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Gastric Balloons
… stomach by endoscopy (through the mouth) and can remain for up to six months. Patients with a BMI above 30 are eligible for gastric balloons. In some cases they may be appropriate … Laporoscopic Gastric Banding Revisional Surgery Duodenal Switch Endoscopic Procedures Metabolic Analysis This content …
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Our Heart Surgery Team
… or use our appointment request form . Our Cardiac Surgeons For specialized care teams: Heart Attacks/Cardiovascular … Tumors Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD | (212) 305-6380 Vice Chair for Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery Dr. Takayama is … start. Today, we’re learning how to find a heart surgeon. Visit our 'I Need a… Heart Surgeon' guide » Our Cardiac …
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Dr. Sheldon Marc Feldman at 2012 New York Reiki Conference, Part 1
… University Medical Center, it was thrilling for me to have the opportunity to hear him speak about his … (NYRC), sat rapt as Dr. Feldman explained his rationale for incorporating Reiki into his breast cancer surgeries. He … will be posted in part 2 of this article on October 26. To learn more, see Raven Keyes’ newly released book, The …
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What We’re Reading: 08/30/24
… health issues in women. Shedding light on the struggles for diagnosis and the hope that non-invasive technologies … might offer for future care. (From newyorker.com) It Eats Plastic. You Eat It. An intriguing look at the … rights. (From npr.org) Related: What We’re Reading: 07/26/24 “Dr. AI” Video Series: Can ChatGPT Step Up to The …
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Neurosurgery's Lead NP Shares Her Breast Cancer Story
… the ranks to serve as Columbia Neurosurgery’s lead NP for its Cerebrovascular Division . Working with patients is … in her day-to-day role as well as serving as a leader for the team. In addition to her clinical role, Gaby had also … new program offering immersive internship experience for Washington Heights students an inside look at the …
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Obesity and Cancer Risk
… cancer, pancreatic cancer, and more. The exact reason for this is still not fully clear—it may be due to … surgeries have proven to be the best long-term treatments for significant weight loss. Achieving Weight Loss Goals An … Bypass Surgery Laporoscopic Gastric Banding Duodenal Switch Endoscopic Procedures Gastric Balloons Metabolic …
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Columbia Heart Team Saves a Cancer Patient
… overseeing landscaping and building maintenance. “For 15 years after my cancer, I worked hard and led a normal … with the demands of my job.” On his lunch hour, Joe went for an echocardiogram and learned that his heart was only … “Unfortunately, an organ was not readily available and to buy him time, we proposed a Left Ventricular Assist Device …
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What We’re Reading: 06/04/21
… his infection, the months spent in the hospital fighting for his life are of importance to our collective memory. The … a lesson for us all. In more ways than one. ( From nytimes.com ) The Peril of Not Vaccinating The World “There are two … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …
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What We’re Reading: 06/10/21
… And their excitement and dedication should rile us all up for future genetic discoveries. ( From theatlantic.com ) Quantum leap for medical research as microscope zooms … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …
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What We’re Reading: 07/23/21
… variants, and what our future may hold. ( From newyorker.com ) Emergency Medicine’s Original Sin “The misconception … to those who are first on the scene. And it doesn’t make for better medicine, it keeps our frontliners out of the loop … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …
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What We’re Reading: 03/12/21
… our feeds this week. Yearly Lung Cancer Scans Are Advised for People 50 and Over With Shorter Smoking Histories Lung … of people eligible for annual screenings. ( From nytimes.com ) Unlocking the Mysteries of Long COVID “What people … say so ourselves. Also check out: What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …
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What We’re Reading: 03/19/21
… vaccine hoarding of wealthier countries. ( From nytimes.com ) The Coronavirus Variants Experts Are Most Concerned … was able to adapt its program to a cancer-cell detector for oncologists. One of those articles you’ve probably missed … out: What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …
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What We’re Reading: 04/09/21
… podcast puts JAMA, the ‘voice of medicine,’ under fire for its mishandling of race Medical journals influence every … been status quo. There is much work to do. ( From statnews.com ) Kati Kariko Helped Shield the World From the … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …
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What We’re Reading: 10/04/19
… transplant recipients on the planet. ( From washingtonpost.com ) When Music is the Best Medicine “Music therapy can make … Crowe, former president of the National Association for Music Therapy Music is a stress reliever, it's used to … in which music therapists help people heal. ( From nytimes.com ) Also check out: What We’re Reading: 09/27/19 What We’re …
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Pediatric Liver to Adult Transition (PLATinum) Program
… commitment to preparing liver transplant patients not only for surgery and short-term recovery, but also for creating … offers unique support for all pediatric patients aged 12 - 26 years old, who have received a liver transplant. Our … which is communicated to the adult care team. Age 23 - 26 Focus areas : Ongoing support, continued introduction to …
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