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I Need an… Endocrine Surgeon
… Our "I need a" series is a helpful guide to finding the care you need when you … or other endocrine-related issues—choosing your surgeon is a big decision. So, before you start your search, let’s … some helpful questions. What Does an Endocrine Surgeon Do? Most surgeons focus on certain areas of the body or treating …
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Treating Pancreatic Tumors: Drug Delivery Systems & Pancreatic Cancer
… Kazuki Sugahara MD, PhD, is an assistant professor of surgery here at Columbia Medical Center. Dr. Sugahara is a physician scientist. He studies drug delivery systems to … drugs, all sorts of different tumors, and one of the most effective tumors was pancreas cancer. And we have sorted …
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Breathing Easy: How One Woman Got Back Her Future
… old, 5’4” tall, and weighs 120 pounds—which, for Nell, is a miracle. A few months ago, she was down to 80 pounds and … transplantation; Dr. Bacchetta performed the surgery. “The most extraordinary thing about Nell’s case,” says Dr. …
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Gluten free meal ideas and recipes
… whole grains make a great side dish instead of pasta. Here is my favorite quinoa recipe . Suggestions for gluten free … heat to simmer and cover. Let cook for 20 minutes until most of water absorbed. Mix in coconut milk for a creamy …
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What We’re Reading: 09/27/19
… into our feeds this week. Paging Dr. Robot Robotic surgery is a different kind of surgical art, one that requires a new … and nerves. I immediately fell in love.” ( From newyorker.com ) In an emergency, where ambulances take patients differs … in the Drapes “After years of lying unperturbed, the most hidden corners of our bodies are exposed and manipulated …
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Pelvic Floor Program
… of life for patients with pelvic floor issues. Our center is unique, offering a comprehensive, multidisciplinary … lists for their outstanding results even with some of the most complex cases. To make an appointment with our Pelvic … Floor Program is open and taking appointments. We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your plan when you …
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The Pancreas and Its Functions
… Pancreatic Surgery Team , October 2024 The pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen. It plays an essential … blood sugar. Location of the Pancreas The pancreas is located behind the stomach in the upper left abdomen. It … the precursors to pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic Cancer The most common form of pancreatic cancer is pancreatic …
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Healthy Baby after Kidney Transplant and Another on the Way
… with the general population, a transplant recipient is three times more likely to have a baby who is premature or low birth weight. While it’s essential to … as you plan for pregnancy, if your transplanted kidney is functioning well and medication doses are stable, …
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What We’re Reading: 04/10/20
… to stay up to date on the coronavirus crisis in NYC. Most New York Coronavirus Cases Came From Europe, Genomes … and track the COVID-19 outbreak, the virus’s genome is starting to give us answers. Research indicates that … humans on every continent. A good read. ( From nytimes.com ) The ventilator shortage is here. The medication …
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Compassion in Action, Across the Miles
… team at NYP/Columbia. Yitzchok Pinkesz (the donor) is now known as Emily Pinkesz and where they were previously … now accept altruistic liver donors (at the time of press, most other hospitals still do not). Chaya remembered young … to a complete stranger made perfect sense to Emily, she is a step ahead of many. “For some time, we have been seeing …
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What We’re Reading: 02/28/20
… For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus This one is for your kids! They are likely hearing the word … in 2017. Then in 2018, they were another 2 percent lower. Most people guessed it was due to expensive cutting-edge new … underlies each of these conditions.” ( From bostsonglobe.com ) How Lifesaving Organs For Transplant Go Missing In …
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Clinical Training: PGY1
… The intern year at Columbia is the backbone of residents' surgical training. Categorical … 4 weeks long. We have a night float system which means most of the time interns work days Monday through Friday and … such as thyroid/parathyroid disease and adrenal disease is handled by this service. Interns on this rotation work …
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Surgery in Disaster Zones
… The news from Nepal is horrifying. The death toll has surged past 8,000 since the … many people in need would greatly test even the largest, most well equipped hospitals. To add to this challenge, … electricity, no running water, and a shortage of even the most basic medical necessities. This begs the question: What …
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New Clinical Trial for Severe GERD
… Barrett’s esophagus , a dangerous precancerous condition. Most people with GERD can be effectively treated using … improve quality of life. To learn more, go to www.LESSGERD.com …
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