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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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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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Cirrhosis
… or drug and alcohol abuse. Key Facts Cirrhosis is the result of progressive scarring (fibrosis) caused by liver damage, … The better a patient is able to do this, the better their long-term prognosis will be. The severity of liver …
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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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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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Liver Resources & More
… learn more about liver transplantations, and read about the experiences of our past patients. Contact Information Call (877) LIVER … liver transplantations in both children and adults. Read their stories to learn how our approach to liver care has …
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The Future of Surgery: No Scars in Sight
… beyond laparoscopic surgery's small incisions surgeons at the Department of Surgery are committed to improving surgical techniques … the vaginal wall; intestinal biopsies, or removal of parts of the intestine, performed with instrumentation … The Future of Surgery: No Scars in Sight …
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Liver Connection Fall 2013
… CONTENTS Transplant News The Affordable Care Act Silvia's Corner — Silvia Hafliger, MD Transplant Readiness Part II: Are you ready for the call? Patient Voices: A Reflection...My Journey … Continues... Caregiving: Put Technology to Work for You The Pharmacy Corner — Vaccines in Transplant Recipients …
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The Columbia Thyroid Center has been recognized by the Office on Women's Health (OWH) as one of its Trustworthy Sources for information about thyroid disease.
… The Columbia Thyroid Center has been recognized by the Office on Women's Health (OWH) as one of its Trustworthy Sources for information about thyroid … and Metabolic Diseases Information Service. The OWH is a part of the United States Department of Health and Human …
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Benign Breast Disease Program at Columbia
… diagnosing and treating these conditions can provide peace of mind and help relieve your symptoms. The Benign Breast Disease Program at Columbia can help manage … on their own. For severe symptoms that are affecting quality of life, surgery may be helpful. Learn More About …
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Patient Stories
… Stories of Hope: Jeff W. Jeff W. was a healthy and vibrant … nothing was found on an ultrasound. Upon arriving back in the United States, he got a CT scan that revealed a mass on … issues at all — ever. My grandparents lived well into their 80s and 90s and my parents are in their 80s now and for …
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Routine Procedures: Dr. Abe Krikhely on Starting with Optimism, Even at 4:45 a.m.
… 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 …
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