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Guide to Heart Surgery Approaches
… next step should be to get an evaluation or second opinion from a cardiac surgeon. Our surgeons can help you decide if …
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Pediatric Surgery Fellowship
… surrounding the main Columbia Campus. Our properties span from West 164th Street to West 170th Street and are located …
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How a New Clinical Trial for IBD Is Changing Frank’s Life
… period when understanding and treatments for IBD were far from where they are today. Fresh out of college, Frank was … Over the years, Frank tried every medication available, from steroids to biologics like adalimumab [sold with the … (SNS) under an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for treating …
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Parathyroid Disease & Sleep Disturbance: Is There a Link? Is There a Fix?
… Treating Hyperparathyroidism Help Sleep Disturbance? Going from Anecdotes to Data Potential Implications Down-the-Line … that patients with parathyroid disease actually suffer from worse insomnia than patients without. And so one of the … worse sleeping issues—do they actually get better? Going From Anecdotes to Data Dr. Hyesoo Lowe: It's interesting that …
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What is a Step-Down Unit?
… of a step-down unit and how Columbia's approach differs from other units. Can you tell us what a step-down unit, or … surgical floor where heart surgery patients come to from the ICU [intensive care unit]. Once their procedure is … needs help, they'll call me. I think the patients benefit from this model. They get very good care. People have told me …
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Dr. Abraham Krikhely Named Chief of Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery
… outcomes," said Dr. Krikhely. He takes over the role from outgoing division chief Dr. Marc Bessler, who leaves … mentoring.” Dr. Krikhely obtained his undergraduate degree from NYU Stern School of Business and his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine. He stayed at NYU for his …
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Nathaly P. Llore, MD
… Hospital. Dr. Llore received her undergraduate degree from Fordham University and her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine. She completed …
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Advancements in Immunotherapy a Huge Boon for Lung Cancer Treatment
… surgery, revolutionizing care for lung cancer patients. From molecular profiling to tailored therapy plans, … the immune system using receptors that block the body from recognizing it. Immunotherapy is the counterattack that … what’s particularly gratifying is that it doesn't stop you from using other therapies.” Immunotherapy is typically …
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Gender Affirmation Surgery: A Discussion About MTF, FTM and N Top Surgery Techniques
… that I can confidently say, oh, people always do great from that kind of surgery. And it can certainly affect … beginning or further along. If they're transitioning from male to female, or female to male, or if they're … have any other underlying issues that would preclude them from having surgery. That they're not being coerced in any …
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Alex J. Addo, MD
… in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his … engaged in hernia related research. After graduating from general surgery residency, Dr. Addo underwent fellowship …
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Fighting For A New Way To Treat Difficult Cancers
… for dedifferentiated liposarcoma, a cancer that forms from the body’s fat cells. His tumor was retroperitoneal, … factor in the energy the photon loses as it travels away from the machine and towards the tumor being treated. That … isn't a peer-reviewed article, but it's his own results from his own patients, it was a no-brainer.” But even when …
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State of the Union: Heart Failure and Transplant in 2021 (PART 2)
… to us about LVAD. Okay, so this technology has evolved from a bridge to transplant technology—something to give … cirrhosis. Of course, we did not want to take a heart from a Hepatitis C patient and give it to someone that … donors, that were infected with Hepatitis C were rejected from transplant. But now, multiple great medications have …
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Reflections: A Discussion with Steven Stylianos, MD
… about his tenure as chief as he prepares to step down from the role. How long have you been part of the Columbia … to the clinicians themselves. Getting verification from the governing body of experts in the field is something … surgery . And every year, we interview and select from among the best residents in the country. We have them …
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