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Glenn McMahon: After Bariatric Surgery, ECMO Saves
… medical needs. They still reach out about how Glenn is, how I am. I feel like I became a part of the Columbia …
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I Need a… Heart Surgeon
… Our "I need a" series is a helpful guide to finding the care you need when you … treated continues to grow, surgery is still the best option in many cases. Surgeons and interventional … any kind, you'll probably come across advertisements for sites boasting Top Doctor lists, or you may find these awards …
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General Surgery Residency
… has a long and hallowed history as one of the nation’s best programs to train in General Surgery. Since its … to our patients. The Columbia General Surgery Residency is known to fully prepare our residents for whatever career … unparalleled program. Please take the time to explore our site and learn more about the Columbia General Surgery …
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Botox Injection
… of Columbia’s Plastic Surgery Team, May 2025 Botox is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that injects a small … cosmetic procedure for both men and women. Botox is also used to treat conditions like hyperhidrosis (excess … include: Pain, swelling, or bruising at the injection site Drooping eyelids Asymmetries In rare cases, side effects …
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Educational Videos for Physicians
… our physicians and surgeons explain the latest updates and best practices in the management of aortic disease. For … the latest advances in the field, please look to our CME site for upcoming events. …
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“The Gross Clinic” by Thomas Eakins
… Thomas Eakins’ “The Gross Clinic” was completed in 1875 and is regarded as one of the most significant American paintings … many were taken by its theatricality, “The Gross Clinic” is an important marker in the history of medicine and in the … the surgeon’s fingers and scalpel, and the gaping incision is fascinating, repulsive, and confusing because it is so …
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Transcatheter Heart Valve Replacement
… in the care of patients with valve disease. This program is led by Director Susheel K. Kodali, MD , an interventional … disease specialist. Core team member Isaac George, MD , is one of just a few physicians in the world trained in … options and medical therapy based on what is in the best interest of the patient. We are committed to …
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10th Annual Muzzi Invitational, Celebrating Ten Years of Cancer Prevention and Research
… It is difficult to cope with the death anniversary of a loved … event planner, describes this important gathering best — “For the past ten years friends of Muzzi have gathered … information provided below. Email: monique.stehle@ulyss.com Phone: 212-455-6237 For more information about the Muzzi …
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Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Meeting the next generation of challenges
… that arise in this unique population. Dr. Rosenbaum’s team is now studying patients who had early surgery for Tetralogy … of their pulmonary valves, as adults. Tetralogy of Fallot is a constellation of heart defects that permits oxygen-poor … enlargement of the right ventricle over time. But no one is really sure when to replace the pulmonary valves in these …
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History of Medicine: Whipple's Improvised Breakthrough
… gastric cancer—he had cancer of the pancreas. The pancreas is large gland that helps the body digest foods. It also … operate on. To complicate matters further, the pancreas is very closely connected to the nearby organs in the … a “pancreaticoduodenectomy”—remains, to this day, the best treatment option available for many suffering from this …
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Are You Dense?
… may miss almost half of tumors if a woman’s breast tissue is dense. Elise Desperito, MD , a breast radiologist at … women with dense breasts be concerned? Dr. Desperito : It is important to first understand what “dense” means. Breast … the mammogram is not a perfect tool. Mammography is the best instrument we have, but it misses 10% of cancers, a fact …
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Stories of Hope: Rokshana Husain
… removed. Meanwhile, at the guidance of her son, who is an orthopedic surgeon in the US Army, she sought a second … with chemoperfusion. A year after her surgery, Rokshana is immensely grateful for her 'second life,' as she calls it. …
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Ferrari Lab – Columbia Biobank for Translational Science
… interests. Website: https://www.ferrarilabcolumbia.com Columbia Biobank for Translational Science The Columbia Biobank for Translational Science (CBTS) is an applied biorepository supporting translational and …
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