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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US Imaging, Inc.
US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-697-4627
Obesity causes serious health problems that can lead to an early death, but when diets fail, you need an alternative. US Imaging, Inc. in Houston, Texas can help you find out if a gastric band operation is the way for you to lose that dangerous excess weight.
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Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery
Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
Liver Disease is a serious condition that must receive attention right away. If you have any form of Liver Disease, you should take action immediately. The Colorectal Department of the Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery in Westchester, New York can provide the care and attention you require today.
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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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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
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
New York City,
NY
10032
Call (888) 838-9148
If you are living with obesity and need the right help to change your life, don't hesitate any further. If you are looking for a Bariatric Surgeon in New York City, the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia has a variety of solutions that can work 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
The exact causes of morbid obesity are still a mystery today. Morbid obesity is a condition involving many factors, and is probably influenced by genetic, environmental, social and/or cultural problems. Surgery has increasingly become one of the most effective and accepted solutions for treating morbid obesity. At the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center they provide obesity surgery that helps save lives.
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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
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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US Imaging, Inc.
US Imaging, Inc.
2525 W Bellfort St. #120
Houston,
TX
77054
Call 888-697-4627
Are you struggling to lose weight? Is your body not susceptible to standard diet and exercise routines? You are not alone; tens of thousands each year choose LAP BAND Surgery to help them take charge of their weight loss once are for all. Us Imaging Inc. specializes in offering Affordable LAP BAND Surgery for people in the Houston, Texas area.
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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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Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery
Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
If you are experiencing consistent pain in either the abdominal or pelvic areas, it's probable that you have a Hernia. At the Colorectal Department of the Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery serving the Westchester, New York area, you can receive the treatment you need right away.
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Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery
Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
Colon cancer and other related cancers in the endocrine system can be very devastating and detrimental to your health. Therefore, you will need the assistance of highly professional Colorectal, Gastrointestinal and Endocrine surgeons. You can find this help at the Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery in Westchester, New York. They are dedicated to helping you get through this rough period in your life.
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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
You should understand that being obese is the beginning to many other health conditions that can give you health problems. A few of these medical conditions are sleep apnea, diabetes, and high blood pressure. You jeopardize and shorten your life even more by constantly gaining weight. Because you are overweight is not a reason to give. It is time to get your life back through weight loss. Based in NYC, Columbia University offers surgery for you and is ready to assist you with a second chance at life.
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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 or a loved one is ready to lose weight, look no further. The Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia in New York City will find a Weight Loss Surgeon for you. The Center offers a wide range of treatment options that will work for you right away.
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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
You don't have to go through the trouble and pain of obesity anymore. There are Obesity Surgeons ready to assist you immediately at the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia in New York City. Through a variety of treatment options, they'll find the one that'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
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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Lawrence Hospital Center - Advanced Surgery
Lawrence Hospital Center
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 855-1548
If you are looking for a Gastrointestinal Surgeon that has the education and expertise to treat your disorder, turn to the Lawrence Hospital Center for Advanced Surgery in Westchester, New York. Here, you have a slew of the most well trained surgeons in the country at your service to nurse you back to health. They have formed a network to maximize their abilities as a team that is ready to offer you the most state of the art treatment options available today.
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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
Don't live with the complications of weight disorder. Obesity is a serious health risk that can increase the occurrence of life threatening illnesses and complications such as stroke, diabetes, heart disease and cancer. For many people, knowledge of these symptoms may lead to depression, anxiety and even a lack of motivation, but there is a solution to regaining a healthy and active lifestyle before the onset of such malice. The Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in New York City has made significant results the lives of countless patients and is among the nation's finest medical facilities renowned for quality obesity surgeons.
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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 living with a morbid case of obesity, it should be your job to take whatever means necessary to combat it. While it is suggestive to eat right and exercise regularly, these two options might not be effective enough to solve your particular case. Weight loss surgery might just be the only solution to treat your condition and get you on the right road towards good health. However, you don't what to put livelihood in the hands of just any medical professionals. It is important to find a weight loss surgeon who is both skilled and trustworthy, and the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in New York can provide you with just that.
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