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Am I a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?

… problems and tend to have a shortened life span. There is also added potential risk from continued weight increase. The risk of severe obesity is greater than that of its surgical treatments. Stories & … and BRI: A Q&A with Columbia’s Bariatric NP Gio Dugay BMI is often used as a quick measure of health, but does it …

Last Modified: 12/10/2025 - 17:11

What We’re Reading: 06/05/20

… like one of those weeks where decades happen. The country is mobilizing against police brutality, systemic racism, and … debts, America will never be whole.” ( From theatlantic.com ) Racism in Medicine It’s frankly too difficult to pick … and deadly impacts of racism on health. ( From bmj.com ) How White Parents Can Talk To Their Kids About Race A …

Last Modified: 05/08/2024 - 09:36

Skin Cancer & Mohs Procedure

… the nose, ear, and face. Reconstruction of these defects is dependent on the site and extent of the defect, but may include the use of … Avoid strenuous activity. Some swelling and bruising is expected. Bruising and swelling usually dissipate within …

Last Modified: 03/28/2025 - 19:39

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/15/20

… shedding non-essential parts of their missions, and that is exactly where we are. Many of you have been working … physicians in determining levels of urgency. This is a trust we must take very seriously. I have elaborated on … respect, at the most fundamental levels, your Department is already fighting back. Craig R. Smith, MD Chair, …

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

After Plication, a Rock Singer Hits the Road Again

… But his passion lies in music. Charlie, an energetic 71, is a singer who has fronted many rock bands over the years. … the stairs was challenging. Being able to finish a phrase is essential for a singer and that was becoming difficult, … six months, he had a 40 percent increase. Today, Charlie is using 80 percent of his total lung capacity--not far off …

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

Stories of Hope: Richard Santangelo

… his research on their website and felt confident that this is where he wanted to go. 2015 Patient Testimonial We were so … to face the future as a team. Part of our Story of Hope is that Richard and I met just 4 years earlier on eHarmony. … we are among friends that share the common fear of what is next in our future but also that we are so hopeful for our …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

Columbia Diaphragm Center

… nerve damage, and congenital disorders. The diaphragm is the essential driver of respiration, inflating the lungs … the brain to incorrectly monitor CO2 levels, and the body is unable to constantly maintain a normal level of oxygen in … hernias: Morgani hernia : a condition in which there is a hole in front of the diaphragm, causing the liver and/or …

Last Modified: 03/17/2026 - 12:04

Selim M. Arcasoy, MD, MPH

… of lung transplant recipients at Columbia University is 90%, 5-year survival 65%, and 10-year survival 42%. Dr. … the OPTN to develop Continuous Distribution of Lungs. He is currently the Associate Chair for Advanced Lung Failure …

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

Kazuki Sugahara, MD, PHD

… Kazuki N. Sugahara, MD, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery. Dr. Sugahara studies … One of his peptides, the iRGD tumor-penetrating peptide, is now in a first-in-human Phase 1 clinical trial for …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 09:35

A Phase Ib/II, multicenter, open label, study of LEE011 in combination with MEK162 in adult patients with NRAS mutant melanoma

… The purpose of this protocol is to evaluate the effects of the combination of two drugs, … blood samples will be collected during this study. This is a phase Ib/II study (a phase Ib dose escalation part …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:06

Vascular Outpatient Lab Now Open in Riverdale

… of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Interventions is now providing comprehensive vascular services at … and aneurysmal disease. The vascular outpatient lab is directed by Richard Schutzer, MD, who has expertise in …

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

Organic? Omega 3? Free-Range? All You Need to Know About Eggs.

… spaces at large factory farms; so the nutritional content is most likely not superior to standard USDA graded. … roughly 100-600 mg. Omega-3s may reduce inflammation and is sometimes recommended for chronic digestive disorders. … contain superior nutrition. Hormone/Antibiotic Free This is a misleading claim, since hormones and antibiotics are not …

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