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… Cancer | Columbia University Department of Surgery Fibro is short for Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma, a wily and … took another picture and found a tumor on her liver. “I lost confidence in my local doctors,” Beverly says. “I …
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JJSS Newsletter Spring 2014
… The Columbia Summer Research Institute "Breakthrough" What am I Doing Now A Junior Faculty Member's Journey Kenneth A. …
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Guide to Minimally Invasive Vein Surgery: FAQs
… I've heard that in the past most treatments involved general … times. Have things changed? Yes, the nature of medicine is to continue to progress. In the last 10 years minimally … Motrin, Advil etc. Are surgical incisions still necessary for the minimally invasive procedures? Almost all procedures …
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Thyroid Surgery Frequently Asked Questions
… How long will I be hospitalized? Most patients come to the hospital on the … causes scarring, and how the patient heals the scar is very much dependent on the individual. However, there are … softer foods initially. Taking Tylenol ® and/or Motrin ® for the first few days should control any discomfort. The …
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What to Expect at a Medical Oncology Appointment
… How to Prepare for a Medical Oncology Appointment | What to Expect after a … a diagnosis of cancer has already been made. Our goal is to confirm that the diagnosis is correct and ensure the … Pancreas Center? Are there any clinical trials for which I am eligible? What have other people chosen to do when faced …
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Shirley ShiDu Yan Lab
… Email: sdy1@cumc.columbia.edu About Shirley ShiDu Yan, MD, is a Professor of Surgical Sciences in Surgery. After … Association. She currently sits on the editorial board for several prominent research publications, including … disease ( AD ), Diabetes, and age-related dementia. With the rapid aging of the population, age-related dementia, …
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Spotlight on Interns 2018-2019
… Simon Berhe Simon is from Munich, Germany and received his medical degree from … is why he chose general surgery and Columbia. He says, “I feel that it is a program that will allow me to find my way … organization called Ummeed Child Development Center for a year before attending Johns Hopkins for medical school …
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Expanding Our Expertise in Vascular Surgery
… Virendra I. Patel, MD, MPH , a national expert in the field of … Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. “My goal is develop a world class program at Columbia in central … of the Aortic Center , we will offer one-stop solutions for any complex aortic pathology from the aortic valve down …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/08/20
… ORICUs, and the ratio of reds (Covid+) to greens and blues is visibly decreasing. The bed map is a highly detailed and … CUIMC is carrying 40-45% of ventilated ICU patients for all of the NYP system, and our volume is declining more … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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Rewarding Medicine: Can Hospital Rankings Work for You?
… Hollywood hosts awards seasons. Sports leagues present championship games and medal … Game shows tell contestants what they’ve just won (Why is it always a jet ski? Have they been over manufactured? A question, perhaps, for a separate blog post?). In the world of healthcare, …
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Steven Stylianos, MD, to Step Down as Chief of Division of Pediatric Surgery After More than a Decade of Leadership
… Hospital and System Director of Pediatric Surgery for the RWJBarnabas Health System. Since becoming division … Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery. "Dr. Stylianos is an outstanding surgeon and extremely effective leader, and his steady hand will be missed. I would like to thank him for his contributions and wish him …
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A Look Inside the 24-hour Dance of a Split-Domino Heart Transplant
… a surgery of cascading proportions where a donor's heart is transplanted into a child, and the healthy parts of that … Each step was thought out: from accepting the donor heart for a 10-year-old girl suffering from idiopathic dilated … using a staggered approach. Timing was everything. 8:00 AM: Donor's Heart Transplant Begins Their 10-year-old donor …
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Changing the Future of Living Liver Donation: A Conversation about Columbia’s All-Robotic Approach
… , pioneering advancements that improve outcomes for both donors and recipients. With the full transition to … the Adult Liver Transplant Program, discuss how this shift is making transplantation safer, expanding access, and … the U.S. performing this procedure robotically. Dr. Fox: I hear it from recipients too. When I explain that their …
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What We’re Reading: 12/20/19
… the rate projected by US population growth and has been for almost 20 straight years. By gradually taking us through … upon in completely unsustainable ways. ( From nytimes.com ) Black Med Students At Former Slave Quarters Say 'This Is About Resiliency' Representation matters. A powerful photo …
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