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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/7/20
… one prestigious cancer hospital, and in the initial plans for the Javits Center and USNS Comfort here at home. Javits … Best of 2020, and it won’t be matched until May 26, 2021, when all of this will be a distant memory. Craig R. … 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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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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Colorectal Programs & Services
… a common mission : to provide ready access to expert care for those afflicted with diseases of the bowel to be a place … complete care for this common and difficult condition. Visit Anal Fistula Center Inflammatory Bowel Disease Care … colorectal care, combining personalized treatment with the latest evidence-based advancements in medical and surgical …
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Thymus Program
… conditions. The Thymus Program at Columbia combines the latest minimally invasive treatments, a multidisciplinary … doctors have helped develop the most effective treatments for diseases like myasthenia gravis and thymus cancer … managed with different medications and blood treatments. For some conditions, the thymus is removed completely …
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Care
… team is here to bring you personalized, compassionate care for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. For some, surgery may be the … and you to help decide the best course of action. The Latest Treatments Columbia is a proven leader for surgical … online appointment request form . For more information, visit our Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center …
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What We’re Reading: 10/09/20
… nejm.org ) How a Bizarre Claim About Masks Has Lived on for Months The rise of anti-mask rhetoric shifted swiftly … 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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A Breakthrough in Heart Valve Surgery: More People Can Now Benefit from TAVR Procedure
… Replacement, is quickly becoming the new gold-standard for treating people suffering from aortic valve disease. TAVR … high, medium and low-risk cases of aortic disease. The latest good news comes from the results of the … options. Learn more about heart care at Columbia , or visit our Structural Heart & Valve Center for more valve …
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