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… Events On November 2nd, 2024, we hosted a webinar event for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness, featuring clinical lectures … patients from The Pancreas Center at NYP/CUMC who are here for you to contact. Whether you are looking to develop … innovative science-driven treatments and learn about the latest research, breakthroughs, and clinical trials in the …
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Nobility in Small Things: A Look Back at The Leadership of Craig Smith, MD
… but in how he evaluates new techniques and technologies. For Dr. Smith, innovation is not something to be chased. It … surgery today , Dr. Smith’s answers have always resisted easy headlines. Tissue engineering holds promise, he’ll say, … role as Chair of the Department of Surgery, it would be easy to frame this moment as a conclusion of a truly …
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Stories of Hope: Kay E. Friedlander
… Cancer. My grandmother had died of the latter but I hoped for the former. Since I had a total thyroidectomy 4 years earlier for thyroid cancer I deluded myself that I couldn't be … therefore my husband, who is quite frail, could stay, visit me at various times during the day and then go back to …
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What We're Reading: 05/09/2025
… feeds this week. My Brain Finally Broke Jia Tolentino's latest essay is a poignant exploration of how digital … mediated by screens? It's a question worth pondering for us all. (from newyorker.com) Medicine of the Soul In this powerful essay, Columbia …
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Treating Cardiovascular Disease in Breast Cancer Patients
… discovered that certain women undergoing radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer may have an elevated risk of … analyzed the effect of four of these treatment factors for the study: Cardiac dose — The amount of radiation … readily available to patients. To learn more about the latest advances in radiation oncology, see our article, Heart …
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NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital Recognized for Providing the Region’s Best Care
… Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital is the leading center for surgical and hospital care for children in New York City. … designated the #1 children’s hospital in New York by U.S. News & World Report for 2023–2024 . Morgan Stanley Children’s … clinical expertise, cutting-edge research, and the latest in evidence-based treatments to provide world-class …
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Advances in Managing Aortic Disease
… now offers a catheter-based, minimally invasive approach for various aortic diseases. Team members also collaborate … participates in many clinical trials on new devices for novel transcatheter and surgical therapies for aortic … basis. For consultation, please call (212) 305-6380 or visit our online referral center . …
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Heart Basics 102: Understand Your Heart Care Specialists
… primary care providers (and often gynecologists for women). In an office visit, these physicians will screen for risk factors for heart disease, including: weight, blood …
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Central Hypoventilation Syndrome
… central hypoventilation syndrome. What is the treatment for congenital central hypoventilation syndrome? The treatment for congenital central hypoventilation syndrome involves … more inconvenient mechanical ventilation for some people. Visit our Diaphragm Center or call (212) 305-3408 for a …
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What We’re Reading: 05/29/20
… is still very much in front of mind. Here are a few of the latest developments— Black Americans dying of Covid-19 at … testing and treatment is no different. ( From theguardian.com ) Tracking The Pandemic: How Quickly Is The Coronavirus … counts as well as the rate of change. Pin this article for up-to-date data on your state, region, and the country at …
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Cushing's Syndrome
… that is made by the adrenal glands. Cortisol is necessary for daily life and helps the body respond to stressful … Even if the patient is taking the right dose of steroid for their condition, they may develop Cushing's syndrome. … arms, face, and around the belly button Thinning skin Acne Easy bruising Leg swelling Purple stretch marks on the …
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Heart Biopsies
… the heart are removed and sent to the pathology department for microscopic evaluation. The procedure takes about 20 minutes and is performed at the time of your clinic visit. You can go home immediately afterwords. In the year … undergo a coronary angiogram. This is performed to screen for the development or progression of a secondary form of …
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Photo Diary of a Breast Cancer Treatment Journey
… dose directly to the area where the tumor was just removed—for her first bout with cancer, she still had the option for full radiation the second time and was able to avoid … written by Karin. Learn more about the latest in breast cancer treatment , and some of the …
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Columbia Launches Global Center for Integrated Colorectal Surgery & IBD Interventional Endoscopy
… and NewYork-Presbyterian have launched the Global Center for Integrated Colorectal Surgery & IBD Interventional … , a unique initiative focused on innovative treatments for severe and difficult-to-treat colorectal conditions and … will also serve as an important training site for the latest techniques for complex care, including K-and J-pouch …
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I Need a… Heart Surgeon
… field with many subspecialties and overlapping names. For example, heart surgery falls into a broader category … outcomes and quality of life. Clinical trials offer the latest experimental treatments driven by cutting-edge … 305-2633 or use our appointment request form . Related Visit our programs & services See our team & locations View …
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