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Bariatric Patient Chooses Sleeve Gastrectomy and “Couldn’t Be Happier”

… three-fourths of the stomach. The name “sleeve” comes from the appearance of the stomach afterwards; instead of … irreversible decision. Gina did so. At home, she went to online forums and message boards, chatted with others who had …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

The Art of Matching Kidneys Is Saving More Lives

… can live with just one of their two kidneys, transplants from living donors are also an option. Living-donor … find matches with individuals outside their orbit. Kidneys from perfectly matched donors can function for more than 30 … Interested in becoming a living donor? You can register online today. Subscribe to Healthpoints and never miss an …

Last Modified: 10/15/2025 - 14:13

Portal Hypertension

… builds up in the liver after repeated damage, such as from alcohol abuse or hepatitis. This scar tissue causes the … consists of either banding, which blocks blood vessels from bleeding using rubber bands, or sclerotherapy, which … Call us at (877) LIVER MD/ (877) 548-3763 or use our online form to schedule an appointment. Stories & …

Last Modified: 03/24/2025 - 12:12

Immunosuppressant Medications

… immune system recognizes and attacks anything different from the substances normally present in your body, even those … your transplant team if you are experiencing side effects from your medications, or are having vomiting or diarrhea. … 305-6469 to get started today, or sign up with one of our online forms: I Need A Transplant » | I Want to Donate My …

Last Modified: 09/22/2023 - 15:52

Guide to Breast Screening and Prevention

… method of detecting disease early and preventing it from spreading. According to the American Cancer Society , … will first compress your breast, then take pictures from top to bottom and side to side. They may also take … or genetic counseling, call (212) 305-9676 or fill out our online appointment request form . Related Non-Cancerous …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 12:54

Pediatric Heart Valve Center

… malformations. We've brought together a team of experts from across Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) … our center, call (212) 305-2688 or request an appointment online .. Who We Treat The Pediatric Heart Valve Center … Center, call (212) 305-2688 or request an appointment online . We accept a number of insurance plans, and our team …

Last Modified: 07/07/2025 - 15:38

Hybrid Arch Surgery

… for you. Call us now at (212) 305-6380 or fill out our online form to get started today. Related Topics All About …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 15:49

Otoplasty Reconstruction

… help. Call us at (212) 305-3103 or request an appointment online . Related Abdominal Wall Reconstruction Breast …

Last Modified: 03/28/2025 - 19:36

Carotid Artery Disease

… speech a sudden episode of memory loss difficulty seeing from either one or both eyes disorientation or disturbance in … endarterectomy is a surgical procedure for removing plaque from the carotid arteries to allow an unobstructed flow of … for you. Call us now at (646) 317-8282 or fill out our online form to get started today. Related Topics Aortic …

Last Modified: 12/06/2024 - 12:42

Guide to Aortic Aneurysm

… and elastic in order to withstand the stress of blood flow from the heart, begin to weaken. Over time, the aortic walls … do not directly cause death, complications arising from an aneurysm – such as dissection or rupture – cause … for you. Call us now at (212) 305-6380 or fill out our online form to get started today. Related Topics All About …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 13:52

Gastroesophageal Reflux

… condition. Signs & Symptoms Patients with GERD may suffer from a wide spectrum of symptoms including heartburn, … Biopsies (small tissue samples) can also be obtained from an endoscopy to confirm the diagnosis of esophageal … for you. Call us now at (212) 305-1909 or fill out our online form to get started today. Related Topics Achalasia …

Last Modified: 09/12/2025 - 11:00

Nonsurgical Lung Treatments

… : These medications help keep the body’s immune system from attacking the lungs and other organs. This can reduce or … for you. Call (212) 305-3408 or request an appointment online to get started today. Related Services Women’s …

Last Modified: 08/12/2025 - 10:59

Sarcoma

… tumor of the tissue that separates muscles from each other and from the surrounding skin Synovial sarcoma: tumor that occurs … call us at (212) 305-0273 today or request an appointment online today . Related Sarcoma Care Program Proton Beam …

Last Modified: 09/16/2025 - 12:50

Spina Bifida and Myelomeningocele Care at Columbia

… fluid and part of the spinal cord and nerves protrudes from the spine. Myelomeningocele causes moderate to severe … Approach to Care Our fetal therapy team includes experts from across Columbia, with specialists in pediatric surgery, … call 877-THE-BABY (877-843-2229) or request an appointment online . Related Links Columbia/NYP Morgan Stanley Children’s …

Last Modified: 06/30/2025 - 12:02

Who Should Use Aspirin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease?

… it indiscriminately and some have gotten complications from that? Yeah absolutely, that’s always been the message, … not necessarily the right message either. There is data from certain studies, including the Dallas Heart Study , that … risk scores, how do you determine those metrics? There are online calculators that you can use to determine risk scores. …

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