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Ruth Leff Siegel Award Winners

… We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Ruth Leff Seigel Awards for pancreatic cancer … of the Ruth Leff Siegel Award have a track record of high-quality work in the field, they have also contributed to our …

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Living Donor Liver Transplantation

… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Liver Transplant Team , January 2024 A living … than an entire liver, patients with critical illness from their liver disease are usually not eligible. Living donor …

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Reconstructive Care at Columbia

… or other causes. Reconstructive surgery can improve the function and appearance of a body part. Some common reconstructive surgeries include … our reconstructive surgery program, you can expect: Top Quality : We are proud to be one of US News & World Report’s …

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A Patient and Family Guide to Lung Transplant Success

… your assessment so that we can evaluate your understanding of these materials. Fill Out Your Assessment What do I do now … in bed, etc. *On days you don’t feel like exercising, are the days you need it the most* Keep up with your current … of matching lungs to a patient in need: Availability and quality of donor lungs Blood type Antibodies your body might …

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Center of Excellence for Biliary Atresia at Columbia

… Biliary atresia is a serious congenital condition that requires careful … highly specialized surgical intervention. Columbia Center of Excellence for Biliary Atresia, in partnership with … team of nationally recognized experts to provide the best possible care for your child. If your child has been …

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Weight Loss Surgery: Getting Help with Lifestyle Changes

… you can do alone. “Studies show that a combination of peer support and counseling helps patients meet their long-term weight loss goals,” says Lauren Skolnick, a licensed clinical social worker who helped build the behavioral health program at Columbia’s Center for …

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From NYP’s Health Matters: Fixing a Little Boy’s ‘Swiss Cheese’ Heart

… By Kelli Anderson First Published in Health Matters When the pediatric cardiologist walked into the room with a red clipboard, a notepad, and a diagram of her baby’s heart, Ellyn Waler’s own heart dropped. Ellyn, … back to the normal life expectancy curve with a normal quality of life.” Ellyn wanted to scream and dance. “It felt …

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First Visit: What New Patients Need to Know

… Your patient coordinator has your back. Shenelle Wilson , the new patient coordinator for the Pancreas Center, is here … and health records from other providers within and outside of the hospital, and she schedules any testing that may be … The team reviews new patients’ records within 24 hours of their arrival at the center so there is no lag time between …

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Past Blakemore Prize Winners

… The Blakemore Prize is awarded annually for the best body of research performed …

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Heart Surgery Care in White Plains

… As part of the #1 Heart Hospital in New York, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia's Heart Surgery is proud to serve the Westchester community at our state of … from the comfort of your own home. You’ll receive the same quality care you’ve come to expect from an in-person visit, …

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Starting Life with Gastroschisis, Ethan Was Born to Be Brave

… and certain organs were protruding out,” she explains. The condition is called gastroschisis, a birth defect that … his stomach, small intestine and large intestine outside of his body. But by the next day,  everything was back inside … with his constraints, little vests and sweaters from their bins of donated outfits on the floor. “They made him a …

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State of the Union: Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Adrenal Care Today

… An interview with  James Lee, MD , Chief of Endocrine Surgery. Read our previous conversation with Dr. Lee,  State of the Union: Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Endocrine Surgery in … soon have new therapies that prolong life and improve quality of life. How do you see your programs at Columbia …

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FAQs: What You Should Know About Living Donor Transplants

… this innovative procedure, including what it involves, the benefits it offers donor recipients, and how to become a … or malfunctioning liver and replaces it with a portion of a healthy liver from a living donor. Due to the liver’s … likely to require blood transfusions or dialysis after their surgery. Improved Outcome s: Recipients of living donor …

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Liver Transplantation

… is currently no artificial solution that can fully replace the liver, transplantation is the only viable cure for liver … case in people with end-stage liver disease. The majority of donor livers come from deceased donors, which require most … them to have a functioning liver is to surgically remove their diseased liver and replace it with a healthy donor …

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Living Drugs and Rewriting Immunity: A Conversation with CAR T-Cell Pioneer Michel Sadelain

… Michel Sadelain, MD, PhD , is widely regarded as one of the founding architects of  CAR (chimeric antigen … battle, which is why so many people ultimately die from their cancer despite attempts made by their T-cells and their …

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