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Nutrition after the Whipple Procedure: What You Need To Know About Micronutrient Deficiencies

… can discuss with your surgeon at your first post-operative visit. If you are given the go-ahead, be sure to take it with … a Whipple procedure, patients may be at long-term risk for certain micronutrient deficiencies including calcium, … or maintaining their weight. Nutrition counseling is a free service offered to all patients of The Pancreas Center. …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/27/20

… the backlog of March-April cancellations. The pace for outpatient procedures should expand dramatically once the … Center. Previously: 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 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Eating Well With Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes

… priority, even if that means more sugar in your diet. Aim for 3 meals per day with around 4 carbohydrate servings at … choose full fat foods (ie: full fat yogurt instead of fat free or low fat), and keep your intake of carbohydrates … this with your doctor and dietitian during your next visit. …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Changing the Future of Living Liver Donation: A Conversation about Columbia’s All-Robotic Approach

… , pioneering advancements that improve outcomes for both donors and recipients. With the full transition to robotic surgery for all living donor liver operations , the program continues … surgery will become even safer. We’re adopting Intuitive’s latest surgical robot—the DV5—which integrates AI and offers …

Last Modified: 05/01/2026 - 14:53

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 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

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 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

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 …

Last Modified: 08/30/2024 - 16:25

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 …

Last Modified: 10/25/2024 - 10:52

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: …