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Spina Bifida/Myelomeningocele

… Spina bifida is a defect in which the spine and spinal cord do not form correctly in an embryo. Myelomeningocele is a severe type of spina bifida. In this condition, the spinal canal is open and exposed along the lower portion of the spine. …

Last Modified: 06/30/2025 - 12:12

How Getting Colon Cancer at 21 Changes Everything

… I'm gonna cry I'm sorry. Do you guys get criers? My name is Adalis Martinez and I'm 23 years old. I think I was 18 … so he said everything looks really healthy which is great we took out as many lymph nodes as we could around … came back because all of it was sent to pathology which is fine ya know like, a whole 5 weeks, I was like ok this is …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

Keeping Healthy This Thanksgiving Holiday

… encourages overeating. My favorite pre-turkey breakfast is oatmeal with a scoop of almond butter and berries—this … seasonal, fiber-rich produce. During the fall, produce is packed with flavor and nutrition. The best seasonal finds … radish, kale and mushrooms. My favorite seasonal side is roasted root vegetables (sweet potato, parsnips and …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Support Services

… with new ones. Social Worker Support The social worker is an important member of the transplant team for patients … who among the patient's network of family and friends, is available to provide consistent, long-term emotional and … a stable, supportive relationship with the patient and who is willing to provide for the patient's physical and …

Last Modified: 01/15/2026 - 15:57

Coronary Artery Disease and Myocardial Ischemia (Heart Attacks)

… exercise, stress, or other times when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. Coronary heart disease can … Causes of Coronary Heart Disease The narrowing is due to a buildup of fatty plaque (atherosclerosis) along … no longer gets adequate nourishment. The underlying cause is unknown, although it is seen most frequently in people who …

Last Modified: 02/03/2026 - 12:29

Hepatitis: Autoimmune Hepatitis

… Autoimmune hepatitis is inflammation caused by the body’s immune system attacking … of autoimmune hepatitis are still unknown. However, it is likely caused by a combination of environmental and … There are two types of autoimmune hepatitis: Type 1 : This is the most common form of autoimmune hepatitis. About half …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:32

Injectable Fillers

… who want to improve their appearance without surgery. Who Is a Good Candidate for Injectable Fillers? Injectable … Plump up lips Improve facial symmetry and contours How Is the Treatment Performed? Once the treatment area is … Allergic reactions Itching Bleeding at the injection site Uneven appearance or lumps In rare cases, side effects …

Last Modified: 10/28/2025 - 18:24

Pancreatitis Diet

… | Prognosis | FAQ The Importance of Nutrition Nutrition is a vitally important part of treatment for patients with … episode of pancreatitis To best achieve those goals, it is important for pancreatitis patients to eat high protein, … sources. Abstinence from alcohol and greasy or fried foods is important in helping to prevent malnutrition and pain. …

Last Modified: 09/24/2025 - 13:02

National Leader in Treating Liver Cancer

… for Liver Disease and Transplantation at NYP/Columbia is making noteworthy progress in the treatment of … as the national leader in this field. “Although surgery is the only way to achieve a cure, we can also control the … tumor, providing small amounts of radiation to the tumor site for several days. CLDT’s interventional radiologist, …

Last Modified: 08/05/2025 - 15:22

Spider Veins

… skin level and somewhat deeper than spider veins. There is no health risk regarding cosmetic veins, but they may be … treatment that uses focused microwave energy. This method is appropriate for spider veins that are too small for … Delivered through a very fine needle, the microwave energy is extremely precise in the way it targets these tiny …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 14:47

How to Avoid Blood Clots When Flying: Advice from a Vascular Surgeon

… are more complex and involve various factors. Obesity is a significant risk factor for DVT during air travel. … to flying over 4 to 6 hours, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is of particular concern. DVT is a vascular condition in which a blood clot forms in a …

Last Modified: 10/18/2023 - 13:47

Jennifer R. DeFazio, MD

… Jennifer DeFazio, MD, is a board-certified pediatric surgeon. She treats a broad range of pediatric conditions and is especially interested in the surgical management of … disease and Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). She is also part of the Bowel Management Program. …

Last Modified: 02/20/2026 - 10:38

"Thank you a thousand times over." Susan Balcirak's Letter to the CLDT

… I always meant to send a thank you letter, but now that it is his 1-year anniversary and we can see how much he has changed, what you have done for us is even more meaningful. We were given words of encouragement … to. We were afraid to be too hopeful. Now Dean truly is a normal little boy. He is a good size and growing fast, a …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:07

Premier Center for the Treatment of Diaphragm Disorders

… For most of us, breathing is a reflex, requiring little or no thought. It’s something … more room for them to inflate. When the diaphragm is impaired or paralyzed, breathing becomes labored, … one side may have a 50 percent reduction.” The good news is that safe and minimally invasive surgical procedures can …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Manometry

… procedure in which a thin tube with a sensitive probe is inserted through the nose, into the throat and esophagus. The patient is asked to swallow several times. Muscle contractions in the … the esophagus are analyzed at several points as the tube is slowly pulled back through the esophagus. …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08