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The pH Diet: Facts and Fiction

… over three million results on this topic! The problem is, almost everything you read and hear has zero scientific … cancer and reflux, can be prevented or cured if the body is made more alkaline. So, it is time to set the record straight and separate fact from …

Last Modified: 10/06/2023 - 12:01

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 …

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

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 …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:42

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 …

Last Modified: 01/07/2026 - 14:27

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 …

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

Intestinal Pouches and Pouch Surgery

… parts of the intestines to create an internal pouch that is joined to the anus and allows for stool to pass naturally, … K-pouch The most frequent complication of pouch procedures is infection of the pouch, known as pouchitis Pouch surgery … of the rectum surgically removed. If their anal sphincter is intact, a surgeon can use a part of the ileum (part of the …

Last Modified: 05/22/2026 - 13:51

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). …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 15:07

Hernia

… with open or minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery. What is a Hernia? A hernia is a weakness or opening in the abdominal wall, which often … space under the skin. The mechanism of the hernia is similar to what happens with a bulge in a damaged tire, …

Last Modified: 06/03/2026 - 15:56

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. …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

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 …

Last Modified: 11/05/2025 - 15:38

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 …

Last Modified: 06/12/2026 - 05:35

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 …

Last Modified: 01/13/2026 - 13:05

Single Port Surgery

… Like laparoscopic surgery, single port surgery is performed with special instruments and a camera inserted … requires only one, through the navel. The single incision is possible because of innovations involving instruments that … traditional minimally invasive procedures. Recovery time is similar to other abdominal minimal access operations. The …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

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 …

Last Modified: 01/22/2026 - 15:44

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 …

Last Modified: 01/26/2026 - 12:16