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Liposuction
… target. Liposuction removes excess fat deposits, resulting in a more ideal body contour. Liposuction is an ideal … shed the last few pounds or have resilient deposits of fat in certain areas of the body. The procedure can improve not … exercise routine, they may still be burdened with curves in all the wrong places. Localized fat deposits can be …
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Stories of Hope: Kay E. Friedlander
… was contaminated which was not the case. A colonoscopy in the Fall showed nothing and I was told to eat more fiber. … I searched the Internet for surgeons who were experienced in pancreatic cancer and although New York was a 4 hour drive … Whipple surgery and I was hospitalized for 2 more weeks in Ithaca, too sick to return to NYC. Soon I was home again …
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Mitral Valve Disease
… feeding the rest of the body. Valvular disease occurs in many forms and can affect any of the four valves of the … valve disease causes the heart to work harder than normal in order to compensate for the reduction in blood flow. Eventually this will cause a weakening of the …
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Reduce Your Colorectal Cancer Risk through Lifestyle Modification
… cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. You can reduce your risk and celebrate … association with colon cancer risk (1). Every small change in weight counts! Stop drinking calorie-rich sweetened … risk of colon cancer (2). Gradually increase fiber in your diet by increasing fiber-rich plant based foods, such …
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Metabolic Analysis
… patient’s treatment plan? One of the most important steps in managing your weight is achieving a proper balance between … the number of calories you need to consume each day in order to maintain your weight. Dietary intake can then be … measures the volume of expired air and the oxygen levels in that air. How does metabolic analysis determine metabolic …
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New Transition Program for Teens and Young Adults after Liver Transplant
… transplant patients transition to adult care. “Advances in both surgical and medical management have led to the … special support for all transplant patients aged 16 to 26 in our monthly transition clinic. Our dedicated transition … This type of transition model has already proven effective in Europe. At Columbia, the PLATINUM team has developed …
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How to Prepare for a Consultation
… of experts to review your case before your appointment. In some cases, a member of our team may suggest you undergo … the information and to speed and facilitate your check-in. There may be some family members and friends involved in your care that you may want us to speak with directly. Due …
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What We’re Reading: 10/25/19
… the web that made it into our feeds this week. Racial bias in a medical algorithm favors white patients over sicker black patients In the United States, there is a long history of black … medical needs. Don’t miss this one. ( From washingtonpost.com ) Hospitals Around The World Have A Dire Shortage Of …
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Genetic Testing and Cancer Screening
… In the general population, the risk of developing colorectal … developing colorectal cancer can be anywhere from 70-95%. In the following presentation, Dr. Fay Kastrinos discusses …
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Hospital Services and Amenities
… safe blood supplies. Please speak with your surgeon well in advance of surgery regarding blood banking and the … Directive is verbal or written instructions made by you in advance of illness that communicate your wishes regarding … and a consent to a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order recorded in your medical record. Patient representatives are available …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/1/20
… here. Then the new cases started doubling. Defects in reality-testing don’t survive exponential contagion. It’s … from actual capabilities on the ground, at least here in the epicenter, which makes it difficult to establish … realistic expectations. Writing on April 1, late in the day, I can’t possibly be the first person to shout out …
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What We’re Reading: 01/31/20
… on recommendations and wash your hands. ( From nytimes.com ) When Insurance Won't Cover Drugs, Americans Make 'Tough … average. This article does a great job explaining the ways in which unmanageable costs create extreme vulnerability in the health of American families. ( From npr.org ) Keeping …
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Pancreatic Cancer Research at Columbia's Pancreas Center
… of medicine and pathology at Columbia University. In this video Dr. Olive discusses a type of research called … translational research, and discusses his team's role in researching the effects of certain medications on …
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Liver Disease – Hepatitis Risk Factors
… In this video Dr. Robert Brown, Professor of Medicine and … environment or genetics is more of a determining factor in developing these conditions, and which populations are …
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Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy with Mitral Valve Regurgitation – Hiroo Takayama, MD PhD
… In this video Dr. Hiroo Takayama explains obstructive … and the importance of choosing a surgeon who specializes in treating this condition. For more information, please …
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