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What We’re Reading: 12/04/20

… in a practical way. Pods can be dangerous when a virus is spreading out of control, with new cases and … 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: …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

Reconstructive Care at Columbia

… Reconstructive surgery is performed to correct abnormalities that may have been … The Columbia Breast Cancer Reconstructive Surgery Program is dedicated to empowering individuals who have undergone … than two decades of experience, Dr. Jeffrey Ascherman, Site Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery, is a highly …

Last Modified: 03/30/2026 - 12:54

Everyone Should Know That Living Kidney Donation is Safe, Simple, and Changes Lives

… Jennifer’s, donors give their kidney to somebody they know–most often a close family member in need of a transplant. … for compatibility, and coordinating care once a match is identified. As a transplant nurse coordinator for almost … a different donor. However, stories like this are rare–most donors are healthy and make it through the workup …

Last Modified: 02/25/2023 - 18:15

The Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in Pancreatic Cancer Research: 2021 Call for Nominations

… family to identify the investigator who has made the most impactful contribution to the understanding and/or … work in this field, made a seminal published in 2020, and is anticipated to continue contributing to our understanding …

Last Modified: 03/23/2023 - 16:29

The Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in Pancreatic Cancer Research: 2024 Call for Nominations

… family to identify the investigator who has made the most impactful contribution to the understanding and/or … field, published a seminal paper in our field in 2023 and is anticipated to continue contributing to our understanding …

Last Modified: 05/30/2024 - 11:39

The Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in Pancreatic Cancer Research: 2023 Call for Nominations

… family to identify the investigator who has made the most impactful contribution to the understanding and/or … work in this field, published a seminal paper in 2022, and is anticipated to continue contributing to our understanding …

Last Modified: 06/09/2023 - 15:38

The Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in Pancreatic Cancer Research: 2022 Call for Nominations

… family to identify the investigator who has made the most impactful contribution to the understanding and/or … work in this field, made a seminal published in 2021, and is anticipated to continue contributing to our understanding …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

Giving Thanks for Lifesaving Heart Care

… years did I think I would meet an Angel on earth and that is Dr. Kaku alongside his prestigious team that saved my … from the moment I met him. In what seemed to be the most vulnerable and discouraging time in my life, he managed … journey that have changed my perspective on life. Life is fragile and I’m blessed to have encountered a professional …

Last Modified: 12/16/2024 - 14:35

Center for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery

… Weight loss surgery is now recognized as the most effective treatment available … a personalized weight loss program for you. We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your plan when you …

Last Modified: 03/31/2026 - 12:57

Hepatitis C – New classes of medications signify a sea change in therapeutic options.

… those with genotypes 2 and 3, its cure rate among the most common group, patients with genotype 1, hovered at about … Disease and Transplantation , the therapeutic landscape is shifting significantly due to the advent of several new … therapy has a cure rate of about 40% in genotype 1, the most common form of hepatitis C. Proof of Principle: A Cure …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

What We’re Reading: 12/11/20

… it into our feeds this week. What the Chaos in Hospitals Is Doing to Doctors It begins by reviewing the realities we … 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: …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/25/20

… Note to self: Lighten up, Professor and Chairman. There is no textbook that contains the correct immediate response … of us have been through anything like this before. This is for anyone who missed what went down at the Braskem … 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 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Spotlight on Graduating Chief Resident Dr. In-Kyong Kim

… where I felt comfortable. After all, I was going to spend most of my hours over the next seven years at this … surgery fellowship here at New York Presbyterian. This is a joint program, and I will divide my time between … that fits you. The NYP/Columbia surgical residency program is not for everyone. I found a resident that thrives here is …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

What to Expect From Your Hernia Surgery

… patients are partners in the surgical process and that the most successful hernia repairs happen when patients are … surgeon agree on pursuing a surgical hernia repair, a date is chosen, and pre-operative testing is ordered. Pre-op … pain. Normal diets can be resumed after 1-2 days. Most patients are able to return to work in 1 week or less, …

Last Modified: 08/19/2025 - 11:36

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2014

… Hope: Michael Weisz November 3: Video: Pancreatic Cancer is one of the most lethal types of cancer. …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59