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State of the Union: Weight Loss Surgery in 2025

… care in treating obesity. New Medications for Weight Loss What do you see as the most impactful … better outcomes than prior weight loss medications. We can use these medications to better optimize our patients for … not a long-term solution. A big challenge is that they don’t always work, and once you stop taking them, the weight …

Last Modified: 02/04/2025 - 11:40

Should I try a Low-FODMAP diet?

… Disease Let me introduce to you FODMAPs, which stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, … people, FODMAPs are poorly absorbed in the intestine and can cause unpleasant symptoms of IBS such as bloating, gas, … conditions, such as celiac disease, and may also ask you to take a breath test to rule out SIBO (small …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Laparoscopic Living Donor Hepatectomy at Columbia

… and the recipient, only a portion of the liver is needed for a successful operation. While living donor hepatectomy … of living donor hepatectomy to liver transplantation didn’t occur until 1989. This was due to the fact that liver … must have an altruistic reason for donating – Meaning they can’t be financially motivated What is the next step for the …

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

Vesalius’ Epitome: A Book Meant to Be Used

… a book that revolutionized the teaching of anatomy. “We can’t really talk about the history of anatomy books without … being more widely produced. The book itself was built for that kind of interaction. Its elaborate woodblock print …

Last Modified: 04/20/2026 - 19:45

Sugar and Cancer

… patients is “Does Sugar Feed Cancer?” Eating sugar can be a source of fear and anxiety due to misinformation in … cells, including cancer cells need sugar, called glucose, for their primary source of energy. Glucose is found in any … your nutritional needs – and if you have questions you can ask one of our registered dietitians. If you are worried …

Last Modified: 10/06/2023 - 12:02

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 9/11/21

… Colleagues, I write on a morning that competes, eerily, for natural beauty with the same morning twenty years ago. … to stand for our notions of community and brotherhood. I can’t possibly improve on that description of the place that has …

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

State of the Union: Lung and Chest Care in 2021

… that we are not able to, or have issues with, and we don't find early, we have exciting new therapies based on immune … to fear the surgical component because we know patients can do so well, so quickly. And basically, it's opened up the … the medicine that's for the most part non-toxic. Is it fair to say that one of your goals is to keep patients from …

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

An Interview with Zofia Morena, Ralph Lauren Fashion Model, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur, on Overcoming Hyperparathyroidism

… satisfying, and busy lifestyle , Zofia suffered for six long years with hyperparathyroid disease . The once … of hyperparathyroidism is being tired. Plus, I wouldn’t sleep. My sleep deprivation was terrible. There again, I … — as opposed to “oh the kids woke me up and now I can’t fall back asleep, etc.” This had never been my type. I …

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

Thyroid Nodules

… most thyroid nodules are harmless, a small percentage can be cancerous or cause other thyroid problems. Thyroid … What Causes Thyroid Nodules? Thyroid nodules can develop for several reasons, including: Iodine deficiency – Low … reason. During diagnosis, the most important questions to ask are: Is the nodule cancerous? Does the patient have too …

Last Modified: 03/19/2026 - 13:34

From the O.R. to the ICU, 25 Years Later It’s Still a Family Affair for Sibling Duo in Pediatric Surgery

… Steven Stylianos, MD, have worked together at NYP/Columbia for over 25 years. But they’ve known each other a lot longer … the ice a bit and say to the family, “By the way, don’t talk about your surgeon too much. He’s my brother.” That … but I think the depths of our pride for one another—you can’t quantify it,” he says. “I've said it privately and …

Last Modified: 12/02/2024 - 10:51

Columbia Named Center of Excellence for Pancreatic Cancer

… honored that Columbia has been designated as NPF Center for treatment of pancreatic cancer,” said Dr. John Chabot , … surgeons, and interventional radiologists, along with more patient focused programs such as a pain management … in 1997, the National Pancreas Foundation provides hope for those suffering from pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer …

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

Westchester Locations

… areas in locations throughout the Westchester region. For major operations and in-patient procedures, we operate … procedures, we have locations throughout the area. Can’t find a convenient office location? We also offer virtual …

Last Modified: 12/15/2025 - 17:03

Pancreas Transplant Program at Columbia

… Center/NewYork-Presbyterian is the region's leading center for this life-changing surgery, with a world-class … effectively curing your type 1 diabetes. Because diabetes can typically be managed with insulin and medications, a … unawareness - People with hypoglycemic unawareness can’t tell when their blood sugar levels have dropped, and don’t …

Last Modified: 12/05/2025 - 11:43