Search results
Stories of Hope: Florentino Rosa
… wrong and unnecessary medications. This situation went on for years. As an adult, my former doctors began preforming … over 200 times the normal values and I was hospitalized for 11 days. Unfortunately, the pain became increasingly … that, at times, I needed to use a cane as support for walking or standing for long periods of time. After my …
Last Modified:
Ongoing Studies
… and replacement: Retrospective analysis of Medicare Fee for Service Beneficiaries Comorbidities and Economic Burden … Medicare Population Treatment Patterns and Adverse Events for patients newly diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma Treatment … valve repair, etc.) Role of mechanical circulatory support for the treatment of post-myocardial infarction cardiogenic …
Last Modified:
Andrew Stephen Bomback, MD
… to Columbia University as an associate at the Center for Glomerular Diseases and is currently Assistant Professor … high quality care and state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for patients with hypertension, Dr. Bomback has published … of the 2013 Daniel V. Kimberg Junior Faculty Award for oustanding teaching of medical students and housestaff. …
Last Modified:
Jennifer Hong Kuo, MD
… a board-certified surgeon-scientist nationally recognized for her expertise in thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal … first, most comprehensive, and highest-volume centers for ablative thyroid treatments. The center conducts the … clinical trials focused on percutaneous ablative therapies for thyroid disease. Dr. Kuo has trained and mentored …
Last Modified:
Watch The Webinar: Immunology & COVID-19
… researcher Donna L. Farber, PhD , of the Columbia Center for Translational Immunology brought us up-to-date on … about the virus and shared her insights on what this means for ongoing management of the pandemic and an eventual vaccine. This webinar is intended for medical professionals and includes Q&A from the live …
Last Modified:
COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/17/20
… as they are asymptomatic. This includes wearing a mask for 14 days, and checking temperature twice/day. This … Workforce Health and Safety (WHS), so it is still possible for details (like what “exposed” exactly means) to create … this week but will remain somewhat resource-limited for the foreseeable future. The definitive work-horse is PCR …
Last Modified:
Ex Vivo Surgery
… that require ex vivo surgery are extremely rare. But for those who need it, this technique can be life-saving. … is a rare and complex operation that’s personalized for each patient depending on the size and number of their … are affected. The following gives a generalized outline for what this procedure may look like. Evaluation After a …
Last Modified:
Pancreatitis Treatments
… Auto Islet Transplants | Diet | Prognosis | FAQ Treatment for acute pancreatitis may include nutritional support with … is sometimes needed to treat complications. Treatment for chronic pancreatitis may involve IV fluids; pain … may need to temporarily receive intravenous fluids for hydration. If you are unable to eat for more than 5-7 …
Last Modified:
Coumadin©
… is an anticoagulant. It increases the time it takes for your blood to clot. Coumadin® can cause you to be more prone to bleeding, so it is very important for you to have just the right amount of Coumadin® in your … Who takes Coumadin®? Patients who are at increased risk for developing blood clots such as patients with arrhythmias …
Last Modified:
Ulcerative Colitis
… 25% of patients who do not respond to medical treatments for ulcerative colitis will require surgical treatment. The … to describe two disorders of the gastrointestinal tract for which no specific cause has been found — ulcerative … and experiences undergoing a K pouch procedure » Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis Surgeons in the Division of Colorectal …
Last Modified:
What to Expect at a GI Procedure
… How to Prepare for a GI Procedure | What to Expect After a GI Procedure … will strive to ensure your experience is as comfortable for you as possible when you are here. Your procedure will be … all pre-procedural instructions to ensure you are prepared for endoscopic evaluation. Anesthesia Consult Before entering …
Last Modified:
Breast Reconstructive Surgery
… reconstructive surgery with important considerations for each. Key Info Breast reconstructive surgery is a … all additional treatments following surgery are complete. For example, radiation therapy is often required after breast cancer surgery. This is particularly true for breast cancer in advanced stages and/or larger than 5 …
Last Modified:
Susan E. Bates, MD
… in the Developmental Therapeutics Branch of the Center for Cancer Research before moving to Columbia University in … This partnership led to approval by the FDA of romidepsin for two indications - initially for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma and later for peripheral T-cell …
Last Modified:
Pericarditis and Pericardial Disease
… lasts several weeks, in some cases, it can persist for several months before resolving. It can affect anyone. In … episodes. Chronic pericarditis : This type lasts for three months or longer. Constrictive pericarditis : A … that everyone aged 6 months and older get vaccinated for COVID-19. It's important to understand that the risks of …
Last Modified:
Guide to BRCA Genes & Breast Cancer
… two BRCA types — BRCA1 and BRCA2 — are unrelated except for the fact that both are active in breast and other tissue. The name “BRCA” is an abbreviation for “breast cancer.” BRCA Genes and the Risk of Cancer When … are also more common in certain ethnic populations. For instance, Ashkenazi Jewish people have a greater chance …
Last Modified: