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Cirrhosis

… Cirrhosis is a condition in which a liver stops functioning normally because its … : This causes a mutated form of a protein to build up in the liver, which damages it. Autoimmune Hepatitis : This … Hemochromatosis : This causes excess iron to build up in the digestive tract. Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease : …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:33

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/26/20

… figures for NYP and CUIMC continue to show steady declines in numbers of inpatients, admissions, and deaths, and … of our restart dilemma made me pay attention to an article in the Wall Street Journal on the challenges facing the beer … Day have left 10 million gallons of beer stranded in bars and restaurants. Beer spoils in 2-6 months, and …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

What to Expect at a GI Procedure

… when you are here. Your procedure will be performed in the Endoscopy Suite on the 13th floor of the Herbert … the sedation medication will be delivered once you are in the treatment room. Endoscopic Procedure After your … you become jaundiced, develop a fever, feel increased pain in your abdomen, or experience a sudden change in your …

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

Sharsheret: Serving Jewish Women with Breast Cancer

… number of young orthodox Jewish women with breast cancer. In the pre-Sharsharet era, many of my patients felt very … connect with “experienced” patients who had already walked in their shoes. It seemed a paradox for me that is spite of … by peers and receive medically correct information in a caring way. I have been pleased to be a member of the …

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

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/09/20

… like these? I may not need to point out the contrast in the video between the ceaseless activity inside our walls, … curing the insomnia that plagued my earliest teens. Lying in the dark in a peaceful, quiet room became phobic. I surreptitiously …

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

Thyroid Animation

… In this video, Dr. James Lee, Co-Director of the Columbia … the thyroid gland, and discusses the role of the thyroid in the body. Learn more about thyroid » …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:04

Healthy Snacking for Weight Gain

… Nutritionist at Columbia University Medical Center. In the following video, Deborah offers up some quick snack ideas for anybody looking to gain weight in a healthy and nutritious manner. Learn more about …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:04

John Jones Surgical Society: The 14th Annual Meeting

… esteemed career of Dr. Kenneth A. Forde, who was a pioneer in colorectal surgery and now serves as Jose M. Ferrer Professor Emeritus in Surgery at Columbia University College of Physicians and …

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

CytoSorb Reduction of Free Hemoglobin During Cardiac Surgery

… standard of care without CytoSorb. Measures include change in plasma free hemoglobin; assessment of device-related adverse events; time on ventilator; time in ICU; hospital stay; incidence of acute kidney injury; and …

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

How long will it take to recover from a liver transplant?

… take several months to recover from a liver transplant. In this video, transplant surgeon Dr. Tomoaki Kato discusses common complications that can occur in the first three months after a liver transplant. Learn …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:04

Liver Disease – Additional Questions and Concerns

… In this video Dr. Robert Brown, Professor of Medicine and Surgery at Columbia, discusses the role of diet in the prevention of liver disease, as well as the potential …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:04

Ventricular Assist Devices (VADS) And Mechanical Circulatory Support

… from the heart to the body. The device, which is implanted in the patient's chest, consists of an electric motor and a driveline. A tube placed in the left ventricle diverts blood from the heart to the VAD … body size. The VAD is implanted just below the diaphragm in the abdomen. A small incision is also made in the lower …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 16:25

General Surgery

… complications. As such, the Center has become a leader in laparoscopic, and endoscopic, surgery in the full range of subspecialties. NewYork-Presbyterian … many of the most accomplished and proficient surgeons in the country. Learn more about surgical procedures at the …

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

Genomic Sequencing Saves Father and Four Children

… was the carrier. Dr. Kuo found a suspicious thyroid nodule in his neck and with ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration … they age. “Fortunately this particular gene usually kicks in later in life, so we may not need to intervene until the kids are …

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