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Dr AI: Should I Avoid Nuts and Seeds with Diverticulitis?
… diverticulitis , one of the first questions they often ask is whether they need to cut out nuts and seeds. It’s a … is outdated. In fact, fiber-rich foods like nuts and seeds can help prevent diverticulitis by keeping stool soft and … real cause of flare-ups, and gives ChatGPT a solid 10/10 for its explanation. Check it out: Related: “Dr. AI” Video …
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Dr. AI: Is Robotic Heart Surgery Better than Open Heart Surgery for Mitral Valve Repair?
… Is robotic heart surgery better than open heart surgery for mitral valve repair? Robotic heart surgery uses the da … tuned for monthly releases of new episodes, and if you don’t already, follow us on Instagram for more. Related: I have … better than surgery? I have an aortic aneurysm, can I go to the gym? See all episodes of Dr. AI Subscribe to …
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Dr. AI: Is Minimally Invasive Living Donor Liver Surgery Better than Open Surgery?
… does with this one on a scale of one to ten. Stay tuned for bi-weekly releases of new episodes, and if you don’t already, follow us on Instagram for more. Related: Are injectable weight loss medications …
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Alcohol Abuse And Acute Pancreatitis
… If I were to ask you what health risks are associated with excessive … instead become active in the pancreas. Pancreatitis can either be chronic (long term) or acute (sudden), and … fat foods. Check out "Pancreas and Nutrition: Your Diet for Pancreatitis" by Deb Gerzberg, RD, CNSC, CDN, the …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/26/20
… up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, The census figures for NYP and CUIMC continue to show steady declines in numbers … in bars and restaurants. Beer spoils in 2-6 months, and can’t simply be poured down the drain. That volume of beer will …
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Sleep & Cognition in Hyperparathyroidism Study
… and certain types of thyroid disease. Learn more below, or get in touch by calling (929) 265-8993 or … (929) 265-8993 (212) 305-0444 Related More Endocrine Clinical Trials The Endocrine Surgery Program …
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Columbia University Department of Surgery’s 25th Annual John Jones Surgical Society Spring Meeting
… Welcome – Juan J. Nogueras, MD Steering Committee Members for 2025-2028 Welcome new graduate members – 2025 Surgery Resident Representative for 2025-2026 John Jones Research Fellow (2025-2026) …
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From West Point Magazine Summer 2025: Cooperate and Live Great
… (Class of 1833) to catalog each West Point graduate, more than 11,000 graduates separate James Schenck ’88 and … at Camp Stanley in South Korea flying helicopters for the 2nd Battalion (Assault), 2nd Aviation Regiment. … of her vena cava (the vein to the heart). As one can imagine, there are only a few surgeons in the world with …
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A Look at Organ Donation and the People Who Make It Possible
… break it all down: what organ donation actually means, who can donate, and how thoughtful innovations—from living liver … is through living donation. It not only allows for elective, scheduled surgery but also statistically has … after brain death was the only way because we didn't want the heart to be dead. But we can now use a chamber to …
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Columbia Transplant Initiative Outcomes Research Fellowship Program
… Irving Medical Center. The research program is designed for motivated MD or DO trainees who are interested in a … Clinical Research Operations Application Details Who can apply? General surgery residents with 1-2 years of fully … can be submitted here via CTOR application page . For more information, contact Tomoko Beutéll at …
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Pancreatic Cancer: Screening
… with Dr. Kastrinos’ answers. Is screening available for the general population? Since the average person’s risk … is low (approximately 1%), screening is not recommended for the general population. Screening for pancreatic cancer … family history of pancreatic cancer Individuals with 3 or more relatives with pancreatic cancer, with at least one …
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Gallbladder Surgery: What you need to know
… However there are a host of additional risks that are more pressing, including: higher rates of complications from … extremely safe, as complication rates are less than 2%. Can I take medicine to dissolve my gallstones instead of … and may be prescribed ursodiol as a preventive measure. For more information, please visit …
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Reflections: A Discussion with Steven Stylianos, MD
… have you been part of the Columbia community? I was here for the start of my career. I first set foot here in 1983 as … in my career. And here, 30 some odd years later, I don't regret a day of it. I still get excited coming to work to … absolutely phenomenal. The low points are as low as you can get, but there are a lot more high points than low ones. …
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Advanced IBD Fellowship
… covers IBD inpatient consults. The fellow is responsible for the coordination and presentation at weekly IBD didactic … During the one-year training, there will be allocated time for exposure to GI radiology, GI pathology, IBD surgery, …
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Book Publications
… Cardiac Surgery Read more about these books. Robert T. Grant, MD, Co-Author, with faculty and graduate staff … for various diagnostic tests, important questions to ask a doctor, reasons for having specific operations, and many other topics. Making the decision to have surgery can be difficult. The Columbia Presbyterian Guide to Surgery …
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