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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/24/20

… very urgent cases in 3 ORs each day, with 2 rooms for true emergencies. Operating at 10% of capacity has an … to procedures, and revenue related to COVID care won’t begin to compensate. That must be as that must be, until the pandemic ebbs. Your Department is doing what it can to preserve cash flow. Our goal is carry everyone …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

The Story Behind a Surprise Legislative Proclamation Honoring Dr. David Kalfa

… murmur. At the time, doctors assured them it was no cause for alarm—that most of the time kids “grow into it” within a … he could correct the problem with a graft but that they can’t wait too long for Kian’s surgery. On March 28, 2022, he had …

Last Modified: 07/07/2025 - 15:40

Day of Surgery

… one hour of completion of their surgery. Prescriptions for pain medication are given and a follow-up appointment …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:05

What to Expect From Your Hernia Surgery

… expect before, during, and after your surgery. Preparing for Surgery Prospective patients are first seen at the … but it may also be done near your residence if that is more convenient. Instructions are given regarding management … normal activities as soon as they feel confident that they can do so without causing unreasonable pain. Normal diets can …

Last Modified: 08/19/2025 - 11:36

State of the Union: Lung Transplant

… are on a steeper rise, which is great. We hope that we can sustain those numbers and potentially rank number one nationally. But I don't think that the numbers are the goal in itself; If we … A, we cannot give to patient B, so we have to make as fair a judgment call as we can by anticipating how patient A …

Last Modified: 03/27/2025 - 11:56

State of the Union: Liver Transplantation Today

… donation. But now if the poor prognosis is clear, families can make that decision before complete brain death. It’s a … the organ, oxygenated outside the body. Liver quality wasn’t so good when transplanted after death, but with the machine … an organ is while it’s on the machine. It’s not completely reliable for everything, but at least it’s a good way to …

Last Modified: 01/08/2026 - 12:36

Melanoma

… one of the most common cancers. If it’s caught early, it can usually be treated easily and cured. However, melanoma … it is one of the most common cancers for people under 30. Fair Skin : Having a fair complexion means there is less … Identifying Other Types of Melanoma Melanoma doesn’t always present itself as an unusual mole or mark on the …

Last Modified: 09/16/2025 - 12:47

Utility vs. Equity: Transplantation in America Has Changed but A Lot of Work Still Needs to Be Done

… at Columbia, was voted to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) board. UNOS is the private, … changed a lot. Just the fact that back then everyone didn't have computers. There were these big mainframes, and that's … good the education is at a particular school if your kid can't get in there? Who cares? I mean, it's all well and good …

Last Modified: 07/12/2023 - 15:49

superDimension ENB: New technology helps diagnose lung nodules

… the system creates a visual pathway so that surgeons can guide steerable catheters to where lung nodules are … try to biopsy small lesions because such biopsies are not reliable," Dr. Gorenstein continues. "Instead, we usually follow the patient with CT scans over time. For patients with lesions as small as 7 or 8 mm, this …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

Pancreatic Cancer Prognosis

… since these numbers take five years to collect, they don’t always reflect survival improvements due to advances in … What Does This Mean For Me? While these statistics give a reliable estimate for the general population, they don’t … Personal factors like age, family history and behavior can have a significant effect on your prognosis and may …

Last Modified: 01/21/2026 - 13:13

Unbreakable Bonds: The First Robotic Kidney Transplant Is a Testament to Lifelong Friendship

… fact, that John and Declan have seen each other every day for the last decade, working together at the same company. … end of October last year, and he just kept saying he wasn’t feeling good,” says Declan. “Every day he was coming into … and a kidney transplant needed to happen soon. “As you can imagine, that was world-shattering,” says John. Jess …

Last Modified: 12/07/2023 - 10:14

What to Expect from a Surgery Consultation

… extent of disease has been properly interpreted so that we can determine the best course of therapy. In some cases, … history as well as any cancer in your family. We will ask you about any symptoms or pain you have been experiencing … visit, your team will make their initial recommendation for your care. If surgery is recommended, someone from the …

Last Modified: 05/13/2025 - 10:49

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/13/20

… at least if we attach enough moral weight to data that it can presume to counterbalance personal tragedies. Good news … care system. Our PPE supply at present is very good, even for N95s. ELISA serum testing for antibody is finally NY … public health if our debt to these generous friends can’t be repaid in kind. The bad news for today is that CUIMC is …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01