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Advances in Managing Aortic Disease
… University Medical Center. The Aortic Program , which is growing rapidly, completed nearly 200 operations in the … and surgical therapies for aortic diseases. It is one of the first centers in the nation to use the … surgery, cardiology, radiology and, genetics. Treatment is tailored to the needs of every patient and the role of …
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Guest Blog: The Atlantic’s CEO Nick Thompson on Thyroid Cancer & Recovery
… written three weeks after the experience. Though everyone is unique and although the thyroid treatment landscape has … that it looked pretty good—she had found collagen, which is present mainly in benign nodules. But she wasn't certain … reason to make sure the experienced surgeon does the job is that there's a fair risk of damage to the vocal cords in …
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New Tool in Breast Reconstruction Puts Control in Patients' Hands
… cancer each year, the demand for reconstruction surgery is high and now a new technology is making that uncomfortable process easier. Click here to …
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Utility of [18F]-FDG PET Imaging to Distinguish Malignant from Benign Intrapapillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMN)
… An accurate, non-invasive method to identify malignant IPMN is needed, as endoscopic ultrasounds are invasive and operator-dependent. PET/CT is already being utilized in the utility, management, and …
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Story of Hope: Metastatic Melanoma
… system into fighting the growth of the cancer cells. IL-2 is used to treat both renal cell carcinoma and metastatic … therapy. Stan chose NYP/Columbia's melanoma program, which is now directed by Bret Taback, MD . Stan's treatment … He remains clear of disease to this day. IL-2 therapy is not right for everyone, and some patients respond to IL-2 …
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What to Expect at a Medical Oncology Appointment
… 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 been properly … dosage of each medication and the condition for which each is prescribed and to bring this list with you to your …
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Our Aortic Programs & Services
… invasive and endovascular options . The Aortic Center is even trialling endovascular approaches for ascending and … option. Round-The-Clock, Multidisciplinary Care The team is available 24/7 to respond to emergencies like aortic … surgery program. For those with aortic disease, treatment is managed collaboratively with cardiac and vascular …
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Profile in Compassion: Sue Mirza Carries Husband’s Legacy, Potentially Transforming the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer
… lasts a little while before fading. This time, the story is a bit different. This time, the legacy started by one grieving spouse is fueling research that is already saving lives, and that … the Mirza Program (for more, see the Pancreas Center’s web site and the Department of Surgery blog). Together, these …
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Clinical Program Description
… transplantations performed a year, the in-patient service is a multi-disciplinary service staffed by an attending … (PA's) and medical and surgical fellows. The liver service is responsible for all patients prior to and following … shared by the transplant hepatology fellows. Our service is unique to most programs as our hepatologists play an …
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Levosimendan to Reduce Mortality in High Risk Cardiac Surgery Patients. A Multicentre Randomized Controlled Trial
… Low cardiac output syndrome (LCOs) is a serious complication in critically ill patients or those … hospital stay. In this setting the mortality rate is distressingly high despite improvements in intensive care …
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Endocrine Surgery Fellowship Program
… Surgery Fellowship Program at Columbia University is to help educate the future leaders of endocrine surgery. … adrenal, and pancreas surgery. Our annual case volume is as follows: thyroid (>350), parathyroid (>250), adrenal … pancreas (>200), neck dissection (>20). The curriculum is structured to give the fellow graded independence as they …
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Standardizing Protocols for the Pediatric ICU
… The Pediatric ICU at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital is currently exploring strategies for fluid resuscitation in … length of stay, and time to a regular diet. The next step is to determine the ideal fluid management strategy.” The … orthopedic surgery, and trauma victims. “One of our goals is to further develop protocol-based care in the ICU,” adds …
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Lisa S. Wiechmann, MD
… Dr. Wiechmann is a board certified surgeon specializing in breast cancer, … Top Doctor , a nationally ranked service whose mission is to help consumers find the best healthcare; she has been … Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia, a multi-site, multi-disciplinary entity that incorporates the legacy …
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