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Living Donor Liver Transplantation Program
… shows that our results well exceed national outcomes for living donor liver transplantations. Our program offers: … Transplant Services at NYP/Columbia Dr. Kato is known for unique and innovative surgeries for adults and children, including a six-organ transplant; a …
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From NYP's Health Matters – One Heart Saves Three Lives: Innovative Partial Heart Transplant Performed at Columbia/NYP
… her valves worked well, making her an ideal living donor for this innovative procedure. She had been in the hospital for 7 weeks when her family received the life-changing news: a donor heart was available. “To offer this …
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Flattening the Curve through Telehealth, and Beyond
… comfortable with telehealth is something actionable and easy to accomplish. Telehealth (a term used interchangeably … can help us connect with patients more quickly.” For the skeptics out there, Dr. Nikolian reassures that age … patients stand to benefit the most. Scheduling a video visit in three clicks pales in comparison to the planning …
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Lung Cancer in Women
… lung cancer during her lifetime is about 1 in 17 for women. Lung cancer affects both tobacco smokers and non-smokers; for smokers the risk is higher. The rates of lung cancer have been increasing over the past several years for women, particularly adenocarcinoma. Key Facts Lung cancer …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/05/20
… was placed near a window so I would get enough air.” [Feb 26, 1918] “Tuesday—Told this AM by Capt Davis and also by … survived, buried their family, and lived on. A victory for my mother and me. Bringing my epidemic saga full circle, … 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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Updates from Dr. Smith
… Smith: 12/20/20 A Thanksgiving Update from Dr. Smith: 11/26/20 A July COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20 A … from Dr. Smith: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 4/25/20 COVID-19 … COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 3/15/20 Related Here For You, Now More Than Ever: Lessons We've Learned from the …
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A Winter Solstice COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 12/20/20
… faith in the honor system, by requiring “gateway” testing for everyone after January 4, whether they admit to travel or … Previously: A Thanksgiving Update from Dr. Smith: 11/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20 A Memorial Day … 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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Esophageal Disorders Program
… If you’re seeking care for an esophageal condition like esophageal cancer, … leading esophageal disease researchers to offer the latest and safest minimally invasive treatments. To make an … Barrett's esophagus Esophageal atresia (for more, also visit our EA Care Program ) Esophageal cancer Esophageal …
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End of Year Review: Top Ten Surgery Advances of 2015
… the passing year’s accomplishments and set our intentions for the coming year. In 2015, the Department of Surgery’s … patients both here and around the globe. One more reason for hope this season! 1. The Transformative Power of POEM … hospitals in 2015 to educate their surgeons about the latest advances in breast cancer diagnosis and …
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Our Super Specialty: Complex Anal Fistula
… difficult to manage. Surgery is the only option for cure. Different procedures can be used, however success … postoperative care, and follow-up to make travel and care easy for patients coming from far away. Information on … they approach treating conditions. Read more colorectal news and stories here …
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Our Super Specialty: Restorative Surgery & Ostomy Avoidance
… Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia is distinguished for its expertise in the management of all problems related … postoperative care, and follow-up to make travel and care easy for patients coming from far away. Information on … they approach treating conditions. Read more colorectal news and stories here Related IBD Center Anal Fistula Center …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/12/20
… Prize winner, defined a virus as “simply a piece of bad news wrapped up in protein.” 42 years later the bad news was … It has been moving steadily towards the Siberian focus for years. The pace accelerated in the 1990s. Like any other … be Vega, the fifth-brightest star visible from earth. In 26,000 years a-Ursae Minoris will wear the Polaris crown …
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What We’re Reading: 10/02/20
… data, and ongoing studies. A good one. ( From theatlantic.com) The Underused Weight Loss Option: Bariatric Surgery … surgery is proven to be the most effective treatment for severe obesity in adults and adolescents but is still … 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: 09/27/24
… turned plastic-free living into a luxury. A concise plea for systemic change rather than putting the impossible burden on individuals. (From theatlantic.com) Three Medical Practices That Older Patients Should … out: What We’re Reading: 08/30/24 What We’re Reading: 07/26/24 “Dr. AI” Video Series: Can ChatGPT Step Up to The …
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Fay C Gbolo, NP
… Honor Society. She began her NP career at the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation where she has honed her … Hospital, July 2015 Dr. Allen D. Spiegel Memorial Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Master of Public Health … Speaker, Carnegie Hall, May 2011 Employee of the Season for Research Personnel, Columbia University Medical Center, …
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