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Tetralogy of Fallot

… blood flow from the heart to the rest of the body. This can lead to poor oxygen levels, delayed growth, and other … form correctly during fetal development. The exact reasons for this are still unknown, though likely it is a combination … Because blood pressure is higher in the left ventricle, more blood flows into the right ventricle, leading to unequal …

Last Modified: 05/20/2025 - 11:42

Living Donor Liver Transplantation May Allow Children to Withdraw from Anti-rejection Drugs

… Twelve of them (60 percent) kept their transplanted livers for three years or more after they stopped taking the anti-rejection drugs. The … side effects of these drugs is a good thing, and we hope more children will eventually benefit." …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Top Hospital in New York, Ranked No. 7 in The Nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals

… the nation . The institution was additionally recognized for its excellence in 14 adult specialties and 8 children’s specialties. For over 20 years, we have been designated the No. 1 Hospital … News, awarding hospitals points if they rank in one or more, with more points given for higher rankings. Surgical …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

Division of Abdominal Wall Surgery

… comprehensive Columbia Hernia Center , the premier source for hernia care in the region. Our team features pioneers in … the most important topics in abdominal wall surgery. Learn more about our educational and training programs: Abdominal … clinical research on a range of topics so that we can stay at the forefront of medical knowledge and improve …

Last Modified: 03/03/2026 - 17:00

Journey to Health: Aidan Ward Thriving After Father Donates Liver

… that a living person may donate his or her liver — "don't you need your liver?" is a common question. In fact, living … or LDLT, is not only possible, but is the optimal choice for patients who need a liver transplant. The advantages of … to halt the procedure for any reason: "They said they can stop at any point, and that if they ever felt I was at …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:07

Pancreas Center Named NPF Center for Pancreatitis

… NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia has been designated a Center for the Care and Treatment of Pancreatitis by the National … is the only NPF center in New York. In evaluating center for accreditation, the National Pancreas Foundation performs … have an auto-islet transplantation program, and more. A list of these criteria is available at National …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Our Divisions

… Irving Medical Center are consistently recognized for their exceptional patient care, educational excellence, … both within the New York area and nationally. Learn more about our academic divisions below. For more information about our patient services, please visit …

Last Modified: 04/21/2023 - 09:57

Division of Surgical Oncology

… include proton beam radiation and aggresive surgery for sarcomas, and minimally invasive robotic gastrectomy for … a loved one is interested in getting help from us, learn more about our patient services on our clinical care site: … Center Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center Patients can reach our clinical services at (212) 305-0273 or request …

Last Modified: 03/13/2026 - 16:19

State of the Union: Heart Failure and Transplant in 2021 (PART 2)

… or two of time to find them a heart, to a technology that can give our patients a long time to live. We can't really say what the longest time that people can live on an … of the device will not include a driveline, or need for the external electrical power source. So, the patient …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

New Cocktail Boosts Recovery from Hepatitis C

… For someone with liver disease, a cocktail is normally a … thyroid problems. The addition of telaprevir or boceprevir can result in more substantial anemia, sometimes requiring a transfusion. …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:58

Olivia’s Guide to EA/TEF

… We can give you a medical perspective on Esophageal … Atresia/Tracheoesophageal Fistula, but what’s it like for the kids actually living with it? Find out from Olivia, … outs of her condition. Read her wise words, and check out more inspiring creativity from kids in our kid’s corner . …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:13

Pancreatic Cancer: Family History and Genetics

… Pancreatic cancer is a deadly disease and can devastate the lives of many families. In the United … in their families. At this time, the genes responsible for the majority of inherited pancreatic cancer cases have … to find the right program for you. How can I find out more about the role of genetics in pancreatic cancer? Learn …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:09

NOVEL Update: Progress Continues in Trial of Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion

… and reconditioning is of great interest because it can increase the pool of available donorlungs that are suitable for transplantation. Because so many donor lungs are damaged … "As research develops, we may also be able to use more specific therapies to personalize the treatment based on …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

From Pig to Patient: How Columbia Researchers Are Bringing Xenotransplantation Closer to Reality

… decades of research, scientists at the Columbia Center for Translational Immunology are making bold strides toward … to a critical and growing problem: there simply aren’t enough human donor organs to meet the need. We’ve lost too … them more suitable as donors. Being inbred also means we can standardize and repeat experiments in ways that simply …

Last Modified: 12/16/2025 - 11:49

Crunch into Cruciferous Veggies

… cruciferous vegetables is associated with a lower risk for certain cancers including breast, kidney, bladder, … is nothing wrong with steaming vegetables, other than it can get boring. Boiling on the other hand significantly … vegetables stocked in your freezer in case fresh isn’t available (and save time on washing, and chopping!) Cook …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59