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COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20
… of Antelope Valley wildflowers. In her own words: “It is truly amazing what has been done in the ORICU - I am … 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: 4/2/20
… a welcome surprise. Today Steve Corwin announced that NYP is providing a $1250 bonus for everyone who has worked in or … for bonuses. True and admirable, but everyone in the world is looking for ways to show appreciation for what our people … 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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Columbia Liver Asian Outreach Office
… and surgical management of all forms of liver disease on site. Working directly with partners in oncology and … without having to come into the office. All you need is a smartphone or computer and an internet connection. … Northern New Jersey, Westchester, the Bronx, and other points north and west of Manhattan and Queens , use the …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/4/20
… of operations over the years. That was then, this is now. The new now, in “my" room, consists of several … to the front lines last week. Another of our partners is recovering, and will return next week. The scene in OR 22 … 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: 3/29/20
… with us. Dear Colleagues, The slope of the new-case curve is steady. As long as that remains true, and for some period … relatively unfamiliar, demanding, and stressful roles. It is possible that everyone will have been redeployed by the … 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: 4/5/20
… The steadily positive slope we’ve watched for a month is grinding and relentless. Scanning the daily statistics for … How are we performing, here in the epicenter? Mortality is 2.9% in New York State, derived from incidence and death … 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: 3/16/20
… Dear Colleagues, Today the discussion of “re-deployment” is intensifying across NYP and CU. The emergence of this … in the ICUs, as one example. It also means that no one is on R&R. If COVID-19 accelerates as it did in Italy, there … exposed and symptomatic. But please stay tuned on these points, as more clarity will likely emerge. Craig R. Smith, …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/3/20
… ~2,000 COVID+ inpatients. The number of patients in ICUs is hovering stubbornly at ~25%. At CUIMC that figure is ~30%, 98% of whom are on ventilators. More distressing … 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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The Culture Consult: Dr. Abraham Kirkhely on What He’s Been Reading Lately
… and less severe COVID infection. One would predict this is related to the fact that bariatric surgery leads to … into account the potential for saving lives? ( From forbes.com / jamanetwork.com ) “Essentialism: The Disciplined … 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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Acute Care & Elective General Surgery
… our fingertips, our team at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia is uniquely qualified to give quick, accurate diagnosis and … century, we posed a simple question to our doctors: "What is the single most futuristic thing we're doing in surgery … Acute Care Surgery service. The other side of our program is our Elective General Surgery service, for people suffering …
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What We’re Reading: 03/27/20
… Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery This one is from us—Every evening we share Dr. Smith’s daily COVID-19 … for drop-off locations and information. ( From nytimes.com ) How Does The Coronavirus Behave Inside The Patient A … and what it will take to get them. ( From newyorker.com ) Now for some related yet unrelated reading to inject a …
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Isaac George, MD
… and a fellowship in interventional cardiology in 2012. He is a Professor of Surgery and Medicine, the Surgical Director … Co-Director of the Mitral and Tricuspid Center. Dr. George is board certified in thoracic (cardiac) surgery. His … He performs 150 to 200 open heart surgeries each year and is the highest-volume heart surgeon in New York State. His …
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Pancreatic Cancer: Family History and Genetics
… and family history in pancreatic cancer. What follows is the first in a three-part series of the most popular … are the main causes of developing pancreatic cancer? What is the average person’s risk of developing pancreatic cancer … In these “sporadic” cases of pancreatic cancer, there is no identifiable inherited gene involved and in an average …
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Faculty Spotlight: Fay Kastrinos, MD – Gastroenterologist
… Program , where she sees patients every Friday. What is your role at the Pancreas Center and the Muzzi Mirza Program? Dr. Kastrinos: My role is to help patients assess their risk for pancreatic cancer based on their personal and family history. This is a very important part of patients’ care at the Pancreas …
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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 … can give back.” says their dad, William Villafranco. “This is something we live. Our entire family does too.” Luisa, … daughters from my previous marriage. They range from age 26 to 31. And we always instilled in them the importance of …
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