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Luona Sun, MD
… Cornell Medical Center before coming to Columbia for her fellowship training. Over the course of that time, she earned several honors for her research work, including winning the Theresa and …
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Iodine Is Important and You May Not Be Getting as Much as You Think
… nature of the United States iodization program makes for common misconceptions among consumers largely on two … are cutting down on their salt intake, which is great for overall health, but the salt that is ingested is then non-iodized. “It hasn’t been eradicated in the U.S. for that reason,” explains Dr. Lowe. “But when we’re only …
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The Miraculous Recovery of the Medical ECMO Program’s First ECMO Transport
… with blood. Despite maximal support, including the need for a ventilator, the bleeding in her lungs caused her to … University Irving Medical Center for help. The option of ECMO was raised by Dr. Jennifer … her the best chance at survival. Melissa required ECMO for nearly two weeks and against all odds, she recovered. Dr. …
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General Surgery Observership Program
… closed until further notice due to COVID-19*** Thank you for your interest in our general surgery program. Please note … fee form I will send you the list of surgeons to contact for observership approval. If you receive an approval, … visitors form. This process can take up to three months for approval – but is not guaranteed . Our one month …
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Andrew B. Goldstone, M.D.,Ph.D.
… has been recognized nationally and internationally for his clinical and basic science research. By applying … trial. His work has led to changes in the guidelines for the management of heart valve disease. His long-term goal … including the Bronx High School of Science. Click here for a complete list of publications from Dr. Goldstone. …
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Columbia Announces New Marfan Clinic
… is to establish the CUMC Marfan Clinic as the premier site for evaluating and treating patients with Marfan Syndrome and … 10th the Clinic will be participating in the Marfan Walk for Victory in Brooklyn . We are looking forward to …
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Beth A. Schrope, MD, PhD, FACS
… and won numerous federal grants as principle investigator for research work in medical ultrasound. She is the author of … She also employs minimally invasive surgical techniques for benign and malignant conditions of the stomach. Dr. …
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Thyroid Cancer: My Story
… thyroid felt perhaps a little bit swollen, so he sent me for an ultrasound of my neck. To my great surprise, my … away. I wish I could say my story ended there, as it does for many people, but mine continued. After a year of good … and I have returned to my daily routines. I am so thankful for all of my amazing doctors and my incredibly supportive …
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Outcomes: Mortality, Morbidity, and Quality of Life
… to normal life, however, does come with certain limits. For example, weightlifters can resume weight-training up to … risk of joint problems. Follow-up monitoring is necessary for all those undergoing surgery. In those with valve-sparing … healthy limits, as the remaining aorta is still at risk for problems. You will need careful follow-up with annual CT …
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The Benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery
… can be.” At age 54, Levella went to Dr. Jeffrey Ascherman for a breast reduction surgery that would change her life, … arms and fingers. It took her almost a decade to seek help for a worsening situation that she assumed was related to her … get through the first mile. Now I can’t wait to train for this event, and plan to send Dr. Ascherman a photo of me …
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Project Work Flow and Intake Form
… twice a week with recommendations of feasibility, request for more information, potential problems with completion, … submit data to CIOR and meet with the CIOR team for a better understanding of project. Investigator may be …
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Jeffrey A Ascherman, MD
… function and balance. He has been listed annually for the past 15 years in both New York Magazine’s Best … care. Beyond his clinical practice, he’s known for his humanitarian work, performing life-changing surgeries …
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A2ALL: Adult-to-Adult Living Donor Transplant Cohort Study
… The study is being conducted for the following reasons: To determine the prevalence, … liver transplant (LDLT) among all donors and recipients for use by other adult-to-adult living donor liver transplant …
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Thoracic Team’s Thymectomy Approach Published in Annals of Cardiothoracic Surgery
… Thymectomy . In their article and accompanying video for physicians, the authors present a case example of a woman … invasive thymectomy (removal of the thymus gland) for myasthenia gravis. Compared to open thymectomy, the …
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Dina Podolsky, MD
… Surgeons. Dr. Podolsky has received numerous awards for her training and teaching, including the Leo M. Davidoff Award for Outstanding Teaching and the Golden Apple Teaching Award. …
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