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Appendicitis & Appendectomy

… Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a pouch-like organ in … lower right side of the abdomen. Surgery for appendicitis is called an appendectomy . Key Info About 7% of Americans … scarring, pain, and improve recovery. Appendicitis most commonly occurs in teens and young adults but can …

Last Modified: 09/12/2025 - 10:30

Outcomes: Mortality, Morbidity, and Quality of Life

… Among those who choose to undergo elective surgery, most can return to normal life with a quality and length … 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 …

Last Modified: 03/18/2025 - 12:37

Where are the Parathyroid Glands?

… In most people, the parathyroid glands sit directly behind the …

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

New Help for Children with Congenital Heart Disease in New Jersey

… had a very active pediatric cardiology program. Our goal is to further strengthen a very strong pediatric cardiac … at Children’s Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel is the only center of its kind in the state of New Jersey, … and one of the highest nationwide, while performing the most complex procedures. The NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan …

Last Modified: 07/07/2025 - 16:08

Transplant Waiting List

… take one week to many months. Unfortunately, the latter is more often the case. This waiting time has been described … by many transplant recipients and their families as the most difficult part of the transplant process. Fear and … provides information on local and national resources. What is Involved in Finding Your New Heart? Once you are accepted …

Last Modified: 01/15/2026 - 15:45

A Breakthrough in Heart Valve Surgery: More People Can Now Benefit from TAVR Procedure

… TAVR, or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, is quickly becoming the new gold-standard for treating people suffering from aortic valve disease. TAVR is a less-invasive procedure for fixing stiff, damaged aortic … aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for the treatment of most patients with aortic valve stenosis. Patients like …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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

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 …

Last Modified: 01/03/2024 - 14:23

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 …

Last Modified: 10/24/2024 - 15:07

Stories of Hope: Bob Tepé

… be snatched from you in an instant. A more diabolical way is to be told by your doctor that you have cancer. Is it just as much a life-crushing moment if you had an idea … a CT scan, an ERCP and an endoscopy which resulted in the most dreaded words I’d heard ― “You are a candidate for a …

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