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The Interventional Endocrinology Program at Columbia
… returned after treatment, traditional surgery may not be the only option for your care. Interventional endocrinology … the latest minimally invasive procedures to treat a range of endocrine diseases in an outpatient setting. To learn more … of endocrine diseases without traditional surgery. What Is Interventional Endocrinology? These treatments use …
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Weight Loss Surgery Newsletter April 2016
… Message from the Director Patients Finding Success with Gastric Balloon … Disease Losing Excess Weight Benefits Pregnant Women and Their Babies Events and Announcements …
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Ventricular Assist Devices (VADS) And Mechanical Circulatory Support
… as LVADs or simply VADs, are designed to take over the function of the weakened heart's left ventricle, which delivers … by the body’s immune system and rejected. Because of their larger size, most VADs require the creation of a …
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Formerly Conjoined Twins Make Medical History at NYP – Again!
… to be separated in a groundbreaking surgery. The twins were separated by a team of 52 doctors, nurses, respiratory therapists, technicians, … if the pair would ever be able to have children of their own. In late November 2013, however, Rosa became only …
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What We’re Reading: 07/02/21
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. The Delta … are in an extremely vulnerable position. Certain pockets of the U.S. with a greater share of the fully vaccinated … crave relief. The best way to show your appreciation for their valiant service is by getting vaccinated and urging …
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Saqib Saeed, MD
… Saqib Saeed , MD is a board certified Adult cardiac surgeon. He completed his … fellowship at Montefiore Albert Einstein College of Medicine with advanced cardiovascular training from Mayo Clinic Rochester. He is also part of the faculty and serves as an Assistant professor in the …
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What We're Reading: 08/08/2025
… A couple of highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds … are now in circulation, and many of them have made their way into our food, water, air, and bodies. This quietly …
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Botox Injection
… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Plastic Surgery Team, May 2025 Botox is a … Do People Prepare For the Procedure? Patients should tell their providers about any medications they are taking, since …
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Frequently Asked Questions about Adrenal Gland Health
… The Adrenal Glands are responsible for many aspects of healthy bodily function. Sometimes, however, problems can … that sit atop both kidneys (in the back of the abdomen). Their function is to secrete a variety of hormones that are …
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Webinar – 2020 Annual Research Symposium
… 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Session 5 The Annual Research Symposium celebrates research in the Department of Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. It … opportunity for residents, fellows and students to present their research to the Department and our Visiting Professor. …
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Routine Procedures: Dr. Jason Hawksworth on Multiple Snoozes, Robot Days, and Leaving the Hospital Satisfied
… focus, and countless critical decisions that impact the lives of others. They go through years of training to develop a … of us, they rely on small rituals and routines to keep their days steady, mind sharp, and energy plugging along. In … Hawksworth on Multiple Snoozes, Robot Days, and Leaving the Hospital Satisfied …
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Vaccine for Pancreatic Cancer Enters Phase II of Clinical Trial: Here’s What to Know
… (PDAC)/pancreatic adenocarcinoma, has a mortality rate of nearly 90 percent. It originates in the exocrine tissue of the pancreas and is the most common … patients who had operable pancreatic cancer. So, they had their operations, and each of them had a custom-made vaccine …
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The Future of Surgery, Today
… We’ll be adding more to this story throughout the year, so check back or follow us via our Healthpoints newsletter . As we enter the second quarter of the 21st century, we posed a simple question to our … death (DCD) organs. Traditionally, these organs had quality issues, but with the machine, they’re now much more …
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Interstitial Laser Ablation: Minimally Invasive Treatment of Breast Tumors
… NYP/Columbia will be leading a trial of minimally invasive treatment of small breast tumors based on the success of research in percutaneous interstitial laser … are destroyed using a needle-sized probe with a laser. The program will be offering ILA to women with small breast …
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