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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 …

Last Modified: 09/24/2025 - 13:57

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 …

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

Changing the Future of Living Liver Donation: A Conversation about Columbia’s All-Robotic Approach

… Columbia has long been a leader in the field of liver transplantation , pioneering advancements that … we should rely less on living donors. But I disagree—organ quality is declining, and we haven’t solved all the … Changing the Future of Living Liver Donation: A Conversation about …

Last Modified: 05/01/2026 - 14:53

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 …

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

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 …

Last Modified: 04/03/2024 - 13:13

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 …

Last Modified: 10/01/2025 - 12:08

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 …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 14:51

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 …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:10

Bradycardia

… About Bradycardia is the medical term often used to describe a slow heart rhythm. … there is an arrhythmia. Heart block is a specific type of bradycardia in which the electrical signals from the atria … stopped. Symptoms People with a slow heart rate may feel their heart skip a beat sometimes. Most patients feel dizzy, …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 12:44

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

Miralax And Dulcolax Bowel Prep For Colonoscopy

… Cleaning out the colon before colonoscopy is helpful and can reduce the risk of infection. The cleanout we recommend is written below. … procedure. Some Cardiologists prefer to have patients hold their anticoagulant medication prior to the procedure and …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 17:24

Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

… This article covers common techniques and the many benefits of oncoplastic surgery. Key Info Oncoplastic breast surgery … characteristics, the patient’s health and body, and their desired outcome. Some of the most common include: Local …

Last Modified: 05/28/2026 - 13:53

The Columbia Anal Fistula Center

… The Columbia Anal Fistula Center is here to bring you top-quality care from world-leading experts in colorectal and … frustrating problem that can significantly affect quality of life. Anal fistulas usually occur after an anorectal … The Columbia Anal Fistula Center …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 17:37

Chin Surgery

… as chin surgery , is a cosmetic procedure used to alter the appearance of the chin and give the face a more balanced look. Using … they have always wanted and make them feel confident about their face. Mentoplasty Procedures Mentoplasty procedures are …

Last Modified: 03/20/2026 - 10:08

Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease

… Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD) describes a condition in which the liver stores excess fat but is not secondary to alcohol, … or export fat. MAFLD is currently the most common cause of abnormal liver blood tests in the United States. MAFLD … Research indicates that people who lose even 5% to 10% of their total body weight (up to 30 pounds in a 300-pound …

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