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The Itch That Led to a Life-Saving Diagnosis
… After an ultrasound and biopsy , Orisel was diagnosed with stage 2 HER2-positive breast cancer a week later, at the age of 31. “My mom is a breast cancer survivor, along with her older sister, and … Orisel, now 37, who received her diagnosis in 2018. “So, I knew of the risk—but at 31, breast cancer was the last …
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Curing a Rare Cancer
… everything they could to prolong my life, but didn’t think I had much time,” Danielle recalls. “When I got this news two … me,” she says, “because this was the only protocol used for my condition.” She toughed it out with anti-allergy … I heard her come into the room, I felt soothed. Her voice is like music; it’s a completely different kind of medicine, …
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State of the Union: Vein Care in 2023
… treatment? Vein treatment has changed dramatically since I did my residency a long, long time ago. The majority of treatments that I offer for venous patients are office-based procedures that do not … most of them don't even require an incision. Because this is a hereditary disease, for the most part, a lot of patients …
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A Breakthrough in IBD Treatment: BOOM-IBD Pivotal Trial Now Enrolling
… For patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) , symptoms of active … trial , led by colorectal surgeon Marco B. Zoccali, MD , is investigating sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) as a novel … results in the early feasibility phase, the pivotal trial is now officially open for enrollment. What is Sacral Nerve …
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Aortic Valve Disease FAQs
… valve repairs/ aortic surgeries do you do every year? This is an essential question, as practice makes perfect. Cardiac … hypertension, and bad luck. This question has implications for follow-up of both you and your family members. If the … the aortic valve. What are your outcomes for patients with my condition? It is essential for surgeons to follow …
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Interventional Endocrinology
… What Is Interventional Endocrinology? Interventional endocrinology is an emerging field that uses percutaneous (i.e. through the skin), image-guided procedures to treat … critical to determining if a patient is a good candidate for the procedure. What Is Ultrasound-guided Ethanol …
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Betsy Hilfiger's Close Call: An Unexpected Pancreatectomy
… sister, never had reason to believe she was at risk for pancreatic cancer. Trained as a nurse, she was well aware … to the news was disbelief, "It took time to sink in. I was in shock." After receiving the diagnosis, she visited … helped a great deal by putting my mind at ease — she is so positive and upbeat that it gave me the confidence to …
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Guides & Resources
… & Preparing Considering an appointment Am I A Candidate For Weight Loss Surgery? Our interactive tool helps you … and Benefits : Make an informed choice on whether surgery is right for you. Making an appointment Call (212) 305-4000 … Surgery Source http://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com Cooking Light http://www.cookinglight.com/cooking/ …
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After 37 Years of Diabetes, Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Change Brian’s Life
… was in his early 50s by the time he completed treatment for skin cancer and was cleared for transplant surgery. At … Pancreatic Transplantation at Columbia. “Another surgeon I was considering was a cowboy, with a real gung-ho … that might cause rejection.” The process of plasmapheresis is a lot like dialysis. Blood of the recipient is separated …
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Obesity Surgery Transforms Lives: A Patient Experience
… For Lori and Lynda, two of Dr. Bessler's patients, surgery … referred to him to treat a painful hiatal hernia. "Plus I looked like I was nine months pregnant," she says. "Dr. … after surgery, which she had in September, 2000, she is down to 170 and is thrilled that she can buy size 10 …
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State of the Union: Weight Loss Surgery in 2024
… Access/Bariatric Surgery and Director of the Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery . Dr. Bessler gives his thoughts on how the field of weight loss surgery is evolving and improving in 2024, the shifting perspective … For example, the drugs slow the emptying of the stomach; I have a feeling that we're going to see side effects like …
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center Main Campus
… Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) campus in Washington Heights is the heart of our academic medical center. Across multiple … over several city blocks, our main campus offers care for every condition, from all types of specialists, at any … between 166th and 168th Streets Monday through Friday, 5 am to 10 pm Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays, 7 am to 10 pm …
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Leg Cramping: Minor Annoyance or a Serious Problem?
… are key to preventing greater issues. Prompt treatment is crucial for preventing complications. Whether that be conservative … to any sign of problems with the arteries and veins. "I am looking for any reduction or asymmetry in arterial …
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Post-Transplant Recovery
… new Milstein Pavilion. This special intensive care unit is staffed by critical care specialists who have expertise in … will be managed by your transplant team in collaboration with the critical care anesthesiologist/pain management … them, these anti-rejection medications are mandatory for suppressing the body's natural immune response to the new …
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