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Avon Foundation Breast Imaging Center at NewYork-Presbyterian
… Annual mammograms are an important part of preventive care for all women over the age of 40. For women with a strong family history of … it may be important to begin screenings even earlier. The Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at …
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Makram Gedeon, MD
… Makram Gedeon, MD, is a double board-certified bariatric and colorectal surgeon … to colorectal and bariatric surgery. Dr. Gedeon is part of both the Colorectal Surgery team at several locations throughout …
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The Ingenious Surgery that Saved the World’s Smartest Man
… : Cellophane induced a "foreign body reaction," prompting the immune system to attack the foreign material. This … severe it would cause him to vomit. Finally, in the fall of 1948, he sought the advice of Dr. Rudolph Nissen, a … This attack affects not just the cellophane, but the parts of the aorta wrapped underneath, leading to scarring …
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Routine Procedures: Dr. James Lee on Stillness, Focus, and even Forging Knives
… 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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What Does a Psychosocial Oncologist Do?
… We know that surgeons perform surgery. But who else is part of the process? In our What Do They Do? Series, we explore … who specialize in supporting people with cancer and their families. They understand that cancer affects the whole …
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Patient Story: Riding Beyond Pancreatic Cancer
… As part of Columbia’s Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Symposium, … Linda Leiby, generously shared her experiences via zoom. The following is a lightly edited-for-text transcription of … I am so thankful for my family and friends and for their relentless and ongoing support. My husband and I both …
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From NYP’s Health Matters: Rachel’s Journey to a New Heart
… lived with familial cardiomyopathy, a genetic disease of the heart muscle that often left her feeling weak and out … The collaboration and compassion between a patient and their care team is key, Dr. Axsom adds. “Our team recognizes …
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People Are Everything: Dr. Emile Bacha on Culture, Leadership, and the Next Chapter of Columbia Surgery
… We sat down with Chief, Division of Cardiac, Thoracic, & Vascular Surgery and pediatric heart surgeon, Emile Bacha, MD , as he steps into the role of Chair of Surgery at Columbia University Irving … ethics, understanding where someone else is and what their needs are, and how you can help them. Surgeons, in my …
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What is Gender Affirmation Care? On Treating the Whole Person
… A conversation with Melina Wald, PhD, Clinical Director of the Gender Identity Program at Columbia University Irving … an incongruence in someone's gender—how or what they know their gender to be, their sex assigned at birth, and how … What is Gender Affirmation Care? On Treating the Whole Person …
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2013: The International Year of Quinoa
… Deborah Gerszberg, RD, CNSC, CDN Clinical Nutritionist, The Pancreas Center What makes this grain-like substance so … has officially declared 2013 the International Year of Quinoa? Well, a lot. From its rich nutritional content to … (13-17% of the calories) and 37% of the proteins are high quality essential amino acids (EAA), meaning our bodies are …
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ColumbiaDoctors Bronxville | 1 Pondfield Road
… Surgery Team Weight Loss Care Team Highlights Care Through the Columbia Network If you need advanced care, surgery or transplant, our team will help coordinate with all of our highly-specialized care centers and programs . You … from the comfort of your own home. You’ll receive the same quality care you’ve come to expect from an in-person visit, …
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Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital
… sometimes referred to as “CHONY,” for Children’s Hospital of New York), this 268,000 square-foot tower was designed with the unique needs of children in mind, and includes spacious … from the comfort of your own home. You’ll receive the same quality care you’ve come to expect from an in-person visit, …
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ColumbiaDoctors Midtown
… | Related Located near Rockefeller Center in the heart of midtown, ColumbiaDoctors Midtown brings specialists in … from the comfort of your own home. You’ll receive the same quality care you’ve come to expect from an in-person visit, …
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8 Foods to Feed the Healthy Bacteria In Your Gut
… The supposed benefits of probiotic bacteria in the gut are numerous; from decreasing the incidence of … that these benefits are scientifically proven, there is agreement on what foods to eat if you’re looking to … 8 Foods to Feed the Healthy Bacteria In Your Gut …
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Usama Ahmed Ali, MD, PHD
… Dr. Usama Ahmed Ali is a colorectal surgeon who has expertise in the whole gamut of colorectal surgery, including minimally invasive and open …
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