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Pancreas Transplantation: A Guide for Patients
… easy-to-understand overview of pancreatic transplantation for prospective patients. He discusses how pancreas transplantation can restore glycemic control and reverse secondary … and certain patients with type 2 diabetes. Learn more about pancreas transplantation » …
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New Genomic Therapies for Hepatitis C
… New antiviral therapies for Hep C are eliminating complications and producing better … past, drugs for this virus were hard to take and we weren’t sure how well they would work in different populations. As … The new medication is easier to tolerate and we can pinpoint, with great accuracy, which drugs an individual …
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Preparing for your First Appointment
… the facility that performed the study. That extra step can delay your diagnosis and treatment. Before your first … them with you to your appointment. Authorization Form For Release Medical Records Registration Form ( English | Español ) Back to Resources & More » …
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Evaluation for Lung Transplant Surgery
… that lung transplantation is a possible treatment option for you, he or she will contact the NewYork-Presbyterian … each patient. The latest alternative treatment strategies can sometimes enable patients to defer or if ever avoid … your family about all aspects of lung transplantation. You can expect the following during this consultation: You will …
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Lung Transplant Program for Seniors
… stories from our very active Lung Transplant Program for seniors.” Until she was diagnosed with emphysema in her … the possibility of a lung transplant. “Until then, I didn’t feel I was sick enough to consider that,” she says. “Most … Columbia doctors, promising, “I’m going to get better so I can get back on the transplant list.” Though she had dropped …
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Thank You For Contacting Us
… Thank you for requesting an appointment with the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at Columbia. Someone … our team will reach out to you within two workdays. You can also call (877) LIVER-MD and speak with a member of our … Thank You For Contacting Us …
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Preparing for Weight Loss Surgery
… of Surgery at Columbia, offers advice on how patients can best prepare for weight loss surgery. … Preparing for Weight Loss Surgery …
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Thank You For Contacting Us
… Thank you for using the Department of Surgery’s online service. Our … Thank You For Contacting Us …
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Thank You For Contacting Us
… Thank you for using the Division of Endocrine Surgery’s online service. … Thank You For Contacting Us …
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Palliative Care Is Actually for Everyone
… illness will go on, actually, to be cured, but that doesn't negate a period of palliative care needs.” Some may need … of life knows how painful and demanding the responsibility can be. You’re coping, you’re processing, you’re making … their loved one as struggling, for example, sometimes we ask about the struggles they’ve faced in life and how they …
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How to Prepare for an Operation
… operation. This precaution is to prepare your body for the anesthesia. You may take your usual asthma, heart, … frame in accordance to your surgery date. Chest X-rays can be completed as early as 6 months ahead of time. Ideally, … following surgery, and to give you the opportunity to ask any remaining questions you may have about your upcoming …
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Gastric Cancer: A Concern for Baby Boomers
… Generally found after the age of 69, it's more likely to strike men than women According to the … refrigeration and antibiotics, it remains a concern for baby boomers. At 69, Vera Weinstein was planning a … and everything made from scratch,” Vera said. “I didn’t fit the profile of the average stomach cancer patient, so …
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Mini-Sternotomy for a Tortuous Aortic Aneurysm
… four hours and required the use of a heart-lung machine. “More and more patients are asking for less invasive procedures,” says Dr. Borger, Director of … the groin without using a heart-lung machine. If patients can undergo a less traumatic procedure and can recover faster …
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Multidisciplinary Care for Complex Congenital Syndromes
… Hospital provides the most comprehensive care available for babies with multiple and complex congenital anomalies. “While other centers can handle a single system disease, our multidisciplinary … says Dr. Chung, “But VACTERL is so complex, we don’t know all the causes yet.” Working with Drs. Khlevner and …
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Intraoperative Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer
… Radiation Therapy Works A lumpectomy is a common procedure for patients with early stage breast cancer. But because it … internally during surgery. This allows surgeons to more precisely target the cancerous area with a stronger dose … make daily trips to the hospital for up to 6 weeks. This can be challenging and may make it less likely for patients …
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