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Viral Hepatitis

… hepatitis. Each are transmitted differently and have their own unique characteristics. Key Facts Hepatitis can be caused by several viruses. The most common are named hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. When … which require medical treatment to remove. Symptoms of viral hepatitis can be mild (such as fatigue) to severe …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:37

What We’re Reading: 10/31/24

… A couple of highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds … corner of a big borrowed house as the one place to slake their muzzles in foreign stamps, say, or Latin, or theatrical …

Last Modified: 01/21/2025 - 22:54

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/22/20

… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … capable of managing these patients during the long tail of their chronic illness. As beds empty, my hope (not a …

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

Obesity Surgery Transforms Lives: A Patient Experience

… For Lori and Lynda, two of Dr. Bessler's patients, surgery was life-transforming. Lori, a patent law paralegal, remembers the exact date of her first appointment with Dr. Bessler. "It … off. Life After Surgery In addition to coming in for their regularly scheduled follow-up visits, Lynda and Lori …

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

Advances in Managing Aortic Disease

… Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD , has been named Director of the nationally recognized Aortic Surgery Program and the … will discuss the results with referring physicians and their patients and prepare a management plan.” Comprehensive …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 15:04

Lisa Goetze Gets Going with Gastric Bypass Surgery

… fact, running was never an option for Ms. Goetze. For her, the mere act of walking was a battle. Throughout her life Ms. Goetze had … most patients can expect to lose 50 to 70 percent of their excess body weight within 12 to 18 months of the …

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

Metabolic Syndrome: What You Need to Know

… you know what metabolic syndrome is? Metabolic syndrome is the combination of several medical problems associated with morbid obesity. … surgery, we hope to reverse these conditions to improve quality of life and decrease long-term effects and …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 11:09

The Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in Pancreatic Cancer Research: 2021 Call for Nominations

… We are honored to announce a call for nominations for the 9th annual Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in … contribution to the understanding and/or treatment of pancreatic cancer over the past year. The work can be in … looking for an investigator who has a track record of high quality work in this field, made a seminal published in 2020, …

Last Modified: 03/23/2023 - 16:29

The Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in Pancreatic Cancer Research: 2024 Call for Nominations

… We are honored to announce a call for nominations for the 12th annual Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in … contribution to the understanding and/or treatment of pancreatic cancer over the past year. The work can be in … looking for an investigator who has a track record of high-quality work in this field, published a seminal paper in our …

Last Modified: 05/30/2024 - 11:39

The Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in Pancreatic Cancer Research: 2023 Call for Nominations

… We are honored to announce a call for nominations for the 11th annual Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in … contribution to the understanding and/or treatment of pancreatic cancer over the past year. The work can be in … looking for an investigator who has a track record of high quality work in this field, published a seminal paper in …

Last Modified: 06/09/2023 - 15:38

The Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in Pancreatic Cancer Research: 2022 Call for Nominations

… We are honored to announce a call for nominations for the 10th annual Ruth Leff Siegel Award for Excellence in … contribution to the understanding and/or treatment of pancreatic cancer over the past year. The work can be in … looking for an investigator who has a track record of high-quality work in this field, made a seminal published in 2021, …

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

Your Breast Surgery: FAQ

… Get answers to some of the most common questions about your surgery so you can … you to your surgery. You should also make a list of all their names and how often you take them. Your Surgery When …

Last Modified: 09/17/2025 - 12:46

Breast Conditions & Treatments

… guides and information to help you better understand the causes and treatments of breast disease, so that you can feel confident making … about the different kinds of breast disease and cancer, their symptoms, your risk factors, and much more with our …

Last Modified: 09/16/2025 - 13:34

Parathyroid Surgery Frequently Asked Questions

… How long will I be hospitalized? Most patients come to the hospital on the morning of their surgery and the majority of patients go home the same …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 16:35

Approaches to Acute and General Surgery

… Within the field of acute and general surgery, minimal access , … have become the standard approach. Laparoscopic surgery is the operation of choice for procedures such as … other surgical applications. Recognizing the importance of their potential to improve patient care, Columbia University …

Last Modified: 09/12/2025 - 10:32