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Five Pieces of Advice from a Pancreatic Cancer Survivor
… his recent surgery for pancreatic cancer, Alan Honig is well on the road to recovery. While he considers himself … care team Lesson Three: Get Copies Of Your Test Results It is important to request and keep copies of your test results … your results Demand good communication, because there is a lot of back-and-forth between you and your doctors – and …
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Xenotransplantation, a Quest to Solve the Pediatric Donor Heart Crisis
… using donor hearts from genetically modified pigs. This is more than just a novelty. There is a massive clinical need for pediatric heart transplants , … harmful to the recipient in the long term. Dr. Sykes also points to our unique approach of bringing researchers and …
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Race & Health Curriculum
… at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Our goal is to increase awareness and knowledge of racism and racial … part of this conversation. The schedule of these meetings is as follows: We begin every meeting by emphasizing that … topic. At the end of the meeting we summarize key takeaway points and brainstorm as a group how we can take what we have …
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State of the Union: Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Endocrine Surgery in 2024
… because the national society that Jenn Kuo and I belong to is called the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, and one of our big pushes is actually to tell people exactly what endocrine surgery is. So, in general, we define endocrine surgery as …
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Following The Dietary Guidelines for Americans May Reduce Your Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
… Nutritionist , The Pancreas Center Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the … before it progresses to advanced stages, when surgery is no longer possible. It is no wonder that researchers are … what/how much you should be eating? Here are some key points for you to follow from the most current Dietary …
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Advancing Kidney and Pancreas Transplants: A Conversation with Dr. Lloyd Ratner
… Columbia? Sure. The Kidney Transplant Program at Columbia is actually the first transplant program here. The first … to improve delayed graft function. Delayed graft function is when a kidney from a deceased donor doesn’t start working … care. We’ve also been part of a tolerance trial, which is really exciting. The goal is to get patients to the point …
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History of Medicine: Leonardo Da Vinci and the Elusive Thyroid
… http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/433848 … http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21120907 http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20130828-leonardo-da-vinci-the-anatomist …
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Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT)
… Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) is the formation of a clot ('thrombus') in a vein deep in the … with simple blood tests, but a high index of suspicion is usually needed before performing such tests. If you have … disorder. Symptoms of DVT Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is often first noticed as a "pulling" sensation in the calf …
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Patient Testimonial: Standing Up to Pancreatic Cancer
… generously shared his experiences via zoom. The following is a lightly edited-for-text transcription of his account. … DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT RECOVERY LESSONS & ADVICE Hi, my name is Steven Tinston. I’m in Blauvelt, New York, and I am a 68 … and he said, “Okay, the best? Here's his number. His name is Dr. Chabot, at Columbia Presbyterian. Call him now.” I …
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From Parents.com: My Son Was Born With Craniosynostosis—Here's What Parents Need to Know About the Birth Defect of the Skull
… Mullins This article was originally published in parents.com . In the weeks leading up to my son Oliver's birth last … and asked, "Do you know about craniosynostosis?" What is Craniosynostosis? Craniosynostosis is a birth defect in which one or more sutures on a baby's …
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Everything You Need to Know About Mammograms
… Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the United … has increased slightly in recent years, the incidence is rising more quickly for women under 50, particularly among … and Pacific Islander women. The good news? Breast cancer is highly treatable if caught early—and routine screenings …
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New Peer Support Program Helps Surgeons Process Adverse Events and Improve
… sick people every day, where so many things can go wrong, is that if they do go wrong, the first thing a surgeon will do is internalize it,” he says. As research and understanding … patients continue receiving top-notch care. Dr. Stylianos is the champion behind a new peer support program at Columbia …
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day 2014
… has become increasingly common in the United States. Why is this? Dr. Kiran – Well, the simple fact that people in … of saturated fats in our diets. In addition, there is a genetic component to the disease that makes it more … factors for developing colorectal cancer? Dr. Kiran – Age is one of the major risk factors. As we grow older we are at …
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Why People Donate a Kidney: Inside the Choice to Give
… opting out, how choices are presented, how information is framed. That’s what we’re looking at. So this isn’t about … choice, so more people say yes if it’s right for them. How is that research being conducted? We’re trying to figure out … that’s what changes the game. That’s where scalability is. Do most donors make the decision quickly? No. Most donors …
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Heart Disease Is Getting More Complex — But So Is Our Toolbox
… By Natalie Chang Key Takeaways: Heart disease is becoming more complex as people live longer, making way … and other things with catheters.” Dr. Argenziano is describing what’s known as the hybrid approach, a more … would be a good fit for hybrid treatment, Dr. George points out, so clearly the team is doing something right. …
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