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Navigating Biliary Atresia: Nate's Mom Shares Their Journey
… affects an estimated six out of every 10 newborns. It is caused by a build-up of bilirubin, a yellow substance in … said that could be just what he ate on that day. But the most alarming sign for me is the jaundice,” says Wanwan. … discuss liver transplant. Then the third category is the most unfortunate in that it’s not successful at all, and they …
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Our Doctors
… Location: HIP, Fl. 5, Rm. 506 Ascherman, Jeffrey A. (MD) Site Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery Phone: 212.305.9612 · …
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The Hospitals: Overview
… Columbia University Irving Medical Center The primary site of the residency, Columbia University Irving Medical Center is located on a 20-acre site in Upper Manhattan. Formerly Columbia-Presbyterian, this …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/14/20
… to be leveling off, thankfully. A relative bright spot is that our children’s hospital (MSCHONY) has been relatively … sometimes mandatory, and can have forensic value. In most settings, autopsies have become uncommon. Imaging, lab … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …
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Latest News on COVID-19
… our top priority. We believe that taking this step now is in the best interest of all, and will help us to further … these times, CUIMC & NewYork-Presbyterian have created a site with COVID-19 resources for all our patients, which is the first place new information will be available: …
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Selective venous sampling—solving a hypertension puzzle
… Division of Vascular Surgery . "If an adrenal tumor is over-secreting aldosterone, surgical removal of the tumor … instead of 'essential hypertension,' as most people with high blood pressure have. Left untreated, … Adrenal Center. Dr. Lee and colleagues now offer 'single site' adrenal surgery, in which the surgery is performed …
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Aortic Regurgitation
… What is Aortic Regurgitation (aka Aortic Insufficiency)? Aortic … the aortic valve Trauma (damage to the aorta near the site of aortic valve) Enlargement of the aorta because of … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/05/20
… from several Departments. One of our surgeons stole the most applause by joining the final chorus in his wheelchair. … events unknown until now: [Feb 23, 1918] “Saturday—This is my first experience in my life in a hospital….I am told my … was placed near a window so I would get enough air.” [Feb 26, 1918] “Tuesday—Told this AM by Capt Davis and also by …
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Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease
… a condition in which the liver stores excess fat but is not secondary to alcohol, a virus, drugs, metabolic … to metabolize or export fat. MAFLD is currently the most common cause of abnormal liver blood tests in the United … management of children identified with this disease. Our site is a member of the NASH (Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis) …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/10/20
… of two aides in the White House entourage. “The virus is in the White House,” gloated an Obama appointee, who … the lower two-thirds. Among intangibles, testing is the most complicated and controversial. Why is testing … 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 …
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Profile in Compassion: Sue Mirza Carries Husband’s Legacy, Potentially Transforming the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
… lasts a little while before fading. This time, the story is a bit different. This time, the legacy started by one … research that is already saving lives, and that may be the most important work in pancreatic cancer in the last 40 … the Mirza Program (for more, see the Pancreas Center’s web site and the Department of Surgery blog). Together, these …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/6/20
… fluid density x force of gravity x height of the dam). It is popular to conceptualize our enterprise as a pyramid. … of our pyramid, hands-on bedside nursing is possibly the most critical mortar we have. In my entire career, I can’t … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …
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Can Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers Really Help Your Heart?
… , that's very helpful,” Dr. Haythe said. “This is an extension of us in some ways.” One theme rang true … but its value lies in watching how it changes. “The key is trends,” Dr. Yarmohammadi added. “If something … feel good, go to the doctor,” says Dr. Haythe. “Your watch is not the final authority. The goal isn’t to watch your …
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National Leader in Treating Liver Cancer
… for Liver Disease and Transplantation at NYP/Columbia is making noteworthy progress in the treatment of … and in our ability to pinpoint their delivery with the most sophisticated real-time volumetric imaging available … tumor, providing small amounts of radiation to the tumor site for several days. CLDT’s interventional radiologist, …
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5 Questions with Dr. John Chabot about Work/Life Balance and the Joy of Gardening
… and into home mode, and de-stress,” says Dr. Chabot, who is also executive director of the Pancreas Center at … feet to 12 feet. It’s a pretty technical undertaking, and most years, I catch at least one. My son and I also like to … their career? It falls within the general advice I give to most people early in their careers: Find something you enjoy …
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