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Proactive Activists: Ralph and Mariann Cheney Receive the 2015 Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) Public Service Award
… motivated by the principle that fighting pancreatic cancer is a fight worth having and a fight worth winning. It is easy to get wrapped up in one’s own pity, pain, or shame … survivors and their families, working with a tenacity that is only rivaled by their efficiency in demanding and …
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John M Poneros, MD
… Dr. Poneros is a Professor at Columbia University’s College of Physicians … serves as the Associate Director of the Endoscopy Unit and is a Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal …
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Vanessa Marra, RN, BSN, CWOCN, CMSRN
… Vanessa is a certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse. She … closely with the colorectal team to ensure each patient is receiving an individualized and effective plan of care. …
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A Phase 1, Open-label Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of MEDI0680 (AMP-514) in Combination with MEDI4736 in Subjects with Advanced Malignancies
… The primary purpose of this research study is to determine how safe and tolerable MEDI0680 (AMP-514) and … idea behind developing these types of experimental drugs is that stimulating the immune system could be a different …
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An Interview with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, on Undergoing Thyroid Cancer Surgery
… variant of papillary thyroid cancer Nicholas Thompson is the CEO of The Atlantic and the former editor-in-chief of … ( You can read the journal entry on our blog , and it is linked again at the bottom of this interview). Many … online, or was that a bad idea? ( This question is coming from a hypochondriac who would diagnose myself with …
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Learn About Our Clinical Trials
… They | How Do They Work? | Participation What Is a Clinical Trial? During a clinical trial, scientists … path to clinical trials begins with basic research. This is when scientists try to gain a general understanding of a medical problem. The next step is translational research, which builds off the findings from …
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Pediatric Services at the Columbia Thyroid Center
… The pediatric program at the Columbia Thyroid Center is the premier program of its kind in New York, one of the … Approach A key strength of the Pediatric Thyroid Center is our interdisciplinary team. Our thyroid specialists and … about your child's care. This interdisciplinary approach is challenging to find elsewhere. Your child's healthcare …
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Nutrition After Renal Transplant
… period after your transplant. However, dietary therapy is always adjusted by the transplant team to meet your … you will be recovering from the stress of surgery. It is important to consume enough protein and total calories to … can cause increased blood sugar (glucose). This condition is called hyperglycemia or steroid-induced diabetes. Avoiding …
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Azathioprine (Imuran®)
… Purpose Imuran® is an immunosuppressive medicine that helps prevent organ rejection. Dosage The dose we prescribe for you is based on your weight and white blood cell count. Adults: …
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A Study of Molecular Risk Panels in Chinese Breast Cancer Patients
… Dr. Margaret Chen is conducting the MammaPrint study looking at genetic … BluePrint and Research Gene Panel assays. The goal is to identify genes that control the growth and spread of …
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Direction/Campus Map
… Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) is located in northern Manhattan in close proximity to the George Washington Bridge. It is easily accessible via automobile or public transportation. …
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A quantitative analysis of the effects of supersaturated potassium iodide (SSKI) on the vascularity of the thyroid gland in Graves’ Disease.
… Graves’ Disease is an autoimmune disease that most commonly affects the … the female population. One of the hallmarks of the disease is the increased diffuse vascularity of the thyroid gland due …
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A Trial of IDN-6556 in Post Orthotopic Liver Transplant for Chronic HCV (POLT-HCV-SVR)
… Virologic Response Following anti-HCV Therapy This is a double-blind, multicenter study involving patients with … on liver biopsy to see if treatment with IDN-6556 is better than placebo in reversing or stopping the …
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Your Breast Surgery: What to Expect
… physical examination to measure your baseline health. This is a good time to ask them any questions you may have about … a telephone call from the hospital. (If your surgery is scheduled for a Monday, you will receive a call on a … the procedure and confirm the correct side. The surgery site will be marked as needed. You will also speak briefly …
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