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Reconstructive Care at Columbia
… Reconstructive surgery is performed to correct abnormalities that may have been … The Columbia Breast Cancer Reconstructive Surgery Program is dedicated to empowering individuals who have undergone … than two decades of experience, Dr. Jeffrey Ascherman, Site Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery, is a highly …
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Genetics of Pancreatic Cancer
… dramatically increased risk of developing the disease. It is now known that at least six distinct cancer syndromes … BRCA2 mutation, your risk of developing pancreatic cancer is 10 times that of someone without a family history of … cancer not related to these inherited gene mutations is also significant and increases the risk of developing …
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Our Breast Surgery Team & Locations
… , NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Dr. Rao is a world-renown breast cancer surgeon and researcher. She … Center , NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Dr. Arith Reyes is a board-certified surgeon specializing in breast cancer … Medical Center , NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Dr. Sun is a board-certified breast surgeon trained in minimal …
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What We’re Reading: 05/22/20
… COVID-19 is still very much in front of mind. Here are a few … distance, wear masks, and be vigilant. ( From nytimes.com ) ‘How Could the CDC Make That Mistake?’ Viral tests, … has improved. An important read. ( From theatlantic.com ) ‘It’s something I have never seen’: How the Covid-19 …
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How to Prepare for an Operation
… on the day of your scheduled operation. This precaution is to prepare your body for the anesthesia. You may take your … practitioner. The purpose of the preoperative evaluation is to evaluate your overall health and readiness to undergo … your upcoming operation. If your pre-operative evaluation is done at the Endocrine Surgery Center, your Endocrine …
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Advances in Treating Biliary Atresia
… this operation back to the United States." The operation is not only technically demanding, it doesn’t have standard … problems of liver failure, from such an early age. This is a huge benefit for families.” Dr. Jean Emond , Director … detection of the patients in whom the Kasai procedure is insufficient permits early transplantation with the best …
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Guide to Minimally Invasive Vein Surgery: FAQs
… times. Have things changed? Yes, the nature of medicine is to continue to progress. In the last 10 years minimally … sedation. None require general anesthesia. Procedure time is short 20-30 minutes and patients can walk out of the … How does the vein specialist (Phlebologist) decide which is the best option for my vein problems? The veins in the leg …
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Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)
… Rhinoplasty is surgery to reshape the appearance of your nose. This procedure is an excellent option for you if your goal is one of the following: Reduce or increase the size of your …
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Crohn's Disease
… ileitis, regional enteritis, or granulomatous colitis, is a chronic inflammation of the intestine that extends into … of ulcers with healthy tissue in between. Crohn's disease is relatively rare and can often be controlled with medical … Bowel Disease Center . Note: Inflammatory bowel disease is a general term used to describe two chronic disorders of …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/25/20
… Colleagues, It may be obvious that writing these Updates is a daily struggle to balance terror with reassurance. Today … me that I risk becoming the Jaws of doomsurfing. But this is a day I’m mostly astonished by the explosion of energy and … dealing with difficult peripheral access. POCUS and more is on the near horizon. Anesthesiology donated two …
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Heart Disease Was Common in Ancient Egypt, Too
… Heart disease is the leading cause of death for people in the United States … kills over 370,000 men and women annually. Heart disease is considered the top preventable disease in the United States, as it is largely attributed to lifestyle habits like poor diet, …
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Columbia Launches Women’s Lung and Health Center
… in 2017, almost half of these will be women. Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer of women and these patients … who serves as director of this multidisciplinary center. “Is this because of their exposure to an environmental toxin? Is there an unrecognized hormonal component that makes women …
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Guide to Outpatient Surgery
… and Rectal Surgery will strive to ensure your experience is as comfortable for you as possible when you are here. … by calling the surgical nursing unit at 212.305.7000. Here is a summary of how your day will go: Arrive and Register 1 … you from feeling any physical discomfort. An alternative is for the procedure to be performed completely under a short …
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What We’re Reading: 09/13/19
… as a measure to curb vaping in minors. ( From nytimes.com ) Pediatricians speak out: A 'public charge rule' is dangerous for children Pediatricians condemn the dangerous … health of our most vulnerable neighbors.” ( From: thehill.com ) 5 things hospitals can do today to keep women from …
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Care
… or the severity or complexity of your condition, our team is here to bring you personalized, compassionate care for … Highlights A Recognized Leader for HCM Care Our center is one of the few specialized, comprehensive programs for … best course of action. The Latest Treatments Columbia is a proven leader for surgical innovation. We offer access …
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