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Advances in Treating PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease)
… more than 8.5 Americans and is becoming more prevalent as the population ages—yet this condition often goes … with peripheral arterial disease have a higher risk of coronary artery disease, heart attack or stroke. Left … in technology, we can offer procedures that improve quality of life and keep our patients active for a long …
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The Wellness Series
… however, she was determined to play an active part of her own health and recovery and was unsure how to do so. After her recovery, she worked with the Clinical Breast Cancer Program to develop The Wellness … about: reducing side-effects of treatment improving the quality of their life cancer prevention eliminating …
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Columbia Airway Program
… Airway stenosis can dramatically impact your quality of life by making it harder to breathe and speak. Because … Our multidisciplinary Airway Program leverages the skills and experience of surgical experts from across …
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FAQs About Pancreatitis
… use, you should abstain from alcohol. If other causes of acute pancreatitis have been addressed and resolved (such as via gallbladder removal) and the pancreas returned to normal, you should be able to lead a … this procedure allows patients to retain some of their insulin-producing function, preventing the …
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Columbia Vascular Services in Westchester
… conditions right in your own neighborhood. Columbia offers the latest in diagnostic imaging, minimally invasive … throughout Westchester. If you or a loved one need high-quality vascular care in the Westchester area, please contact … form Who We Treat We care for patients with a wide range of vascular conditions, including those with complex disease, …
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The 2025 Blakemore Prize Winner
… The winner of the Blakemore Prize, for 2025 is Dr.med. Karina A. Bruestle, MD, a graduate of the General … abstracts of the American Transplant Congress in their section “what’s hot what’s new – basic science”. Her … The 2025 Blakemore Prize Winner …
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Heart Transplantation
… offer individuals facing serious disability and death the opportunity to lead more fully-functioning lives. Over … and bones, corneas, skin, saphenous veins, and valves of the heart. Cardiac transplantation is the surgical … the muscle, impairing its ability to pump blood to other parts of the body. There are two major categories of …
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I Need a… Bariatric Surgeon
… Our "I need a" series is a helpful guide to finding the care you need when you don't know where to start. Today, … Bariatric Surgeon Do? Most surgeons focus on certain areas of the body or treating specific diseases. Bariatric surgeons … devices being developed and tested to improve outcomes and quality of life. Clinical trials offer the latest …
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Day of Surgery
… Surgery is performed at one of Columbia University Medical Center's sites in Manhattan — either at the main 165th Street location or at the Allen Hospital at … the facility 90 minutes prior to the anticipated time of their procedure, in order to check in and be seen by their …
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Suroosh S Marzban, MD
… Suroosh Marzban, MD, is a vascular surgeon specializing in minimally invasive … vascular surgical procedures. Dr. Marzban graduated from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and completed surgical …
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Columbia Adrenal Center
… Welcome to the Columbia Adrenal Center. The hormones produced by the adrenal glands impact every part of the body, so people with adrenal disorders need medical … techniques that facilitate faster recovery and better quality of life after surgery. Our group was one of the first …
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Advancing Breast Cancer Treatment: Dr. Roshni Rao on the Latest Breakthroughs from the I-SPY Trial
… rapidly. We recently spoke with Roshni Rao, MD , Chief of Breast Surgery, about the latest developments in the groundbreaking I-SPY trial . … These complications can significantly impact a patient’s quality of life. The exciting part of the I-SPY trial is that …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/20/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … because they need procedures that extend life and improve quality of life. Forgive me for beginning with dreary process …
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New Clinical Trial for Severe GERD
… heartburn, GERD occurs when stomach contents back up into the esophagus. Untreated, it can lead to Barrett’s esophagus … The LESS GERD trial will examine the effectiveness of the EndoStim Lower Esophageal Sphincter(LES) Stimulation … to treat severe reflux, reduce symptoms, and improve quality of life. To learn more, go to www.LESSGERD.com …
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Your Robotic Bypass Surgery: What To Expect and FAQs
… When a person has severe blockage in their left anterior descending (LAD) artery, they’re at high risk for a major heart attack. For some patients, the traditional treatment of open-heart surgery (a sternotomy) can be avoided, and a …
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