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What We're Reading: 05/09/2025
… week. My Brain Finally Broke Jia Tolentino's latest essay is a poignant exploration of how digital overstimulation has … a question worth pondering for us all. (from newyorker.com) Medicine of the Soul In this powerful essay, Columbia … and robust public health infrastructure. (from nytimes.com) Related: “Dr. AI” Video Series: Can ChatGPT Step Up …
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Dr. Sheldon Marc Feldman at 2012 New York Reiki Conference, Part 1
… surgery. And Dr. Feldman went on to say he believes it is very likely that Reiki optimizes allopathic treatment results for the patients, which is why he stressed once again his support for more research … will be posted in part 2 of this article on October 26. To learn more, see Raven Keyes’ newly released book, The …
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Lauren Kemph, DNP
… 168th Street, PH 14 New York, NY 10032 About Lauren Kemph is certified by the American Academy Nurse Credentialing … Clinical Hepatology Fellowship. Currently, she is a faculty member at Columbia University School of Nursing. … Jaundice and Altered Mental Status. Clinician Reviews, 26(6): 36, 39-41, 49. …
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Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy or Lumpectomy
… the case of bilateral mastectomies. Breast reconstruction is usually performed at the time of the mastectomy or … shape, and size. Abdominal Flap Abdominal flaps are the most common breast reconstruction performed with the … The breast skin envelope or abdominal donor site after flap reconstruction can also be revised at a later …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/9/20
… of normal. Anxiety associated with that state of affairs is buffered by our ability to contribute to the fight against … When can we reactivate the ORs converted to ICUs? Most important, when will the risk to patients return to … 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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Hernia Surgery
… facilitate a more rapid return to normal activity. What is a Hernia? A hernia is a weakness that generally occurs in … part of an organ, or fat to protrude. Hernia is among the most common medical disorders. Hernias may occur at any age, … (umbilical), above the navel (epigastric), and at the site of previous surgery (incisional). Complications of …
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10 Facts You May Not Have Known About Heart Attacks
… Most heart attacks happen on Monday mornings. In the early … morning hours, blood platelets are stickier, a person is partially dehydrated, and stress hormones (such as … more likely to happen around your birthday. They are also most likely on Christmas Day, December 26th, and New Year’s …
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What We're Reading: 11/07/25
… that may come to market soon. But as ever, eligibility is complicated; the “sticker price” isn’t the full story, and … that deserves treatment, not blame. (from nytimes.com) The Case That A.I. Is Thinking A clear-eyed case for … on trust, time, and preventive care; vaccines don’t enrich most practices so much as they keep children well and …
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Diaphragm Eventration
… Diaphragm eventration is a condition in which the diaphragm—the main muscle used … What are the signs & symptoms of diaphragm eventration? Most cases of diaphragm eventration can be present at birth … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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Esophageal Cancer
… The two most common types of esophageal cancer are squamous cell … cancer include: Difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) is the most common symptom of esophageal cancer. It doesn't … including the placement of small catheters threaded to the site of the tumor to deliver a high dose of radiation. …
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What We’re Reading: 01/29/21
… must be addressed head-on. Hearing from an ER doctor, who is not a vaccine skeptic, about the reasons for her initial … myths, we must normalize medical mistrust. ( From nbcnews.com ) Why Vaccines Alone Will Not End the Pandemic If you … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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Our Heart Surgery Team
… for Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery Dr. Takayama is Vice Chair for Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery. … 305-8312 Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery Dr. Geirsson is Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery, the Director of the … of Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Dr. Argenziano is a cardiac surgeon with decades of experience as a leader …
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New Program for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
… Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is now the most common cause of chronic liver disease in the … they leave our center.” Innovative services include: On site nutritionist who evaluates every new patient (at no …
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Guide to Heart Surgery Approaches
… How is Heart Surgery Performed? For decades, cardiac surgery was … and instruments can then be passed through the tube to the site of the problem. Once in place, the doctor can open … necessary, and if so, which type of approach makes the most sense for you and your particular condition. To get …
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Teach Them Young: Lemonade Stand Raises Money for Sick Kids at NYP/Columbia
… thinking about while planning the lemonade stand. “Giving is an art form, and we try to teach our children that anyone … daughters from my previous marriage. They range from age 26 to 31. And we always instilled in them the importance of … Dr. Stylianos ever since. “Dr. Stylianos is probably the most humble man I have ever met in my life,” says Mr. …
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