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New Program for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
… Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now the most common cause of chronic liver disease in the … patient population, NYP/Columbia has a dedicated clinic for the study and management of NAFLD. “We partner with referring physicians to provide long-term care of these …
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Immunotherapy as Neoadjuvant Therapy for Lung Cancer
… of immunotherapy plus chemotherapy as neoadjuvant therapy for patients with locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in both men and women … Immunotherapy as Neoadjuvant Therapy for Lung Cancer …
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Radiation Therapy for Pancreatic Cancer at Columbia
… offers the latest and most effective radiation strategies for treating pancreatic cancer. Therapies like stereotactic … healthy cells. Radiation therapy can be used alone or with other treatments, like chemotherapy or surgery. Radiation therapy is non-invasive and pain-free, but because some radiation …
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Endoscopic Procedures for the Treatment of Obesity
… endoscopic instruments include a tiny video camera for visualization and magnification. People often want to … than medications alone, and without the side effects seen with medications, but they are less invasive than surgical … of life. The Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery is actively involved in developing and refining endoscopic …
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TAVR: Minimally Invasive Approach for Aortic Stenosis
… Narrowing of the aortic valve, aortic stenosis, is the most common heart valve condition affecting older people. Surgery is considered the gold standard for patients with severe stenosis.However, 30-40% of these individuals … TAVR: Minimally Invasive Approach for Aortic Stenosis …
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Tips For Family & Friends After Heart Surgery
… not only the patient but family and friends, too. That is why you are an important part of the healing process. … Designating one family member or friend to communicate with your surgeon and the healthcare team will enhance the … may encounter when visiting the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for the first time. It usually takes two to three hours from …
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Non-Invasive Imaging Tests for Pancreatic Cancer
… Abdominal Ultrasound How it works : Abdominal ultrasound is a non-invasive technique using directed sound waves to … expect : During the examination, the patient lies on a bed with the abdomen exposed. The sonographer spreads a gel on … body to create the images. The test is completely painless for the patient and lasts about 20 minutes. Considerations : …
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NYP/Columbia’s Center for Motility and Neurogastroenterology
… general thoracic surgeon Frank D’Ovidio, MD, PhD , is collaborating with gastroentereologists David Markowitz, MD and Daniela … is now offered by a panel of experts at the Center for Motility and Neurogastroenterology , one of a few such … NYP/Columbia’s Center for Motility and Neurogastroenterology …
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Unable to Swallow — A Patient's Story of Years Living with Achalasia
… Meet Chris, who suffered for years from Achalasia, a disease that prevented him from … Unable to Swallow — A Patient's Story of Years Living with Achalasia …
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New Support for Liver Transplants: A Healthy Microbiome
… these microbes get out of balance, this can set the stage for disease. For more than three decades, NYP/Columbia researchers have … the intestine contains these microbes, but in patients with chronic liver disease, including hepatitis C, the … New Support for Liver Transplants: A Healthy Microbiome …
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Request for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donations
… We are deeply grateful to those who have reached out with donations and leads to suppliers and materials. Below is what we need most and how to get it to us. Thank you so … Request for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Donations …
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Thank You for Contacting the COMMiT Program
… Thank you for contacting the COMMiT Program. Our staff will respond … feel free to call the office directly at (212) 305-4000 with any questions you may have. Please note that the … Thank You for Contacting the COMMiT Program …
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Ferrari Lab – Columbia Biobank for Translational Science
… interests. Website: https://www.ferrarilabcolumbia.com Columbia Biobank for Translational Science The Columbia Biobank for Translational Science (CBTS) is an applied biorepository supporting translational and … Ferrari Lab – Columbia Biobank for Translational Science …
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Welcome for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2013
… November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month and the Pancreas Center … Welcome for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month 2013 …
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Columbia Center for Translational Immunology Sample Repository
… To establish a sample repository for the transplant center at Columbia University Medical … Columbia Center for Translational Immunology Sample Repository …
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