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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/3/20

… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … the cast of Come From Away has similar feelings about their years of training, auditioning, waiting on tables, …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Heart Transplantation For HIV Positive Patients

… among HIV positive patients, calling for reevaluation of eligibility criteria. When Mark Sanders suffered a heart … related to his family history of heart disease. Whatever the cause, his left ventricle was completely blocked, and his … positive patients will be eligible based on the status of their disease at the time. But Mark is having a wonderful …

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

Repairing Heart Valves without Surgery

… The Structural Heart and Valve Center at NYP/Columbia has … between the upper and the lower chambers on the left side of the heart. When it is damaged or defective, blood flows … after exertion, and swelling in the feet or ankles. As their valve disease progresses, patients with MR may …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Pediatric Surgery Fellowship

… The NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Pediatric … to provide a broad intensive education in all aspects of pediatric general surgery. The education is focused on, … and outpatient Fellows manage a weekly clinic as part of their curriculum) Site 1 (MSKCC) Pediatric Surgical Oncology …

Last Modified: 03/31/2026 - 13:05

Approaches to Colorectal Surgery

… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Colorectal Surgery Team , March 2024 Colorectal … have earned national and international recognition for their expertise in minimally invasive and laparoscopic …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 13:08

Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian Among the Best Hospitals in the Nation, per U.S. News and World Report

… NewYork-Presbyterian, the hospital partner of Columbia University Irving Medical Center , has once again … national ranking in Cancer Care reflects the high quality of surgical oncology expertise provided by many of … Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian Among the Best Hospitals in the Nation, per U.S. News and World …

Last Modified: 08/06/2024 - 15:56

What We’re Reading: 07/24/23

… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. They Lost … reporting. A detailed expose on a predatory network of medical device companies bankrolling private clinics and … for many who suffer from this neurological disease. A quality look at how specialized centers function well as one …

Last Modified: 07/24/2023 - 13:03

Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian Among the Best Hospitals in the Nation, per U.S. News and World Report

Last Modified: 08/04/2023 - 15:50

One Gift, Three Futures: Inside the 15-Hour Dance of the First Living-Donor Domino Split-Liver Transplant in Adults

… living-donor surgery (a healthy donor donates part of their liver) A domino transplant (a chain of organ … hours, four rooms, and more than 30 team members. And in the end, three patients received the chance at renewed life. … One Gift, Three Futures: Inside the 15-Hour Dance of the First Living-Donor Domino …

Last Modified: 01/06/2026 - 10:21

Spotlight on Interns 2018-2019

… his medical degree from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, as a scholar of the German National Academic Foundation and Max Weber-Program … Special thanks to all the interns for sharing their stories and to Claire Graves, JJSS resident …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Vascular Access: Creating and Protecting Dialysis Patients’ Lifelines

… been sustained by hemodialysis, or dialysis for short – the process of removing the blood from the body, filtering it through a … a possible blockage), patients should seek evaluation of their access immediately. “If we can identify and preserve …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Guide to Mitral Valve Repair & Replacement

… that fixes a damaged mitral valve without removing it. The mitral valve consists of two triangular-shaped flaps of tissue called leaflets. The … Surgery? People will typically feel better as soon as their valve is repaired. It takes about two to three weeks …

Last Modified: 02/03/2026 - 12:33

Portal Hypertension

… Portal hypertension is elevated blood pressure in the portal vein, which carries blood to the liver. It is … a blockage in blood flow to the liver, usually as a result of cirrhosis. This can lead to internal bleeding and other … schedule regular ultrasounds to monitor the health of their liver. In addition, they should make healthy lifestyle …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:40

What We’re Reading: 11/15/19

… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. A young doctor … reflects on advice given by her peers and mentors—the gist of which was to leave her emotions at home, wear a suit of … a virus and cutting it out before mass replication. Their research still has a ways to go, but the concept of …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Cheers for Chia: the Ancient Superfood

… Deborah Gerszberg, RD, CNSC, CDN Clinical Nutritionist The Pancreas Center Many people are familiar with Chia Pets, … chia seeds grow “hair” on animals or figurines. Fewer of us are familiar with the chia seeds used in many foods, … ancient Aztec and Mayan diets, chia seeds are now making their comeback in the 21st century. Why are chia seeds so …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59