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Endocrine Neoplasia Clinic at Columbia
… We offer rapid on-site evaluation to avoid the need for repeat biopsies. Because endocrine neoplasia often … (212) 305-0444 or complete our online request form . What is Endocrine Neoplasia? Endocrine neoplasia refers to benign … health issues. Who We Treat We diagnose and treat patients with suspected endocrine neoplasia, as well as patients with …
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Can Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers Really Help Your Heart?
… At their best, wearables act as a kind of daily mirror for the body. They track the core basics like heart rate, … as data often does, those numbers begin to form patterns. “I got Covid really early, and I was sick. I was sent to a … , that's very helpful,” Dr. Haythe said. “This is an extension of us in some ways.” One theme rang true …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/27/20
… Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, Restart is the universal word of the month, and of the next several … the backlog of March-April cancellations. The pace for outpatient procedures should expand dramatically once the … Center. Previously: COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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How to Tackle a Farmers Market
… Staub, MS, RD, CDN Shopping your local farmers market is the best way to ensure that what you’re buying is … speak directly with the people growing your food? When I go to the market, I always ask to try new varieties of … that you can easily plant in your backyard. See above for a photo of Dr. Chabot’s—the Director of the Pancreas …
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Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS)
… Francisco Guzman, MD , January 2025 Duodenal Switch is a weight loss surgery that dramatically alters the anatomy … life-threatening health problems. It is usually an option for obese patients that have struggled to lose weight using … lost enough weight or who regain significant weight. Am I a Candidate for Duodenal Switch Surgery? The duodenal …
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Therapeutic Endoscopy for Pancreatic Disease
… Frank Gress, MD, is Clinical Division Chief and Chief of Interventional … Center. What is your background and training? Dr. Gress: I completed my medical school training at Mt. Sinai School of … at Indiana University Medical Center, which is well known for its therapeutic endoscopy (TE) unit. I trained in …
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Diaphragmatic Weakness & Paralysis
… moving normally during breathing. Because the diaphragm is the primary muscle that allows the lungs to expand, this … spine. What is Diaphragm Weakness or Paralysis? Patients with a paralyzed diaphragm experience weakness of the … move higher into the chest cavity, taking up space meant for the lungs and interfering with breathing. Bilateral …
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Vaccine for Pancreatic Cancer Enters Phase II of Clinical Trial: Here’s What to Know
… It originates in the exocrine tissue of the pancreas and is the most common type of pancreatic cancer, making up more … particular type of cancer has T-cell neoantigens suitable for vaccines. In May of 2023, a study was released that … Phase II of the Pancreatic Vaccine Clinical Trial here. [Official Title of Study: A Phase II, Open-Label, Multicenter, …
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Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer: State of the Union
… before surgery, after surgery, or as a primary treatment for tumors that are not operable. Although many people fear … advances in chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer and why he is optimistic. What is your role at the Pancreas Center? Dr. Oberstein: I am part of the multidisciplinary team that determines the …
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Daily Schedule
… 5:30AM begin pre-rounds 6:00AM work rounds with team; all daily notes should be finished 7:00AM conference or breakfast 7:30AM go to OR for 7:30 cases and/or lectures 2:00PM morning labs are … 5pm Preceptor Sessions: for one hour The rest of the day is some combination of surgery, lecture, preceptor group, and …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/22/20
… You’ve heard before that our single greatest obstacle is the CUIMC ICU census, which has been hovering at ~230 patients for the past 6 days. We can’t convert ORICUs to ORs until we … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …
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Liposuction
… Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that is used to trim and reshape … more ideal body contour. Liposuction is an ideal solution for people of normal weight who just can’t seem to shed the … areas of the body. Some of the most common areas treated with liposuction are: Inner and Outer Thighs Hips and …
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Weight Loss Surgery for Kids with Severe Obesity Is Now Part of the American Academy of Pediatrics Treatment Guidelines. Here’s Why.
… in the U.S. now officially recommends weight loss surgery for children with severe obesity. Childhood obesity rates … actually works. Starting with the guidelines themselves, is this the first time the American Academy of Pediatrics … obesity. Do you expect that number to continuously rise? I think that all of the elements that exist which contribute …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/28/20
… month. Cold, rainy, windy, and gray has been the standard for April, as if acting out “cruelest” in charades. A … the threshold of comfort necessary for surrender. Or is this simply a truth that’s revealed in times like … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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