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Columbia Parathyroid Center
… from multiple departments who have come together for a single purpose: to provide the highest quality care for … done from the comfort of your own home. Related Services Visit Thyroid Center Visit Adrenal Center As we enter the … Chief of endocrine surgery, Dr. James Lee, shares the latest in parathyroid care, from screening to surgical …
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Routine Procedures: Dr. Roshni Rao on No Snooze, Just Coffee, and Being There When It Matters
… just coffee. With cream and sugar though, does that count for something? First thing you do when you get to work: Okay, … out of order and then you scrub in, you’re uncomfortable for the rest of the case. Is there music in your OR? Yes. … many years, but that started hurting my back, so I had to switch. Favorite part of your day: Probably meeting with …
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Columbia Surgery Researchers Find Link Between Serotonin and Heart Valve Disease
… and heart failure. Currently, there is no treatment for mitral valve degeneration. “Certain medications can ease … serotonin reuptake, allowing serotonin to remain available for longer periods. This increased serotonin availability can … more about Mitral Valve Surgery Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the …
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Five Pieces of Advice from a Pancreatic Cancer Survivor
… Following his recent surgery for pancreatic cancer, Alan Honig is well on the road to … very early on. Alan was already undergoing immunotherapy for bladder cancer, and wanted to take steps to help himself. … Hospital Rankings Work for You? Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the …
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Stories of Hope: Lawrence Rudnick
… energy emanating from him. The congregation was there for me in the event that I needed any type of assistance. I also had Lutherans praying for me as well as Catholics lighting candles. I appreciated … My family and friends kept in touch so often that I had to switch my cell phone plan from limited calls and texts to an …
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Breast Cancer: Second Chances & New Advances
… Watch our experts discuss the latest breakthroughs and more, from ABC TV’s primetime Breast …
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Welcome to Esophageal Atresia Care
… pediatric to adult care We are dedicated to improving care for children with EA/TEF through an evidence-based approach … Watch our recent “Updates on EA/TEF” Symposium to see the latest perspectives from doctors and families dealing with … so that a child may see multiple specialists in a single visit, rather than making multiple separate trips. Our Team …
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Vascular Surgery
… failure (endoleaks). They are highly trained in the latest endovascular technology (including patient-customized … offering the most advanced, minimally invasive therapies for spider veins and varicose veins, our surgeons treat the … deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and thoracic decompression for Paget-Schroetter disease. …
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What We’re Reading: 10/23/20
… feeds this week. Thank this Ebola-fighting African doctor for monoclonal antibody treatments Regeneron, the … research and treatment development. ( From statnews.com ) Inside the Mind of an Anti-vaxxer Do you know an … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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What We’re Reading: 12/04/20
… exist in a vast chasm. One reason: basic parameters for building a pod are still unclear. This article does a … Be smart, and don’t lose hope. ( From theatlantic.com ) C.D.C. Officials Shorten Recommended Quarantine Periods … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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Changes in Insulin Sensitivity, Appetite Hormones, Body Composition, and Energy Expenditure after Weight Loss induced by Bariatric Surgery
… visits to Columbia Medical Center before and after surgery for blood tests and measurement of metabolism, body fat and … compensation for participants’ time (up to $150 for each visit) and travel (up to $20 per visit). The total amount of compensation will depend on the …
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healthpoints Winter 2012
… Cardiomyopathy : New center provides genetic testing and latest options to children and adults with HCM. Podcast …
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What We’re Reading: 12/11/20
… was the case last spring in New York, doctors are waiting for guidance from their institutions, which are waiting for … Everyone is girding themselves.” ( From theatlantic.com ) How To Retain Your Heat And Stay Upbeat While … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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Pediatric Kidney Transplant Program
… our dedicated kidney transplantation program for children and adolescents offers the latest advances in surgical and post-transplant strategies. … A kidney transplant is the best treatment option for most children with severe kidney disease. With a …
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Lisa Goetze Gets Going with Gastric Bypass Surgery
… with a knife." In fact, running was never an option for Ms. Goetze. For her, the mere act of walking was a battle. Throughout her … to use the handicapped one. If I flew anywhere, I had to buy two tickets and dehydrate myself so that I would not have …
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