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Frankenstein and the Electricity of the Heart
… In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein , lightning is a metaphor. In the film adaptations, it’s famously also a direct mechanism. It is the flash that splits the sky, the force that animates the … timed signals disrupt the rhythm and threaten the body’s most essential function: circulation. Atrial fibrillation , …
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Understanding BMI and BRI: A Q&A with Columbia’s Bariatric NP Gio Dugay
… Body Mass Index (BMI) is a widely used tool in healthcare, but how useful is it really? With new discussions about alternative measures … that can be used to assess weight-related health risks. Most insurance companies still use it to determine …
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History of Medicine: The Woman Behind the BRCA Gene
… of Mary-Claire King, PhD, from a 2014 interview with Time.com. Fortunately for the thousands of people her work has … that put us at a greater risk for certain cancers--most notably breast and (for women) ovarian cancers. It was … And the reason we know about BRCA in the first place is due to the revolutionary work of Mary-Claire King. Today, …
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Learn About Our Surgical Specialties
… Our goal is both simple and ambitious: We want to help as many people … over the years, we’ve built our program into one of the most comprehensive and respected surgical departments in the …
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Removing Obstacles to Cardiac Surgery Research: A Conversation with Giovanni Ferrari, MD
… see the Surgical CVRI playing here at Columbia? The idea is to serve the Columbia University research community by … research within the Department of Surgery. The institute is designed to be a hub, a place where collaborators, … for Translational Science. There is a recognition that most of the cardiovascular diseases that we are studying …
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Laparoscopic Living Donor Hepatectomy at Columbia
… University Medical Center. A living donor hepatectomy is a procedure in which a portion of a healthy person’s liver is removed so it may be transplanted to a patient suffering … of their livers, and therefore require open surgery. For most donors this means a recovery time of about 8-12 weeks, …
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I Love The Skin I Am In—Life After Nuss Procedure for Chest Deformity
… now,” said Julija. The surgery to correct pectus excavatum is called the Nuss Procedure, a minimally-invasive technique … the hospital and the remaining months at home. I think the most difficult part of recovery was losing my independence,” … I think the key to recovery and keeping spirits high is finding someone you can talk openly with and hopefully …
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The Culture Consult: Dr. Craig Smith on What He’s Been Reading Lately
… messages from the American Duct Tape Council: “Life is too short to spend it on maintenance. Did you know that … sealing by a paste inspired by barnacle glue ( from nature.com ) An off-the-shelf bioadhesive patch for sutureless … repair of gastrointestinal defects ( from science.com ) Analogia By George Dyson Don’t miss an update on news …
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Pancreas Transplant Program at Columbia
… University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian is the region's leading center for this life-changing … or sign up with our online request form . Who We Treat Who is Eligible for a Pancreas Transplant? A pancreas transplant … scenarios where traditional treatments are not effective. Most pancreas transplants are performed to treat type 1 …
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Research Activity at the Pediatric Heart Valve Center
… as well as our position within New York City, which is currently developing as the largest and most active city in the US and in the world for Biotech … fundamental and translational research areas. It is focused on research areas related to heart valve biology, …
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Five Pieces of Advice from a Pancreatic Cancer Survivor
… his recent surgery for pancreatic cancer, Alan Honig is well on the road to recovery. While he considers himself … your concerns seriously Insist on doctors that use the most up-to-date procedures and knowledge, which could mean … care team Lesson Three: Get Copies Of Your Test Results It is important to request and keep copies of your test results …
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Transforming Surgical Training and Feedback with a New OR Assessment Tool
… Endocrine surgeon Catherine McManus, MD, is on a mission to redefine how medical students learn in the … we go over expectations in a guide or PowerPoint, but most students still end up asking each other, “What do I … faculty member, and they get on-the-spot feedback, which is so much more valuable than hearing about it weeks later in …
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Weight Loss Surgery for Teens
… It is no secret that obesity is a major public health concern in this country and … What are some of the health problems that obese teens are most at risk of developing? Obese teens are much more likely …
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5 Ways to Prepare Your Child's Heart For College
… sure your child knows where the campus or local clinic is located (Columbia University’s undergraduate health clinic is located on the third and fourth floors of John Jay Hall on … or job obligations make college students some of the most sleep-deprived people in our communities. One study …
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Patient Testimonial: Standing Up to Pancreatic Cancer
… generously shared his experiences via zoom. The following is a lightly edited-for-text transcription of his account. … DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT RECOVERY LESSONS & ADVICE Hi, my name is Steven Tinston. I’m in Blauvelt, New York, and I am a 68 … with, to the last one, have just been absolutely the most competent and compassionate and talented people I've …
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