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New Treatment May Prevent Diabetes After Pancreatitis Surgery
… NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center is first in New York metro area to offer auto islet … diseases. A national leader in diabetes care, the hospital is the first center in the New York metropolitan area to … eventually produce insulin to regulate blood sugar. The most recent findings show that about one third of patients …
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Interview with Patrick Coty, PA
… . As a Physicians Assistant, Patrick Coty's role is to support and assist the surgeon to evaluate and treat … In the following interview, PA Coty shares some of the most common questions he addresses every day. Will I need … chemotherapy and radiation, which are not available at most other centers. This approach allows us to surgically …
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Organic or Not?
… To buy organic or not to buy organic? That is the question. At least, that is the question I will attempt to answer for you in this … winter squashes, banana, kiwi, melon, and mango. It is most important for young children, pregnant women, and those …
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Our Locations
… Medical Center Washington Heights, NY The CUIMC campus is the center of our activities. Here we do everything from … opening in 1989, Milstein hospital has become the primary site of adult, in-patient medical care on the Columbia … the latest technology for minimally invasive procedures. Most patients treated at Hudson Valley Hospital come via the …
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History of Medicine: Medicine at the Vatican
… Nearly 60 years after pursuing his calling, Pope Francis is drawing an unprecedented welcome as he visits the U.S. … As the Benedictines put it, "The care of the sick is to be placed above and before every other duty." The … to advance medical and scientific understanding. Among the most famous is Gregor Mendel, now considered the father of …
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The Pancreas and Nutrition: Your Diet for Good Health
… This is the first in a three-part Q&A series on nutrition with … request form and someone will contact you. What is the idea behind a prevention diet in regards to the … guide the session toward their unique needs. What is the most important thing for patients to be aware of in terms of …
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From Science Fiction to Science Fact: the Evolution of Parathyroid Imaging
… learn that the parathyroid glands are secretly one of the most important glands in your body. The four little glands in … disease primarily focused on functionality – that is, it located the diseased glands. What that imaging didn’t … gland was malfunctioning, but also where exactly it is located and what its shape is. They call this imaging …
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Transplant Surgery Fellowship
… training over the last 25+ years. The fellowship program is among the most balanced training programs with fantastic opportunities … and pancreas transplantation. The training program is certified through the American Society of Transplant …
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Gastric Electrical Stimulation (GES)
… Key Facts Gastric Electrical Stimulation (GES) is used to treat gastroparesis, a condition where the stomach … you may feel some local pain or discomfort at the incision site for a few weeks. Your doctor will help you manage any … of symptoms. Will I Feel the Electrical Stimulation? Most people do not feel the stimulation. If you notice any …
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What You Need to Know About Pancreatic Enzymes
… the amount of enzymes they contain may differ from what is advertised. If you need to take pancreatic enzymes, you … or weight loss despite eating your usual amount of food. Most people only experience one or two symptoms. These are … 12,000, 24,000, and 36,000 units of lipase per pill. Most people take the 24,000 dosed pills, but some people find …
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Liver Cancer Program at Columbia
… from various fields of medicine. We have one of the most advanced robotic liver surgery programs in North … Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center Access to the most recent clinical trials and research , including novel … consistently provide outstanding outcomes, even with the most difficult cases. Multidisciplinary Care at a Leading …
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Spotlight on Graduating Chief Resident Dr. Jonathan Yang
… Jonathan Yang, MD, is a recently graduated member of the 2013 class at Columbia … What will be completely new, and what excites me the most, is learning the technical skills for open heart … would you give to an incoming resident? Dr. Yang: The most important thing is to ask questions. When you first …
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History of Medicine: Leonardo Da Vinci and the Elusive Thyroid
… http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/433848 … http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21120907 http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20130828-leonardo-da-vinci-the-anatomist …
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NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center Announces Performance of First Robotic Whipple Procedure
… University Medical Center. This is exemplary of The Pancreas Center ’s mission to continually advance the quality of pancreatic care. What is a Whipple Procedure? For those who may not know, the … as well. Typically, the Whipple procedure is performed most commonly to treat pancreatic cancer, but also cancer of …
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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, … will help distinguish us as an institution whose focus is on providing the best and most innovative care possible.” “We are thrilled to expand …
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