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An Amazing Comeback from COVID: Dr. Tomoaki Kato’s Story
… Looking down at his newest medal, he reflected, “This is special, because I may not have been here. … I’m just so … of entering the 2021 New York City Marathon. “For me, it is almost a miracle that I was able to come back to do … can do. His endurance, his dedication to his patients—this is what he’s well known for,” says Mercedes Martinez, MD , …
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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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Journey to Health: Aidan Ward Thriving After Father Donates Liver
… may donate his or her liver — "don't you need your liver?" is a common question. In fact, living donor liver transplantation, or LDLT, is not only possible, but is the optimal choice for patients who need a liver …
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Walking through the Pain: One Woman’s Battle with Claudication
… up in Dr. Morrissey’s office.” Dr. Nicholas Morrissey is a vascular surgeon at New-York Presbyterian … was it,” said Sheila. “I do wonder still when the bomb is gonna drop—if the stent is going to fail. But I’ve walked for four months now. It’s …
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Gastric Cancer
… Gastric cancer (also known as stomach cancer) is an abnormal growth of cells in the stomach. Although its … causes are unknown, it can be effectively treated when it is diagnosed early enough. Common treatment options include … This breaks down to the following statistics: About 26,560 new cases (16,160 in men and 10,400 in women) About …
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The Columbia Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Center
… The mission of our Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Center is to prevent death from cancer and to maintain quality of … of experience navigating these challenges, and our team is committed to partnering closely with patients to provide … cancers at all levels of complexity. Our priority is preserving as much of the bowel as possible with minimal …
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Intestinal & Multiorgan Transplant Program
… Intestinal failure (IF) is a condition that occurs when the small intestine cannot … social support services, and more. This range of services is only available at a world-leading hospital. Extensive … a healthy donor small intestine. This type of transplant is given to patients who have complications caused by …
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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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Robotic Kidney Surgery Program at Columbia
… 305-6469 or use our online appointment request form . What Is Robotic Kidney Surgery? Robotic kidney surgery is a minimally invasive approach that uses surgeon-guided … disease, including those needing a transplant. Columbia is one of the few centers that offers robotic transplantation …
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