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What We’re Reading: 06/25/21
… it into our feeds this week. Chadwick Boseman’s tragedy is America’s tragedy: In colorectal cancer hot spots, young … left is to grasp at the root. A must-read. ( From statnews.com ) The Doctors Are Not Alright There is a big and … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …
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What We’re Reading: 07/02/21
… that made it into our feeds this week. The Delta Variant Is a Grave Danger to the Unvaccinated While we have vaccines … create the Delta wall we need together. ( From newyorker.com ) Frontline Health Care Workers Aren’t Feeling the … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …
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Division of Abdominal Organ Transplantation
… Columbia’s Division of Abdominal Organ Transplantation is dedicated to leading the field of liver, intestinal, … Care Our Division proudly runs some of the largest and most successful transplant programs in the country. Our … Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program Patient Site Education & Training We are deeply committed to the …
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Study Finds Exercise Improves Joint Pain in Women Taking Aromatase Inhibitors for Breast Cancer
… have low quality of life while taking hormonal therapy is their side effects, says Dawn Hershman, MD, MS , Associate … taking aromatase inhibitors (such as exemestane), the most common side effect is joint pain. Aromatase inhibitors … explain the findings in a video available at OncLive.com . …
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New Jersey Locations
… Our doctors see people at multiple sites to provide the most convenient care possible. Here, our surgeons provide …
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From Surgery to Social Media: How Dani Found Strength, Support, and a Fresh Start by Sharing Her Weight Loss Journey
… her followers through her phone camera. The TikTok video is a celebration of her latest milestone. Dani usually feels … Spanning countries around the world, the community is as diverse and dynamic as people’s experiences with weight … team. They recommended a sleeve gastrectomy: the option most appropriate for Dani’s weight and medical history. Her …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/8/20
… all the rest of us are holding our breath in hope that NYC is peaking. At NYP, today and yesterday there were more … for those who might not know: serious viral pneumonia is customarily treated by pulmonologists and … 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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Surgery in 2021: Reflections on a Transformative Year
… They were flooded with volunteers. They had to shut the site down,” said Dr. Craig Smith. Each volunteer left an … on multiple waitlists. “What happened for us in New York is that we immediately were exposed to a much larger … at all. Vein treatment is an entirely new field, today most treatments are office-based procedures that don't …
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New Pathways: Researching and Innovating Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
… Dr. Gulam Manji is an oncologist and director of medical oncology and … research at the Columbia Pancreas Center. His passion is clinical research, and one of his specialties is … a second opinion at another high volume pancreas cancer site. Dr. Hyesoo Lowe Very well said from a very premier …
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History of Medicine: Beautiful Exploitation
… around the city. It’s an industry that serves one of our most basic, albeit superficial, needs: that of being attractive to those around us. So perhaps it is not terribly surprising that few thought to look beyond … gotten their nails done and have looked pretty good for most of world history. It’s not like these nail salons …
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Obesity Kills More Americans Than Previously Thought
… Most Americans are well aware that obesity is a serious health concern. We have learned that obesity can … hypertension, high blood pressure, and heart failure. Most people also know that several of these conditions carry …
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Venous Leg Ulcers
… be healed until the backward blood flow in the veins is corrected. Venous leg ulcers represent an advanced stage … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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Center for Advanced Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
… elective procedures to urgent interventions. Our goal is to provide each patient with the safest, most effective treatment tailored to their unique situation. … seeking evaluation and management of urgent problems. In most cases, patients with urgent needs can receive an …
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What to Expect from a Surgery Consultation
… like IPMN already established by another doctor. Our goal is to confirm that the diagnosis is correct and ensure the extent of disease has been properly … and schedule necessary tests. You can also use this site to learn what to expect and how to prepare for …
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Varicose Veins
… the Vascular Surgery Vein Program are minimally invasive. Most involve no incisions, or at most, a quarter inch incision. All procedures are performed … with local anesthesia or sedation. Procedure time is usually 20-30 minutes. Patients can walk immediately after …
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