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The LESS GERD Trial For Adults Living with Severe Reflux
… (reflux) irritates the lining of your esophagus and causes GERD. 2 Frequent and troublesome symptoms … effect of GERD on overall quality of life. Visit www.lessgerd.com for more information about the trial and to take the …
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Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
… LVRS is performed with a minimally invasive technique and improves quality of life and exercise capacity. By removing the most diseased tissue … volume), the goal is to improve the residual lung function and respiratory mechanics in those with end-stage emphysema. …
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Pulmonary Embolic Disease
… arteries. The clot begins in a vein elsewhere in the body and travels to the pulmonary arteries. Pulmonary emboli are … treated immediately. Depending upon the type of blockage and its severity, treatment may take the form of medication … steps: Anticoagulants prevent clots by thinning the blood and include drugs such as warfarin, commonly known as …
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Plastic Surgery Conditions &Treatments
… educational information on a wide range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, from facial and body contouring to complex reconstructive care. Explore … more about available procedures, treatment considerations, and commonly asked questions. Need more information? Call …
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Covid: What You Need to Know Before Your Surgical Appointment
… to know about appointments, surgery, Covid-19 testing, and vaccination. Appointments and Scheduling For those who need in-patient surgery but it … of a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to their visit . We are now able to allow two visitors per patient in …
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Pancreatic Cancer Care Program
… A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer can be stressful, scary, and confusing. Here at the Pancreas Center, we strive to … the burden by giving highly coordinated, compassionate, and dedicated patient care. As a patient at the Center’s … surgeons, radiologists, genetic counselors, psychiatrists, and nutritionists. Working together with you, your family, …
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Call to Nominations! 2016 Ruth Leff Siegel Awards
… to basic biology, population biology, public health, and/or translational science. Not only must the investigator … our understanding of pancreatic cancer in the past year, and will continue to do so for years to come. If you know of … deadline is June 1st, 2016. For more information, please visit our website . Direct questions to: Shenelle Wilson …
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Breast Augmentation (Mammoplasty)
… uses saline or silicone implants to create larger and/or fuller breasts. Key Facts Breast augmentation is among … procedures available. The procedure can restore fullness and shape lost due to age, pregnancy, injury, or illness, … you want, with choices that include implant size, shape, and how the implants are placed. What is Breast Augmentation? …
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Your Breast Surgery: What to Expect
… breast surgery, learn what you can expect several days and weeks before your surgery, what will happen the day of, and how you can best recover in the days and weeks to follow. … to the Ambulatory Recovery Room. Family members can visit you there and discharge instructions will be given to …
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Living in NYC
… will be excited about the opportunity to live in NYC and many will be apprehensive. Most will have some … the fact that New York City is an expensive place to live, and making ends meet on a resident's salary is not easy; … more information about this neighborhood, we invite you to visit some of these sites: NaBors Apartments Guide to Our …
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Maximizing Rotation Experience
… (such as histologic classifications, staging of breast and colon cancer, 5 year survival rates etc.) on 3"x5" cards … or your junior resident. Use you daytime hours to read and study when the opportunities arise. Use the patients log … should follow all details about the patient—lab results, visit the radiology department and review any imaging studies …
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Removing Obstacles to Cardiac Surgery Research: A Conversation with Giovanni Ferrari, MD
… Ferrari, MD , Associate Professor of Surgical Sciences and Scientific Director of the Cardiothoracic Research … scientists can reach out to the Department of Surgery and connect with other researchers and resources. Right now, … and ICU. It's much safer for the patient. The surgeons are fresh. Everyone benefits. We are very excited because surgery …
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Gastroparesis
… condition in which the stomach takes too long to empty and does not move food through fast enough, and can cause incapacitating nausea and vomiting. Key Facts Food is not emptied fast enough in …
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Columbia Airway Program
… impact your quality of life by making it harder to breathe and speak. Because this condition can affect different parts of your airway, diagnosis and treatment may require help from different specialists. … Our multidisciplinary Airway Program leverages the skills and experience of surgical experts from across Columbia to …
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Adult Cardiac Surgery Section
… Surgery Section, from the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic, and Vascular Surgery, is dedicated to leading the field of … through top-quality clinical care, academic excellence, and pioneering research. Patient Care Columbia’s Adult … takes a comprehensive approach to treating every form and severity of heart disease. This includes a full suite of …
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