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Dr. AI: Should I Have Half or All of My Thyroid Removed for Thyroid Cancer?

… quandary to assess how well the AI chatbot, ChatGPT, can answer medical questions. Thyroid surgeon and Chief of … MD , asks: Should I Have Half or All of My Thyroid Removed for Thyroid Cancer? Thyroid cancer is one of the most … tuned for monthly releases of new episodes, and if you don’t already, follow us on Instagram for more. Related: What do …

Last Modified: 10/11/2024 - 12:12

Dr. AI: What Is the Best Way to Treat Severe Mitral Regurgitation?

… every contraction of the left ventricle, which in turn can cause regurgitation. On a scale of one to ten, let’s see how well ChatGPT does with this one. Stay tuned for monthly releases of new episodes, and if you don’t already, follow us on Instagram for more. Related: Can I …

Last Modified: 10/11/2024 - 12:11

Heart Valve Disease: COAPT Trial

… Trial of MitraClip expands to more patients with mitral regurgitation. The Heart Valve … is evaluating a catheter-based (non-surgical) treatment for mitral valve regurgitation (often called a ‘leaky … or even replaced. Mitral valve repair and replacement can both extend life expectancy and improve patients’ quality …

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

Parathyroid Disease & Sleep Disturbance: Is There a Link? Is There a Fix?

… Symptoms Sleep & Hyperparathyroidism Measuring Sleep Can Treating Hyperparathyroidism Help Sleep Disturbance? … Basically, they just feel like their brain isn't functioning well. And there are a whole host of what we … you 10 words to memorize. And then 30 minutes later, we ask you to repeat those words back to us. Dr. Hyesoo Lowe: …

Last Modified: 02/24/2023 - 14:17

Leg Cramping: Minor Annoyance or a Serious Problem?

… Takeaways: Leg cramps, especially if recurring at night, can prompt concern. A thorough physical exam can determine if … to preventing greater issues. Prompt treatment is crucial for preventing complications. Whether that be conservative … it occurs more commonly in older people. Patients may ask their primary care physicians about this pain, and if it …

Last Modified: 10/18/2023 - 13:59

Past Blakemore Prize Winners

… The Blakemore Prize is awarded annually for the best body of research performed by a graduating Chief … M. Chen, M.D. 2001 Talia B. Spanier, M.D. 2002 James T. Moore, M.D. 2003 Eugene S. Kim, M.D. 2004 Kimberly W. …

Last Modified: 09/18/2024 - 12:55

Center for Advanced Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester

… The Center for Advanced Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester … urgent problems. In most cases, patients with urgent needs can receive an appointment for the same day, or if your … 5:30–7:00 PM Contact: 914-787-4000 for upcoming dates More Resources Patient Registration Forms Patient History …

Last Modified: 09/12/2025 - 14:50

Reflections 4 Years After Breast Cancer Surgery

… outside the doors. Dr. Rao came up beside me and asked, "can you walk into the room?" Wait a minute – you want me to … surface, you'd think she was just being practical. I hadn't been anesthetized yet and it would be easier and faster for me to hop onto the operating table than for a team of …

Last Modified: 05/10/2023 - 15:15

The Columbia Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Center

… diagnosed with an inherited colorectal cancer syndrome, we can help. Call us at (212) 342-1155 or request an appointment … Cancer Hereditary Colorectal Cancer Syndromes account for 5 to 10% of all 150,000 colorectal cancers diagnosed each … grow quickly and in complex ways Patients often don’t show any symptoms early, which can delay treatment …

Last Modified: 03/03/2026 - 11:30

Walking through the Pain: One Woman’s Battle with Claudication

… By Cale Li, MD “I was experiencing claudication, but I didn’t know what that was,” said Sheila Klein, 67, of New Canaan, … Instead, she called her cardiologist whom she had known for years. “He put a couple of dopplers on my feet and said, … the blood pressures in her legs. “He said, ‘I think you can walk it out,’” said Sheila. Before she left, the vascular …

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

From NYP’s Health Matters: Saving Two Babies’ Lives With One Pioneering Approach to Heart Valve Transplantation

… baby girls, clad in pink and wearing white headbands, pose for a photo together in their mothers’ arms, although they … babies die while on a transplant list is because they don’t match with a donor fast enough. So the ability to help more … that the nurses need, everyone’s been fantastic. We can’t say anything more highly of everybody.” Before the baby …

Last Modified: 12/10/2025 - 17:20

What We’re Reading: 02/05/21

… feeds this week. 100 Million Covid Shots in 100 Days Doesn’t Get Us Back to Normal The Biden administration made a … has been passed around the last two days. Nightly clapping for health workers ended long ago but inside the hospital … at a rate unheard of. A national focus on vaccines can’t address burnout or mitigate trauma. The toll isn’t …

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

Post Bariatric Surgery Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Guide: Gastric Sleeve Guidelines

… this health care topic. It is not to be used or relied on for diagnosis or treatment. It does not take the place of … of vitamin B12 every day (or 1,000 mcg every other day) or ask your doctor about a monthly vitamin B12 injection Vitamin … supplements Take after a meal that contains some fat Can be taken with one of your calcium supplements Sample …

Last Modified: 11/07/2025 - 12:35

Columbia HeartSource Program

… Note: This is a news article from 2013. For up to date information about Columbia's HeartSource … Thus, the HeartSource program was born. To learn more about this organization we recently spoke with … nation meet for an annual networking event where doctors can exchange ideas and learn about the newest innovations in …

Last Modified: 01/19/2024 - 15:11