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June K Wu, MD
… Anomalies, which are congenital abnormalities of the blood and lymphatic systems that affect patients, and most of these conditions currently have no cure. Dr. Wu … Medical Center Interdisciplinary Vascular Anomalies Group and is the Co-Director of the Vascular Anomalies Basic and …
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Patient Stories
… of mine had suffered from Crohn's Disease for 29 years, and it was getting worse. His weight was at an all time low, his face looked grey, and he had little energy to ride his beloved motorcycle. He … would not work for him. He's been on it for a few months, and when I last saw him, he was plump, pink, and happy. He's …
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Highest Recognition for Pediatric Trauma Center
… says Steven Stylianos, MD, Director of the Trauma Center and chief of Pediatric Surgery. MSCH is the first and only hospital in Manhattan to receive this distinction. … Center in Manhattan, with over 50,000 visits for sick and injured children each year. Previously Level 1 Trauma …
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Are New OR Barrier Mandates Effective?
… the Colorectal Surgery Division at Columbia University, and team set out to see if new barrier attire mandates set by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and the Joint Commission would improve SSI rates. He …
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Becoming a Kidney Donor
… Register Online to Become An Organ Donor » Questions and fears are inevitable for anyone considering making the … help each potential donor fully understand the procedure and to reach the right individual decision. The mission of … surgeon, transplant coordinator, social worker, and psychiatrist—is to ensure objectivity and donor advocacy …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/26/20
… of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and staff about pandemic response and priorities. Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, The census figures for NYP and CUIMC continue to show steady declines in numbers of …
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Stories of Hope: Robert Lawton
… Within the next few days he developed severe jaundice and suddenly became very ill. After visiting his primary care … his abdomen revealed a lesion at the head of the pancreas and, ultimately, the diagnosis of adenocarcinoma. It was at … Robert to develop osteopenia. He broke three vertebrae and after their removal, lost of six inches of height. Robert …
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Mini-Sternotomy for a Tortuous Aortic Aneurysm
… than three-inch scar. The patient had a displaced heart and a twisted ascending aorta, requiring Dr. Borger to work … point. The procedure was completed in roughly four hours and required the use of a heart-lung machine. “More and more patients are asking for less invasive procedures,” …
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Weight Control in 12 Weeks Group Program
… discussions exploring the benefits, barriers, thoughts and specific action plans around changing old habits and establishing new, healthier habits. Details This will be … up to 7 participants. Each session will last 60 minutes and includes a private weigh-in and handouts. The small group …
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A Study of Molecular Risk Panels in Chinese Breast Cancer Patients
… Chinese women with early stage breast cancer in the US and Hong Kong, in collaboration with Dr. Ava Kwong. The … focus on the use of MammaPrint, TargetPrint, BluePrint and Research Gene Panel assays. The goal is to identify genes that control the growth and spread of breast cancer in this population. Assessment …
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Koji Takeda, MD
… Koji Takeda, MD, PhD is a cardiac surgeon and Surgical Director for Adult Heart Transplant at … has a focus on heart failure, heart transplant surgery and mechanical circulatory support through ventricular assist … his medical training, post-graduate training, residency and fellowship in Osaka, Japan, after which he completed an …
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September is Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month
… be posting a number of important blogs, patient stories, and educational pieces to help educate everyone about the presentation, screening, diagnosis, and treatment of thyroid cancer as well as to help raise … you know, thyroid cancer is one of the most common cancers and affects women 3 times as often as men. In fact, in terms …
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Cardiac ECMO
… system that partially replaces the function of the heart and the lungs. This technology provides short-term heart and lung support for those suffering from heart or lung failure and it buys valuable time to further assess patients, treat …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/23/20
… of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and staff about pandemic response and priorities. Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, … at a rate consistent with projections made by NYP and others. This means the pressure on beds, on ICU and …
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