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New Breast Cancer Guidelines Say Mammograms Should Start at Age 40

… women. They now recommend that regular screenings start at age 40, and continue through age 74. Chief of Breast … the changes and break down exactly what you need to know. Here are three key takeaways from the conversation: Start Screening at 40 : All women should begin breast cancer screenings at …

Last Modified: 05/01/2024 - 11:34

Cirrhosis

… : Alcoholism is defined as five or more drinks a day for at least five of the past month. Chronic Viral Hepatitis … for those who want to quit alcohol or drugs. Call us at (877) LIVER MD/ (877) 548-3763 or use our online form to schedule an appointment. Related Meet our …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:33

Our Thoracic Team & Locations

… procedures. Our team is now seeing patients in New Jersey at our New Jersey Lung & Esophageal Center . Learn more » Our … Roy Oommen, MD, MBA Assistant Professor of Surgery at the Columbia University Medical Center Phone: (212) … can help, call (212) 305-3408 or request an appointment online today. …

Last Modified: 05/12/2026 - 11:58

Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease

… with the Columbia Liver Disease and Transplantation Center at (212) 305-9014 or click to request an appointment . Risk … 305-9014 to schedule an appointment. You can also use our online form to request an appointment with our team. … and NASH, it is not recommended for those diagnoses alone at this time. Patients undergoing bariatric surgery …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:39

Support Services

… emotional and physical support. There needs to be at least one individual who has a stable, supportive … program may be directed to the transplant social worker at (212) 305-5931 . Paying For Your Transplant The … For more information, call us at (212) 305-7600 or use our online appointment request form . …

Last Modified: 01/15/2026 - 15:57

Pediatric Vascular Anomalies

… (they do not cause cancer) and can either be present at birth or appear in the first few months of life. They … a more serious type of anomaly. These are always present at birth, but may not become visible for a few months. They … malformations. Call us at (212) 342-8585 or use our online form to schedule an appointment. Related Links Our …

Last Modified: 04/30/2026 - 15:39

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/26/20

… I must report that the number of patients on ventilators at CUIMC more than doubled in the past 3 days, a pace that … uplifting and reinforcing—I hope we do the right thing here. Craig R. Smith, MD Chair, Department of Surgery …

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

Thymus Cancer

… occur that make the thymus cells divide and grow at an abnormal rate. However, researchers are still … directing high-energy x-rays and other forms of radiation at them. This radiation can either be administered externally … Call us at (212) 305-3408 to speak to our team, or use our online form to schedule an appointment. Related The Thymus …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 23:34

What We’re Reading: 09/25/20

… coming from federal health agencies. The one discussed here—organized by the National Medical Association—was … a “better” version of sugar. The exploration of science here is absolutely fascinating, from hollowing out the …

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

Can Data Help You Find the Best Heart Surgeon?

… of Recruitment and Continuous Quality Improvemen t at Columbia University. “We were also quite fortunate in the … we have discretely measurable outcomes that we could look at.” In 2010, the STS National Database began their public … people in New York are pretty sophisticated. “They come here and they've already looked you up,” says Dr. Kurlansky. …

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

Build a Better Smoothie

… more nutrition to your smoothie, consider some add-ins. Here are a few ideas: Ginger root: may help with nausea and …

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

Congenital Heart Diseases

… a general term for any defect or malformation of the heart at birth. These diseases can range from mild with no symptoms … congenital heart disease survival rates 97% survive to at least 1 year old 95% survive to at least 18 years old … in the country. Call us at 212-305-2688 or use our online form to schedule an appointment . Resources Guide to …

Last Modified: 05/20/2025 - 11:28

What We’re Reading: 08/14/20

… this week. 13 States Make Contact Tracing Data Public. Here's What They're Learning For contact tracing to be … are noting a decrease in test anxiety when seeing patients at home. Of course, physical exams and testing can’t be done … through medications in the medicine cabinet, having a look at what’s in the fridge, being shown safety hazards of stairs …

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

Dr. Robert S. Brown Speaks on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

… million people in the United States, that’s a big number. Here to tell us about it, Dr. Robert Brown Medical Director at the Transplantation Initiative at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, …

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

6 Grilling Tips to Avoid Carcinogens

… Summer is officially here , and it's time to kick back and relax as your dinner … sugars, and creatine (a substance found in muscle) react at high temperatures. HCAs are not found in significant amounts in foods other than meat cooked at high temperatures. Whatever the type of meat, however, …

Last Modified: 03/04/2024 - 16:27