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Outcomes: Mortality, Morbidity, and Quality of Life
… at a higher risk of joint problems. Follow-up monitoring is necessary for all those undergoing surgery. In those with … In the case of aortic dissection where emergency surgery is required, we attempt to reconstruct your aorta, and within … pressure within healthy limits, as the remaining aorta is still at risk for problems. You will need careful …
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Minimally Invasive Fix for a Complex Aneurysm
… Del Colliano, media executive, author, and disk jockey, is a member of the boomer generation who stays fit working … as well as from a much smaller access point. “Dr. Borger is not only a highly skilled surgeon,” Jerry said, “but a man … “He looks much younger than his age, and his energy is remarkable. You’d think he was about to run the marathon,” …
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Guide to The Adrenal Glands and Adrenal Diseases
… as& adrenaline . Adrenal disease usually occurs when there is a tumor (either cancer or benign) and/or a hyperactive … diagnosis, treatment, and, where applicable, what is known about genetic causes. Next Steps If you are dealing … an adrenal issue, our team at the Columbia Adrenal Center is here to help. Call (212) 305-0444 or request an …
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What We’re Reading: 01/17/20
… and Medicine: The Harm That Comes From Mistrust Disparity is built into our health system, and black Americans have … based on false belief. Not to be missed. ( From nytimes.com ) It began with a piece of popcorn stuck in his teeth. It … operation. You confirm the patient, procedure, incision site, and that all proper tools are on hand. Surgical time …
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After Hernia Surgery, Daniel Has a Larger Life
… Dr. Yuri Novitsky , a world renowned hernia surgeon who is known for helping complex patients like Daniel. By 2018, … just five days. Now, for the first time in years, Daniel is fully engaged in life. “I feel terrific,” he says. ”I’ve … food — no reactions to certain dishes anymore. My belly is flat and looks pretty good.” At 52, he’s thinking of …
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Personalized Medicine Used for the Treatment of Lung Cancer - Joshua R. Sonett, MD
… video describes personalized medicine and describes how it is used to treat lung cancer. …
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Post-Operative Support Groups
… location of the meeting. NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester is located at 55 Palmer Avenue in Bronxville. You can call … Weight Loss Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester is (914) 787-4000. Weill Cornell Medical Center Support …
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Latest News on COVID-19
… our top priority. We believe that taking this step now is in the best interest of all, and will help us to further … these times, CUIMC & NewYork-Presbyterian have created a site with COVID-19 resources for all our patients, which is the first place new information will be available: …
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The Third Year Clerkship in Surgery
… The surgery clerkship at Columbia is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of … to each of three general surgery teams, one of which is in the Allen Pavilion. During the rotation students have …
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Expanded-access single named patient guidance document for the use of BMS 790052 in combination with sofosbuvir for the treatment of a patient with recurrent hepatitis C virus infection
… The purpose of this program is to provide access to daclatasvir to patients who are …
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Enterra Therapy Gastric Stimulation System
… The purpose of this study is to provide a gastric stimulator to individuals with …
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Prospective Registry Of MammaPrint in Breast Cancer Patients with an Intermediate Recurrence Score (PROMIS)
… This is a prospective study that will assess the impact of …
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Duodenal Switch
… The duodenal switch is a complex, yet extremely effective weight loss operation …
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Randomized, placebo-controlled trial of netazepide (YF476), a gastrin receptor antagonist, in Barrett’s esophagus
… The purpose of this study is to determine whether the drug netazepide may potentially …
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Curing a Rare Cancer
… I heard her come into the room, I felt soothed. Her voice is like music; it’s a completely different kind of medicine, … he told Jay, “We got everything out and now Danielle is cancer free.” “I was so excited to wake up the next day,” … this ultra-rare cancer a voice,” she says. “Dr. Fojo is teaching medical students and fellows how to deal with …
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