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A Memorial Day Update from Dr. Smith

… give me pressure sores. Some people say they’ve concluded from my sign-off that we’re winning the war. I fervently hope … orbitals. I’ve mentioned previously that climbing down from a peak is hazardous. Stumbles and falls are set up by … Surgeon-in-Chief, NYP/CUIMC Previously: COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 5/12/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: …

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

Recovery From Heart Surgery: Common Concerns

… be patient with the pace of recovery, even after discharge from the hospital. Remember, fatigue is normal after a major … the first week after surgery, clear fluid may leak out from your chest tube sites. You may cover the sites with … or your cardiologist. Walking Program As you recover from heart surgery, walking represents the best form of …

Last Modified: 04/06/2026 - 11:51

From NYP’s Health Matters: Rachel’s Journey to a New Heart

… a healthier life and a new heart. Fighting to Get Healthy From the age of 35, Rachel had been living with health … led to a clot in her heart, which caused a stroke. Apart from her cardiac issues, she was diagnosed with lymphoma in … for recurrent bouts of pneumonia, along with follow-up from oncologists, Dr. Axsom explains. “When I started seeing …

Last Modified: 12/16/2024 - 14:36

An Amazing Comeback from COVID: Dr. Tomoaki Kato’s Story

… at one point, “I saw a white light. The white light came from far away and then suddenly surrounded me. I remember I … comeback, but also that of New York City’s as it recovers from the devastation of the pandemic. As a patient, Kato … marathon and a celebration of New York City coming back from the pandemic,” says Kato. “It’s wonderful to celebrate …

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

From Habits to Scrubs: A Brief History of Medical and Surgical Dress

… status, and an effort to distinguish trained physicians from barber-surgeons and so-called quacks. They were also … rubber gloves, originally to protect a nurse’s hands from harsh antiseptics, but soon recognized as a critical … Colored tunics may indicate role or specialty and vary from hospital to hospital. Caps always hold hair in place, …

Last Modified: 03/20/2026 - 10:43

From Science Fiction to Science Fact: the Evolution of Parathyroid Imaging

… calcium levels, and calcium in turn controls everything from bone strength to muscle contractions to cognitive … sought to change that. Dr. Lee and several other surgeons from the Department of Surgery collaborated with doctors in … From Science Fiction to Science Fact: the Evolution of …

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

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 9/11/21

… Yesterday Tasnim Raza shared a simple, two-paragraph email from his brother Abbas, written on 9/12/2001 . It begins: As … and visited a patient of mine who is struggling to recover from a very difficult operation. On my commute I listened to … in your inbox. Previously: A Covid-19 Vaccine Update from Dr. Craig Smith: 7/29/21 New Year's Eve COVID-19 Update …

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

COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/29/21

… very populations that experienced disproportionate impact from Covid previously will suffer the brunt of it again, not … vaccines are equally effective in protecting individuals from preventable catastrophe. My metaphor would be complete … NYP/CUIMC Previously: A Winter Solstice COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 12/20/20 A Thanksgiving Update from Dr. …

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

From West Point Magazine Summer 2025: Cooperate and Live Great

… Line than these two. Two years after Schenck graduated from West Point (and six years before Hawksworth entered the …   Hawksworth pursued a medical career upon graduating from West Point, obtaining his medical degree from Wake Forest University’s Bowman Gray School of Medicine …

Last Modified: 08/04/2025 - 13:13

A Student Notebook from 1878-79 Captures the Arrival of Antiseptic Surgery

… From the Archives is a video series from the stacks of Columbia’s Archives and Special … episode takes a closer look at a special, stand-out piece from the collection. Some of the most revealing records in … A Student Notebook from 1878-79 Captures the Arrival of Antiseptic Surgery …

Last Modified: 08/05/2026 - 17:13

COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 9/11/21

… Yesterday Tasnim Raza shared a simple, two-paragraph email from his brother Abbas,  written on 9/12/2001 . It begins: As … visited a patient of mine who is struggling to recover from a very difficult operation. On my commute I listened to … NYP/CUIMC Previously: Past COVID-19 Updates From Dr. Smith …

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

COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 12/31/21

… that this SARS-CoV-2 is now only a mutation or two away from being pan-resistant to current antibodies…” As bad as … for redeployment volunteers in the Omicron wave went out from the Columbia FPO two days ago, and even more Department … NYP/CUIMC Previously: Past COVID-19 Updates From Dr. Smith …

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

COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 12/21/21

… up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, No one wants to hear from me again about the Covid pandemic! A cheery, uplifting … NYP/CUIMC Previously: Past COVID-19 Updates From Dr. Smith … COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 12/21/21 …

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

Will Artificial Intelligence Transform Heart Care? Insights from Columbia Experts

… Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping everything from diagnostics to patient care and beyond. To delve into … Ajay Kirtane, MD , the conversation included insights from Pierre Elias, MD , a cardiologist and AI researcher, and … Will Artificial Intelligence Transform Heart Care? Insights from Columbia Experts …

Last Modified: 12/23/2024 - 17:51

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