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New Patient Evaluation for Kidney Transplantation - Finance
… New Patient Evaluation for Kidney Transplantation - Finance …
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Request for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donations
… Request for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donations …
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Pancreas Center Named NPF Center for Pancreatic Cancer
… York-Presbyterian/Columbia has been designated as a Center for the Care and Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer by the … addition to the Center’s previous designation as a Center for the Care and Treatment of Pancreatitis. NPF Centers are … and more. For a full listing of the criteria, please visit the NPF website, www.pancreasfoundation.org . The NPF …
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Columbia is Top Choice for Valve Replacement & CABG Surgery
… results of their 2018 data collection. In three categories for heart procedures, Columbia University’s heart surgery team was recognized for its unparalleled quality and outcomes with the highest … Tracking Data Matters for Surgeons Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the …
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Is Robotic Surgery Safe for Breast Cancer Patients?
… recently issued a warning about the use of robotic surgery for mastectomies and other cancer-related surgeries. The … but more research is needed. Robotic surgery allows for a minimally invasive approach; and with smaller … time. While robotic surgeries are safe (and FDA-approved) for non-cancer related procedures, their effectiveness and …
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Alyson's September 2011 update Paddling for Pancreatic Cancer
… I was able to establish the The Pancreatic Endowment for Achieving Control and Education (P.E.A.C.E) at The … The Fund aims to alleviate some of the financial burden for other patients who are hospitalized for long-term … Fund, please contact me at courage_and_strength@yahoo.com . With my deepest gratitude, Alyson Peluso Related Read …
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Premier Center for the Treatment of Diaphragm Disorders
… For most of us, breathing is a reflex, requiring little or no … increasing the space around your lungs, leaving more room for them to inflate. When the diaphragm is impaired or … one side may have a 50 percent reduction.” The good news is that safe and minimally invasive surgical procedures …
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Is Weight Loss Surgery an Option for You?
… Weight loss surgery has been around for over 50 years, and is a viable option for those who cannot lose significant weight. Learn more … Is Weight Loss Surgery an Option for You? …
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Lymphedema Risk Reduction for Chinese Breast Cancer Survivors
… Lymphedema Risk Reduction for Chinese Breast Cancer Survivors …
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New Patient Evaluation for Kidney Transplantation - Immunosuppression & Rejection
… New Patient Evaluation for Kidney Transplantation - Immunosuppression & Rejection …
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New Patient Evaluation for Kidney Transplantation - Transplant Overview
… New Patient Evaluation for Kidney Transplantation - Transplant Overview …
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Surgery for Thyroid Disease: Minimally Invasive Thyroid Lobectomy
… Surgery for Thyroid Disease: Minimally Invasive Thyroid Lobectomy …
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Flying Halfway Around the World for a Chance to Live
… came to NYP/Columbia from the Philippines after suffering for many years with chronic liver disease. Following the … “so I didn’t pay any attention to it.” When Haydee went for a check-up the following year, she was told she had … Her pre-transplant and post-transplant course were not easy!” says Dr. Wattacheril. “She has such fierce …
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Weight Loss Surgery a Boon for Teens Struggling with Obesity
… A Q&A with Dr. Jeffery Zitsman, Director of the Center for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Obesity is a national … convenience stores on every corner, making it really easy for kids to get snacks and chips and candy bars whenever … of 45, and he had no symptoms at all. But on a previous visit when he was much heavier, his cholesterol was high, and …
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Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery for Early-Stage Lung Cancer
… radiologist saw a lesion in her lung that was suspicious for lung cancer. Mrs. Richter, a late-blooming attorney, … suggestion that she was an excellent candidate for VATS surgery was a major factor in her decision to choose … normal took another six weeks." Follow-up care entailed a visit to Dr. Gorenstein at six weeks after surgery and then …
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