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Evaluation for Lung Transplant Surgery
… as your pulmonologist decides that lung transplantation is a possible treatment option for you, he or she will contact the NewYork-Presbyterian … been confirmed that you have received optimal treatment with no significant success, then the next step is to … Evaluation for Lung Transplant Surgery …
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Fighting for Their Lives
… For Daniel Ezra, March 3, 2012 suddenly turned to every … been incredibly normal,” says Elizabeth, or Lizzie as she is known. “There was no harbinger of anything wrong. I had just had a good check up and was cruising along.” She … Fighting for Their Lives …
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Advances in Treating Children with PAH
… Hypertension Comprehensive Care Center at NYP/Columbia is making great strides in the treatment of children with this relatively rare diagnosis. In 2014, the hospital … registry. We are also working on developing new guidelines for the treatment of PAH,” says the Center’s Medical …
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Overhaul in the Treatment of Kidney Disease is Long Overdue, Kidney Transplant Surgeon Explains the Importance
… sooner rather than later. “The focus has been on paying for procedures rather than paying for good outcomes,” said … press briefing. “We’re going to flip that around.” “This is a great thing,” exclaims Lloyd Ratner, MD , Director of … support for people who want to save lives is long overdue. With initiatives that abate barriers to altruism, kidney …
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Transplant Patient Reunites with Care Team
… patient Sean Kunzli and his family came to New York City for a celebratory reunion with his surgeon, Craig R. Smith, MD, and the team that … and rare transplant in December 1993. Today, Mr. Kunzli is healthy and, according to Dr. Smith, one of the longest … Transplant Patient Reunites with Care Team …
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An Expanded Access Phase 2 Study of Sofosbuvir with Ribavirin and with or without Pegylated Interferon for 24 weeks in Subjects who have undergone Liver Transplantation and Who Have Aggressive, Recurrent Hepatitis C infection
… This is a single arm, open-label study which will be opened at … specific clinical sites at the request of an investigator for the treatment of individual subjects for whom there are … treatment options. Subjects will be treated for 24 weeks with sofosbuvir (400mg QD) with RBV; pegylated interferon may …
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Services for International Patients
… coming from — we’re here to look after you. Columbia is known as a hub of care not only in New York and the U.S., … regularly travel here to get diagnostic care and treatment for a variety of reasons: Top Rankings and Top Results : All … experience. We want you to feel as comfortable as possible with every aspect of your visit, from the moment you contact …
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Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents
… A recent study from England shows that obesity in teens is a predictor of cardiovascular problems and diabetes later … Jeffrey Zitsman, MD , founder and director of the Center for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery at … surgery for obese teens may help avert serious problems with cardiovascular disease and diabetes later on. “Research …
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Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer
… important role in the management of pancreatic cancer. It is currently the most effective treatment available for many with this condition. Goals of Surgery Pancreatic cancer … Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer …
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Prenatal Surgery for Myelomeningocele
… Columbia’s Carmen and John Thain Center for Prenatal Pediatrics is now offering fetal intervention to repair myelomeningocele, a form of spina bifida associated with a wide range of complications including early death, … Prenatal Surgery for Myelomeningocele …
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Center for Digestive Diseases
… NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center for Digestive Health. The Center for Digestive Health … questions and provide support. No matter how a patient is referred to us, we understand the need for prompt testing … Fort Washington Avenue, NY, NY 10032 www.pancreascenter.com Referrals: 212.305.9467 Price Chest Center Herbert Irving …
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Educational Videos for Physicians
… best practices in the management of aortic disease. For more helpful videos, check out our full library of … latest advances in the field, please look to our CME site for upcoming events. … Educational Videos for Physicians …
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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 … regarding healthy living and remaining active. Today, she is a 32-year-old full-time business professional and … always monitored, limited, and criticized. "If it were an official category in the Guinness Book of World Records, I'd …
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