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Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Section
… the Division of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, is dedicated to leading the field of pediatric and congenital … their stay and as they rehabilitate. If you or a loved one is interested in our services, learn more on our clinical care site: Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Patient Site Appointment …
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What the “Big Three” outcomes mean for you
… Putting your trust, and heart, in someone else’s hands is not easy. You’d probably want to know how good the surgeon … “You can use this data to help your loved ones get the best possible outcome: leave the hospital alive, leave the … the patient has not been appropriately engaged regarding best care following discharge, the risk for the need for …
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Sex-hormone Producing Tumor
… the only way to determine if a sex-hormone producing tumor is cancer is if there is spread into nearby organs (i.e. local invasion), spread to distant sites like the lung and bone (i.e. metastases), or cancer …
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Bringing Life Saving Heart Surgery to Children in Nigeria
… Obioma Ohaju Memorial (VOOM) Foundation . Dr. Ohaju is the Chief of Surgery and Medical Director for Trauma … Services at CHI St. Joseph Health in Bryan, Texas, but he is originally from the town of Ihitte, in South Eastern … programs, built a free-standing private hospital, and is developing quality measures and standards of care. …
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State of the Union: Breast Care Today
… bit more? What can patients expect? I think the key thing is that we understand surgery can be painful for some … geneticists, and radiologists to determine the best approach for each individual case. What about surgical … between the physician and patient to determine what’s best for each individual. Anything new with medications and …
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Columbia Cardiac Surgery Care in New Jersey
… When it comes to giving you the best information about your heart, we don't skip a beat. If … need heart surgery, you now have access to the region's best heart surgeons. Our Columbia cardiac surgeons will go … follow-up care for patients post-surgery. If surgery is indeed your best option, we can perform even the most …
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State of the Union: Lung Transplant
… for 2024 shows our numbers are on a steeper rise, which is great. We hope that we can sustain those numbers and … nationally, then fine by me. But the goal is to do what's best for patients. To me, it's actually not surprising that … reflection of the program's commitment to achieving what's best for the patients. It shows that we are successful in …
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New Faculty in the Department of Surgery
… The Department of Surgery is delighted to welcome the following new faculty this fall. … surgical care to the patients of CHONY, Dr. Duron is Surgical Director of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit … to treat the sickest surgical patients. In particular he is interested in the study of fluid resuscitation and …
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About the Heart
… The heart is a vital organ that acts as a pump, delivering blood to the … early, before things get too serious. Sometimes, even the best preventive measures can’t stop heart disease from developing. In those cases, it’s best to seek out the heart specialist most appropriate for …
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Reflections: A Discussion with Steven Stylianos, MD
… so, sitting in my predecessor's chair, Dr. Peter Altman, is like sitting in my hero's office. You've established … many areas, we have been repeatedly validated as being the best there is. That's something we take great pride in. The division continues to attract the very best residents for your training programs. How do you sustain …
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A Diabetes Primer (And Advances in its Treatment)
… Dr. Jacqueline Lonier is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at … is to prevent these complications from happening. And the best way that we can do that is by keeping blood sugars in … two is the same. So people are trying hard doing their best, and I don't think we should shame people for doing …
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State of the Union: Pancreatic Care in 2024
… deemed inoperable. We now have a vaccine, a clinical trial is available to treat people who have operable or resectable … any one individual, the BRCA gene is probably the best example, where it will definitely guide treatment, … gives us the freedom to really pick and choose what's best for that patient at that particular moment in their …
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Laparoscopic Gastric Banding
… banding (also known as “Lap Band” or “Realize band”) is considered by many to be the least invasive surgery for … of the stomach, and digestion occurs normally. The band is attached to an injection port under the skin via a soft … by the FDA for use in this country in 2001, however, it is rarely performed in contemporary bariatric practices, …
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Guide to The Adrenal Glands and Adrenal Diseases
… as& adrenaline . Adrenal disease usually occurs when there is a tumor (either cancer or benign) and/or a hyperactive … diagnosis, treatment, and, where applicable, what is known about genetic causes. Next Steps If you are dealing … an adrenal issue, our team at the Columbia Adrenal Center is here to help. Call (212) 305-0444 or request an …
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Clinical Training: PGY3
… The PGY3 year at Columbia is a transition year from junior to senior residency. The PGY3 role is best described as a "flex-role." PGY3s spend their time …
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