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Non-Cancerous Breast Disease
… nearly every woman at some point. This article explains the most common conditions, the symptoms shared with … and diagnostic procedures. Key Info There are a variety of benign breast disease conditions. Some may mimic cancerous … none are lethal. It's useful to know the different types, their signs, and how they are diagnosed and treated. Signs & …
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Division of Bariatric Surgery
… | Faculty | Contact | Support Columbia’s Division of Bariatric Surgery is dedicated to leading the field of weight loss surgery through top-quality clinical care, academic excellence, and pioneering … Division of Bariatric Surgery …
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Diabetes and Weight Loss Surgery
… Diabetes is a complex disease which results from the body’s inability to create or properly use insulin. A … to die prematurely than those who do not have it. Types of Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes Formerly called juvenile … that many people experience significant improvement in their diabetes control immediately after surgery, even before …
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State of the Union: The Stealth Innovations of Modern Surgical Care
… a wide-ranging interview with Craig Smith, MD , Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at Columbia, … that sound a bit like an AI but are quite reasonable in quality. And then I asked it to do what amounts to a reverse … State of the Union: The Stealth Innovations of Modern Surgical Care …
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Advances in Curing Hepatitis C
… are living with chronic Hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver that may last a few weeks or become a serious … access to the best treatment and get reimbursed by their insurance. Our team cares for at least 500 individuals …
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Thyroid Awareness Month - Introduction
… is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. Thyroid cancer is one of the most common cancers and is the fastest growing in terms … outpatient operation that typically has people back to their normal lives within a week or two. Learn more about …
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Adrenal Surgery
… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Adrenal Surgery Team , October 2024 About The … to provide patients with the least amount of disruption to their normal lives. Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy Adrenal Center …
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What We’re Reading: 09/13/19
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. Juul Illegally Marketed E-Cigarettes, FDA Says As doctors warn of dangers related to vaping, more information has come out … benefits, public housing, and food assistance. We’ll let their words take it from here: “Every child has a right to …
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Columbia Launches Women’s Lung and Health Center
… A growing number of non-smoking women, many of them young, contract … advanced stage malignancy. This fall, NYP/Columbia opened the Women’s Lung and Health Center , one of only two programs … of this multidisciplinary center. “Is this because of their exposure to an environmental toxin? Is there an …
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Thyroid Cancer
… What is Thyroid Cancer? Thyroid cancer is an overgrowth of cells within the thyroid gland. These cells form tumors, which can they … Thyroid hormone can affect a person’s heart rate, their body temperature, and their weight. Some cells in the …
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Becoming a Kidney Donor
… and fears are inevitable for anyone considering making the life-sustaining gift of a kidney. At NewYork-Presbyterian /Columbia University … process. Donors can range in age from 18 years old up into their 70s. Age-specific good health is required and …
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Life after Ex-Vivo Lung Transplant
… biking and giving back Patricia Kingsbury is grateful to the Lung Transplantation Program at NYP/Columbia for ending … obstructive pulmonary disease) and giving her the breath of life. “My last visit to an emergency room resulted in a … wanted to give back. So I started talking to people about their lung disease, helping them understand their diagnosis …
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Toddler Thriving a Year After Heart Transplant
… received a second chance at life, when an anonymous gift of a replacement heart was transplanted into his tiny body … Center. But this time he and his parents came to celebrate the child's excellent health and normal development with his … fail. Jordan's parents made a plea to the public regarding their baby son, in hope of finding a donor heart. On January …
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More Than 40 Columbia Surgeons Named New York’s Top Doctors in 2026
… exceptional healthcare, Columbia Surgery continues to lead the way. More than 40 surgeons from the Department of Surgery have been named Castle Connolly Top Doctors for … in the United States. This highly selective honor is based on peer nominations and a rigorous, physician-led …
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Fast-track Evaluation for Adults with Congenital Heart Disease
… One-of-a-kind program provides single-day evaluation and … stenosis should continue to be evaluated to ensure that their hearts are functioning well and to determine whether … treatment may be needed. A new fast-track program at the Schneeweiss Adult Congenital Heart Center now makes it …
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