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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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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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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/18/20
… Serologic testing for antibody to the SARS-CoV-2 virus is now available for health care personnel. Those eligible … for the NYP ELISA assay to be expanded in scope. It is ~99% specific and > 80% sensitive 3-4 weeks after … 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: 4/20/20
… the clinical enterprise began in earnest this morning. It is too soon to report details, but several themes are clear, … an inpatient stay. Thankfully, that includes much of what is done in our Department, and in many others, such as … 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: 4/21/20
… confusion surrounding how the reproduction rate of a virus is measured. R 0 indicates how many other people one person … Mumps (R 0 = 10) are worse; anti-vaxxers take note. R 0 is also related to the percent of immunity required 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: 09/04/20
… our communities. While the brokenness of our health system is of urgent focus, this article packs some encouragement … our healthcare system is dysfunctional." ( From newyorker.com ) Jacob Blake's police shooting highlights the hidden … 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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What We’re Reading: 09/11/20
… paused AstraZeneca vaccine trial, my immediate reaction is comfort. That they are pausing for a single adverse event … the preventative care checks you need. ( From nytimes.com ) Sewers Are Now a COVID-19 Early-Warning System A slew … 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: 4/24/20
… elective surgery was shut down. Reversing that action is another part of the restarting process. At the outset, … be useful supporting the clinical mission. Now, the race is on to reopen all of the research programs that don’t … 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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Courage to Share: The Importance of Publishing Adverse Surgical Outcomes
… This is a conversation with Paul Kurlansky, MD , Associate … you talk a little about why publishing a study like this is so important? I had the pleasure and honor of working with … him for his courage. The classic paradigm in surgery is, "We did X many cases, had great results," or "Our …
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What We’re Reading: 07/24/20
… shouldn’t be a difference in outcomes. But what they found is that black children are more than three times as likely to … will we make swift, transformative change? ( From nytimes.com ) Confusion Spreads Over System to Determine Priority … out: 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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What We’re Reading: 08/21/20
… unit layout. All elements that hamper quality sleep (which is critical for healing). But there is another major factor … out the science and the roadblocks. ( From theatlantic.com ) 1.5 Million Antibody Tests Show What Parts of N.Y.C. … 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: 4/22/20
… You’ve heard before that our single greatest obstacle is the CUIMC ICU census, which has been hovering at ~230 … patient stays on the ventilator for three weeks. NYP is making aggressive efforts to identify other inpatient … 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: 08/14/20
… programs seem to have robust enough staff and resources—is reaching only half of new cases within 24 hours. And of … opportunity to employ thoughtfulness. ( From theatlantic.com ) Lung cancer deaths are declining faster than new cases. … 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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