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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/20/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … employee, but it is a potentially important concession to their emotional needs. In theory, the mask is to be used …
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Fay C Gbolo, NP
… Gbolo is an adult health nurse practitioner certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). She received her Master’s in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice from the Columbia University School of … M, Schrader T, Kelly D, Mehlman C, Rosenfeld S, Kim H. Quality of Life in Patients with Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease: …
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Integrative Medicine Has Wide Applications for Cancer Treatment and Recovery
… By Anika Jagasia In recent years, the field of integrative medicine has gained attention for its … it can reduce the late effects of treatment and improve quality of life. Mind-body Medicine : Meditation, breathing …
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Endoscopic Procedures
… Endoscopic Revision of Obesity Surgery (EROS) EROS is a scarless procedure to restore the size of the stomach pouch and stoma to post-gastric … have experienced stomach pouch and stoma enlargement after their gastric bypass surgery—causing them to regain some of …
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Duties & Responsibilities
… Much like the other rotations, students act as part of a specific team, usually consisting of one Chief Resident, … operate on relatively minor cases and spend most of their time on the floor managing the patients pre and post …
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Added sugars – a bad gut feeling!
… Gerszberg, RD, CNSC, CDN Clinical Nutritionist, Division of Digestive Diseases Did you know that May is Digestive … such as those found in fruit and milk. According to the new Dietary Guidelines, added sugars should be limited to … of added sugars (9-18 year olds consume a whopping 17% of their diets from added sugars)! Nearly half of the added …
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What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer - Part I
… The physician’s ability to treat breast cancer is advancing every year. Yet in spite of these innovations, a diagnosis of breast cancer can still … What are the available screening tools and what are their advantages and disadvantages? How safe is it to wait if …
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Six year-old Heart Patient Does Mini-Triathlon
… NYP/Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital is the largest referral center in New York for infants with … rate for pediatric heart surgery in the state and one of the highest in the nation. So that’s where Rob Foley and Lauren Kifer-Foley came when their 20 week pre-natal sonogram and further tests revealed …
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
… cholangitis is a chronic disease that slowly damages the liver. It begins by causing inflammation within the bile … which leads to progressive scarring that blocks the flow of bile. This can result in further damage, such as … damage makes it hard to absorb adequate nutrients from their food. Stent : These are used to treat blocked bile …
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healthpoints Summer 2013
… CONTENTS Greetings : Message from the Chairman New Faculty Highlight : P. Ravi Kiran, MBBS, … CT Lung Screening : NYP/Columbia program offers high quality, low-dose CT screening for people at risk for lung …
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Rhinoplasty (Nose Job)
… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Plastic Surgery Team , May 2025 A nose job … procedure is best for adults who would like to improve their appearance or correct a breathing issue. Because best …
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Welcome to Esophageal Atresia Care
… birth defect occurring in 1 in 2,500-4,000 babies where the esophagus fails to properly connect the mouth to the … offers multidisciplinary approaches to ensure delivery of the best possible care and outcome. As children get older, … medical specialists with the proper experience managing their condition. At Columbia, the REACH team works closely …
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Revisional Bariatric Surgery
… The Center for Weight loss Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia is a leader in the field of revisional bariatric surgery. Surgeons at the Center are … the 50% excess weight loss Stories & Perspectives In Their Own Words: Patients Describe Their Transformations Next …
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Tips For Family & Friends After Heart Surgery
… Open heart surgery affects not only the patient but family and friends, too. That is why you are an important part of the healing process. Patients, family members, and friends … patients are more susceptible to infection during their recovery. Recognize that in addition to your loved one, …
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Pediatric Heart Surgery at Columbia
… that may benefit from surgery, we’re here to help. The Congenital Heart Center at Columbia is one of the nation’s best programs for treating complex heart … to adolescence and adulthood, we'll be there every step of their journey, providing the treatment and support they need …
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