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Stories of Hope: Suzanne Musich

… Musich; I was one of the few fortunate candidates eligible for the Whipple Procedure. The radio and television … My story began on March 10, 2014. I was not feeling well for a few weeks before this but that day I had an appointment … Presbyterian due to stomach complications. I endured more scans and test; just to see how the healing was going. …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

Project Work Flow and Intake Form

… been approved by IRB or currently being submitted to IRB can be sent simultaneously to CIOR if researcher needs … twice a week with recommendations of feasibility, request for more information, potential problems with completion, …

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

Jeffrey A Ascherman, MD

… he completed a craniofacial fellowship in Paris. With more than two decades of experience, Dr. Jeffrey Ascherman, … function and balance. He has been listed annually for the past 15 years in both New York Magazine’s Best … care. Beyond his clinical practice, he’s known for his humanitarian work, performing life-changing surgeries …

Last Modified: 04/25/2026 - 00:15

Adult-to-Adult Living Donor Liver Transplantation Cohort Study

… has become the standard of care and the only cure for end stage liver disease. Its success has led to over … liver transplantation (AALDLT) has become widely accepted for pediatric transplantation. AALDLT is a more challenging procedure and has potentially greater risk …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:04

Advances in Treating Cystic Fibrosis

… NYP/Columbia is renowned for successfully performing lung transplantation in patients … worker. Although current medical management strategies can control the disease into adulthood, lung transplantation … helps pediatric patients transition to adult care. Learn more about lung surgery for CF at …

Last Modified: 04/04/2024 - 15:39

Bo Shen, MD

… at Columbia and co-director of Columbia’s Global Center for Integrated Colorectal Surgery and IBD Interventional Endoscopy. He is also the Vice Chair for Innovation in Medicine and Surgery and a Professor of … specialists. A prolific researcher in the field with more than 600 peer-reviewed articles, Dr. Shen is funded by a …

Last Modified: 04/25/2026 - 00:15

Arm Lift Surgery (Brachioplasty)

… used to reshape a person’s arm to meet the aesthetic goals for their body. Arm lift surgery targets the under part of … removed from the arm, reshaping the area to give the arm more tone and definition. The result is a more proportionate … Weakened muscles or tissue. Lack of definition. Exercise can sometimes help with sagging skin under the arms, but …

Last Modified: 03/20/2026 - 10:14

Diuretic Medications

… team will advise if they prescribe this medication for you. Common Side Effects Weakness, muscle cramping, … has been created by Columbia’s Health Guide Team . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:26

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Program

… and most advanced treatments to provide the best outcomes for you and your baby. To make an appointment with the … muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen—doesn’t form properly as the fetus develops. This leaves an opening that can allow the abdominal organs to shift up into the chest, …

Last Modified: 10/29/2025 - 17:24

Clinical Training: PGY3

… junior residents to achieve care goals. Rotations for PGY3 residents are generally 6-7 weeks long. The call … as midlevel residents within their designated trauma team. More than 3,000 trauma patients are admitted to this Level 1 trauma center annually. Residents can expect a regular Q3 call schedule, and will commute to …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

Guides & Resources

… & Preparing Considering an appointment Am I A Candidate For Weight Loss Surgery? Our interactive tool helps you … Switch Surgery Vitamin Guide after Gastric Sleeve Surgery More Nutrition & Weight Loss Guides Guide to Nutrition and … Surgery Source http://www.bariatric-surgery-source.com Cooking Light http://www.cookinglight.com/cooking/ …

Last Modified: 11/08/2025 - 02:00

Hyperthyroidism

… occurs when the body has too much thyroid hormone which can be caused by an overactive thyroid that makes too much … thyroid is hyperactive), toxic multinodular goiter (when more than one nodule is hyperactive), or a toxic nodule (when … include certain medications such as amiodarone (used for certain irregular heart rhythms), eating too much iodine, …

Last Modified: 10/01/2025 - 12:12

What We’re Reading: 07/24/20

… Black Children Are More Likely to Die After Surgery Than White Peers, Study … a relatively healthy cohort of patients there shouldn’t be a difference in outcomes. But what they found is that … Access to Covid-19 Vaccines We’re all following the race for a COVID-19 vaccine with hope and cautious optimism for …

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

NASH and NAFLD (Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis / Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease) Research

… and risk factor modification, targeted treatment specific for each individual patient remains our goal. We collaborate … behavior modification — to offer you a comprehensive plan for the management of fatty liver disease. We also work in … focus within the Precision Medicine Initiative. To learn more about specific research studies or clinical trials for …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:06