Search results

Radioactive Iodine

… doses of radioactive iodine are not at increased risk for thyroid cancer or any other type of cancer. RAI Scanning … Thyroid scanning is typically used to evaluate patients for hyperthyroidism or thyroid cancer recurrence. … Recurrence Patients who have had a total thyroidectomy for thyroid cancer may be sent for RAI scanning with …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 13:58

Clinical Training: PGY2

… Surgery Program" in that they are the first-to-bedside for all Emergency Department and in-patient General Surgical, … patient care. PGY2s will team with the senior residents for mid-complexity procedures in the operating room, and will … while rotating through the Cardiothoracic ICU. Rotations for PGY2 residents are generally 5 to 6 weeks long with one …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

Sticking to your New Year’s resolutions

… goals that will help you achieve your broader goal. For example “include 20 minutes of exercise 5 days a week” is … better would be “wake up at 6:00 instead of 6:20 and walk for 20 minutes, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.” If your goal … a new leaf this year, you don’t want to set yourself up for failure. Setting too many resolutions may be overwhelming …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Understanding the CDC Data on Covid-19 & Pregnant Women

… and physiologic changes that could increase their risk for more severe illness from respiratory infections, explains … disease like the coronavirus especially relevant for pregnant patients and their healthcare providers. Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) analyzed preliminary results from …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

Adult Congenital Heart Disease

… to many cardiologists and surgeons, it is essential for anyone with a moderate to severe congenital heart defect, … success in repairing more complex congenital heart defects for the first time. Advances in treatment allowed more … septal defect, and Tetralogy of Fallot. I had surgery for a heart defect as a child. Should my child be evaluated? …

Last Modified: 12/05/2025 - 13:54

From the City of Brotherly Love, A Brother’s Liver Saves Sister

… by her local doctor to Robert Brown, MD at the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation, Sharon was sick and in … therefore her MELD score – the criteria by which priority for liver transplantation is determined – was low. That meant … the liver, which would disqualify her from eligibility for transplantation. Sharon accepted Dr. Brown’s suggestion …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

Pediatric Transplant Hepatology Fellowship

… hepatology consultants and meet all eligibility criteria for the American Board of Pediatrics Transplant Hepatology … hepatic diseases including: Diagnosis and management for acute liver failure Diagnosis and management of portal … of liver infectious diseases Evaluation and intervention for biliary diseases including post-transplant complications …

Last Modified: 10/15/2025 - 16:16

Thyroid Cancer Treatment

… | Treatment | Prognosis/Outcomes What Is The Treatment For Thyroid Cancer? There are three main parts to thyroid … Thyroid cancer surgery is the preferred treatment option for all forms of thyroid cancer except thyroid lymphoma . (Chemotherapy is the treatment of choice for most thyroid lymphomas) The best surgical treatment for …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 11:38

Policy and Guideline Library [DRAFT]

… is to improve, inform, and set policy and guidelines for the Department. Below are the outcomes of the meetings. … that all requests are closed, non-responsive requests for additional info will be archived as incomplete after … departmental and institutional supplemental approvals for small dollar expenses without receipts. Procedures: The …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:10

Weight Loss Surgery: Getting Help with Lifestyle Changes

… build the behavioral health program at Columbia’s Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery. We recently spoke with … emotional struggles are, and what interventions work best for them. During our initial evaluation, I ask about the … have gained weight in the past, and if they have used food for comfort. This helps to identify the triggers they may …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 11:43

Joshua R. Sonett, MD

… Thoracic Surgery and Director, The Price Family Center for Comprehensive Chest Care, Lung and Esophageal Center. He … institution in the United States. Dr. Sonett is best known for his work on the multidisciplinary treatment of lung and … lungs that may be rejected from other centers (CS News 2005). Between 2001 and 2003, 53 percent of the lungs …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 09:35

When to Revise a Weight Loss Surgery

… over time and needs repair. "Patients also come to us for help because they've gained weight related to behavioral … lives," says Dr. Abraham Krikhely , of the Columbia Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss. "Others have had gastric band … So that's where we start. Some regain their weight for anatomical reasons. You might come for revision surgery …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 14:58

Gastric Balloons

… stomach by endoscopy (through the mouth) and can remain for up to six months. Patients with a BMI above 30 are eligible for gastric balloons. In some cases they may be appropriate for patients with a BMI as low as 27. How do Stomach Balloons …

Last Modified: 11/12/2025 - 13:25

How Our Pediatric Heart Surgeons Decide Between Aortic Valve Repair Techniques in Complex Cases

… ahead. In children, a valve needs to be able to function for 80 years. At the crux of consideration is the type of operation itself. For decades, the Ross technique has been the gold standard of … 305-5975. Sign up for our mailing list for more health news and information from Columbia. …

Last Modified: 07/07/2025 - 15:58