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Vascular Access: Creating and Protecting Dialysis Patients’ Lifelines
… machine, and returning it back to the body. Today dialysis is a life-saving option for over 600,000 people in the U.S., … of several treatments per week. That number of patients is growing due the rising incidence of diabetes, which can … improved surgical techniques, as well as identifying the best practices for preserving and maintaining a patient’s …
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NYP Named Third Top Center for Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in the U.S.
… NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is the nation’s third top center for cardiology and cardiac … status. Of all 720 hospitals included in the survey, NYP is the highest ranking academic medical center in these …
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Cleft & Craniofacial Center Earns National Approval
… (CPF). Although the center has already been an approved site since 1993, the new system of approval (as of 2014) … A. Ascherman, MD , Director of the Craniofacial Center and Site Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery at Columbia … have other complex health conditions as well, they are best managed by an interdisciplinary team of specialists …
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Celebrating New York’s Top Doctors in 2021
… the ‘Top Doctors’ issue of New York Magazine to find the best quality health care available. Castle Connolly’s Top … Surgery Jeffrey L. Zitsman , MD | Pediatric Surgery What is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor? Each physician who is listed … peer-reviewed directory was much more reliable than review sites when it comes to identifying quality care. Virtual Care …
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The Liver and Its Functions
… The liver is the largest solid organ in the body. It removes toxins … and performs hundreds of other vital functions. It is located beneath the rib cage in the right upper abdomen. … that forms the exterior. Maintaining a Healthy Liver The best way to avoid liver disease is to take active steps …
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Division of Breast, Melanoma, and Soft Tissue Surgery
… Division of Breast, Melanoma, and Soft Tissue Surgery is dedicated to leading the field of surgical oncology … us, learn more about all our services on our clinical care site: Surgical Breast Care Melanoma Center Education & … and mentorship are central to our goal of providing the best care possible. We dedicate substantial resources toward …
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Story of Hope: Metastatic Melanoma
… Within a solid week of research, he discovered that his best chances would lie in trying the available therapies in … system into fighting the growth of the cancer cells. IL-2 is used to treat both renal cell carcinoma and metastatic … therapy. Stan chose NYP/Columbia's melanoma program, which is now directed by Bret Taback, MD . Stan's treatment …
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From Science Fiction to Science Fact: the Evolution of Parathyroid Imaging
… disease primarily focused on functionality – that is, it located the diseased glands. What that imaging didn’t … Medical Center’s Chief of Endocrine Surgery . “Even in the best of hands, the accuracy of these tests were only up to … here at Columbia is about 96% accurate. It’s by far the best method we have to localize parathyroid disease. Up to 80 …
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Thyroid Scar Gallery
… There will often be a little swelling around the incision site for a few weeks after the operation. A small amount of swelling is part of the normal healing process. The natural reaction to surgery is to form scar tissue that will become firmer in the first …
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NYP/Columbia Establishes Esophageal Atresia Clinic
… Esophageal atresia (EA) is a congenital condition (present at birth) in which the … clear surgical guidelines are in place regarding how to best restore continuity of the esophagus and separate it from … is the first step, it is now recognized that children do best when they receive careful long-term follow up. Surgery …
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Stories of Hope: Florentino Rosa
… these procedures gave me some relief, it was temporary at best. In fact, immediately after the removal of the initial …
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Surgery & Postoperative Care
… as you regain consciousness after the transplant operation is over? Even though the waiting period can be long and you … when the day (or night) finally arrives. Because time is so critical when your organ does become available, you … skin are closed with absorbable sutures. This ensures the best cosmetic results in healing and avoids the need for …
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Columbia Named Center of Excellence for Pancreatic Cancer
… audit review to determine that an institutions focus is on multidisciplinary treatment of pancreatic cancer, treating the “whole patient” with a focus on the best possible outcomes and an improved quality of life. “We … us as an institution whose focus is on providing the best and most innovative care possible.” “We are thrilled to …
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How a New Clinical Trial for IBD Is Changing Frank’s Life
… societal lack of support for those with chronic illness is grinding, and endless advocating took over. "I'm tired of … for everything I have to do," he says. "My ideal life is to go to work, come home, go to the gym three days a week, … Groundbreaking Clinical Trial for IBD Dr. AI: What Is the Best Way to Treat Hemorrhoids? …
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Pancreas Center Named NPF Center for Pancreatitis
… nation have earned this designation; The Pancreas Center is the only NPF center in New York. In evaluating center for … pancreatitis and identifies those centers that provide the best possible outcomes. Centers must meet strict criteria … program, and more. A list of these criteria is available at National Pancreas Foundation Center Criteria …
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