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… Irving Medical Center are consistently recognized for their exceptional patient care, educational excellence, … nationally. Learn more about our academic divisions below. For more information about our patient services, please visit …
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Fighting For A New Way To Treat Difficult Cancers
… By Natalie Chang While Scott Yanke was being treated for a rare and serious form of cancer, he was skydiving a … called proton beam therapy. “ Proton beam radiation is just a more accurate way of delivering radiation,” says … Dr. Yoon was one of the first names that came back. “I ended up with Dr. Yoon because he had the first available …
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More than Willpower: Obesity’s Many Causes & Factors
… Dr. Tirissa J. Reid is an endocrinologist and expert in obesity medicine. She is … a transcription of the discussion, and is lightly edited for context and clarity. Jump to a Section: THE PANDEMIC’S … & WEIGHT NO, IT’S NOT ABOUT WILLPOWER Dr. Hyesoo Lowe I'm really excited to introduce my guest today, Dr. Tirissa …
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State of the Union: Lung and Chest Care in 2021
… Thoracic Surgery and Director of The Price Family Center for Comprehensive Chest Care, Lung and Esophageal Center. … previously untreatable. On every front, thoracic surgery is making remarkable and profound progress. In terms of … chemo and radiation?” is no longer really relevant. Now, I don't think we have to fear the surgical component because …
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Dr. Hiroo Takayama receives "Physician of the Year" award from NYP
… University Irving Medical Center , has been honored with the prestigious 2025 Physician of the Year Award by the … care and collaboration. The Physician of the Year Award is an annual celebration by the Department of Nursing to … and vascular conditions and is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking work in complex aortic surgeries. His …
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Aiwu Ruth He, MD, PhD: Bridging the Lab and the Clinic to Transform Liver Cancer Care
… as the Director of Liver Transplant Oncology at the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation . We caught up with … cancer? After graduation from medical school in China, I came to the United States to pursue a PhD in biochemistry, … basic science and innovative clinical research. Columbia is investing heavily in hepatobiliary research and fostering …
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Our Super Specialty: Wound & Ostomy Care
… and perineal wound care and ostomy management that is specialized and unique. Our world-class Wound, Ostomy, and … challenging colorectal conditions. To make an appointment with the Global Center for Integrated Colorectal Surgery & IBD Interventional …
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State of the Union: Lung and Chest Care in 2025
… Thoracic Surgery and Director of The Price Family Center for Comprehensive Chest Care, Lung and Esophageal Center, … expanded our section of interventional pulmonology, which is part of the division of thoracic surgery. They work … and men too! But we don’t know exactly what causes it . I would hate to scare people. There are some suspicions, but …
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What We’re Reading: 11/06/20
… give yourself a few moments to breathe. ( From nytimes.com ) Yep, that’s really it. Now, it’s time for the weekend. Also check out: What We’re Reading: 10/23/20 … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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Research Study Enrolling Women from the Bronx Who Have Survived Colorectal Cancer
… achieve a healthy body weight in one year. Are you a stage I-III colon or rectal cancer survivor? Are you overweight and … you will: Receive nutrition counseling over the phone for 12 months. Receive membership at local Curves® club for 12-month at no cost. Go to 5 clinic visits over the …
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“Dr. AI” Video Series: Can ChatGPT Step Up to The Medical Challenge?
… Artificial Intelligence is here, integrating further into our lives every day. We’re … also an exploration into the practicality of leveraging AI for real-world medical inquiries. Or…as ChatGPT would … follow us on Instagram for more. Dr. AI Episodes Should I have half or all of my thyroid removed for thyroid cancer? …
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Getting Clear on Common Covid Vaccine Side FX
… Are Better Than Getting Covid Dr. Magda Sobieszczyk is the Chief of Infectious Diseases at … a transcription of the discussion, and is lightly edited for context and clarity. Jump to a Section: Introduction … Covid Vaccine Safety Data Introduction Dr. Hyesoo Lowe: I'm delighted to be joined today by Dr. Magda Sobieszczyk , …
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Good Guys Finish First
… of General Surgery receives the 2014 Jerry Gliklich Award for Exemplary Clinical Care. Patients enter a hospital … and often confused. The primary role of the doctor is to use science to heal. Yet beyond the medicine and … care to patients, engender respect and collegiality with peers, and have outstanding outcomes. This is a prize …
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Endocrine Clinical Trials
… The Endocrine Surgery program at Columbia University is one of the premier sources of endocrine care, education, … eligible. You may also ask our team about your eligibility for a study if you are interested in participating. Current … years of age who present to the Columbia Thyroid Center with benign symptomatic goiter will be eligible for …
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