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Olivia’s Corner: A Kid’s Perspective on EA/TEF

… the causes and treatments of EA/TEF, but what’s it like for those who have it? In this brilliant comic story, our … was born. She also shared the colorful pictures she drew for Dr. Khlevner and Dr. Middlesworth during one of her … offers a message of hope to others in her friendly guide for kids and adults. Read more of Olivia’s guide here. Inside …

Last Modified: 09/12/2025 - 11:01

Go Nuts! Advice on preventing heart disease in women, from Columbia's heart surgeons

… this grim trend. So, after you've shown off the red dress for the day, how about taking it one step further? Heart … and Twitter for continued information about your heath and visit ColumbiaHeart.org for more information. References … http://www.sedonameditation.com/meditation-research.html Effects of Physical Activity and …

Last Modified: 05/28/2025 - 10:29

Umbilical Hernias: Guide to Symptoms & Treatment

… the hernia closes after childhood but can open back up for many reasons. This can occur from repeated stress and … hernias are diagnosed is through a physical exam during a visit with a physician. You may not even have any symptoms … normal there may not be a need to return for an in-person visit. Your body will be healing from any surgery for about a …

Last Modified: 01/20/2026 - 17:49

State of the Union: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in 2020

… they look like they're plastic! What's very challenging for patients is, of course, the marketing is way ahead of the … I guess there are more vowels in it; you can charge more for a vowel than you can for a consonant. But they're the … one concern that I have is the way it’s made to look easy, so you just have to say "buyer beware." Aesthetic …

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

Overcoming Parathyroid Cancer

… full recovery, but the lessons from her story are crucial for all of us to understand. Jump to a Section: Background … do blood tests before I go. I don’t like to waste the visit. And the nephrologist calls me and says, “Do you know … to take her to the ER a second time. Describe this second visit. She goes back in. Goes through the same thing again. …

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

Thyroid Surgery: Common Questions and Concerns

… We routinely ask patients to take calcium supplements for the first few weeks after the operation to help avoid the … low calcium level. Only one parathyroid gland is needed for the whole body, and the chances of all four failing to … a day for the next 2 weeks until their post-operative visit to help avoid the symptoms of low calcium levels. If …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Active Surveillance Program for Thyroid Cancer

… Columbia’s Active Surveillance Program for Thyroid Cancer keeps a watchful eye on any changes or … and treatments Check out all our thyroid related news Visit Columbia Thyroid Center … Active Surveillance Program for Thyroid Cancer …

Last Modified: 11/26/2025 - 16:32

Transplant Immunology: The Science Behind Organ Transplantation

… The Columbia Center for Translational Immunology leads research using hematopoietic cell transplantation for induction of tolerance Patients receiving treatment at … and Tomoaki Kato . To learn more about CCTI, please visit: www.cumc.columbia.edu/ccti …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

Pediatric Bowel Management Program Overview

… at Columbia, our goal is to improve the quality of life for children with colorectal and bowel issues. Using a … and if needed, surgery, we will create an individual plan for your child to eliminate bowel accidents and the need for … they affect your child can often be useful prior to your visit. Medications: Certain medications can be used to help …

Last Modified: 05/12/2026 - 16:13

Patient Story: Riding Beyond Pancreatic Cancer

… experiences via zoom. The following is a lightly edited-for-text transcription of her account. Jump to a Section: … started in August 2017. DIAGNOSIS I was being worked up for Crohn's disease. My symptoms began with inflammation in … Michael Kluger | Columbia Surgery Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the …

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

Aortic Aneurysm Surgery

… and directs patients to the appropriate specialists for treatment. This unusual collaboration provides expert care for patients with all types of aneurysms and dissections, and … or to schedule an evaluation at the Aortic Center, please visit columbiasurgery.org/aortic or call 212-305-6652 or …

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

History of Medicine: Medicine at the Vatican

… Although medical knowledge didn’t improve much for about 1,000 years, an early welfare system in the Middle Ages included hospitals, orphanages, centers for lepers, and hostels where pilgrims could find meals and beds. Monasteries and convents were not just centers for religious study; they became the primary centers for the …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Department of Surgery New Practice Locations

… Note: This article is from 2105. For our current, regularly-updated list of locations please visit Our Locations page. Caring for Patients in Manhattan and Beyond: New locations in 2015 …

Last Modified: 03/03/2026 - 11:45

Carotid Stenosis

… carotid arteries as well as their heart. The risk factors for carotid disease are the same as for heart disease: age, high cholesterol, high blood … disease or other vascular disease. Call 212.342.2929 or visit columbiasurgery.org for more information. …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Breast Surgery Fellowship

… United States. The medical center is the teaching hospital for the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and … of patients with breast disease and those at high-risk for breast cancer. Fellows will gain Understanding of the … must be established through the SSO Match Program . Please visit the Society for Surgical Oncology website for …

Last Modified: 01/15/2025 - 12:08