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Columbia Launches Global Center for Integrated Colorectal Surgery & IBD Interventional Endoscopy
… and NewYork-Presbyterian have launched the Global Center for Integrated Colorectal Surgery & IBD Interventional … life-impacting compromises like ostomy. “Our mentality is different from most surgical practices, here in New York … hereditary neoplasia care. Together, they provide patients with an unparalleled wealth of knowledge and proficiency. …
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NewYork-Presbyterian The One: A State-of-the-Art Surgical Care Center in Westchester
… a team of concierge coordinators to make sure your visit is smooth, easy, and efficient. Make an Appointment For all appointments, please call 914-327-2700 or complete … Surgery Thomas Francis Xavier O'Donnell, MD Virendra I. Patel, MD For additional providers in non-surgical fields …
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Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer
… Radiation therapy is a safe and effective treatment for pancreatic cancer and other types of cancer. Key Facts A … won't feel anything when you receive the treatment. Will I Be Radioactive? No, the radiation passes through your … Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer …
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State of the Union: Heart Failure and Transplant in 2021 (PART 3)
… be transparent and we ought to be communicative. And this is how we provide the best patient care, especially as we … get this protocol of chemotherapy” or some other protocol. I think when we identify a patient with heart failure, we'll … belief is that in the future, we will be the consultant for the patient, advising on how to manage it. Interesting. …
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Columbia Researchers Seek Answers for Rise of Colon Cancer in Younger Patients
… research project they’ve launched will help solve it. For decades, the overall rate of colon cancer has been on the … organs. “These reports are really consistent with what I’m seeing anecdotally in my clinic, where a lot of my … Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Stranger still is the lack of any obvious cause. “We know the traditional …
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A PSA Brought David to the ER, and It Saved His Life
… down the road to check in on his mother Ann, who, at 97, is still fiercely independent, though she sometimes needs a … He retired after 40 years working as a stationary engineer for the state, maintaining the heating and ventilation … and where his mom still occupies the house he grew up in. “I just started the retired life,” he says. “But fate …
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Esophageal Disorders Program Tackles GERD-Related Aspiration
… Center has wide experience in treating adults and children with esophageal diseases. According to Frank D’Ovidio, MD, … of multidisciplinary collaboration. Now, Dr. D’Ovidio is drawing on that expertise to address a significant … staggering numbers, even severe GERD can go undetected for long periods of time. Whether GERD occurs on its own or …
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New Lymphedema Prevention Study Now Enrolling Chinese Patients
… aims to reverse progression of lymphedema after surgery for breast cancer. After breast cancer surgery, up to 40% of … (lymphangiosarcoma). But early detection and treatment is highly effective, and the Division of Breast Surgery has … Division of Breast Surgery , is currently collaborating with Dr. Mei Fu to offer this approach to patients at …
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Liver Team Partners with ICU Specialists to Establish a Dedicated Liver ICU
… offers significant advantages to critically ill patients with advanced liver disease, including those awaiting or being evaluated for liver transplant. The establishment of Columbia’s Liver … One of the primary advantages to a dedicated liver ICU is the implementation of a multidisciplinary care approach, …
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NOVEL Update: Progress Continues in Trial of Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion
… assessment and conditioning. Ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) is a process of evaluating and preparing donor lungs outside … Program at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia , is very pleased with the progress of the NOVEL trial of Ex Vivo Lung … the pool of available donorlungs that are suitable for transplantation. Because so many donor lungs are damaged …
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The Future of Surgery: No Scars in Sight
… scars on the body. ENDOLUMENAL SURGERY Endolumenal surgery is performed by inserting fine instruments through a natural … may provide an important alternative to medication for the 30 million Americans with chronic, progressive reflux … he states, adding, "So far most patients have been very pleased with the results." …
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Organ Donation and Busting Those Scary Myths
… ready to take action, we’re here to break it all down for you. SIGN UP NOW About Organ Donation Organ donation is the process of surgically removing an organ from one … be eligible to donate. Myth : My family will be charged if I donate my organs. Fact : Families of organ donors are never …
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State of the Union: Heart Failure and Transplant in 2021 (PART 2)
… say what the longest time that people can live on an LVAD is, but we can say that we have patients that live more than … with the biggest study to evaluate it, called MOMENTUM 3 , I had the fortune to be the national PR of the study and run … of the device will not include a driveline, or need for the external electrical power source. So, the patient …
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"It's like I have new legs! I could not have asked for a better result." — Ron Gilmer, age 51
… began at age 8 or 9 after an accident. He recalls "I had gigantic veins since that fall." That event, combined … would become a turning point in Ron's life. He went in for an examination with his surgeon, who was conducting the … — just a tiny needle stick. Two years later, Ron says, "It is fantastic! I have no pain, no swelling — it's the best my …
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On What Makes A Good Surgeon: Insight from Surgeon and Mentor Dr. James Church
… By: Lindsay Gandolfo Retirement takes on different meanings for different folks, but for James Church, MD, retirement … became about reflection and mentorship. For him, there is still work to do. “Wisdom is knowledge plus experience, … out the answer. Surgeons often aren’t that curious, but I think a complete surgeon is a wonderer.” Wonder can lead …
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