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Pelvic Floor Disorders
… are normally firm and thick. Pelvic floor disorders are most often found in women, but also affect men. Common pelvic … incontinence, fecal incontinence, and organ prolapse. What Is the Pelvic Floor? The pelvic floor includes the muscles, … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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Story of Hope: Metastatic Melanoma
… system into fighting the growth of the cancer cells. IL-2 is used to treat both renal cell carcinoma and metastatic … therapy. Stan chose NYP/Columbia's melanoma program, which is now directed by Bret Taback, MD . Stan's treatment … He remains clear of disease to this day. IL-2 therapy is not right for everyone, and some patients respond to IL-2 …
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Expanding Our Expertise in Vascular Surgery
… Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. “My goal is develop a world class program at Columbia in central … collaborate with other experts at Columbia to provide the most comprehensive care available for these patients.” Dr. Patel is currently in the process of acquiring a …
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Primary Hyperaldosteronism (Conn's Syndrome)
… salt increases the blood pressure. Hyperaldosteronism is a disease in which the adrenal gland(s) make too much … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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Dr. Andrew Bomback delivers key lecture at the American Society of Nephrology annual meeting
… entitled "Renin Angiotensin Aldosterone System Blockade: Is More Better?" at the American Society of Nephrology annual … hyperalodsteronism. The American Society of Nephrology is the premier society for physicians specializing in …
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I Need a… Heart Surgeon
… Our "I need a" series is a helpful guide to finding the care you need when you … some helpful questions. What Does a Heart Surgeon Do? Most surgeons focus on certain areas of the body or treating … tools. When it comes to heart surgeries, these are most commonly used for valve-related procedures. A Word About …
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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 6.5% or higher. Once someone has diabetes, the goal for most people is to keep A1C below 7%. So we know if we can keep A1C below 7%, for the most part, for many years, the risk of developing diabetes …
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NYP/Columbia’s Center for Motility and Neurogastroenterology
… general thoracic surgeon Frank D’Ovidio, MD, PhD , is collaborating with gastroentereologists David Markowitz, … motility disorders. A wide range of services is now offered by a panel of experts at the Center for … prompted us to start a multidisciplinary review of our most difficult cases. Columbia’s collaborative team now …
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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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Aortic Aneurysm
… the body with oxygen and nutrients. An aortic aneurysm is a dilation, bulging, or ballooning of a weakened part of … . 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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The John Jones Surgical Society Honors Dr. Craig R. Smith With the Society’s Distinguished Service Award
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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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