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Fighting Fibro, a Life-Threatening Liver Cancer

… Fibro is short for Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma , a wily and … cases diagnosed in the world each year, and is devastating for teens and young adults. Because there are few tell-tale … me on weekends for extra help." By September, the medical news was mixed. Jackson’s tumor was smaller, but the cancer …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:12

Pelvic Vein Disease

… swelling and pain in the affected leg. Risk Factors for Pelvic Vein Disease Pelvic vein disease is most common in … and Stenting A range of treatments are available for the treatment of pelvic vein disease, including … to relieve symptoms. Next Steps If you are in need of help for a vascular condition, we’re here for you. Call us now at …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 14:41

Post-Transplant Recovery

… them, these anti-rejection medications are mandatory for suppressing the body's natural immune response to the new … Unfortunately, the risk of rejection never goes away. For that reason, you will be taking immunosuppressants for the rest of your life. In addition, you will begin taking …

Last Modified: 03/06/2026 - 00:06

Celiac Awareness

… complications. You may not know this, but the ONLY cure for celiac disease is a strict Gluten Free diet. Gluten Free is not just a trendy diet! The good news is many grocery stores have several gluten free food options. The FDA defined the words “gluten-free” for the voluntary labeling of all FDA-regulated packaged …

Last Modified: 10/06/2023 - 12:02

Esophagectomy

… replaced. Esophagectomy is usually used as an intervention for cancer or Barrett's dysplasia, but occasionally may be … performed minimally invasively. Just as in open surgery for esophageal cancer, MIE involves removal of the esophagus … abdomen as well as the neck. THE is generally performed for early-stage cancers and is routinely done minimally …

Last Modified: 11/05/2025 - 16:58

Hemochromatosis

… birth, symptoms do not usually appear until later in life. For men, symptoms do not typically develop until between the … Because early signs of the disease can easily be mistaken for other conditions, the only way to detect it is to test for elevated levels of iron. The two primary types of blood …

Last Modified: 01/12/2026 - 11:36

What We’re Reading: 05/15/20

… from Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery For 59 days we shared Dr. Smith’s daily COVID-19 memos with … let’s emulate what we know has worked. ( From newyorker.com ) I’m Deaf and I Lip-Read. All Those Masks Are Presenting … reminder to exercise empathy and awareness. ( From slate.com ) Now for some letters that spark joy... The Show’s …

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

Pediatric Vascular Anomalies

… when a part of the vascular system, which is responsible for carrying blood, fails to develop normally. The most … vessels that appear in the first few weeks of life, grow for about six months, then gradually recede. These are the … are always present at birth, but may not become visible for a few months. They include the following: Arterial …

Last Modified: 06/30/2025 - 12:14

A Biomimetic Patch Could Soon Change the Way We Do Heart Valve Repairs

… tissue engineering. As Surgical Director of the Initiative for Pediatric Cardiac Innovation, his passions align in the … the Cardiothoracic Research Lab, the first synthetic patch for heart valve repair that actually mimics the natural … of a biomimetic multilayered polymeric material designed for heart valve repair and replacement has been published in …

Last Modified: 07/07/2025 - 16:08

Weight Control in 12 Weeks Group Program

… format is intended to give everyone a voice and allow for individualized attention. Where The Weight Control Center … room 512 Get Maps & Directions » Cost The cost is $480 for the 12-weeks ($40 per session) Contact Jamie Leskowitz, … MS, RD, CDN at jll2221@columbia.edu or (212) 305-0486 for information and start dates Download Program Flyer » …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:11

An Overview of Liver Disease, Listing Criteria and Transplantation

… Dr. Robert Brown, Chief of the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation, discusses the liver, diseases of the liver, and the listing criteria for patients needing a liver transplantation. …

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

Living Donation Liver Transplant - The Donor Process

… Darby Santamour, the Living Donor Coordinator at the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation explains the requirements and procedures for becoming a living liver donor at NewYork-Presbyterian …

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

Thyroid Cancer Prognosis

… What Is The Thyroid Cancer Survival Rate? For people with differentiated thyroid cancer (i.e. papillary … prognosis (even if the cancer has spread to other organs). For people with medullary thyroid cancer , age is not as … the neck lymph nodes (N1) have a 10-year survival of 75%. For those patients with metastatic medullary thyroid cancer, …

Last Modified: 09/26/2025 - 11:40

Program Goals

… To provide trainees with understanding of methods for expanding access to transplantation for end-stage organ failure, including the use of ECD organs, … to further the science of transplantation. Opportunities for publication are widely offered. Both clinical and basic …

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