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Dialysis

… the body cannot make enough red blood cells. Hemodialysis is one treatment for kidney failure, in which a machine called a dialyzer, or filter, is used to clean the blood by filtering out wastes and extra …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

Pelvic Vein Disease

… Pelvic vein disease is a condition in which varicose veins develop in the veins … Risk Factors for Pelvic Vein Disease Pelvic vein disease is most common in women aged 20-45, and women who have had multiple pregnancies. It is often associated with weight gain (as occurs in …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 14:41

Aortic Surgery Operation FAQ

… with the breathing tube – or any neck problems. It is also important to tell your anesthesiologist whether you … the risk of stroke. In this technique, an axillary artery is attached under the collarbone in order to allow blood to … in a forward, or antegrade, flow. Traditionally, it is the femoral vessels in the thigh that are cannulated, or …

Last Modified: 03/17/2025 - 12:15

Proactive Activists: Ralph and Mariann Cheney Receive the 2015 Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) Public Service Award

… motivated by the principle that fighting pancreatic cancer is a fight worth having and a fight worth winning. It is easy to get wrapped up in one’s own pity, pain, or shame … survivors and their families, working with a tenacity that is only rivaled by their efficiency in demanding and …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:10

Azathioprine After Lung Transplantation

… Purpose Imuran® is an immunosuppressive medicine that helps prevent organ rejection. Dosage The dose we prescribe for you is based on your weight and white blood cell count. Adults …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer - Part II

… The physician’s ability to treat breast cancer is advancing every year. Yet in spite of these innovations, a … radiation, RFA, and more. Needle or Knife: When a lump is found, should you consider having a biopsy before …

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

A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Dose-ranging, Multicenter Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Rifaximin Soluble Solid Dispersion (SSD) Tablets for the Prevention of Complications in Subjects With Early Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis

… The primary objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of rifaximin SSD versus placebo in … cirrhosis. Rifaximin, a non-systemic antibacterial agent, is currently marketed as a 550 mg tablet for the reduction in …

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

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

… population. The cornerstone of thyroid-nodule evaluation is the fine needle aspiration biopsy that enables the … promising means of further risk stratification. This study is an industry sponsored study of a new molecular diagnostic …

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

An Interview with Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, on Undergoing Thyroid Cancer Surgery

… variant of papillary thyroid cancer Nicholas Thompson is the CEO of The Atlantic and the former editor-in-chief of … ( You can read the journal entry on our blog , and it is linked again at the bottom of this interview). Many … online, or was that a bad idea? ( This question is coming from a hypochondriac who would diagnose myself with …

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

Learn About Our Clinical Trials

… They | How Do They Work? | Participation What Is a Clinical Trial? During a clinical trial, scientists … path to clinical trials begins with basic research. This is when scientists try to gain a general understanding of a medical problem. The next step is translational research, which builds off the findings from …

Last Modified: 05/28/2025 - 10:35

Pediatric Services at the Columbia Thyroid Center

… The pediatric program at the Columbia Thyroid Center is the premier program of its kind in New York, one of the … Approach A key strength of the Pediatric Thyroid Center is our interdisciplinary team. Our thyroid specialists and … about your child's care. This interdisciplinary approach is challenging to find elsewhere. Your child's healthcare …

Last Modified: 06/13/2025 - 14:57

Nutrition After Renal Transplant

… period after your transplant. However, dietary therapy is always adjusted by the transplant team to meet your … you will be recovering from the stress of surgery. It is important to consume enough protein and total calories to … can cause increased blood sugar (glucose). This condition is called hyperglycemia or steroid-induced diabetes. Avoiding …

Last Modified: 01/13/2026 - 12:55

Your Breast Surgery: What to Expect

… physical examination to measure your baseline health. This is a good time to ask them any questions you may have about … a telephone call from the hospital. (If your surgery is scheduled for a Monday, you will receive a call on a … the procedure and confirm the correct side. The surgery site will be marked as needed. You will also speak briefly …

Last Modified: 09/16/2025 - 13:14

Stories of Hope: Alexander Vasquez

… tried losing weight on his own with the help of shedweight.com, to no avail. After these disappointments, Alex said he … surgery June 7, 2011, Alex has lost over 160 pounds and is ecstatic. He is well on his way to achieving his goal of a healthy weight …

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