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Support & Community at the Pancreas Center

… the burden of the disease, both physically and mentally, in order to develop the most appropriate coping strategies. … and provide resources. Guest speakers participate in some of the monthly group meetings. Family and caregivers … events throughout the year to discuss the latest science in pancreas care and share personal experiences. Pancreatic …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 15:55

David Jonathan Cohen, MD

… I am involved in numerous clinical protocols investigating new … drugs and/or new combinations of existing medications in renal transplant patients, both newly transplanted …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 08:37

Is Robotic Surgery Safe for Breast Cancer Patients?

… adequately tested for cancer-related surgeries. We checked in with Roshni Rao , MD, renown expert in breast care and chief of the Breast Surgery program at … of procedures and was therefore only approved for use in these procedures. The use of the robot is now being …

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

Where are the Parathyroid Glands?

… In most people, the parathyroid glands sit directly behind … as ectopic parathyroid glands - meaning the glands are in abnormal locations. …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:04

Adjustable Gastric Banding

… In this video, Dr. Marc Bessler, Professor of Surgery at Columbia, covers adjustable gastric banding in detail. This weight loss procedure offers a reversible and …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 11:13

Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day - Message from the Executive Director, Dr. John Chabot

… Dr. Chabot was the first in a series of speakers who participated in the November 3rd Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day. …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:04

Cirrhosis

… Cirrhosis is a condition in which a liver stops functioning normally because its … : This causes a mutated form of a protein to build up in the liver, which damages it. Autoimmune Hepatitis : This … Hemochromatosis : This causes excess iron to build up in the digestive tract. Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease : …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:33

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/26/20

… figures for NYP and CUIMC continue to show steady declines in numbers of inpatients, admissions, and deaths, and … of our restart dilemma made me pay attention to an article in the Wall Street Journal on the challenges facing the beer … Day have left 10 million gallons of beer stranded in bars and restaurants. Beer spoils in 2-6 months, and …

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

What to Expect at a GI Procedure

… when you are here. Your procedure will be performed in the Endoscopy Suite on the 13th floor of the Herbert … the sedation medication will be delivered once you are in the treatment room. Endoscopic Procedure After your … you become jaundiced, develop a fever, feel increased pain in your abdomen, or experience a sudden change in your …

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

Sharsheret: Serving Jewish Women with Breast Cancer

… number of young orthodox Jewish women with breast cancer. In the pre-Sharsharet era, many of my patients felt very … connect with “experienced” patients who had already walked in their shoes. It seemed a paradox for me that is spite of … by peers and receive medically correct information in a caring way. I have been pleased to be a member of the …

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

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/09/20

… like these? I may not need to point out the contrast in the video between the ceaseless activity inside our walls, … curing the insomnia that plagued my earliest teens. Lying in the dark in a peaceful, quiet room became phobic. I surreptitiously …

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

Thyroid Animation

… In this video, Dr. James Lee, Co-Director of the Columbia … the thyroid gland, and discusses the role of the thyroid in the body. Learn more about thyroid » …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:04

Healthy Snacking for Weight Gain

… Nutritionist at Columbia University Medical Center. In the following video, Deborah offers up some quick snack ideas for anybody looking to gain weight in a healthy and nutritious manner. Learn more about …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:04

Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

… referred to as a breast lift ) is a surgical procedure in which a woman’s breasts are lifted and firmed to create a … of one’s past. A breast lift procedure can also be done in conjunction with a breast augmentation to further improve … can do more than raise and tighten a woman’s breasts. In some women the areola (the dark or pink around surrounding …

Last Modified: 03/20/2026 - 10:13

Ventricular Assist Devices (VADS) And Mechanical Circulatory Support

… from the heart to the body. The device, which is implanted in the patient's chest, consists of an electric motor and a driveline. A tube placed in the left ventricle diverts blood from the heart to the VAD … body size. The VAD is implanted just below the diaphragm in the abdomen. A small incision is also made in the lower …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 16:25