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What We’re Reading: 10/02/20

… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. The Core Lesson of the COVID-19 Heart Debate This article takes a look at the … long-term health benefits. It’s more than a matter of quality of life, studies show that the degree of weight loss …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 14:43

Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian Named #1 Children’s Hospital in New York

… NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital has been recognized as the 2023-2024 #1 children’s hospital in New York by U.S. News … NewYork-Presbyterian provides pediatric care in every area of medicine at two major sites: NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan … unwavering in their commitment to delivering the highest quality, most compassionate care to every child and their …

Last Modified: 05/23/2024 - 14:46

Healthy Snacking for Weight Gain

… While many people in the United States are focused on losing weight to improve their overall health, there is another group of people who are struggling to gain weight. If you are …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Columbia Transplant Initiative Outcomes Research Fellowship Program

… The Columbia Transplant Initiative Outcomes Research (CTOR) … Select fellows will have the opportunity to extend their fellowship for an additional year, based on research … meetings. Cultivate clinical knowledge in the field of organ transplantation. Robust mentorship Fellows will be …

Last Modified: 11/05/2025 - 15:02

Breast Surgery Fellowship

… The multidisciplinary breast surgery fellowship at Columbia … University Irving Medical Center is a one-year Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) approved fellowship that provides … provide performance feedback. Fellows will be assessed on their success in meeting the goals for curriculum and skills …

Last Modified: 01/15/2025 - 12:08

Columbia HeartSource Program

… please visit their website . "After all we are merely the servants of the public, in spite of our M.D.'s and our hospital … to provide their patients with the same expertise and quality of care. As doctors, Dr. Allan Schwartz and Dr. Craig …

Last Modified: 01/19/2024 - 15:11

Bringing Life Saving Heart Surgery to Children in Nigeria

… By Lindsay Gandolfo For a country of 211 million people, there are only 100-130 heart … Nigeria each year. Meaning, less than 0.00006 percent of the population have access to life-saving cardiac surgery. … built a free-standing private hospital, and is developing quality measures and standards of care. Additionally, and …

Last Modified: 02/28/2023 - 10:11

Gastric Bypass Surgery

… a surgical procedure that induces weight loss by changing the anatomy of the digestive tract. Key Facts Gastric bypass surgery is … with type II diabetes often see an immediate decrease in their need for diabetes medications (especially oral …

Last Modified: 11/12/2025 - 13:43

Extremity Reconstruction

… may be necessary after trauma or cancer removal. The arms and legs are important areas of the body, and extremity wounds can greatly affect mobility … flaps to cover extremity wounds and get patients back to their normal level of activity. There are various surgical …

Last Modified: 03/28/2025 - 19:30

Duodenal Switch (BPD-DS)

… Switch is a weight loss surgery that dramatically alters the anatomy of the digestive tract to induce significant weight loss. Key … with type II diabetes often see an immediate decrease in their need for diabetes medications (especially oral …

Last Modified: 11/03/2025 - 16:03

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/26/20

… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … body of water. One company hopes to defoam and pH-balance their stock, then seek permission for dumping. Sam Adams is …

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

New Program for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

… Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now the most common cause of chronic liver disease in the United States, affecting 25% … patients with the information they need to understand their disease and its treatment, achieving their goals …

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

Body Contouring After Weight Loss

… Body contouring after major weight loss improves the shape and tone of the underlying tissue that supports your fat and skin — … help people achieve a toned, more attractive contour to their body. A body lift can also make one’s body appear …

Last Modified: 03/20/2026 - 10:14

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/2/20

… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … gathered in front of Lower Manhattan Hospital sounding their sirens and clapping for everyone inside. This generous …

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