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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/06/20

… The single greatest preoccupation of our restart efforts is how to create the safest possible environment for our … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …

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ECMO Patient Survives Acute Respiratory Failure, Proposes to his Girlfriend in ICU

… On March 20, 2010, Chris Costa, a 26-year-old paramedic in Connecticut, was taking a quick ride … perform this vital function for them. The patient’s blood is run out of the body, through the ECMO machine, and back … as mechanical ventilation. According to Dr. Brodie, “It is a technique with the potential to save many lives.” On …

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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/08/20

… ORICUs, and the ratio of reds (Covid+) to greens and blues is visibly decreasing.  The bed map is a highly detailed and … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …

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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/02/20

… some of our most vexing reopening challenges.  Hers is a high-turnover practice, with a very small waiting room … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …

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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/30/20

… for surgery?  A large quantity of deferred benefit is waiting to be delivered, to those for whom it’s not … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …

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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/03/20

… the present, I hope the basement in his Beirut hospital is overwhelmed with X-rays of broken wrists and CT scans of … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …

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Center for Acute Respiratory Failure Opens at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia

… cardiac failure in adults, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia is expanding further due to its new ECMO program. … critically ill patients to the Center. While ECMO is used at other centers, very few hospitals in the world … treats about 70 a year, and that number is growing. More unusual in the U.S. is the team's ability to …

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Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer: State of the Union

… advances in chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer and why he is optimistic. What is your role at the Pancreas Center? Dr. Oberstein: I am part … of our patients in The Pancreas Center. How significant is this improvement for patients? Dr. Oberstein: …

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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/28/20

… about new-case rates prove correct. Surge capacity is also based on assumptions, but our baseline resources (ICU beds, ventilators) are not. It is possible we will be overwhelmed. If we are, choices must … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …

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What We’re Reading: 06/25/21

… it into our feeds this week. Chadwick Boseman’s tragedy is America’s tragedy: In colorectal cancer hot spots, young … left is to grasp at the root. A must-read. ( From statnews.com ) The Doctors Are Not Alright There is a big and … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …

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What We’re Reading: 07/02/21

… that made it into our feeds this week. The Delta Variant Is a Grave Danger to the Unvaccinated While we have vaccines … create the Delta wall we need together. ( From newyorker.com ) Frontline Health Care Workers Aren’t Feeling the … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …

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Heart Attacks & Cardiovascular Care

… be equipped to handle. The Latest Technologies Columbia is a proven leader for surgical innovation. We offer access … Michael Argenziano, MD | (212) 305-5888 Dr. Argenziano is a cardiac surgeon with decades of experience as a leader …   Adham Elmously, MD | (212) 305-4980 Dr. Adham Elmously is a dual-trained cardiac and vascular surgeon at …

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A Memorial Day Update from Dr. Smith

… I’ve mentioned previously that climbing down from a peak is hazardous. Stumbles and falls are set up by the waning of … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …

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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/10/20

… of two aides in the White House entourage. “The virus is in the White House,” gloated an Obama appointee, who … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …

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