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Transplant Clinical Research Center at Columbia
… Facilitating collaborative research Providing support for research career development Helping to develop and … University Schwabe Laboratory Interested in learning more about our studies? Email us at: … committed to continuous improvement until every child can achieve a long and healthy life. The Society of Pediatric …
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Heart Rate & Rhythm (Arrhythmia) Care
… heart to beat too fast, too slow, or at an irregular pace can be extremely distressing and disruptive. Fortunately, … to surgeries. Our surgeons offer a variety of options for those dealing with atrial fibrillation, one of the most … Maps & Directions » Visit our Resources section to learn more about what to expect and how to plan ahead. …
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Bicuspid Valve Disease
… in 1-2% of the population. Bicuspid aortic valve is much more common in males than females. There are three main forms … amount of pressure on the valve, which sets the stage for damage to occur. Once damage occurs, the areas of … for bicuspid valve patients. If the patient's own valve can be rebuilt and made to function perfectly, then we will …
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Thyroid Awareness Month - Introduction
… men. With a timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment, we can successfully treat most patients. Thyroid cancer is best … back to their normal lives within a week or two. Learn more about thyroid cancer » …
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What We’re Reading: 8/19/19
… What are these therapies, really? Are they drugs? Further, can we afford them? He explains how the lines between … Yorker. The A.I. Diet What would a personalized diet mean for you? Cardiologist, Eric Topol, MD, unleashes a … exploration of nutrition—what we know and what we don’t. With artificial intelligence and large data sets, …
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Medical Marvels: Double lung transplant
… Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. Read more here » …
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Guide to Mitral Valve Repair & Replacement
… muscle through a ring called the annulus. Cardiac surgeon can modify the original valve (valvuloplasty) to eliminate … risk of stroke and infection (endocarditis), and no need for blood thinners (anticoagulation). Mitral valve repair can … has been created by Columbia’s Health Guide Team . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most …
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Minimally Invasive and Endovascular Aortic Procedures
… completely. These kinds of minimally invasive procedures can result in reduced scarring, less postoperative pain, and … surgery, which has traditionally been the only method for repairing or replacing valves. Another form of minimally … with the cosmetic result of heart surgery, but they can be more technically challenging than traditional open heart …
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Pacemakers and Defibrillators
… to normal in the event of tachycardia. Many defibrillators can also function as pacemakers, delivering a weaker shock to … by delivering an electrical shock to the heart. Candidates for ICDs are people at risk for sudden death from … has been created by Columbia’s Health Guide Team . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most …
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Program Description
… In this section, you can learn more about: Program Mission Weekly Conferences List of … is equally divided into three year portions. This allows for an opportunity to elect academic enrichment period of one …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/29/20
… curve is steady. As long as that remains true, and for some period after the peak, we will be dealing with ED … to be done, but priorities are certain to become even more narrowly defined, which means that our colleagues in the … people who are just beginning to return. Today I don’t want my parables and literary flourishes to get in the way …
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Looking Back: 30 Years of Living Donor Liver Transplantation
… of medical specialists draws in a sharp breath. It isn’t that Alyssa’s photos or experiences are unusual – quite the … liver conditions, Alyssa’s only option was to wait for a healthy deceased donor liver. But then Teresa, Alyssa’s … thankful for each morning, birthday, and graduation they can share with their grown children these past three decades. …
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What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer - Part II
… spite of these innovations, a diagnosis of breast cancer can still be traumatic, even earth-shattering. Topics covered … What are the early symptoms that accompany breast cancer? Can you have breast cancer without having any symptoms? What … of local mass vs. systemic chemo, radiation, RFA, and more. Needle or Knife: When a lump is found, should you …
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Immunosuppressant Medications After Lung Transplantation
… as you were instructed. Because you are responsible for taking your own medications, talk with your physician, … to do if you forget to take a dose How and when to order more medicine so you won't run out Guidelines for Taking Medications Always take your …
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CIOR Faculty
… advanced to PhD candidacy in Epidemiology. Dr. Wang’s has more than 15 years of experience in epidemiologic study … large population-based studies. Dr. Wang joined the Center for Innovation and Outcomes Research in 2023 as an Assistant … Moscow State University). Her work at the Center for Innovation and Outcomes Research (CIOR) focuses on …
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