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healthpoints Fall 2017

… CONTENTS Full Spectrum Care for Breast Cancer Islet Cell Transplant Ends Chronic Pain New Program for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Sign Up for Email Newsletters » …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:07

… clinical practices. “Every patient’s care is monitored for measures of quality including complication rates, length … information from our surgeons.” Dr. Kiran is well regarded for his expertise in outcomes research, and the Division is … studies have been incorporated into national guidelines for use for all patients in the country. One direct example …

Last Modified: 03/03/2026 - 11:37

Thomas A. Imahiyerobo, MD

… honors and awards, including the Dicran Goulian award for academic excellence in Plastic Surgery, as well as the Weill Cornell Alumni Council award for Distinguished House Staff. During his final year of … and was recognized by New York Presbyterian Hospital for his outstanding patient care. Dr. Imahiyerobo’s areas of …

Last Modified: 05/18/2026 - 06:37

Atrial Fibrillation and other Arrhythmias

… they have on the heart's rhythm. An arrhythmia may happen for different reasons: The heartbeat may begin in a part of … muscle disease). These risks warrant medical attention for patients with AF even if symptoms are mild. While … team are trained in the most innovative treatment options for atrial fibrillation. The Columbia team has performed …

Last Modified: 04/09/2026 - 12:17

healthpoints Winter 2017

… CONTENTS Minimally Invasive Fix for a Complex Aneurysm New Device for End-stage Heart Failure Fighting Peripheral Artery … Disease One Step at a Time Patient Awareness Days Sign Up for Email Newsletters » …

Last Modified: 02/27/2024 - 14:49

Weight Loss: Medical and Surgical Treatments

… mainstays of weight loss treatment, but they don't work for everybody. For people who want weight loss options that go beyond … Medication New, effective medications are now approved for longer-term use. Many of these medications are now …

Last Modified: 11/03/2025 - 15:40

Colonoscopy

… with no gastrointestinal problems and no risk factors for colon cancer, the American Cancer Society recommends a … in the colon or rectum. If you have any risk factors for colon cancer such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis … test is repeated every 5-10 years. How should I prepare for colonoscopy? The colon must be completely clean for the …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 17:33

Gastrointestinal/ Endocrine Surgery

… Endocrine surgeons at the Center for Advanced Surgery specialize in treating disorders of the … glands. Patients can expect the highest level of care for benign and cancerous conditions including: Thyroid … cancer Our surgeons employ minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery and to minimize scarring after surgery. …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

DHREAMS (Diaphragmatic Hernia Research and Exploration; Advancing Molecular Science)

… There are many different possible modes of inheritance for congenital anomalies, including autosomal dominant, … multifactorial. Multi-factorial inheritance is responsible for many common medical disorders, including hypertension, … genetic resource consisting of 1)Nuclear families suitable for linkage analysis by parametric,non-parametric (e.g. sib …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:06

GI/Oncology Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, June 2017

… Fatty Liver Disease and our research into new pathways for pain management. In our conversation with Nigel Bunnett, … MD, FACS Chair, Department of Surgery CONTENTS New Program for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Rise in Colorectal … Bunnett receives AGA Research Mentor Award New Pathways for Pain Relief In appreciation: Margaret Dodge White …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

FAQs About Life After Liver Transplant

… graft survival at 83%, and patient survival at 87% for patients receiving a deceased donor liver and 92% for those transplanted with an organ from a living donor. … of discharge from the hospital patients are able to care for themselves, with some minor restrictions. The transplant …

Last Modified: 01/13/2026 - 12:39

Coping with Pancreatic Cancer

… of information, support groups can provide opportunities for patients to help other people cope. Many find this … part of a patient's support network. It is important for a patient to trust and be able to confide in members of … any aspect of his cancer with his medical team and to look for guidance on how to cope with new or chronic aspects of …

Last Modified: 01/21/2026 - 13:46

Heart Valve Disease

… Stenosis : the valve becomes stiff, making it difficult for blood to flow forward What Happens if You Have Heart … from many causes, including: The normal aging process (for women over 65 and men over 75, there is a tendency for calcium to build up in heart valves) Damage to the heart …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 15:31

Minimal Access Weight Loss Surgery

… the development and use of minimally invasive procedures for weight loss. Learn about our expertise in weight loss … here and specific procedures here: Sleeve Gastrectomy for Weight Loss Laparoscopic Gastric Banding Revisional Surgery for Weight Loss …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:10

Platinum Center of Excellence Celebration

… designation as a Platinum Level Center of Excellence for ECMO. NYP/CUMC is one in only five institutions in the … Life Support Organization (ELSO). Our staff was recognized for providing the highest quality of care for ECMO patients and making this designation possible. …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00