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New York City
… From the subway cars of the A train to the observation deck … is full of life. The diversity of the city attracts people from across the globe, and with them come all of the … to have a thriving commercial and underground music scene. From the small clubs of the Village and Brooklyn to Lincoln …
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Patient Resources
… a number of barriers may prevent patients or loved ones from seeking a second opinion. Many patients accept a … Opinion? How to Request a Second Opinion Getting the Most from your Appointment: Prepare, Prepare, Prepare Getting the Most from your Appointment: While you are there Getting the Most …
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What We’re Reading: 8/30/19
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. … will continue to receive a lesser quality of care. ( From STATnews.com ) Read a follow-up discussion with … out — I’m happier than I’ve ever been,” she exclaims. ( From NYP.org ) She Beat Cancer. Now, She’s in Another Fight …
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Scarless and Minimal Access Surgery
… Many minimally invasive operations may be performed from within organs and body cavities (also called … incisions through skin and muscle. Patients benefit from reduced post-operative pain, faster recovery time, and … little or no abdominal scarring. By accessing the organs from within, many endoscopic operations leave no external …
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Columbia’s Cardiac Tumor Program
… for adult patients with tumors of the heart. These range from benign cardiac myxomas (the most common heart tumor) to … programs in the world. Patients ranging in age from 20 to 85 benefit from our expertise," says Daniel O’Connor, MD, PhD , and …
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Lyall A. Gorenstein, MD
… at the University of Toronto, Department of Surgery from 1983-1988, followed by a Fellowship at the Ontario … Institute with a research focus in multi-drug resistance, from 1988-1989 . This was followed by a fellowship at MD … Cancer Center in Houston, Texas in Thoracic Surgery from 1989-1990, completing his Fellowship training from 1990- …
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What We’re Reading: 10/11/19
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. In … or treatment but stay tuned.” Stay tuned, indeed. ( From nytimes.com ) Startups are selling you pills through … industries, or does it require special consideration? ( From vox.com ) What we know about the mysterious …
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What We’re Reading: 09/25/20
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. … priorities, leadership, and disparate information coming from federal health agencies. The one discussed … on the suspicion rising around Covid-19 vaccines. ( From statnews.com ) ‘I Had Heart Surgery in the Middle of a …
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Minimally Invasive Fix for a Complex Aneurysm
… an enlargement of the main artery that takes blood from the heart to the rest of the body. This condition … His father had a heart attack at 37, and later suffered from a ruptured abdominal aneurysm. In addition, his sister, … twisted. This required Dr. Borger to do the surgery from a completely different angle as well as from a much …
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What We’re Reading: 01/17/20
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. Race and Medicine: The Harm That Comes From Mistrust Disparity is built into our health system, and … stereotyping based on false belief. Not to be missed. ( From nytimes.com ) It began with a piece of popcorn stuck in …
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GI/Oncology Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, September 2017
… Message from the Chairman Dear Colleague, I'm pleased to announce … even the most complex patients. We also have an update from our national leadership in treating all forms of adult … can help adolescents who are morbidly obese and suffering from severe depression. I encourage you to join us at one of …
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Gluten avoidance: hype or for health?
… notice your shrinking waist line. This isn’t necessarily from avoiding gluten, but from avoiding processed foods, which are higher in calories … and lower in nutrients. That said, some people may benefit from going GF, even if they don’t have celiac disease or a …
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Melanoma Treatment
… a variety of different ways to treat melanoma. These range from surgical procedures to non-surgical therapies. When … may be combined with other medical treatments. These range from targeted therapies that attack only specific areas to … most likely paths for the cancer to spread, preventing it from traveling to other organs. While a lymph node dissection …
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Premier Center for the Treatment of Diaphragm Disorders
… upon a ventilator, a machine that removes carbon dioxide from the body and forces oxygen into the lungs. “There are … disorders,” says Dr. Ginsburg, “Our patients come from across the country and around the globe. And we help everyone struggling with this problem—from those with central sleep apnea to those on respirators …
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What We’re Reading: 05/15/20
… very much in front of mind. Here are a few highlights from the week that we recommend you check out— Daily COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery For … Health Crisis, Specialists Advise U.S. Collateral damage from the Covid-19 pandemic will be unfurling for a while, and …
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