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Gastroesophageal Reflux
… in which stomach contents regurgitate (reflux) into the esophagus. Also called heartburn, GERD often causes … Patients with GERD may suffer from a wide spectrum of symptoms including heartburn, regurgitation and dysphagia … who have other problems contributing to or accompanying their GERD, such as a swallowing disorder, a shortened …
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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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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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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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Renal (Kidney) Transplantation
… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Kidney Transplant Team (December, 2023) In a … transplant can provide a very effective treatment of their renal disease—allowing them to function normally with …
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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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First patient at NYP/Columbia receives intraoperative radiation therapy
… Members of the Section of Breast Surgery performed intraoperative radiation therapy (IORT) procedure on the first patient at NYP/Columbia September 19, 2013. According to Sheldon M. Feldman, MD, FACS, "This is the culmination of a great collaborative effort and …
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NYP/Columbia Establishes Gastric Cancer Registry
… Gastric cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the world. It is … from gastric cancer this year in the United States. One of the reasons for its poor mortality rate is its late … may act as a good first step for those concerned about their risk. The Gastric Cancer Registry is an important …
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New Support for Liver Transplants: A Healthy Microbiome
… Trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses live inside the human body. … about to undergo a liver transplant, then following their progress after the procedures. What has she learned so …
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The Modern International Surgical Mission Starts Local and Stays Local
… in Rwanda prioritize microsurgery training, addressing the last real gap in plastic surgery care in Sub-Saharan … and ensures that local surgeons can generate and publish their own data, fostering long-term development and nuanced … care. We spoke with Christine Rohde, MD, MPH , the chief of plastic surgery , about advancing plastic surgery care …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/17/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … appear to change when animals become the food source in their own zoo. Which animals go first, and who decides? Is …
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What We’re Reading: 08/07/20
… Immunology Is Where Intuition Goes to Die The immune system is an intricate, unbelievably complex part of the human body. It’s inherently so confusing that … editing the use of ECMO in real-time by sharing data from their hospitals in weekly Zoom meetings with a collaborative …
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Dr. Chabot discusses risk factors for pancreatic cancer on the Dr. Oz Show
… What is your cancer risk? John Chabot joins Dr. Oz to explain the risk factors for pancreatic cancer, one of the two most feared cancers along with ovarian cancer. … Dr. Chabot discusses risk factors for pancreatic cancer on the Dr. Oz Show …
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