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Basic Science Surgery Presentations and Research
… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. … Levels and Induction of Autophagy. LaPar D, Haddad EA, Chai PJ, Kalfa D, Levasseur S, Lewis M, Rosenbaum M, … of Renal Function and is Superior to Serum Creatinine for Prediction of Adverse Events in Left Ventricular Assist …
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Stories of Hope: John Whitley
… My name is John Whitley, and I have lived in Nyack for 25 years. In January 2011, I got …
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Meet Tori Consalvo, NP, The First Dedicated Abdominal Wall Nurse Practitioner in the Country
… happens outside of the operating room, as patients prepare for their procedures ahead of time and recover afterward. At … wall nurse practitioner? It means my entire focus is on patients with hernias and complex abdominal wall conditions. I do not split my time between different specialties. Every …
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Stories of Hope: Tammie Feldman
… Auto islet transplantation offers hope for patients with chronic pancreatitis. For seven years, … aspect of your life and the lives of those you love. It is a horrible and depressing existence and I can tell you it completely changes your world. You spend …
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Weight Loss Surgery: The Benefits of a Sleeve Gastrectomy
… invasive surgery to reduce the size of the stomach—is now the most popular weight loss surgery at our Center and … activity is required. My basic rule is no heavy lifting for a month after surgery. Those with desk jobs typically go … live your life after the surgery can have a huge impact. I recently operated on a 23 year-old male who weighed 424 …
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Stories of Hope: Lawrence Rudnick
… You CAN beat pancreatic cancer, but you need a lot of help. I was at JFK Hospital in Edison, New Jersey in November 2011 … the first step in conquering this dreadful disease is to access the finest medical care available. You need more … energy emanating from him. The congregation was there for me in the event that I needed any type of assistance. I …
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Spotlight on Graduating Chief Resident Dr. Lisa Cannon
… Lisa Cannon, MD is a recently graduated member of the 2013 class at Columbia … What was the focus of your residency? Lisa Cannon, MD: I was a resident as part of Columbia’s Surgical Residency Program for five years, and when I first arrived for the program it …
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Heart Failure, Transplant & VAD Care
… experts. We have over 30 years of experience caring for those with advanced heart failure. Our Heart Transplant Program … Support and Partnership We recognize that heart failure is a difficult disease that can be a tremendous burden on you …
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Richard M. Green, MD
… Richard Green, MD, FACS, is known for his expertise in both open and percutaneous vascular … and Vascular Surgery at NYP/Columbia, Dr. Green is very pleased to be shepherding the new division’s emergence as a …
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Following Life-Changing Facial Surgery, 16-Year-Old Jade Returns to Dance and to Herself (From People Magazine)
… By Sam Gillette for People Magazine , published 8/20/25. Original story … moves that prompted nearby nurses to come running. “This is the first time I’ve seen an intubated patient dance,” a nurse can be heard …
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Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction
… Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction is a non-surgical procedure to improve breathing in people who have emphysema. It is often called BLVR for short and also known as Endobronchial Valve Treatment . … Lung Volume Reduction is used to treat people with emphysema BLVR is a non-surgical alternative to Lung …
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A Memorial Day Update from Dr. Smith
… or stop me in the hallways to express their appreciation for my deluge of daily Updates that ended May 12. I can’t … I’ve mentioned previously that climbing down from a peak is hazardous. Stumbles and falls are set up by the waning of … 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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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 … diabetes or other health problems. Nutritional Content For all intents and purposes, I consider quinoa a grain since it is most compared to other …
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