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What We’re Reading: 09/20/19

… web that made it into our feeds this week. Climate Change is Having Widespread Health Impacts Storms, floods, fires and … And that’s happening today.” ( From scientificamerican.com ) New evidence shows why the HPV vaccine is as important … I do to them to try to save their life.” ( From statnews.com ) Bill Doyle’s Story: The Gift of a Dozen Years  One of …

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Skin Lesion Excision

… Skin lesion excision is a procedure in which the surgeon removes a cancerous skin … There are three types of skin cancer: Basal cell cancer is the least invasive with the least amount of margin removed; squamous cell is more aggressive with a wider margin required. Melanoma is …

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Wilson’s Disease

… Wilson’s disease is a rare inherited genetic disorder that causes copper to … patients manage this disease. Key Facts Wilson’s disease is an inherited genetic condition, which means that it is passed down from parents to their children. Patients with …

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Atrial Tachycardia

… instead of pump. When this happens only part of the blood is forced out of the heart chamber. The blood pools inside … tachycardia: Sinus Tachycardia Sinus tachycardia is a normal increase in the heart rate. It is caused when the sinus node sends out signals faster than …

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Stories of Hope: Michael Weisz

… details in a public setting. However, I feel that it is important to describe some moments of the most difficult … was originally published on  www.BreakingIsraelNews.com . Tuly Weisz can be reached at  publisher@breakingisraelnews.com …

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Aortic Stenosis

… What is Aortic Stenosis? Aortic stenosis occurs when the heart's … and onward to the rest of the body. When the aortic valve is obstructed, the heart needs to work harder to pump blood … mild thickening or calcification of the aortic valve is a common age-related change (called aortic sclerosis). …

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Clinical Training: PGY5

… however, on most rotations primary rounding responsibility is that of more junior residents. The emphasis of the PGY5 year is placed on independent diagnosis and operative treatment of … A tremendous amount of autonomy, and thus responsibility, is granted to the Columbia residents during their Chief year. …

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Metabolic Analysis

… or the number of calories burned at rest. This testing is offered to patients who are surgical candidates at no … calculates a person’s resting metabolic rate (RMR).  This is the number of calories a person burns at rest for 24 … One of the most important steps in managing your weight is achieving a proper balance between your caloric needs and …

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FAQs: What You Should Know About Living Donor Transplants

… and how to become a living donor. General Questions What is living donor liver transplantation? A living donor liver transplantation is a surgery that removes a diseased or malfunctioning liver … are able to eat and drink, and have a clear incision site, among other criteria. How long before the liver donor …

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Advanced Colorectal Surgical Options

… commonly performed by the Division: J-pouch The ‘J-pouch’ is an alternative to traditional ileostomy that may be used … of the rectum surgically removed. If the anal sphincter is intact, the surgeon can use a part of the ileum (part of … small intestine) to create an internal pouch. The pouch is then connected to the anus just above the sphincter, which …

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Care and Concerns

… slightly different like your transplanted heart. Rejection is the term used when your body's immune system is attacking your transplanted organ. Nearly all patients … time after transplant. Endomyocardial or cardiac biopsy is the way your transplant team monitors your heart for …

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Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis

… tube pushing through weak places in a tire. Each pouch is called a diverticulum (pouches are diverticula). The condition of having diverticula is called diverticulosis. About half of all Americans age 60 … the pouches become infected or inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. This happens in 10 to 25 percent of …

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Barrett's Esophagus

… Barrett’s esophagus is a condition in which repeated contact with gastric acid … obesity, and smoking. Diagnosis Barrett’s esophagus is diagnosed with upper GI endoscopy and biopsy. Our … effective in diagnosing conditions of the small intestine, is being evaluated as a non-invasive alternative for …

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After Aortic Surgery FAQ

… factors, from how healthy you are when the surgery is performed to your individual response to the surgery. … surgery. It takes around six weeks before the sternum is completely healed, so heavy lifting during that time is not permitted. When can my children visit? Young children …

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Bo Shen, MD

… Bo Shen, MD, is one of the world’s pre-eminent leaders in interventional … treating a wide range of these conditions. Dr. Shen is the director of the IBD Center at Columbia and co-director … Colorectal Surgery and IBD Interventional Endoscopy. He is also the Vice Chair for Innovation in Medicine and Surgery …

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