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Hernia
… A hernia occurs when tissue or part of an organ pushes through a weakened area of muscle or connective tissue, most commonly in the abdominal wall. Key Facts Common types of hernias include … two percent of females will develop inguinal hernias in their lifetime. Ventral hernias Ventral hernias are less …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/04/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … which I would immediately yield, with apologies. If not, their statement might still be defensible within the bounds …
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Pancreas Center Named NPF Center for Pancreatitis
… September 1, 2015 – The Pancreas Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia has been designated a Center for the Care and Treatment of Pancreatitis by the National Pancreas Foundation . Thirty … to the Foundation, is to facilitate consistent, high-quality, multidisciplinary treatment of patients with …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/8/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … These volunteers weren’t deterred by risk to their own health or by unfamiliarity with treating terribly …
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What to Expect at a Medical Oncology Appointment
… to a Pancreas Center medical oncologist after a diagnosis of cancer has already been made. Our goal is to confirm that the diagnosis is correct and ensure the extent of disease has … treatment plan? We want to make sure patients and their families walk away satisfied, comfortable, and more …
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Liposuction
… procedure that is used to trim and reshape trouble areas of the body that diet and exercise can’t seem to target. … than they are for women. For example: Men tend to deposit their excess weight underneath the muscle layers of the …
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Colorectal Surgery: Ostomy and Ostomy Reversal
… When the Division of Colorectal Surgery prepares for surgery resulting in an … He has helped other patients to learn to care for their ostomies, and he offers this perspective: “It is a process. Once you go through it, things can get back to …
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Division of Breast, Melanoma, and Soft Tissue Surgery
… | Faculty | Contact | Support Columbia’s Division of Breast, Melanoma, and Soft Tissue Surgery is dedicated to leading the field of surgical oncology through top-quality clinical care, academic excellence, and pioneering … Division of Breast, Melanoma, and Soft Tissue Surgery …
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Twin Brothers with Cardiomyopathy Receive Lifesaving Heart Transplants
… Johan and Tariq Sookoo were living in Trinidad in 2007 with their mother, Leslie Lopez, when Johan became quite ill. Determined to avoid the fate of her first child, a daughter who had died of a heart …
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Guide to BRCA Genes & Breast Cancer
… This article explains what is known about the BRCA genes, their connection to cancer, and how to get tested. Key Info … genes have been linked to an extremely high lifetime risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer. Each child of a …
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What We’re Reading: 12/11/20
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. What the Chaos … discussing the same ethical quandaries of treatment, but this time nationwide and with vaccines. … spring in New York, doctors are waiting for guidance from their institutions, which are waiting for guidance from their …
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Interventional Endocrinology
… is an emerging field that uses percutaneous (i.e. through the skin), image-guided procedures to treat endocrine … and ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of specific types of benign thyroid nodules and lymph nodes … the procedure. The doctor will work with the patient and their healthcare team to safely stop any blood thinners or …
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Lauren Nicolosi, NP
… Lauren Nicolosi is certified by the American Nurse Credentialing Center as an … Nurse Practitioner. She received her Master of Science degree from Hunter College Bellevue School of … improvement projects during this time, focusing on quality improvement using evidence based practice and …
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Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement
… The Aortic Center has expertise in treating aneurysms located … up with air. If an aneurysm gets too large, it is at risk of tearing or bursting – a life-threatening event. Aortic … have to take blood thinning medications for the rest of their lives. The David Operation allows surgeons to repair …
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What You Need To Know About Prebiotics
… not be eating or supplementing with. There is also a lot of hype surrounding both probiotics and prebiotics. Let’s take a look at the facts. Probiotics Probiotics are live cultures, just like … found in your gut. They are in the spotlight due to their potential to improve overall digestion and bowel …
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