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Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Transplantation
… The Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Transplantation at … was created to give those in need access to the highest-quality care from the leaders in the field of advanced lung disease. We offer: Experience : We have more …
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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
… with this condition produce a slightly abnormal form of the AAT protein. Key Facts Alpha-1 antitrypsin (AAT) is … means that it is passed down from one or both parents to their children. This is the only way to contract this …
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Injectable Fillers
… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Plastic Surgery Team , May 2025 Injectable … fillers are a great option for people who want to improve their appearance without surgery. Who Is a Good Candidate for …
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Lisa Oriach, PA-C
… University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then went on to get her Physician … University in New York City. Lisa has been certified by the National Commission for Certification of Physician … since 2005. In 2005, Lisa accepted a position as part of the inpatient liver/small bowel transplant and hepatobiliary …
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COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 12/31/21
… Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends updates to faculty and … reduced. What alarmed me most was the statement “It is not too far-fetched to think that this SARS-CoV-2 is now …
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Bill Gillmore's Story
… 2009, I was diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. The cancer involved the blood vessels surrounding my pancreas … was not ready to die. Even as life became an endless array of lab tests, chemo infusions, and doctor visits, I tried … Although there were many patients present, I was amazed at their care and attention. As I left that day and returned to …
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NOVEL Update: Progress Continues in Trial of Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion
… Increasing the pool of donor organs with new means of pre-transplant assessment … improve some that would have been turned down because of quality." Already approved and in use in Europe and in … NOVEL Update: Progress Continues in Trial of Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion …
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What We’re Reading: 04/10/20
… with news around COVID-19. Here are a few highlights from the week that we recommend you check out and follow— Daily COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery Sticking with what works; the … view. Illustrators from around the world share scenes from their corner of life, both eery and beautiful. Take a minute …
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Immunosuppressant Medications
… system recognizes and attacks anything different from the substances normally present in your body, even those only … To protect your new kidney, we prescribe a variety of medications to suppress your body's natural immune … We also encourage children to be involved in taking their own medications. Because you are responsible for taking …
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Columbia Global Center for Integrated Colorectal Surgery & IBD Interventional Endoscopy
… The Columbia Global Center for Integrated Colorectal Surgery … conditions and surgery-related complications from some of the most influential and experienced leaders in the field. … advanced colorectal disease while preserving function and quality of life Combined medical/interventional …
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Overcoming Parathyroid Cancer
… The following interview details the recent and remarkable story of a 90-year old woman named Beryl who developed mysterious … time, the Palliative Care staff [ a department devoted to quality of life and symptom management ] has a meeting with …
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Guide to Aortic Aneurysm
… What is an aortic aneurysm? An aortic aneurysm occurs when the walls of the aorta, which are typically strong and elastic in order … heart, begin to weaken. Over time, the aortic walls lose their elasticity and expand outwards. As the weakened wall …
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Go Nuts! Advice on preventing heart disease in women, from Columbia's heart surgeons
… You may see a lot of women wearing red Friday, February 6th, to mark "Wear Red" … red, even if it's not your color! Because heart disease is the number 1 killer of women. That's right — one in three … of Surgery, all of whom are recognized as top in their fields, shared their top nuggets of advice below. Lest …
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