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Lung Transplant Saves Orla Tinsley, Cystic Fibrosis Activist

… Orla Tinsley had already revolutionized care for patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) in Ireland when she came to NYP/Columbia for a lung transplant in 2017. Though she spent her life in … that affects the lungs, the sweat glands and the pancreas. For the next seven years she spearheaded a campaign to …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:12

Finding Diet Drugs That Work

… (Mounjaro) have become the most popular medical options for their significant weight loss effects. Weight loss … you’re out in the world or browsing online, advertisements for weight loss supplements are everywhere, claiming extreme … Wegovy, and Mounjaro are gaining massive popularity for “off-label” use to effectively induce weight loss . The …

Last Modified: 02/04/2025 - 11:38

Reduce Your Colorectal Cancer Risk through Lifestyle Modification

… assess your daily calorie intake. Being physically active For at least 30 minutes every day. Physical activity helps to … biking, or dancing. As your fitness level improves, aim for 60 minutes of moderate or 30 minutes of vigorous activity … whole grains, vegetables, fruits, beans and lentils. Aim for at least 25-35 grams of fiber per day and make sure to …

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

Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

… (i.e. tissue death) and ulcers. The best treatment for secondary hyperparathyroidism is typically aimed at fixing the cause of the parathyroid problem. For example, patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism from … by raising the vitamin D levels to the normal range. For patients with secondary hyperparathyroidism from kidney …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 11:10

Assessment of Performance

… practice question banks area helpful adjunct to reading for the purposes of Shelf Exam preparation. See the … observed throughout your training. The best way to prepare for the exam is to learn as much as you can about the … sample question included with this orientation guide for details. Specifically, you should: know the indications, …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

Pancreatectomy Surgery (Removal of the Pancreas)

… Team , October 2024 Pancreatectomy is the technical name for surgery to remove all or part of the pancreas. This … removed, the patient becomes an insulin-dependent diabetic for life. For this reason, the procedure is only used when disease has …

Last Modified: 09/11/2025 - 12:57

Pelvic Floor Disorders: Frequently Asked Questions

… able to move down and up. The bowel, bladder and uterus (for women) lie on the pelvic floor muscle layer. The pelvic floor muscle layer has hole for passages to pass through. There are two passages in men … to pass stool through the digestive tract out the anus. For many people, particularly women, the pelvic floor does …

Last Modified: 02/06/2026 - 11:56

NYP/Morgan Stanley Introduces Ozaki Technique, an Alternative to the Ross Procedure

… , a national leader in neonatal cardiac surgery, is known for the treatment of hypoplastic left heart syndrome, … LaPar, MD, and Emile Bacha, MD , expanded the options for children needing aortic valve reconstruction by … Sign up for our mailing list for more health news and information from Columbia. …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, Spring 2018

… Message from the Chief Early Referral Critical for Heart Failure Patients Revised Criteria for Assessing Advanced HF Patients Leaders in the Treatment … of Marfan Syndrome Uniportal Incision: A New Standard for Minimally-Invasive Lung Surgery Progress Treating …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

Required Reading

… Required Reading – Your main source for your reading should be: Essentials of General Surgery by … (NMS) Surgery Casebook by Bruce E. Jarrell Very helpful for studying for the CSE Uptodate.com – a standard resource for all medical professionals …

Last Modified: 11/01/2024 - 16:52

Pediatric Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, Fall 2017

… Message from the Chairman Prenatal Surgery for Myelomeningocele Advances in Pediatric Liver Surgery New Transition Program for Teens and Young Adults after Liver Transplant Guidelines for Fluid Management of Critically Ill Pediatric Trauma …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

Richard M. Green, MD

… Richard Green, MD, FACS, is known for his expertise in both open and percutaneous vascular … separate specialties in order to promote optimal care for patients with vascular disease. As the Associate Chief of … emergence as a collaborative entity. In practice for over 40 years, Dr. Green has been named by Castle …

Last Modified: 06/04/2025 - 16:04

Vascular Surgeon Draws on the Art of Surgery in His Own Way

… aorta is at the center, the largest artery, responsible for supplying blood to the entire body. If enlargement or … in the aorta—a condition called an aneurysm —the question for most patients is not if surgery will be necessary, but … Surgery Sign up for our mailing list for more health news and information from Columbia. …

Last Modified: 09/30/2024 - 09:25

Patient Stories

… A friend of mine had suffered from Crohn's Disease for 29 years, and it was getting worse. His weight was at an … who suggested a medication he had been told would not work for him. He's been on it for a few months, and when I last saw him, he was plump, …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46