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Congenital Heart Center treats the sickest of newborns, with outcomes among the best in the nation.
… of pediatric cardiovascular surgeon Emile Bacha, MD and pediatric cardiologist Julie A. Vincent, MD the Congenital Heart Center is one of the largest and most preeminent pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery … Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, please visit: nyp.org/kids or call: 212.305.2688. …
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Help take pain out of pancreatitis with your diet
… pancreatitis or who have experienced acute pancreatitis and would like to do everything in their power to prevent … is. Pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas and is usually very painful. The pancreas releases excessive enzymes and basically begins to digest itself. In order to heal, many …
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Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian Cardiac Surgeons Complete 300th Robotic Heart Surgery
… The Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program at Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian has reached another remarkable … which promises to expand what is possible for safely and effectively treating heart disease. "Over the past two … Robotic cardiac surger y continues to gain traction and expand into new areas of treatment. Advances in …
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Heart Valve Disease: COAPT Trial
… as shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, chest pain, and fatigue. If a patient’s mitral valve disease is mild, … surgically repaired or even replaced. Mitral valve repair and replacement can both extend life expectancy and improve … much less invasive than surgery.” For further information, visit www.columbiaheartvalve.org or contact the Heart Valve …
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Cytoreduction Surgery and Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
… long-term survival, thanks to refined surgical approaches and intra-abdominal chemotherapy. According to Michael … mesothelioma, colorectal cancer, appendiceal cancer, and ovarian cancer commonly spread from their primary sites … surgical advances at NYP/Columbia’s Department of Surgery, visit columbiasurgery.org . …
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Heart Safety for Breast Cancer Patients
… Medical Center researcher David J. Brenner, PhD, DSc and colleagues published their findings that certain … treatment factors increased the risk of heart attack and ischemic heart disease. In their study, Dr. Brenner's … about advances in treating Breast Cancer, please visit breastmd.org . …
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Stories of Hope: Richard Santangelo
… sick for quite some time, with tiredness, change in stool and abdominal discomfort. Since March 2014, he had been seeing our local and highly recommended gastroenterologist. In August, an MRI … care towards their patients. I remember that on our first visit in October, the waiting room was a bit intimidating as …
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Pancreatic Cysts
… types of cysts, many of which are benign (non-cancerous) and some of which are associated with pancreatitis, or … intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN), and cystically degenerated pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. … Inflammatory cysts arise in the setting of pancreatitis. Visit The Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Program » Cystic …
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Nonsurgical Lung Treatments
… treating lung conditions: medications, lifestyle changes, and other therapies (like radiation). Some of these can be … themselves. Several factors, such as the type of condition and its severity, will determine which treatment is most … into three categories: medications, lifestyle changes, and other therapies. Some nonsurgical treatments can …
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Unbreakable Bonds: The First Robotic Kidney Transplant Is a Testament to Lifelong Friendship
… Declan Donovan was giving him a kidney. John and Declan’s connection runs deep, reaching back over four … when I was a little boy just running around,” says John. “And he was a teenager trying to date my sister.” Fast forward to the present, where Declan and John’s sister Susan are now married. They moved to New …
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Center of Excellence for Biliary Atresia at Columbia
… congenital condition that requires careful management and highly specialized surgical intervention. Columbia Center … If your child has been diagnosed with biliary atresia and you would like to learn more about the latest treatment … from draining bile to the intestine, resulting in scarring and, eventually, liver failure. Surgery is necessary to …
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Go Nuts! Advice on preventing heart disease in women, from Columbia's heart surgeons
… 6th, to mark "Wear Red" Day . We support this — go ahead and wear red, even if it's not your color! Because heart … and Twitter for continued information about your heath and visit ColumbiaHeart.org for more information. References … http://www.sedonameditation.com/meditation-research.html Effects of Physical Activity and …
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Olivia’s Corner: A Kid’s Perspective on EA/TEF
… the years is that the kids we work with aren’t just kind and caring–they’re amazing artists too! Scroll down to get a sample of their amazing art and writing, and if it inspires you or your loved one to share something …
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Weight Loss Surgery for Teens: Part Two
… Dr. Jeffrey Zitsman answers questions about the safety and efficacy of bariatric surgery, age requirements for surgery, and how the program at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia … New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, visit: Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital Center for …
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“To Be or Not to Be”… an Organ Donor
… Arundi Mahendran, MBBS, MRCS, MSc is a transplant surgeon and accomplished singer. Originally from London, Dr. … her general surgery residency at University College London and a fellowship in abdominal transplant surgery at … For more information on becoming an organ donor, please visit: https://www.nyp.org/transplant …
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