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Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation
… of six to seven weeks of therapy, five days a week. For women who live far from their radiation facilities, the burden associated with daily trips for almost two months can be too much to bear. As a result, … risk of developing breast cancer. For more information, visit breastmd.org or call 800.543.2782. …
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Gallbladder Surgery: What you need to know
… and may be prescribed ursodiol as a preventive measure. For more information, please visit columbiasurgery.org/general-surgery . We have …
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State of the Union: General and Acute Care Surgery Today
… MD , Chief of the Division of General Surgery, about the latest in general, emergency, and acute care. Let’s dive into … some clinical trials trying to change the standard. For example, the traditional approach to lipomas has always … surgically. But given that it's typically an operation for cosmesis—and comes with overhead like coming to the OR, …
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Division of Colorectal Surgery
… a common mission: to provide ready access to expert care for afflicted with diseases of the bowel to be a place of … medical professionals around the world eager to learn the latest techniques and treatments. Through fellowship programs … Email : tp2301@cumc.columbia.edu Phone : (212) 342-1155 News & Announcements Leading Colorectal Cancer Expert Joins …
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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
… colorectal cancer by their 40s. While there is no cure for FAP, surveillance and treatment can prevent cancer. … within the same family, and range from mild to severe. For people with FAP, the development of polyps within their … will use their experience and expertise to bring you the latest and best in endoscopy, surgery and overall …
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Pancreatic Cysts
… in 1-2% of patients undergoing CT or MRI of the abdomen for an unrelated indication. Inflammatory cysts arise in the setting of pancreatitis. Visit The Pancreatic Cyst Surveillance Program » Cystic … of the honeycomb is small. However, if fluid is sent for analysis, the CEA and amylase levels should be close to …
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Stories of Hope: Richard Santangelo
… Richard had been feeling sick for quite some time, with tiredness, change in stool and … it. “These things are rarely malignant,” we were advised. For a short period Rich felt better, but then his symptoms … care towards their patients. I remember that on our first visit in October, the waiting room was a bit intimidating as …
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Esophageal Disorders Program Tackles GERD-Related Aspiration
… staggering numbers, even severe GERD can go undetected for long periods of time. Whether GERD occurs on its own or … They then use the mass spectrometer to test the samples for the presence of duodenal gastric juices such as bile … treatment of GERD at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia, please visit www.columbiasurgery.org/esophageal . …
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Pancreatic Cancer: Family History and Genetics
… in their families. At this time, the genes responsible for the majority of inherited pancreatic cancer cases have … extend to at-risk family members who also may be at risk for developing cancer. However, the majority of patients with … risk factors and determining if you’re at risk Please visit our Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention and …
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From 495lbs to 187lbs – David's Journey to a New Life at 50
… ago, I weighed 495 pounds. Everything changed during a visit to my primary care doctor. She knew how much I love my … my life back—and more importantly, the chance to be there for the moments that matter most. If you’d like to learn more …
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New Lymphedema Prevention Study Now Enrolling Chinese Patients
… aims to reverse progression of lymphedema after surgery for breast cancer. After breast cancer surgery, up to 40% of … and prevent lymphedema in all patients undergoing surgery for breast cancer. As part of this aggressive program, a new … please contact our Study Coordinator at 212.305.1317 or visit breastmd.org . …
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Liver Team Partners with ICU Specialists to Establish a Dedicated Liver ICU
… liver disease, including those awaiting or being evaluated for liver transplant. The establishment of Columbia’s Liver … Columbia, states “Columbia’s SICU now has dedicated beds for patients with acute and chronic liver disease,” … services, call (877) LIVER MD / (877) 548-3763 or visit us at: The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation …
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Congenital Heart Center treats the sickest of newborns, with outcomes among the best in the nation.
… to seek the most advanced, safest, and proven treatments for newborns with life-threatening conditions such as … compared to a national benchmark of 9.8%*. In 2013, U.S. News & World Report ranked NewYork-Presbyterian as one of the … Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital, please visit: nyp.org/kids or call: 212.305.2688. …
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Help take pain out of pancreatitis with your diet
… hospitalization is necessary. Now let’s discuss the diet for chronic pancreatitis. It is most important that you … fat. This is usually unnecessary and also unhealthy for most people suffering from chronic pancreatitis. You … diet,” in which about 25% of your calories come from fat. For a 2000 calorie diet, this would be 55 g fat/day. In …
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Columbia and NewYork-Presbyterian Cardiac Surgeons Complete 300th Robotic Heart Surgery
… cardiac surgery, which promises to expand what is possible for safely and effectively treating heart disease. "Over the … of the surgeon remain the largest determining factors for successful outcomes. Based on annual volume, Dr. … valve repair, aortic valve replacement, treatments for congenital heart defects in both adults and children, …
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