Search results
Breathing Easy: How One Woman Got Back Her Future
… with a persistent bacterial infection had resulted in severe respiratory failure. She had been in and out of Albany Medical Center and on different … Dr. Brodie, “but we’re able to transport from anywhere in the country and, in select cases, internationally.” …
Last Modified:
Gluten free meal ideas and recipes
… mine on Amazon). After spiralizing your zucchini, sauté in a teaspoon of olive oil until “al dente,” just 2-3 … large leaves, damp the moisture off once cool, and store in fridge to easily assemble a simple lunch sandwich. If you … the measuring cup into the flour container. This resulted in a drier, heavier, roll (it was delicious but fell apart …
Last Modified:
Celiac Awareness
… is an autoimmune disorder that affects approximately 1 in 100 people worldwide. The diagnosis of Celiac Disease is … Disease is caused when the protein GLUTEN naturally found in barley, rye, wheat, and sometimes oats cause damage to finger-like villi in the small intestine and prevents nutrients from being …
Last Modified:
Prasha Tuladhar: From Miracle Patient to ECMO Ambassador
… Medical Center’s ECMO Program, Prasha would not be alive. In 2011, Prasha, 23, was a student at the New York University … a donor match, and her condition further deteriorated. In addition to pulmonary fibrosis, she developed pulmonary … to celebrate, but that evening, Prasha acutely worsened. In an emergency surgery, the ECMO team placed Prasha on ECMO, …
Last Modified:
Sugar and Cancer
… can be a source of fear and anxiety due to misinformation in the media. With holidays coming up, there are lots of … for their primary source of energy. Glucose is found in any food that contains carbohydrates. This includes … whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products in addition to refined carbohydrates such as white bread, …
Last Modified:
FAQs & More
… Service (ERAS). We will begin reviewing applications in September. In addition, we participate in the Main Match of the National Residency Matching Program …
Last Modified:
The Clinical Research Core (CRC)
… research professionals with a full range of expertise in supporting and executing diverse clinical research trials in an efficient, ethical and compliant manner. The CRC specializes in cardiothoracic and vascular surgical clinical trials and …
Last Modified:
Antiviral Medications
… to prevent or treat viral (herpes) infections often found in the mouth or genital area. Dosage Zovirax is available in capsules of 200mg or 800mg. Available in liquid formulation at a 200mg/5cc concentration. Adult …
Last Modified:
THRIVE: Thymira Indeterminate FNA Validation: A Validation study to establish the specificity and sensitivity of Thymira diagnostic test for patients with Indeterminate FNAs versus the standard pathological examination
… Thyroid cancer typically occurs in thyroid nodules, which are prevalent in approximately 30% of the general population. The … diagnostic test, Thymira, for determining malignancy risk in indeterminate nodules. …
Last Modified:
Kidney Transplant Program at Columbia
… Medical Center. As one of the largest transplant programs in the country, we are a national leader in transplant care. We are committed to delivering … large academic medical center and one of the top hospitals in the nation, our program has the resources to help patients …
Last Modified:
COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/29/20
… and priorities. Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, In my years playing football I played a variety of … passer, but not a very good one, and did not throw passes in college. Flashes and streaks of brilliant completions … those parts right patients will approach the first human in their encounter from a base-camp of confidence. This is …
Last Modified:
Ex Vivo Surgery
… on patients with abdominal tumors that cannot be removed in any other way. This may be because the tumors have grown … blood type, body size, and medical urgency) for anyone in need of a new organ in the United States and Puerto Rico. Whenever a new donor …
Last Modified:
Viral Hepatitis
… to severe (such as cirrhosis and liver failure). Causes In all cases, viral hepatitis is caused by the transmission … different hepatitis viruses are likely to be transmitted in different ways: Hepatitis A : Coming into contact with … has been contaminated with an infected person’s stool. In rare cases, it can also be spread through blood. Hepatitis …
Last Modified:
Guide to Mitral Valve Repair & Replacement
… through traditional open-heart surgery (using an incision in the middle of the chest) or, in some cases, through smaller incisions called a minimally … mitral valve repair, the operative risk is approximately 1 in 1000. Risk in symptomatic people is well under 1%. The …
Last Modified:
Your Gift Makes a Difference
… programs. The Department's many accomplishments are due in large measure to the generosity of concerned individuals, … and the education and training of tomorrow's leaders in surgical care. Make a Gift Online Now Make a Gift by Check … about Ways to Make a Difference To support cancer research in any organ area, please make your check payable to The …
Last Modified: