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New Tool in Breast Reconstruction Puts Control in Patients' Hands
… is making that uncomfortable process easier. Click here to read more » …
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Pancreas Transplantation
… islet cell transplants ? Learn more about that procedure at our Pancreas Center. » Types of pancreas transplant … surgery Patients may receive both a pancreas and a kidney at the same time from the same deceased donor. Patients may … (212) 305-6469 to get started today, or sign up with our online form: I Need A Transplant » Related Topics Kidney …
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Organ Donation and Busting Those Scary Myths
… donation process or you’re ready to take action, we’re here to break it all down for you. SIGN UP NOW About Organ … of a liver, living donors are giving patients a new shot at life. Myth : My age or health condition disqualifies me … liver surgery, urges a culture shift. Read the full story here » 25 Years After Heart and Double Lung Transplant—Sean …
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Patient Testimonial: Standing Up to Pancreatic Cancer
… best. And he came back to me and he said, “Okay, the best? Here's his number. His name is Dr. Chabot, at Columbia Presbyterian. Call him now.” I called Dr. John A. … You gotta fight. With faith, with the support you can get here. And with the treatment, you can get here. You just …
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Shouldice Procedure (Non-Mesh Hernia Repair)
… is seen. The inguinal floor and the hernia are seen at this point. The hernia sac (the lining of the hernia … In many cases patients do not experience any numbness at all, however leaving the injured nerve in place has a high … consultation, please call us at (212) 305-5947 or use our online appointment request form . We look forward to …
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Are You Dense?
… of regular mammograms in detecting breast cancer at the earliest possible stage. In the last few years, new … is dense. Elise Desperito, MD , a breast radiologist at NYP/Columbia’s Clinical Breast Cancer Program , addresses … determine her lifetime risk of developing breast cancer. Online tools are available that calculate your risk simply …
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Tetralogy of Fallot
… refers to when the following four defects are present at once: Ventricular septal defect : An opening between the … defect is then fixed during intracardiac surgical repair at a later time. Outlook Advances in surgical techniques and … in the country. Call us at 212-305-2688 or use our online form to schedule an appointment . Related Links Our …
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Cardio-obstetrics and Follow-up After Pregnancy Are Critical to Addressing Maternal Mortality and Racial Disparities in Heart Disease
… , cardiologist and Co-Director of the Women’s Heart Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia. “Over the last several … And Dr. Haythe, along with the cardio-obstetrics team at Columbia, is leading the charge to improve pregnancy … advocacy groups, and patients on social media and in online forums. Studies and initiatives are receiving more and …
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Gastric Balloons
… patients, the estimated weight loss was over 30 pounds at six months — about 15% of body weight — or a decrease of … our program, call (212) 305-4000 or request an appointment online today. Related Topics Sleeve Gastrectomy Gastric …
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New Procedure to Prevent Lymphedema Gains Media Attention
… ANSWERS, UPDATES & PROGRESS which may be viewed any time here . Their feature takes place in the latter half of … Palm Beach Daily News reported on the trial Jan 1, 2014 here . To learn more about how LYMPHA works to detect, …
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Center for Acute Respiratory Failure Opens at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia
… critically ill patients to the Center. While ECMO is used at other centers, very few hospitals in the world treat as … ECMO patient has recovered and is now thriving. Click here to learn about the Center for Acute Respiratory Failure here. … Center for Acute Respiratory Failure Opens at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia …
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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
… include a chest x-ray, which will allow doctors to look at how much damage there is. It may also include a … additional AAT protein into the patient’s bloodstream at least once per week. While it does not reverse damage, it … call us at (877) LIVER MD/ (877) 548-3763 or use our online form to schedule an appointment. Related Meet our …
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Cystic Fibrosis & the Liver
… an inherited genetic condition. Both parents must possess at least one copy of the defective CF gene to pass it on to … is a progressive disease that can affect multiple organs at once. When liver disease is combined with lung failure or … Call us at (877) LIVER MD/ (877) 548-3763 or use our online form to schedule an appointment. Related Meet our …
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