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Support your digestion: eat the colors of the rainbow!
… and/or registered dietitian. Following a healthy diet high in fiber may reduce your risk for developing uncomfortable … and embarrassing gastrointestinal symptoms. Fiber is found in fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds, and whole … Here are some colorful healthy high fiber foods to include in your diet: RED : Apple, tomato, raspberries, strawberries, …
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Dr. James Lee honored with the Science Leadership Award at the SDHB Pheo-Para Coalition Gala
… the program's ongoing support. His team attended the event in support of this momentous occasion. Dr. Lee is an … recognized endocrine surgeon who specializes in the care of patients with thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal … group that focuses on the treatment of adrenal diseases, in particular pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma. The Science …
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Anti-Fungal Medications (Mycelex Troche®, Nystatin® Swish and Swallow, and Diflucan®)
… prevent or treat fungal (candida) infections often found in the mouth or genital area. Dosage Dosages vary and will be … you by the transplant team. Mycelex Troche should be held in your mouth until dissolved. Nystatin should be thoroughly … the inside of an infant's mouth. Diflucan is available in tablet form. When Mycelex and Nystatin are taken 3 times …
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Thomsen Lab
… 10032 Research Alex Rojas Bie Thomsen received his Ph.D. in Molecular Pharmacology in the laboratory of Professor Hans Bräuner-Osborne at … the physiological role of the calcium-sensing receptor in calcium and phosphorous homeostasis. Dr. Thomsen next …
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Living Donor Liver Transplantation Program
… Program is one of the largest and most successful in the country. Data from the Scientific Registry of … donor liver transplantations and have even participated in the first successful U.S. procedure. This unique history … expertise. Innovation : We are one of a few institutions in the U.S. that offers minimally invasive robotic living …
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Heller Myotomy
… is considered the most effective treatment for achalasia. In this procedure the lower part of the esophagus is cut … or "wrap" at the area of the LES is generally added in order to prevent excessive reflux. Heller myotomy is … usually performed laparoscopically through small incisions in the abdomen. …
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Forget the Do and Do Not Lists: Talking about Cancer is Personal
… take a moment, breathe, and acknowledge your feelings. In this conversation, Ian Sadler, PhD , psychologist and … would for me, at least sometimes. Even just a change in a close relationship dynamic that is now centered around … reach out, to listen, to ask, to say “I’m calling to check-in, what's going on?” It doesn’t have to be “how was your …
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The Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at Columbia
… colitis . IBD impacts more than three million people in the United States each year. If left untreated, the … diagnoses and manages IBD and its associated symptoms. In some cases, medicine alone can help; in more severe cases, doctors can help surgically rebuild …
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Living Donor Kidney Transplants
… successful live donor kidney transplant was performed in 1954. The donor and recipient were identical twins. Since … for a donor organ. The wait for a deceased donor kidney in New York averages five to seven years. Immediately upon … began performing live donor kidney transplants in 1970 and expanded its program in 1986 to encompass …
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Pelvic Floor Disorders
… and thick. Pelvic floor disorders are most often found in women, but also affect men. Common pelvic floor disorders … Rectal (internal – the wall of the rectum shifts down in the body and may impact surrounding organs, or external – the wall of the rectum shifts down in the body and sticks out of the anus) Rectocele (rectum …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/08/20
… the CUIMC bed map shows increasing numbers of vacancies in the 3rd floor ORICUs, and the ratio of reds (Covid+) to … and instantly understandable image of bed capacity in all of Milstein, created by Hochman et al. When the image … it easier to manage them safely and wean them gradually in less intense settings. NYP is hopeful that NY State will …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/04/20
… Health sent a blast email recently addressing FAQs about in-person appointments. It is characteristically well … for COVID-19….” Direct, clear, and concise…but “All,” as in 100.00%? Perhaps they have proof, to which I would … might still be defensible within the bounds of truth-in-advertising (not a high bar). But I quibble; they are …
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An Interview with Zofia Morena, Ralph Lauren Fashion Model, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur, on Overcoming Hyperparathyroidism
… which is not my type, so I was blaming it on that. Being in this tunnel of motherhood. And, of course, many women … of my right hip hurt. And I would also feel a pressure in my chest. Did you seek medical help? When I would walk … figured maybe this is it. Maybe this is the next step in life? The next step in motherhood? How did you and your …
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CITR: Collaborative Islet Transplant Registry
… treatment or intervention. This is a data collection study in which patients scheduled to have or that have had islet … this research is to expedite progress and promote safety in islet cell transplantation through the collection, … and current data on all islet cell transplants performed in North America, Europe and Australia. Columbia University …
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Our Pancreas Programs & Services
… and its side effects. We are one of the few programs in the country--and the only program in the New York metropolitan area--to offer autologous islet cell transplantation to prevent diabetes in people with chronic pancreatitis. Visit Pancreatitis Care …
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