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Our Heritage
… traces its origins to the pre-Revolutionary era of 1767, is today considered one of the world's foremost centers for surgery. At the core of this well-earned reputation is our staff; indeed, thousands of the most talented …
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Jeffrey A Ascherman, MD
… Dr. Ascherman is Site Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery and a Professor … Ascherman, Site Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery, is a highly regarded plastic and reconstructive surgeon who …
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Study of Efficacy and Safety of Grazoprevir (MK-5172) + Elbasvir (MK-8742) in Chronic Hepatitis C Participants With Child-Pugh (CP)-B Hepatic Insufficiency
… and Child-Pugh (CP)-B Hepatic Insufficiency This study is being done to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the drug … 7-9 moderate hepatic insufficiency. The primary hypothesis is that the percentage of HCV-infected participants with …
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Ana Berlin, MD
… Dr. Ana Berlin is a dually-trained general surgeon and palliative care … patients for whom early concurrent palliative care is most appropriate, and to guide the development and …
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Hernia Surgery Presentations and Research
… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. … Anterior versus Posterior Component Separation: Which Is Better? Plast Reconstr Surg. 2018 Sep;142(3S Current …
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Palliative Care Presentations and Research
… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. … and Miriam Arnheim). When the Best Palliative Care Is an Operation—And Your Surgeon Won't Operate: Pushing …
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Stories of Hope: Richard Santangelo
… his research on their website and felt confident that this is where he wanted to go. 2015 Patient Testimonial We were so … to face the future as a team. Part of our Story of Hope is that Richard and I met just 4 years earlier on eHarmony. … we are among friends that share the common fear of what is next in our future but also that we are so hopeful for our …
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Columbia Diaphragm Center
… nerve damage, and congenital disorders. The diaphragm is the essential driver of respiration, inflating the lungs … the brain to incorrectly monitor CO2 levels, and the body is unable to constantly maintain a normal level of oxygen in … hernias: Morgani hernia : a condition in which there is a hole in front of the diaphragm, causing the liver and/or …
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Skin Cancer & Mohs Procedure
… the nose, ear, and face. Reconstruction of these defects is dependent on the site and extent of the defect, but may include the use of … Avoid strenuous activity. Some swelling and bruising is expected. Bruising and swelling usually dissipate within …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/15/20
… shedding non-essential parts of their missions, and that is exactly where we are. Many of you have been working … physicians in determining levels of urgency. This is a trust we must take very seriously. I have elaborated on … respect, at the most fundamental levels, your Department is already fighting back. Craig R. Smith, MD Chair, …
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After Plication, a Rock Singer Hits the Road Again
… But his passion lies in music. Charlie, an energetic 71, is a singer who has fronted many rock bands over the years. … the stairs was challenging. Being able to finish a phrase is essential for a singer and that was becoming difficult, … six months, he had a 40 percent increase. Today, Charlie is using 80 percent of his total lung capacity--not far off …
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Selim M. Arcasoy, MD, MPH
… of lung transplant recipients at Columbia University is 90%, 5-year survival 65%, and 10-year survival 42%. Dr. … the OPTN to develop Continuous Distribution of Lungs. He is currently the Associate Chair for Advanced Lung Failure …
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