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Advances in Managing Aortic Disease
… University Medical Center. The Aortic Program , which is growing rapidly, completed nearly 200 operations in the … and surgical therapies for aortic diseases. It is one of the first centers in the nation to use the … medical center, the Columbia Aortic Program offers the most comprehensive approach available. The team consists of …
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Guest Blog: The Atlantic’s CEO Nick Thompson on Thyroid Cancer & Recovery
… written three weeks after the experience. Though everyone is unique and although the thyroid treatment landscape has … But, fortunately, I had a much shorter time with this than most people. The first step in the radioactive iodine … in which to put all my radioactive clothes and moved most of the houseplants into the room I wouldn't be using. …
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Staying Healthy After Liver Transplant
… received a diagnosis of liver cancer―and learned that this is a silent illness, one that often goes unnoticed in … In four weeks, I was back with my kids, doing what I love most.” After a liver transplant, weight gain and metabolic … one. “Maintaining a healthy lifestyle after transplant is critical,” says Dr. Wattacheril. “Beverly’s big problem …
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Roshni Rao and the Art of Effective Communication
… transform life in an instant, to pinpoint existence in its most precious state and steal the future right from under … to assess 5-year and lifetime breast cancer risk for most patients she sees. Its results display as a simple pie … knows how to build trust and makes it her priority. She is not afraid to allow a quiet pause time to sprout fresh …
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Where are the Parathyroid Glands?
… In most people, the parathyroid glands sit directly behind the …
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How to Tackle a Farmers Market
… Staub, MS, RD, CDN Shopping your local farmers market is the best way to ensure that what you’re buying is seasonal, fresh, and local. Not only do you get better … to browse the market and don’t forget to bring cash as most markets don’t accept credit card! Bring your own gear …
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Flying Halfway Around the World for a Chance to Live
… liver medication. Haydee took it for a while, then as is the custom in the Philippines, she turned to an … up hope.” The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation is a national leader in the field, providing the most comprehensive care available for complex patients like …
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What We’re Reading: 8/30/19
… to receive a lesser quality of care. ( From STATnews.com ) Read a follow-up discussion with surgeons Michelle … Beth Schrope, MD, PhD . Sara Musikoff’s Story Sara’s story is one of remarkable perseverance. She was a 20-year-old … machine, to allow his lungs to heal. His case is among the most serious of vaping-related lung illnesses reported thus …
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A Fun Time Was Had By All In The City By The Bay!
… Student Program Poster Session on Sunday. His story is featured in this issue. It was a great gathering with lots …
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LYMPHA Trial Seeks to Prevent Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients
… Attention breast cancer patients: a new protocol is available to help prevent lymphedema, a debilitating … lymph node dissection. The Clinical Breast Cancer Program is enrolling patients in a two-year pilot study to evaluate … order to prevent, detect, and treat lymphedema. Lymphedema is the accumulation of lymph fluid and painful swelling in …
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The 2023 Blakemore Prize Winner
… The winner of the Blakemore Prize for 2023, is Miguel M. Leiva Juárez, MD, MSE., a graduate of the … See previous Blakemore Prize winners. The Blakemore Prize is awarded annually for the best body of research performed … function on long term outcomes after transplant,” His goal is to continue bringing clinical problems to the bench and …
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Columbia Transplant Initiative: Building the Future of Transplant Together
… a new initiative at Columbia. The Transplant Initiative is a collective that works together to solve problems, … the key tenets of this project and why collaboration is critical to building the future of transplant. Check them … Unbreakable Bonds: The First Robotic Kidney Transplant Is a Testament to Lifelong Friendship Alive at 65: Three-time …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/18/20
… in the next few weeks, but not anytime soon. The ED is under serious pressure. Five Department of Surgery faculty … We should all be proud of their altruism. The OR schedule is functioning reasonably well at about 25% of capacity, … a relatively high pre-test probability of being positive. Most of the remaining 75% have some other significant …
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It’s Not All Doom and Gloom with a Disappearing Pancreas
… warned, “You’re still not out of the woods. Your pancreas is surrounded by fluid. If it gets infected, you’ll need … promised me I’d start feeling better soon.” Dr. Poneros is a specialist in minimally invasive techniques and was able … Tony says, “I don’t have a single scar on my body. Most of these procedures were completed on an outpatient …
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During your Stay
… If you request a private room on admission and one is available, there is a deposit due at that time which can be made by check, … bed properly. Hospital beds are higher and narrower than most beds. Bedside rails are for your protection. They may be …
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