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State of the Union: Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery Today
… MD , Director of Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery. What is covered under the term craniofacial surgery? The term … within the craniofacial skeleton. Broadly speaking, this is really anything that involves the neck or upward of that … research shows that children with cleft lip and palate are best-taken care of in the context of a multidisciplinary …
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Pediatric Update: Hope for Children with Lymphatic Malformations
… But for children with lymphatic malformations (LMs), there is now good reason for hope. Thanks to a recent serendipitous discovery, an exciting treatment option is now available, and physicians are eagerly forging ahead … and return it to the blood circulatory system. Also, the site of immune cell entry for transit to the lymph nodes. …
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Working with the Community to Improve Public Health Outcomes
… Education and Distribution Project Dr. Magda Sobieszczyk is the Chief of Infectious Diseases at … University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Sobieszczyk is a clinical virologist and the principal investigator of … vaccines, as well as safe access to them. The following is a transcription of the discussion, and is lightly edited …
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When the Adrenal Gland Causes Hypertension
… podcast Conversations and Curbsides . The following is a transcription of the discussion, and is loosely edited for context and clarity. Jump to a Section: … & High Blood Pressure Too Much Aldosterone How Commonly Is the Adrenal Gland the Main Cause Of Hypertension? Signs …
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
… Key Info Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) is an external life support system that temporarily supports … body appropriately supplied with oxygenated blood. ECMO is used in patients presenting a wide variety of critical … with the appropriate diagnostic tests and implements the best evidenced treatments, monitors patient support and …
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Aiwu Ruth He, MD, PhD: Bridging the Lab and the Clinic to Transform Liver Cancer Care
… basic science and innovative clinical research. Columbia is investing heavily in hepatobiliary research and fostering … hepatology team, and talented basic researchers. My goal is to expand our clinical trial portfolio across multiple … while minimizing oncologic risk. We’re also exploring the best downstage strategies, and biomarkers to better predict …
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A New Way to Think About Carbs, Weight, and Obesity
… Bessler. Dr. Bessler uses that language because obesity is not a result of individuals making bad or unhealthy choices. It is about the kinds of food that are made available to people, … that the body uses as fuel. But they’re often not the best source of lasting energy, particularly simple sugars …
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Leading with Compassion: Treating Generations of Families with Colorectal Cancer
… By Elisabeth Geier Having a rapport with kids is not something that immediately comes to mind when thinking … to a new generation of surgeons . “Colorectal cancer is an unusual cancer,” says Dr. Church. While it’s quite … bed,” he says, “she even made me a t-shirt that said ‘Best Doctor.’” In addition to managing patients’ physical …
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TAVR for Aortic Valve Issues
… What is TAVR? TAVR , or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement , is a less-invasive procedure for fixing stiff, damaged aortic … to give you the most careful evaluation available and the best results possible, whether you ultimately undergo TAVR, …
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Therapeutic Endoscopy for Pancreatic Disease
… Frank Gress, MD, is Clinical Division Chief and Chief of Interventional … technological advance at the Pancreas Center. What is your background and training? Dr. Gress: I completed my … This is a multicenter study (Columbia is one of three sites) in which we insert an EUS needle into the pancreatic …
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Columbia University Irving Medical Center Main Campus
… Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) campus in Washington Heights is the heart of our academic medical center. Across multiple … and most convenient way to reach the medical center by car is to follow directions to the George Washington Bridge and … Exit the Henry Hudson Parkway at Riverside Drive, which is immediately past the George Washington Bridge. From …
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Pectus Excavatum and Tyler’s Road to Finding Breath and Balance
… him to seek medical care. "He said, ‘I think this is something you should get checked out,’" Tyler says. This … move forward with it." While the decision to have surgery is never easy, Dr. Gorenstein quickly earned Tyler's … In March of this year, he had the metal bars removed and is now enjoying life without the constant breathlessness that …
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Adrenal Awareness: Adrenal Incidentalomas
… Dr. Eric Kuo is an endocrine surgeon at Columbia University Medical … discuss the topic of adrenal incidentalomas. The following is a transcription of the discussion, and is lightly edited for context and clarity. Jump to a …
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Columbia Surgery Podcast Series: Conversations & Curbsides
… these chats. Note: The information provided in this show is not medical advice, nor should it be taken or applied as a … Health Parathyroid Disease & Sleep Disturbance: Is There a Link? Is There a Fix? | Columbia Surgery Pancreas Health Treating …
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From NYP’s Health Matters: New York’s First Heart-Lung-Liver Transplant Recipient Reflects on Her Second Chance at Life
… another chance.” “What makes NewYork-Presbyterian special is that you can’t have a successful triple transplant unless … nursing and pharmacy to social work and psychiatry, this is a massive team effort,” says Dr. Jennifer Haythe , … the critical care team in the ICU to try to figure out the best way to bridge her through this course,” Dr. Haythe says. …
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