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Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery
… has become an important treatment option for adolescents at risk of developing severe obesity-related disease. Key … this refers to adolescents with a body mass index (BMI) of at least 40 and adolescents with a BMI of at least 35 who … our experts at (212) 305-8862 or request an appointment online . Related Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery …
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About Our Health Guide Team
… to present them in a way that allows you to dive deeper, at your own pace. We are dedicated to serving as a trusted … make it more useful to readers. For feedback, contact us here . Our Process To ensure that our guides are both highly … piece of content to ensure that the information you find here is up-to-date, evidence-based, and aligned with the …
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The Advanced inter-Disciplinary Alcohol liver Program and Treatment (ADAPT) Program
… A lcohol liver P rogram and T reatment ( ADAPT ) at Columbia University Medical Center is a specialized care … you care about could benefit from our services, we’re here to help. Call us at 212-305-0914 for appointments or … our patients over time. Conditions We Care For ADAPT is here for individuals facing challenges related to alcohol use …
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History of Medicine: Our 5 for the New $10
… in the field of medicine that might also deserve a look. Here are our 5 nominations for the face on the new 10 (in … say more? Good, we already have. Check out her full story here . 3) Anna Maxwell (1851-1929) Known as “America’s … and WW1. She would become the superintendent of nursing at Presbyterian Hospital of New York in 1892, and founded …
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Gender Affirmation Surgery: A Discussion About MTF, FTM and N Top Surgery Techniques
… and masculinization, but we don’t do bottom surgery—at least not yet. Is that something you plan to provide in … be experts at it. And that's why I want to hire an expert here, as well as a whole team. And that includes social work and all that, too. Part of the good thing here is working with Dr. Wald and Dr. Bockting and their …
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Bariatric Surgery FAQs
… new healthier you. You will have a thorough history taken at the time of your visit, and as a candidate for weight loss … it is then that your date for surgery will be given. If at any time you feel the need to have further clarification … our program, call (212) 305-4000 or request an appointment online today. Stories & Perspectives In Their Own Words: …
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An Interview with Zofia Morena, Ralph Lauren Fashion Model, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur, on Overcoming Hyperparathyroidism
… There’s something psychologically very hard to accept. At least for me, I was like “Whoa…” How did you get over … and I remember my kids just standing there and looking at me and going, “Wow, mommy, you have so much energy … being cautious not to get intoxicated by what you can find online. Because obviously not everything is true, and also …
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Resuming Life After Kidney Transplantation
… up to it, DO IT! If you'd like to have friends visit you at home, that's OK too! Try as much as possible to return to … Transplantation is a life-altering procedure. We’re here to be your partners every step of the way. Call us at … 305-6469 to get started today, or sign up with one of our online forms: I Need A Transplant » | I Want to Donate My …
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Gastric Bypass Surgery: More Benefits than Weight Loss
… been a number of high quality studies, including one done here by our Dr. Judith Korner, showing how the gastric bypass … gastrectomy but it’s not as good as a gastric bypass at treating reflux. In fact, the sleeve procedures can cause … stomach pouch can only accommodate a few ounces of food at a time. Second, the operation produces changes in the …
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IORT: Improved radiation treatment for early stage breast cancer
… following surgery. The Clinical Breast Cancer Program at NYP/Columbia has IORT equipment and will begin providing … is now FDA approved. Learn about breast cancer treatment at NYP/Columbia at breastmd.org . NBC Nightly News videos about IORT may be viewed here . …
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Getting a Thyroid Diagnosis
… management. Learn more about a thyroid cancer diagnosis here. …
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8 Foods to Feed the Healthy Bacteria In Your Gut
… but never in the same food in which probiotics are found. Here are 8 to try: Making these foods a part of your diet …
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Our Aortic Programs & Services
… part of Columbia University Irving Medical Center, we are at the forefront of research into the causes, treatments, and … to tailor care for every individual. For urgent care at any time, call us at (212) 305-6380 . Collaborative … of Aortic Conditions CME & Educational Events We’re here to help. For more information on what we can do for you, …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/13/20
… Recently I have been sharing more good news than bad, at least if we attach enough moral weight to data that it can … in and out of our health care system. Our PPE supply at present is very good, even for N95s. ELISA serum testing … the next week or so. Medical teams from UCSF start working here today, joining the team from Cayuga Hospital that …
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