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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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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/15/20
… adrenaline may wane at a time when effort cannot. It is prosaic in mountaineering to emphasize the frequency of … difficult reoperative cardiac reconstruction of some kind is finished. Plateau! But in this cold, coagulopathic … 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: 4/12/20
… up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, This Easter Sunday is cold but was briefly sun-drenched in the hours after dawn. … passed through our front door a week or two ago. There is abundant sunshine in other elements of this morning’s data … 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: 4/13/20
… out of our health care system. Our PPE supply at present is very good, even for N95s. ELISA serum testing for antibody is finally NY State approved. Initial capacity is in the low … 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: 4/14/20
… to be leveling off, thankfully. A relative bright spot is that our children’s hospital (MSCHONY) has been relatively spared, although it is sharing some of the adult COVID load in its ICUs. These … 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: 4/19/20
… something to do with inaccuracy in the denominator, but it is still unambiguously wonderful news for California. It is not, however, the reality we are living. I invite anyone … 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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Nutrition Counseling
… Nutrition counseling is a free service offered to all patients of The Pancreas …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/23/20
… operation. But I am not complaining! All of that stuff is to heart surgery as commanding an aircraft carrier is to flying F18s off the deck. Or so I imagine, never … 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: 08/07/20
… Immunology Is Where Intuition Goes to Die The immune system is an … Your must-read article for the week. ( From theatlantic.com ) How a Zoom forum is changing the way ICU doctors treat … 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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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/16/20
… like cardioverting atrial fibrillation. What awaits us is not a clean screensaver asking politely for login. We’re … improved attendance at meetings of all kinds. Being off-site is no longer an excuse, nor is the time to move from one … 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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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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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/17/20
… Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, Today is Friday. As many have observed, that used to mean more … Now, not so much. But enough self-pity! The curve is flat. The intrepid marines working at all levels in 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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What We’re Reading: 07/10/20
… we promise it will be both cathartic and informative: Is Your State Doing Enough Coronavirus Testing? Only twelve … the confusion about testing in the media. ( From nytimes.com ) America Is Refusing to Learn How to Fight the … healthaffairs.org ) Also check out: What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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