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FAQs About Pancreatitis

… (maximum of 1 serving/day). In chronic pancreatitis, there is ongoing inflammation and malabsorption — patients … pain is the use of implantable pain pumps in the spine. Most implantable pumps deliver constant low doses to keep … Will I have to have surgery? What kind of surgery? The most common procedures for pancreatitis include drainage …

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Primary Hyperparathyroidism

… , October 2024 About Primary hyperparathyroidism (PHP) is a disease in which one or more of the parathyroid glands … causes an increase in blood calcium levels. PHP is the most common cause of high blood calcium levels in the general … in men and becomes more common as people get older with most cases occurring after the age of 45. The average age of …

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Trivex™

… Trivex™ is a form of transilluminated powered phlebectomy (TIPP).  … the veins, while a second minimally invasive instrument is used to remove the problem vein. TriVex can be thought of … educates other physicians in the technique. Trivex is appropriate for removal of varicose that are too large for …

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Dr. Lee appears on the WAMC's Speaker's Corner series to discuss thyroid health and disease.

… Corner series to discuss thyroid health and disease. WAMC is the Northeast's Public Radio station. WAMC's Speaker's …

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Bo Shen, MD

… Bo Shen, MD, is one of the world’s pre-eminent leaders in interventional … treating a wide range of these conditions. Dr. Shen is the director of the IBD Center at Columbia and co-director … modeled after oncology tumor boards, to help manage the most challenging cases with multiple specialists. A prolific …

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Why Second Opinion?

… of those decisions may be enormous. What if this is the first time you have heard of the condition? According … Obtaining a second opinion from an experienced specialist is one valuable way you can educate yourself about your … For in-depth information about how to request and make the most of your second opinion consultation, please see the …

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Short Bowel Syndrome: What to Eat and Drink

… of their small intestines removed.  Short bowel syndrome is the most common cause of intestinal failure, a condition in which … foods over anything heavily processed, and learn to make most of your meals at home using the foods that fall within …

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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 … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …

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Hemorrhoids

… hemorrhoidectomy. Treatment of hemorrhoidal disease is based on symptoms. First and foremost, other possible … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …

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Colorectal Surgeons Perform First Pelvic IORT Procedure

… NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center is finding new ways to use individualized, internal radiation … in the operating room immediately after a cancerous tumor is removed. Intraoperative radiotherapy, or IORT, represents … breast cancers. In this therapy, a spherical applicator is used to deliver a single, even dose of radiation to the …

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Heart Safety for Breast Cancer Patients

… undergoing radiation therapy. "Cardiovascular health is an important component of long-term breast cancer … on her stomach with her breast suspended downward. Therapy is then targeted at the affected area with no beams directed … cancer, delivering a larger dose directly to the affected site. A technique called hypofractionation allows physicians …

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Calcium Supplementation: More May Not be Better

… Calcium supplementation is necessary for many health conditions, such as … calcium supplementation may have on heart health. This is a growing revelation which is changing the way health care providers view calcium …

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How a New Clinical Trial for IBD Is Changing Frank’s Life

… societal lack of support for those with chronic illness is grinding, and endless advocating took over. "I'm tired of … for everything I have to do," he says. "My ideal life is to go to work, come home, go to the gym three days a week, … This trial , led locally by the IBD Center at Columbia , is exploring a potential novel use of sacral nerve …

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Dr. Kurra named Co-Director of the Adrenal Center

… treatment plans for each patient. The Adrenal Center is one of the few programs in the United States that offers …

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Organic? Omega 3? Free-Range? All You Need to Know About Eggs.

… spaces at large factory farms; so the nutritional content is most likely not superior to standard USDA graded. Certified … them, organic eggs are a great option since have the most proven health benefits. However, regardless of which …

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