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Implanted Pump Safely Delivered Chemo Straight to the Brain in Patients with Brain Cancer
The blood-brain barrier is an important aspect of the brain’s blood vessels that prevents poisons, viruses, and bacteria in blood from infiltrating the brain—but it inadvertently blocks most therapeutic substances.
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital Receive Platinum ELSO Award for Excellence in Extracorporeal Life Support
This award, the highest honor given by ELSO, recognizes extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) centers that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to evidence-based processes, quality measures, staff training, continuing education, and excellence in clinical care.
Dr. Dean Chou to Lead the Neurosurgical Spine Program at Och Spine at NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
Dr. Dean Chou, a renowned neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive surgical techniques and complex spine surgery, has been named Chief of the Spine Division in the Department of Neurosurgery.
NewYork-Presbyterian Expands Heart Transplant and Heart Failure Services
NewYork-Presbyterian is expanding its renowned heart transplant program, one of the largest and most experienced heart transplant programs in the nation, and increasing access to its world-class heart failure care.
NewYork-Presbyterian Marks 20 Years of TAVR at TCT Conference
Since its first U.S. use in 2002, NewYork-Presbyterian has helped pave the way for the advancement of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), a minimally invasive procedure for patients who need a new heart valve.
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8 Things a Leading Cardiologist Wishes You Knew About Heart Health 8 Things a Leading Cardiologist Wishes You Knew About Heart Health
Discover simple tips to maintain a healthy heart – from the importance of exercise and sleep to what healthy portion sizes look like.