to one of the world’s most urgent humanitarian …
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Vaccine for Pancreatic Cancer Enters Phase II of Clinical Trial: Here’s What to Know
… It originates in the exocrine tissue of the pancreas and is the most common type of pancreatic cancer, making up more than 95 percent of cases. It is also one of the most lethal cancers there is. But … Phase II of the Pancreatic Vaccine Clinical Trial here. [Official Title of Study: A Phase II, Open-Label, Multicenter, …
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Weight Loss Surgery for Kids with Severe Obesity Is Now Part of the American Academy of Pediatrics Treatment Guidelines. Here’s Why.
… actually works. Starting with the guidelines themselves, is this the first time the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is recommending bariatric surgery for children and … closely to it. And they basically said, gastric bypass is appropriate for people with severe obesity who meet these …
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What We’re Reading: 01/29/21
… must be addressed head-on. Hearing from an ER doctor, who is not a vaccine skeptic, about the reasons for her initial … myths, we must normalize medical mistrust. ( From nbcnews.com ) Why Vaccines Alone Will Not End the Pandemic If you … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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The Columbia Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Center
… The mission of our Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Center is to prevent death from cancer and to maintain quality of … of experience navigating these challenges, and our team is committed to partnering closely with patients to provide … cancers at all levels of complexity. Our priority is preserving as much of the bowel as possible with minimal …
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Lisa Goetze Gets Going with Gastric Bypass Surgery
… regarding healthy living and remaining active. Today, she is a 32-year-old full-time business professional and … always monitored, limited, and criticized. "If it were an official category in the Guinness Book of World Records, I'd … 'I want to have gastric bypass surgery.'" Gastric bypass is the most common form of weight loss surgery in the United …
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Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
… procedure used to rejuvenate the upper and lower eyelids is called a blepharoplasty . Also known as eyelid surgery, … life. Eyelid Surgery Procedures Blepharoplasty surgery is used to treat the following signs of aging: The sagging or drooping skin that is responsible for folds and lines around the eyes, which …
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Sarcoma Care Program
… century, we posed a simple question to our doctors: "What is the single most futuristic thing we're doing in surgery … pathologists, nurses, and more. This entire team is in constant communication, meeting regularly to discuss … the body, surgical treatment can get extremely complex. It is important to see a surgeon with extensive experience …
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Columbia Surgery Outpatient Offices at Glenpointe
… Comprehensive follow-ups for post-surgical care The center is a spacious, modern facility with newly renovated exam … Vascular Surgery Options for Procedures If surgery is the right choice, the center offers convenient and … you are traveling by public transportation, there are on-site NJ Transit buses conveniently located in front of our …
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Pancreatic Cancer
… Diagnosis | Staging | Treatment | Prognosis | Coping What is pancreatic cancer? Pancreatic cancer refers to tumors that … know about Pancreatic Cancer with Dr. John A. Chabot What is a pancreatic tumor? Normally, cells only divide to form … and mucinous cystadenocarcinoma. The information on this site refers mostly to exocrine tumors, and specifically …
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Intestinal Failure
… Transplant Surgery Team , March 2025 Intestinal failure is a condition in which people don’t have enough … failure often occurs after a large piece of intestine is removed to treat other disease. This creates a condition … bowel syndrome (an issue that can occur if the intestine is damaged or shortened, often as a result of surgery) and …
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Robotic Kidney Surgery Program at Columbia
… 305-6469 or use our online appointment request form . What Is Robotic Kidney Surgery? Robotic kidney surgery is a minimally invasive approach that uses surgeon-guided … disease, including those needing a transplant. Columbia is one of the few centers that offers robotic transplantation …
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