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Research Study Enrolling Women from the Bronx Who Have Survived Colorectal Cancer
… research study offers nutrition counseling and free membership to a weight loss facility to help women who … you will: Receive nutrition counseling over the phone for 12 months. Receive membership at local Curves® club for 12-month at no cost. Go to 5 clinic visits over the …
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Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (Uni-VATS)
… wide, between the ribs. This single cut serves as a port for both traditional surgical instruments and the … which has been proven to be an equally effective procedure for lung tissue biopsies and resections as well as … VATS procedures as well, where one incision is made for the surgical instruments and another for the …
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The Columbia Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Center
… Cancer Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Syndromes account for 5 to 10% of all 150,000 colorectal cancers diagnosed each … closely with patients to provide the very best results for them and their entire families. The surgeons at the … Recent publication: Assessment of a Polygenic Risk Score for Colorectal Cancer to Predict Risk of Lynch Syndrome …
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Program
… our program combines unmatched clinical expertise with the latest research and most advanced treatments to provide the best outcomes for you and your baby. To make an appointment with the … who will be consulting with each other during your visit about your child's care. Our services include: …
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
… care are required until the baby is stable enough for surgery and during recovery. What Is Congenital … Because the liver is a solid organ, it is more restrictive for the developing lungs. The larger the opening, the easier … Our program combines unmatched clinical expertise with the latest research and most advanced treatments to provide the …
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The Interventional Endocrinology Program at Columbia
… treatment, traditional surgery may not be the only option for your care. Interventional endocrinology uses advanced … Program at the Columbia Thyroid Center offers the latest minimally invasive procedures to treat a range of … tissue. These procedures can be performed during an office visit using local anesthesia. This means less downtime and …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/22/20
… CUIMC ICU census, which has been hovering at ~230 patients for the past 6 days. We can’t convert ORICUs to ORs until we … of bad ideas. I will try to redeem myself with another visit to the annals of adversity. Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a … 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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Organic or Not?
… At least, that is the question I will attempt to answer for you in this blog. As the organic food sections in our … animal derived foods (these are not necessarily organic): Free-range: animals provided shelter in an area with … of the small farms cannot afford the USDA certification. Visit LocalHarvest to find a crop share near you. I …
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By Letting Patients Lead, We Can Advance Medicine
… in advancing medical research. Dr. Wattacheril advocates for increased patient participation in studies, fostering a … Fatty Liver Disease Program at Columbia’s Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation , took the course … Transplant from the Ground, Up Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/28/20
… month. Cold, rainy, windy, and gray has been the standard for April, as if acting out “cruelest” in charades. A … 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 … 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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Our Colorectal Surgery Team & Locations
… (212) 342-1155 or request an appointment online today. For IBD care, call (212) 305-9664. Our Team Colorectal … have earned national and international recognition for their expertise in minimally invasive and laparoscopic … Today, we’re learning how to find a colorectal surgeon. Visit our 'I Need a… Colorectal Surgeon' guide » …
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Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian A Top Hospital by 2025-2026 U.S. News and World Report Rankings
… named one of the best hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report . We are also proud to be New York’s No. 1 children’s hospital and among the best in the nation for children’s care, ranking nationally in 10 children’s specialties. For the 2025-26 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 …
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What We’re Reading: 01/08/21
… Self-care often gets co-opted and woven into a ploy for consumables, but the roots hold grave importance for our … and grief, and to be an ally to yourself.” ( From nytimes.com ) Pfizer vaccine protects against new Covid variants, … 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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Aortic Valve Repair and the Ross Procedure
… developed to repair these aortic valves, avoiding the need for blood thinners or early reoperation. One such procedure … patients. The Ross Procedure is a surgical option for children and young adults with diseased aortic valves or … own valve tissue, the Ross procedure eliminates the need for a replacement for as many as 10 years, and also …
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What We’re Reading: 11/01/19
… out of appealing to our shared humanity. ( From nytimes.com ) Injecting Drugs Can Ruin a Heart. How Many Second … It can be treated with surgery, but afterward, treatment for addiction is rarely offered--which only compounds the … crisis and the suffering left in its wake. ( From nytimes.com ) The Science Of Scary: Why It's So Fun To Be Freaked …
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