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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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Weight Loss Surgery: Getting Help with Lifestyle Changes
… If you’re struggling with obesity, losing weight is a lifelong proposition. And it’s not something you can do … with those who’ve already had weight loss surgery. In most cases, insurance mandates that patients complete a … referring them, as needed, to mental health professionals. Most people do really well in the months after weight loss …
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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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Advances in Treating PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease)
… PAD now affects more than 8.5 Americans and is becoming more prevalent as the population ages—yet this … We recommend a procedure once the patient’s lifestyle is seriously impacted and are known for our success in handling the most complex and challenging cases. Among them: A 105 …
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Christine Rohde, MD, MPH, FACS Appears on Carol Alt Show
… such as depression. Although the video of the segment is no longer available in full, you may see a recap of this …
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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 … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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How to Control the Spread of COVID-19 in Non-COVID Hospital Units: Takeaways from the Study on Healthcare-Associated Transmission
… as healthcare-associated infections. This knowledge is really important for guiding our reopening of the … we saw very low rates of transmission. I think that the most important part was that when these cases did occur, they … positive test rates are so low in NYC? Dr. Sutherland: Most units have very few, if any, patients with COVID-19 …
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Advances in Pediatric Liver Surgery
… in collaboration with pediatric surgery at NYP/Columbia is making noteworthy advances in the care of children with … the full range of therapies for hepatoblastoma, the most common liver cancer in children. A multidisciplinary … developed in Japan to treat this condition. While most children with biliary atresia require a liver transplant …
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Call to Nominations! 2016 Ruth Leff Siegel Awards
… The Pancreas Center is announcing a call for nominations for the fourth annual, … investigator, or team of investigators, who has had the most impactful contribution to the … a faculty member within Columbia. The application deadline is June 1st, 2016. For more information, please visit …
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Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement
… from the heart, called the aortic root. An aneurysm is a bulge in the aorta that grows like a balloon filling up with air. If an aneurysm gets too large, it is at risk of tearing or bursting – a life-threatening event. … at the NYP/Columbia Aortic Center are among the world’s most experienced in this procedure, with a 0% mortality rate. …
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Patient Stories
… the presence of mind to get a second opinion. Granted, he is an attorney, which makes him a natural advocate for … at the questions and discuss them with you. How serious is my condition? Should I get independent verification of the … or even a third, then you will be ready to determine the most important opinion of all: yours. …
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James Lee, MD, Moderates 2012 ACS Session
… 2012 Clinical Congress. The American College of Surgeons is an organization of surgeons, which aims to ensure the …
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Biliary Atresia
… Biliary atresia is a rare condition that prevents the liver from draining … after birth. When it does, the following are some of its most common symptoms: Clay-colored stools Dark urine Jaundice … or more after an operation. After transplantation surgery, most patients will need to take anti-rejection and …
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