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World Leader in Disorders of the Diaphragm

… , under the direction of thoracic surgeon Mark Ginsburg is the leading center in the world for the treatment of … growing patient volume and outstanding outcomes.  “Ours is the first multidisciplinary program to address weakness …

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From the City of Brotherly Love, A Brother’s Liver Saves Sister

… – the criteria by which priority for liver transplantation is determined – was low. That meant she was unlikely to … to undergo, and the recovery much smoother. Mark’s health is completely back to normal; in fact, he’s in better shape … challenge. Sharon’s recovery took longer, but today she is cancer-free, back at work, enjoying her family, and very …

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After Your Heart Surgery: What to Expect

… on your back, followed by deep breathing and coughing. It is important to frequently use the incentive spirometer (and … surgery, your body needs more sustenance than usual, so it is important to try to eat a healthy diet and ensure your protein and calorie intake is as high as possible, as recommended by your dietician and …

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Ruth Leff Siegel Award Winners

… National Awardee: Sita Kugel, PhD Sita Kugel, PhD , is an Associate Professor in the Human Biology Division at … award. The central theme of her research group is to study how the dysregulation of chromatin modifying … liabilities that can be exploited for cancer therapy. She is particularly interested in exploring the biology of …

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Fighting Fibro, a Life-Threatening Liver Cancer

… Fibro is short for Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma , a wily … only 200 new cases diagnosed in the world each year, and is devastating for teens and young adults. Because there are … diagnosed late. By then their disease has progressed and is far more difficult to treat. Jackson Hendrix, an …

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Pediatric Intestinal Transplantation and Liver Disease

… with advances in rehabilitation and Dr. Martinez is now conducting a study on a new hormone to aid that … five years” Says Dr. Martinez. “Our living donor program is the only in the country to offer laparoscopic removal of … using REX bypass.” In addition, NYP/Morgan Stanley is a center of excellence for treating pediatric liver …

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Bryan P. Stanifer, MD

… of lung cancer in non-smokers, especially women. He is one of the founders and directors of the Women’s Lung … Center and Dartmouth Medical School in New Hampshire. He is Board-certified in general surgery. While at Dartmouth, he … at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD. He is a graduate of the College of William and Mary where he …

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Prednisone

… Purpose Prednisone is an immunosuppressive medicine that helps prevent organ … : Prednisone in liquid formulation of 1mg/cc concentration is recommended. When In the morning, take on an empty …

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Transplant Patient Reunites with Care Team

… and rare transplant in December 1993. Today, Mr. Kunzli is healthy and, according to Dr. Smith, one of the longest … was a transplant coordinator at NYP/Columbia in 1993 and is now at NYP/Weill Cornell; Deborah Songailo-Cottrill, Mr. …

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Mercedes Martinez, MD

… Mercedes Martinez, MD, is a Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine, the Medical … intestinal failure associated liver disease. Dr. Martinez is nationally and internationally recognized for her …

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Columbia Announces New Marfan Clinic

… Medical Center Marfan Clinic in June 2017. Our goal is to establish the CUMC Marfan Clinic as the premier site for evaluating and treating patients with Marfan … years of age and over. The primary clinic telephone number is 212-326-8949 . On June, 10th the Clinic will be …

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Jai Radhakrishnan, MD

… Dr. Jai Radhakrishnan, MD, MS is a Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving … studies, and collaborative, multicenter efforts. He is actively engaged in medical education and mentorship, …

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Virendra I. Patel, MD, MPH

… Dr. Virendra I. Patel is the chief of vascular surgery at … Medical Center. A vascular surgeon-scientist, Dr. Patel is highly skilled in the full range of vascular disorders …

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