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Dr. Sheldon Marc Feldman at 2012 New York Reiki Conference, Part 1
… University Medical Center, it was thrilling for me to have the opportunity to hear him speak about his … surgery. And Dr. Feldman went on to say he believes it is very likely that Reiki optimizes allopathic treatment … will be posted in part 2 of this article on October 26. To learn more, see Raven Keyes’ newly released book, The …
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Anorectal Surgery FAQs
… Prior to my anorectal surgery, will I require bowel cleansing? The nature of your surgery … what type of bowel preparation will be necessary. For example, if your surgery involves an anastomosis you may … example, ultrasound may be utilized to determine if there is anatomic sphincter damage in patients complaining of …
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On Changing the Standard of Care for Children: What the Evolution of ECMO Can Teach Us
… kind of hope and resolve. Treating them in children is work unto itself—an unwavering commitment of heart and … of the skin indicating insufficient oxygen. “When I was a pediatric surgery fellow in Washington [DC] from ‘80 … recently honored Dr. Stolar with the Robert E. Gross Award for Excellence in Pediatric Research and Achievement for his …
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After Hernia Surgery, Daniel Has a Larger Life
… diarrhea, pain and cramping and bleeding from the rectum. For Daniel this meant a pretty challenging childhood—one … trouble eating. “It wasn’t Crohn’s,” he said. “For years, I had hernia after hernia after hernia in my belly. The … Dr. Yuri Novitsky , a world renowned hernia surgeon who is known for helping complex patients like Daniel. By 2018, …
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Pediatric ECMO Program at Columbia
… Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving strategy to help the sickest children … moments. It uses a device to temporarily take over for your child's lungs and heart when those organs can't … provides support for newborns, children, and adolescents with life-threatening illnesses and injuries, including: …
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By Letting Patients Lead, We Can Advance Medicine
… in advancing medical research. Dr. Wattacheril advocates for increased patient participation in studies, fostering a … was mostly social workers in the group,” she says. “And I wish we were better-trained in some of the ways that social … But what Dr. Wattacheril learned as she practiced is that failing to let patients lead is more than just …
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Case Study: Hernia in a Young Woman-Mesh or No Mesh?
… a symptomatic bulge at her umbilicus. She’s had the bulge for several years but recently it’s started to cause her … like nausea or vomiting. She’s never had surgery and is otherwise healthy. She undergoes a CT scan that shows a … mesh in women of childbearing age. Friday, July 24 | 10:00 AM Register Now …
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Starting Life with Gastroschisis, Ethan Was Born to Be Brave
… organs were protruding out,” she explains. The condition is called gastroschisis, a birth defect that causes the … the body due to a hole in the abdominal wall. Coming Home for Care At the time, Jeanine was living in Florida, far from her mom and support system. “After a few days, I was like, I need to go back home,” she says. “I need …
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Kidney Transplant Program at Columbia
… Thank you for visiting the Kidney and Pancreatic Transplant Program of … to optimize our patients’ health and well-being. Our team is here to be your partner every step of the way. If you are … started today, or sign up with one of our online forms: I Need A Transplant » | I Want to Donate My Kidney » …
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After Breast Cancer Twice in One Year, Early Detection and New Radiation Therapy Made All the Difference
… Jewish, and got her period at age 11. “All my life I assumed it was going to happen at some point in the … 50! Don’t I get a couple more years?” says Karin. “But it is what it is, I was not shocked or hysterical or any of … at the advice of her long-time Obgyn, made an appointment for a second opinion outside of Columbia as well. “First of …
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Gerthy Michel, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
… Gerthy Michel is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in the Division of … as an Outpatient Ambulatory care Nurse at NYP/Columbia for 13 years. Gerthy works closely with Dr. Pokala Ravi Kiran, and all the colorectal surgeons …
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I Need a… Heart Surgeon
… Our "I need a" series is a helpful guide to finding the care you … field with many subspecialties and overlapping names. For example, heart surgery falls into a broader category … I might be able to participate in? About Your Procedure Am I a candidate for heart surgery? Is a transcatheter …
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Mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept®)
… Purpose CellCept® is an immunosuppressive medicine that helps prevent organ rejection. Dosage The dose we prescribe for you is based on your lab values. The capsules come in … stomach. Repeat the dose in the pm, 12 hours after your am dose. Precautions Antacids such as Maalox and Mylanta …
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