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Salila Kurra, MD
… Dr. Kurra, Co-Director of the Columbia Adrenal Center, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia … student course, "The Body in Health and Disease". She is also a member of both the Columbia University Internal …
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Jamie Leskowitz, MS, RD, CDN
… Jamie Leskowitz is a Registered Dietitian and Certified NY State … practicing at the Weight Control Center. She is passionate about helping others achieve a healthier weight …
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Pancreatic Cancer Care Program
… clinical, translational, and basic research Be a magnet site for the medical community to test new concepts in pancreatic cancer care Eliminate the fatalism that is commonly expressed about pancreatic cancer Our commitment to fulfilling these goals is backed by our legacy of quality and leadership in the …
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It Takes a Village to Heal a Patient
… I was pleased to be in such good company." The good news is that Roberta’s Stage 3 esophageal cancer was contained, … and recover faster.” Fit, slim, and energetic, Roberta is now making her debut an author and an inspirational speaker. Her mission is encouraging other patients to stay optimistic and …
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Flying Halfway Around the World for a Chance to Live
… liver medication. Haydee took it for a while, then as is the custom in the Philippines, she turned to an … up hope.” The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation is a national leader in the field, providing the most … much of the credit for her survival.” “Dr. Wattacheril is a great physician, and my whole care team has been …
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What We’re Reading: 10/25/19
… over sicker black patients In the United States, there is a long history of black patients facing barriers to … medical needs. Don’t miss this one. ( From washingtonpost.com ) Hospitals Around The World Have A Dire Shortage Of … systemic problems of the immune system?” ( From nytimes.com ) Also check out: What We’re Reading: 10/18/19 What We’re …
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What We’re Reading: 8/30/19
… to receive a lesser quality of care. ( From STATnews.com ) Read a follow-up discussion with surgeons Michelle … Beth Schrope, MD, PhD . Sara Musikoff’s Story Sara’s story is one of remarkable perseverance. She was a 20-year-old … barriers and what we can do to fix them. ( From NYTimes.com ) Read a related discussion with transplant surgeon …
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LYMPHA study results published in Annals of Surgical Oncology
… October 15, 2015, in the Annals of Oncology . Lymphedema is painful, debilitating swelling of the arm, hand, torso, or … Section of Breast Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia is the first center in the U.S. to offer the LYMPHA …
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Stories of Hope: Robert DiChiara
… in conjunction with nanoknife therapy. Nanoknife therapy is a novel approach to treating pancreatic cancer when there is arterial involvement. After speaking with Dr. Chabot, … those with questions to contact him at rdichiara@gmail.com . …
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Nutrient Packed Pumpkin Overnight Oats with Tumeric and Ginger
… and indulgent—perfect for a fall morning! Overnight oats is a great alternative to traditional oatmeal. Pumpkin is full of vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. You can use … takes all of 5 minutes to put together. The end result is a super creamy, hearty and delicious breakfast! When you …
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The Heart-Growth Project: An Innovative Approach to Congenital Heart Disease
… activities. “Heart valve biological tissue-engineering is a promising avenue of research but this still has some … with a growth potential. Our goal, over the next year, is to produce and evaluate such a device.” This new device … of the Great Arteries.” The Heart-Growth Project is a multidisciplinary collaboration between the Department …
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Stories of Hope: Lucien Zito
… was celebrating 10 years since his life-saving surgery. He is grateful to have found The Pancreas Center and Dr. Chabot. … them as an essential element to his cancer recovery, it is safe to say that these last 10 years have been an invaluable gift. Mr. Zito is sharing his story to encourage families dealing with …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/16/20
… Dear Colleagues, Today the discussion of “re-deployment” is intensifying across NYP and CU. The emergence of this … in the ICUs, as one example. It also means that no one is on R&R. If COVID-19 accelerates as it did in Italy, there … NPs, PAs and everyone else. One purpose of re-deployment is to sustain a workforce devastated by quarantines, …
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Stories of Hope: Alyson's Story
… Hello! Let me introduce myself. My name is Alyson, I am 30 years young and a patient of Dr. Beth … that often could not be pinpointed. All we could pinpoint is that the battles were painful and I suffered from time to … contact me. My email address is courage_and_strength@yahoo.com . Together we will help you get through this even if it …
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What We’re Reading: 06/19/20
… Juneteenth is not only a time to celebrate black history and culture, … York Times last year: The 1619 Project . The 1619 project is a series of factual essays written by scholars, … on medicine and healthcare specifically, each of these is relevant to our work. We can’t dismantle a system until we …
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