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What We’re Reading: 01/17/20
… and Medicine: The Harm That Comes From Mistrust Disparity is built into our health system, and black Americans have … down systemic inequity through three critical data points: lower rates of health coverage, communication … based on false belief. Not to be missed. ( From nytimes.com ) It began with a piece of popcorn stuck in his teeth. It …
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A Breakthrough in IBD Treatment: BOOM-IBD Pivotal Trial Now Enrolling
… trial , led by colorectal surgeon Marco B. Zoccali, MD , is investigating sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) as a novel … results in the early feasibility phase, the pivotal trial is now officially open for enrollment. What is Sacral Nerve Stimulation? Sacral nerve stimulation works …
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Autoimmune Interstitial Lung Disease
… in the lungs. Autoimmune Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is caused specifically by autoimmune disorders, which involve … the lungs. Key Facts Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a category of conditions that cause inflammation and … breathing and, eventually, heart failure. Autoimmune ILD is a specific type caused by autoimmune disorders such as …
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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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The Story of Two Heart Transplants Told Through Art on Social Media
… Cuban papercutting sculptor from New York City and is also currently a post-bac premed student at Columbia. For … #GiannaTX #paperart #artinmedicine pic.twitter.com/guRmSBaNT5 — Columbia Surgery (@ColumbiaSurgery) February … 24, 2022 For long term #transplant patients, access points for biopsies, procedures, and even simple IVs become a …
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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 Is Interventional IBD ?
… Interventional IBD is a relatively new specialty in the world of digestive care. … actually coined the term because endoscopy therapy for IBD is a bit too long. It’s like interventional cardiology, … who use a cath. For us in gastroenterology, endoscopy is the tool we use to deliver the therapy to your disease. …
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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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Gastric Balloons
… The Orbera™ Balloon , approved in the U.S. in August 2015, is an endoscopically (scope through the mouth) placed saline … by the FDA for placement for up to six months. The balloon is placed by highly experienced gastrointestinal endoscopists … — or a decrease of nearly five BMI (body mass index) points. Although less well studied, some studies showed the …
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Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Transplantation
… diagnosis, treatment, or a second opinion, our center is here for you. Call (212) 305-7771 or complete our online … for critical care management and surgery. And our center is one of a handful of ECMO Platinum Centers of Excellence in … and interstitial lung disease, highly skilled care is a necessity. Columbia is the premier center in the …
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