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Peripheral Artery Disease Program
… What Is Peripheral Artery Disease | Conditions We Treat | … use the Eastern Vascular appointment request form . What Is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)? PAD—also known as lower extremity arterial occlusive disease—is a narrowing, or stenosis, of the arteries in the legs or, …
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Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program
… or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), a kidney transplant is a life-changing option that can dramatically improve their … nervous system, and brain development. A kidney transplant is the best treatment option for most children with severe … Access to Donor Matches Finding the most compatible donor is the best way to improve your child's transplant outcomes. …
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Robotic Liver Surgery Program at Columbia
… What Is Robotic Liver Surgery? Robotic surgery is a minimally invasive approach that uses highly specialized … surgery uses small incisions to access the surgical site, avoiding the large incisions associated with …
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Our Heart Surgery Team
… for Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery Dr. Takayama is Vice Chair for Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery. … 305-8312 Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery Dr. Geirsson is Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery, the Director of the … of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Dr. Argenziano is a cardiac surgeon with decades of experience as a leader …
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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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What We’re Reading: 10/09/20
… in public understanding, and plainly declares that there is only one way to vote in November. “Truth is neither … does a mask demonstration to boot. ( From theatlantic.com ) ‘The med student daughter is asking so many questions.’ … 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: 12/04/20
… in a practical way. Pods can be dangerous when a virus is spreading out of control, with new cases and … Be smart, and don’t lose hope. ( From theatlantic.com ) C.D.C. Officials Shorten Recommended Quarantine Periods … 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: 10/02/20
… inflammation of the heart muscle. Here, the science is clear—what we know and don’t know. Researchers dispel some … data, and ongoing studies. A good one. ( From theatlantic.com) The Underused Weight Loss Option: Bariatric Surgery … 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: 10/16/20
… at the state level With the election on our doorstep, this is a timely read—Detailed analysis of a study on how … keeps the cost of medication sky high. ( From statnews.com ) My Patients Can’t Take Trump’s Advice Covid-19 is … 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: 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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Living Donor Liver Transplantation Program
… Our Living Donor Liver Transplantation Program is one of the largest and most successful in the country. … Liver Transplantation A living donor liver transplantation is a surgery that removes a diseased or malfunctioning liver … Director, Transplant Services at NYP/Columbia Dr. Kato is known for unique and innovative surgeries for adults and …
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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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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
… Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a complex condition that occurs when the diaphragm—the … and heart and impede their development. Key Facts CDH is one of the most common congenital abnormalities, affecting approximately one in 3,000 to 5,000 babies. CDH is potentially life-threatening and can have significant …
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End Stage Renal Disease (Kidney Failure)
… and urinary systems, the kidneys' primary function is the removal of excess fluid and waste material from the … in each kidney, blood entering from the renal arteries is filtered, and through complex biochemistry, substances not … body waste, and Transplantation , in which a failed kidney is replaced with a healthy donor kidney. For eligible …
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Changing the Future of Living Liver Donation: A Conversation about Columbia’s All-Robotic Approach
… the Adult Liver Transplant Program, discuss how this shift is making transplantation safer, expanding access, and … for living liver donation? Dr. Hawksworth: The advantage is that on the mid-upper abdomen, there are only laparoscopic … incisions, each less than a centimeter. The liver is extracted through a bikini incision (a Pfannenstiel or …
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