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Gastroesophageal Reflux
… reflux disease (GERD), also called acid reflux, is a common digestive disorder in which stomach contents … of the body's natural anti-reflux mechanism. Diagnosis It is important that the diagnosis and particular cause of the … be confirmed. The patient's history of signs and symptoms is reviewed, and tests are performed including: Manometry pH …
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Philip George, MD
… Philip George, MD is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University. He is a board-certified general surgeon who is … communication all while focusing on having the best outcomes possible. He is committed to his patients by …
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Call Schedule
… Frequency of call occasionally varies, but is usually every fourth day. The students on-call work with … opportunities to practice with the less frequently used sites, with supervision. One night call is spent in the Emergency Department where the student may …
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Jamie Leskowitz, MS, RD, CDN
… Jamie Leskowitz is a Registered Dietitian and Certified NY State … practicing at the Weight Control Center. She is passionate about helping others achieve a healthier weight …
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Research Objectives
… Outcomes Studies CIOR is committed to supporting and promoting high quality … which can support whatever level of analytical support is necessary/appropriate for a given project. Targeted … CIOR structure. In order to maximize effectiveness, it is best to engage the CIOR staff early in project development, …
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Fighting Peripheral Artery Disease One Step at a Time
… (PAD), a condition that had affected her father. PAD is a narrowing of the arteries carrying blood to the limbs. … new problems,” he says. “The stent we placed in her pelvis is open, we fixed the clot behind her knee, and her injured …
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Aortic Repair Keeps Danny On the Run
… Danny Camaj is a real estate broker, family man and committed athlete. … right place.” Danny had an ally in Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD is one of the nation’s leading experts in aortic repair. As …
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Welcome to the Columbia Melanoma Center
… Our Melanoma Center is designed to give you the comprehensive care and attention … century, we posed a simple question to our doctors: "What is the single most futuristic thing we're doing in surgery … today?" Read what some of our surgeons have to say What Is Melanoma? Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that …
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NYP/Columbia Welcomes World Leader in Valve Surgery
… largest practice in the UK in complex valve surgery. He is also known for his contributions to physician education … tricuspid, pulmonary, or aortic valves and may be the best valve-replacement option for high-risk patients. In the … for VIV surgery, defining the basic concepts and best practices in this emerging field. These are free to …
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Columbia Liver Asian Outreach Office
… and surgical management of all forms of liver disease on site. Working directly with partners in oncology and … without having to come into the office. All you need is a smartphone or computer and an internet connection. … Public Transportation Columbia Liver Asian Outreach Office is within walking distance of many transit lines, including …
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Jeffrey L. Zitsman, MD
… at the Babies & Children's Hospital of New York. He is Board-Certified in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery, … Dr. Zitsman has been named to Castle Connolly’s Best Doctors in the New York area list annually since 2002. Dr. Zitsman is founder and Director of the Center for Adolescent …
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PRO 02/ML28897 MY PATHWAY STUDY: An Open-Label Phase IIA Study Evaluating Trastuzumab/ Pertuzumab, Erlotinib, Vermurafenib, and Vismodegib in Patients Who Have Advanced Solid Tumors with Mutations or Gene Expression Abnormalities Predictive of Response to
… are not available, and in whom a trial of targeted therapy is considered the best available treatment option. Erlotinib is a targeted drug that blocks the activity of epidermal …
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Adrenal Surgery
… operation. The most common minimally invasive operation is a laparoscopic adrenalectomy, which involves making 3 or 4 … infections (i.e. an infection in the skin at the incision site) and abscess (i.e. an infection on the inside) occur in … laparoscopic surgery have some discomfort at the incision sites, but much less than patients who have had open surgery. …
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Erin Testerman, RN, BSN, CWOCN
… Erin Testerman is a certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse in the … required skills for the management of ostomy care. Erin is a valuable member of the colorectal team who helps raise …
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