What Is a Peptic Ulcer?
Peptic Ulcer Disease
One out of eight people in the United States will be diagnosed with Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) over the course of their lifetimes. As with many diseases are understanding of the issues and causes of the disease have been evolving in recent years creating the opportunities for more innovative and effective treatments.
What are the Causes Peptic Ulcers?
A Peptic Ulcer is an open sore in the lining of the stomach or intestine. In many ways it is similar to a sore in the mouth. When the ulcer occurs in the stomach it is called a "gastric ulcer". When it occurs in the duodenum it is called a "duodenal ulcer." (Read more about What Is a Peptic Ulcer?)
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What is the Polypill?
Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses the Polypill. The Polypill is being developed in response to an important reality surrounding cardiovascular disease. There are three important drugs that can help prevent heart disease (statins, ACE inhibitors, and aspirin). These drugs are not taken for two major reasons. First, the drugs are simply too expensive for much of the world, including countries as developed as Russia. And secondly, in developed nations where the drugs are affordable patients too often fail to comply - after three years 70% of patients do not take the medications as prescribed. (Read more about What is the Polypill?)
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What is Coronary Artery Disease?
Dr. Valentin Fuster, one of the world's leading cardiologists, discusses the basics of coronary heart disease.
Dr. Fuster than describes the symptoms of a heart attack and how to differentiate these symptoms from other conditions.
Most importantly, he urges viewers to pay attention to these symptoms and the importance of getting medical treatment as soon as possible, even if one has the least suspicion of a coronary incident. Getting treatment in the first hour or two can minimize damage to heart muscle. (Read more about What is Coronary Artery Disease?)
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Video Games Beneficial for.. Surgeons?
Trainee surgeons playing video games before they head into simulated surgery? Sounds like a recipe for disaster, but the Bannar Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix has found it may be time well spent. The Nintendo Wii video game system uses a novel "Wiimote" control system, which allows players to direct on-screen interaction using a wireless wand that detects three dimensional movement. New software is now being designed to accurately simulate surgical procedures, which might be more practical than traditional virtual training tools, which are typically more expensive. (Read more about Video Games Beneficial for.. Surgeons?)
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What is Gastroenterology?
Video: Dr. Jonathan Cohen of the Concorde Medical Group discusses Gastroenterology.
Gastroenterology is a specialized field of medicine that focuses on the digestive tract - from the mouth to the anus. Gastroenterolgy studies the functioning and disorders of the esophagus, stomach and intestines, as well as its associated organs such as the liver, pancreas and gall bladder.
There is documented evidence that some forms of Gastroenterolgy were practiced in ancient Egypt. Greek, Roman and Arab practitioners studied the digestive tracts of the human body with specially designed spatula and mirrors illuminated by candles or oil lamps. More complex tools for examining the rectum with dilating specula were found in the ruins of Pompeii. (Read more about What is Gastroenterology?)
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What is Renal Stenosis?
It is very interesting that a lot of people don't know that blocking the arteries of the kidney can be a cause for hypertension. Particularly someone who is young and becomes hypertensive suddenly, one should make sure there is no blockage in the renal arteries. There are millions of people with hypertension, so it's easy to think that we should simply give them medications. But it's important to understand that there is a very small segment of the population, who develop hypertension at a young age, particularly in their twenties, thirties, forties. They need to be looked into. All we need to do is a scan of their kidneys. What is called a duplex scan or an ultrasound of their arteries. With this methodology we can actually pick up a narrowing of the arteries. (Read more about What is Renal Stenosis?)
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What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?
Dr. Sattesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses Peripheral Arterial Disease, who is at risk, why it is important to be screened and current treatments. (Read more about What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?)
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What is Carotid Stenosis?
Dr. Sateesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses "What is Carotid Stenosis?", the treatments, who should be screened and future developments, such as new stenting techniques. (Read more about What is Carotid Stenosis?)
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Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats
Researchers from the University of California, San Diego report that experimental rats recovered from blood flow related paralysis after receiving grafts of human spinal stem cells.
When damage occurs due to loss of blood flow to the spine's neural cells, applying human neural stem cells directly to the spinal cord achieves recovery of motor function. In this specific type of paralysis, known as spinal cord ischemia, there is no mechanical damage to the spinal cord. The brain motor centers remain partially connected to the spinal cord but the loss of inhibitory neurons leads to the degeneration of muscle control in lower limbs. (Read more about Human Stem Cells Return Motor Function to Paralyzed Rats)
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Triathlon Knee Replacement
Marlene Cameron likes to think that her zest for life is infectious…at 70 years old, she is an avid walker, exercises regularly and has a jam-packed social calendar. But, over the past couple of years, her arthritic knees began to zap away her vitality, leaving her depressed and in tremendous pain.
“I was out in my garden doing some pruning and it felt like something snapped in my leg. And it was like pain, I couldn’t even stand, I had to get down on the ground it was so bad,” says Marlene.
After rounds of anti-inflammatory drugs, extensive physical therapy, Marlene still had no relief. Her doctor determined that she would be the perfect candidate for the new triathlon knee replacement system.
“The triathlon knee was created based on a different sizing method so that it is gender specific, paying attention especially to women where we had difficulty in sizing,” says Dr. Steven Harwin of Beth Israel Medical Center.
The Triathlon Knee is designed with a wide range of sizing options that closely match the anatomies of both women and men. For women, the smaller sized implants have a more narrow design, helping to improve fit and function for the female bone structure. (Read more about Triathlon Knee Replacement)
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
At Columbia Medical Center/Center for Obesity Surgery in Manhattan, you can find a Bariatric surgeon who knows how to help and treat a severely overweight patient. Obesity is someone that is typically 100 lbs over the normal weight for their age and gender. Bariatric operations are major gastrointestinal procedures which alter the capacity of the digestive system. Though this surgery does include risks and side effects, it has been stated that it is better to have these risks than to live with obesity and its health problems.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
If you are morbidly obese and have found contemporary treatment methods to be ineffective, then Bariatric surgery might be your only means of combating your condition and preserving your life. If receiving surgery is your only choice, then you need to find a Bariatric surgeon who has both the skills and the extensive background to make certain that the whole process is safe and effective in giving you the results you need. The facility to go to find such a qualified expert is the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in NY, where you will be met by a team of surgeons who will make it their priority to tackle your case with professionalism and delicate care.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
Are you tired of being overweight? Have you tried various methods to rid those excess pounds and nothing has worked? If you are 100 lbs over your normal weight, and are considered obese, chances are diet and exercise alone will not provide for long-term results. The solution to your problem may be answered by a gastric bypass surgeon. At Columbia Medical Center/Center for Obesity Surgery in NYC, their surgeons understand what it's like to be overweight and are dedicated to finding a treatment/surgery that works best for you.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
If you are considering Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery, the first step is to educate yourself about the surgery and procedure. The Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in Manhattan holds valuable informational seminars for you to get an overview of your options for obesity surgery, and whether it's right for you.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
At Columbia Medical Center/Center for Obesity Surgery, they understand what it means to struggle with your weight. Obesity surgery offers the only proven long-term, effective treatment for morbid obesity. At their center in NYC, you can find a Bariatric surgeon that has already helped many people achieve a permanent solution to obesity. This procedure is life-transforming, and is sure to help you lead a more healthy and active lifestyle.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, a form of obesity surgery, is a serious medical decision to make. Therefore, it should be made carefully and the place where the procedure should be held is just as important. The Center for Obesity Surgery at the Columbia Medical Center in NYC, NY can give you the support and care you want and deserve.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
Are you considering LAP-BAND as an option for weight loss surgery? LAP-BAND is a very common practice for weight loss surgery in Europe and Australia. At the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in Manhattan, New York City, the facility offers LAP-BAND and other weight loss surgery procedures.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass / LAP-BAND System
Making steps towards having obesity surgery such as Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass/ the LAP-BAND System, is a serious medical decision. It should be made carefully, and the choice of where to get the procedure done is just as important as choosing to have the procedure. At the Center for Obesity Surgery at NewYork Presbyterian Hospital/ Columbia Medical Center, they can give you the support you need.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
Obese Americans are finding themselves in dire health. they are faced with increasing health problems, extreme sickness and a higher chance for death. They are trying to lose weight and are finding that diet and exercise alone aren't doing the job to lower their obesity. Help in treating this problem is available at the Center for Obesity Surgery at the Columbia Medical Center in NYC, NY. With Bariatric Surgery, the facility understands how much of a big step the procedure is, and will walk with you every step of the way towards your desired weight loss.
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Dr. Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
There are many individuals who find it difficult to lose the extra weight placed upon them by obesity. If you or your loved ones suffer from obesity or any of its related illnesses, proper medical treatment may mean the difference between life and death. Therefore, you should be looking to find a Bariatric Surgeon. Before obesity can grow into a fatal life threatening condition, take action at the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in NYC. Certified and experienced Bariatric Surgery Specialists are available to help you combat obesity with safe and clinically proven methods that will help you reach a normal and healthy weight.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
NYC,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
Your health is in your hands. Deciding to have obesity surgery is a significant life decision, and choosing the right weight loss surgery center and surgeon is just as important. You should look for a Center that has: qualified and skilled surgeons, a dedicated staff that's committed to long term weight management, and overall, a group of people who will treat you with the respect and dignity you deserve as a patient.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
LAP-BAND®/ Adjustable Gastric Banding System New York City, NY
Are you considering LAP-BAND® as an option for weight loss surgery? LAP-BAND® is the most common form of weight loss surgery in Europe and Australia. At the Center for Obesity Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital/ Columbia Medical Center in New York City, they offer LAP-BAND® and other weight loss surgery procedures.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
Are you living with Obesity and struggling to lose a hundred pounds or more? Have you tried every diet created and simply are unable to lose the weight? For those who just can not shed off the excess weight, weight loss surgery, also known as Bariatric Surgery, can be a solution to your problem. The team of Board Certified Surgeons at the Center for Obesity Surgery New York Presbyterian Hospital/ Columbia Medical Center can help explain those options to you.
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Dr. Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
Obesity is becoming a widespread problem in this nation, targeting millions of Americans. For many, it is a genetic condition that is quite difficult to fight, especially when their bodies seem resistant to weight loss, regardless of their efforts at losing the excess fat. If you are an obese individual who also finds it exceptionally hard to shed the extra pounds and have found all your attempts to be fruitless, then you should consider receiving weight-loss surgery at the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in Manhattan. There, you can find a Bariatric surgeon who is qualified to deliver effective treatment made to help you reach your desired weight with much more ease.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
Over 50% of Americans report the desire to loose weight, so if you're battling obesity, you're certainly not alone. But for those who face morbid obesity, you may find diet and exercise alone aren't enough to treat it. Fortunately, there is help available. Increasingly, bariatric surgery is being used as a tool in the fight against morbid obesity. At the Center for Obesity Surgery at New York Presbyterian Hospital/ Columbia Medical Center in New York City they offer bariatric surgery.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
The first step after deciding to go through weight loss surgery is to find the right weight loss surgeon for you. It's important to feel comfortable with your surgeon and have the utmost trust in them. At Columbia Medical Center/ Center for Obesity Surgery in NYC, patients can find just that. They specialize in a variety of surgical procedures to ensure that their patients can go on living a more active and healthy lifestyle.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
If you are searching for ways to save your life because you are morbidly obese, call the Bariatric Department at Columbia University and give yourself a chance to feel good about the way you look. These expert surgeons have performed enough Bariatric related surgeries to give you the comfort of being in some of the best hands in New York.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
Before you undergo Gastric Bypass surgery to treat your obesity problem, you should educate yourself about the surgery and the procedure in general. The Center for Obesity Surgery at the Columbia Medical Center in NYC, NY is a great facility for Gastric Bypass surgery. They give helpful informational seminars to give you an overview of your options for obesity surgery if you are thinking of undergoing it. It can help you to decide whether or not it is right for you.
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
As an individual with morbid obesity, going to the gym and keeping a sensible diet may not be sufficient enough to improve your overall health. In many cases, it can become an issue involving life and death, which means that it is your priority to obtain significant results as soon as possible by turning to other more unconventional means of weight loss. One of the only solutions left is Bariatric surgery, a procedure that can greatly aid you in the process of losing weight, especially when other more traditional alternatives have proven to be ineffective. In order to guarantee that your procedure runs smoothly, it is essential to find a Bariatric surgeon who is sensitive to your plight, and can handle your treatment using the utmost clinical care. Lucky for you, the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in New York is a reliable medical facility that holds a staff of qualified surgeons, who are there to deliver top service that will successfully promote a quick and ste
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Center for Obesity Surgery
Columbia Medical Center
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
Obesity is a serious epidemic that plagues many Americans for a number of reasons. In some cases, obesity can be triggered by social or environmental factors, such as stress from home or work, but for others, it can be genetic, which means that constant exercise and a sensible diet isn't sufficient enough to promote a significant weight loss. If you live with obesity and have a body that is immune to weight loss, then undergoing surgery might be your best bet. If you are contemplating this option, then it is your main priority to find an obesity surgeon with the equipment and expertise to handle your procedure with success. At the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in NY, the surgeons are well-prepared to help make you feel secure throughout the whole process of your weight loss.
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