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Keeping Healthy This Thanksgiving Holiday

… encourages overeating. My favorite pre-turkey breakfast is oatmeal with a scoop of almond butter and berries—this … seasonal, fiber-rich produce. During the fall, produce is packed with flavor and nutrition. The best seasonal finds … radish, kale and mushrooms. My favorite seasonal side is roasted root vegetables (sweet potato, parsnips and …

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Coronary Artery Disease and Myocardial Ischemia (Heart Attacks)

… exercise, stress, or other times when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. Coronary heart disease can … Causes of Coronary Heart Disease The narrowing is due to a buildup of fatty plaque (atherosclerosis) along … no longer gets adequate nourishment. The underlying cause is unknown, although it is seen most frequently in people who …

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Hepatitis: Autoimmune Hepatitis

… Autoimmune hepatitis is inflammation caused by the body’s immune system attacking … of autoimmune hepatitis are still unknown. However, it is likely caused by a combination of environmental and … There are two types of autoimmune hepatitis: Type 1 : This is the most common form of autoimmune hepatitis. About half …

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Injectable Fillers

… who want to improve their appearance without surgery. Who Is a Good Candidate for Injectable Fillers? Injectable … Plump up lips Improve facial symmetry and contours How Is the Treatment Performed? Once the treatment area is … Allergic reactions Itching Bleeding at the injection site Uneven appearance or lumps In rare cases, side effects …

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Pancreatitis Diet

… | Prognosis | FAQ The Importance of Nutrition Nutrition is a vitally important part of treatment for patients with … episode of pancreatitis To best achieve those goals, it is important for pancreatitis patients to eat high protein, … sources. Abstinence from alcohol and greasy or fried foods is important in helping to prevent malnutrition and pain.  …

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National Leader in Treating Liver Cancer

… for Liver Disease and Transplantation at NYP/Columbia is making noteworthy progress in the treatment of … as the national leader in this field.  “Although surgery is the only way to achieve a cure, we can also control the … tumor, providing small amounts of radiation to the tumor site for several days. CLDT’s interventional radiologist, …

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Spider Veins

… skin level and somewhat deeper than spider veins. There is no health risk regarding cosmetic veins, but they may be … treatment that uses focused microwave energy. This method is appropriate for spider veins that are too small for … Delivered through a very fine needle, the microwave energy is extremely precise in the way it targets these tiny …

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How to Avoid Blood Clots When Flying: Advice from a Vascular Surgeon

… are more complex and involve various factors. Obesity is a significant risk factor for DVT during air travel. … to flying over 4 to 6 hours,  deep vein thrombosis  (DVT) is of particular concern. DVT is a vascular condition in which a blood clot forms in a …

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"Thank you a thousand times over." Susan Balcirak's Letter to the CLDT

… I always meant to send a thank you letter, but now that it is his 1-year anniversary and we can see how much he has changed, what you have done for us is even more meaningful. We were given words of encouragement … to. We were afraid to be too hopeful. Now Dean truly is a normal little boy. He is a good size and growing fast, a …

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Premier Center for the Treatment of Diaphragm Disorders

… For most of us, breathing is a reflex, requiring little or no thought. It’s something … more room for them to inflate.   When the diaphragm is impaired or paralyzed, breathing becomes labored, … one side may have a 50 percent reduction.”   The good news is that safe and minimally invasive surgical procedures can …

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Educational Curriculum: Didactics and Conferences

… below. Thomas C. King (TCK) Conference The TCK conference is the primary resident teaching conference and covers … a multidisciplinary fashion. The goal of each presentation is to perform a root cause analysis of complications and … and science. Morbidity & Mortality Conference M&M is held 2-3 times each month and is an active forum for …

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Clinical Training: PGY2

… The PGY2 year at Columbia is primarily considered the consult year. PGY2s become "the … Consult rotations repeats predictably every two weeks and is set up as 24-hour shifts every other day with every other … decision making. Acute Care Surgery Operative This PGY2 is partnered with a PGY4 to perform all daytime operations on …

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Pulmonary Embolic Disease

… A pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening blockage of the lung’s blood supply, … called pulmonary hypertension. An acute pulmonary embolism is a sudden blockage of the blood vessels feeding the lungs, … can break them up quickly. Clot-dissolving medication is only used in life-threatening situations because side …

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Guide to Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer

… About While surgery is the only treatment that can cure pancreatic cancer, many … cure. The decision to use chemotherapy prior to surgery is complex and each patient is discussed in a multidisciplinary meeting by the surgeons, …

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Which Diagnostic Tests are Commonly Performed in the Evaluation Process?

… and Urine Testing There will be many blood tests. One is performed to determine the presence of the HIV antibody; … EKG and Chest X-Ray An electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG) is a method for recording the electrical activity of the … Test By walking on a treadmill until a target heart rate is achieved, or until your heart disease forces you to stop, …

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