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What We’re Reading: 05/29/20

… to a close COVID-19 is still very much in front of mind. Here are a few of the latest developments— Black Americans dying of Covid-19 at three times the rate of white people The oldest story in … of racial inequity. Black Americans have died of the virus at almost three times the rate of white Americans. No, it is …

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

Pelvic Floor Program

… We perform a full physical exam and all testing right here, ourselves, which gives us a better idea of what is … incontinence is one of the most common problems treated at the Pelvic Floor Program. As Dr. Pappou explains, the … Other pelvic floor disorders Other conditions treated at the pelvic floor program include pelvic pain, …

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

Podcast: Beth Schrope, MD on Weight Loss Surgery

… interview with WCBS Newsradio 880, available via podcast here . During this podcast, Dr. Schrope provides frank and …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:58

Guide to Mitral Valve Repair & Replacement

… valve repair. 95% of patients are free of reoperation at 10 years, and this statistic is similar at 20 years. An echocardiogram is suggested yearly to assess … Next Steps If you have heart disease and need help, we’re here for you. To get started today, call (212) 305-2633 or …

Last Modified: 02/03/2026 - 12:33

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/11/20

… with us. Dear Colleagues, “But Hopes are Shy Birds flying at a great distance seldom reached by the best of Guns” … the ascent toward normal function. Most concrete of all, at NYP an important epidemiologic yardstick (admissions ÷ …

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

Vascular Access: Creating and Protecting Dialysis Patients’ Lifelines

… Morrissey performs about 90% of dialysis access procedures at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia’s Department of Surgery. … access is located Have kidney function assessed routinely At every dialysis session, check to see if dialysis is … the U.S., this upcoming trial will represent its debut here in the States. Dr. Morrissey is also coordinating …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

New Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines Will Save Lives, But There’s Still Work To Do

… surgeon and Director of the Women’s Lung and Health Center at Columbia, about the most recent change in lung cancer … it is quite poor. So, barrier to access is a major issue here. Huge barrier. Even major institutions like ours still … and from less tobacco exposure than white men. The data here is a little strange because in the background of the …

Last Modified: 03/27/2025 - 11:51

Advances in Pediatric Liver Surgery

… (CLDT) in collaboration with pediatric surgery at NYP/Columbia is making noteworthy advances in the care of … says Jean C. Emond, MD , Chief of Transplantation Services at Columbia. “The CLDT brings together leading experts … the largest living donor centers in the nation. Read more here . Tumors Affecting Multiple Organs The CLDT is able to …

Last Modified: 12/02/2024 - 10:40

Spina Bifida/Myelomeningocele

… occurs in whites and Hispanics. Gender : Women are at a higher risk of developing spina bifida than men. … Obesity : Women who are obese prior to their pregnancy are at a greater risk of having a child with spina bifida. … with spina bifida. Call us at (212) 342-8585 or use our online form to schedule an appointment. Related Links Our …

Last Modified: 06/30/2025 - 12:12

State of the Union: Hernia Care Today

… any type of surgical repair, and we do that consistently at Columbia. And then there are the actual techniques. We are … between the abdominal wall muscles is what's really key here. We don't just go in there and patch a tire with a piece … routine, simple hernias go okay around the country. But here’s the thing, even at Columbia, it’s not expertise-based …

Last Modified: 12/13/2023 - 12:42