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Neurosurgery's Lead NP Shares Her Breast Cancer Story

… for its  Cerebrovascular Division .  Working with patients is something that suited Gaby’s inquisitive and caring … Gaby has just finished her preoperative chemotherapy and is preparing for surgery. As a dedicated neurosurgery nurse … age of 40 being diagnosed with breast and colon cancer. It is so important to stay up to date on your annual screenings …

Last Modified: 10/25/2024 - 10:52

What We’re Reading: 03/19/21

… Right Now Behind health and frontline workers, age is a key requirement in most places, but seniors can’t access … vaccine hoarding of wealthier countries.  ( From nytimes.com ) The Coronavirus Variants Experts Are Most Concerned … out: 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: …

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

What We’re Reading: 04/02/21

… medicine needs to listen to Asian American trainees It is not simply hatred we must end. It’s up to us to ensure our … clinic, and our desire to see that stop.” ( From statnews.com ) The City Losing Its Children to H.I.V. Frankly, this is … 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: …

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

What We’re Reading: 04/09/21

… care. Editorial leadership determines the scholarship that is published or not. So the airing of a podcast episode … been status quo. There is much work to do. ( From statnews.com ) Kati Kariko Helped Shield the World From the … 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: …

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

What We’re Reading: 06/04/21

… year—to flash their rainbow stripes of solidarity. What is the display without a committed effort to protect and … a lesson for us all. In more ways than one. ( From nytimes.com ) The Peril of Not Vaccinating The World “There are two … 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: …

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

What We’re Reading: 06/10/21

… that made it into our feeds this week. The Human Genome Is—Finally!—Complete Nearly 21 years ago, the mapping of the … all up for future genetic discoveries. ( From theatlantic.com ) Quantum leap for medical research as microscope zooms … 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: …

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

What We’re Reading: 07/23/21

… went into achieving elimination in 1980. Yellow fever is not far behind. But Covid-19? We need the same vaccine … variants, and what our future may hold.  ( From newyorker.com ) Emergency Medicine’s Original Sin “The misconception … 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: …

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

State of the Union: General and Acute Care Surgery Today

… now. As part of our  Future, Today series, we ask: What is the most futuristic thing happening in surgery today?  We … surgery and scarring.  Another area we’re focusing on is providing safe surgery to patients who might not otherwise … gives patients peace of mind that they’re in good hands. Is there anything new or evolving in critical care at …

Last Modified: 11/08/2025 - 02:25

Navigating Biliary Atresia: Nate's Mom Shares Their Journey

… affects an estimated six out of every 10 newborns. It is caused by a build-up of bilirubin, a yellow substance in the blood that is formed from red blood cells being broken down and … decided that he needed to do the surgery. It was quite fast. We were admitted to the hospital, I believe, on Sunday. …

Last Modified: 07/26/2024 - 08:46

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 …

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

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 …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 09:35

Patient Stories

… Cancer | Columbia University Department of Surgery Fibro is short for Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma, a wily … only 200 new cases diagnosed in the world each year, and is devastating for teens and young adults. When Jackson … is a normal little boy. He is a good size and growing fast, a typical toddler. We look back at a picture of him …

Last Modified: 04/28/2025 - 14:17

Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer: State of the Union

… advances in chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer and why he is optimistic. What is your role at the Pancreas Center? Dr. Oberstein: I am part … of our patients in The Pancreas Center. How significant is this improvement for patients? Dr. Oberstein: …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

What We’re Reading: 06/25/21

… it into our feeds this week. Chadwick Boseman’s tragedy is America’s tragedy: In colorectal cancer hot spots, young … left is to grasp at the root. A must-read. ( From statnews.com ) The Doctors Are Not Alright There is a big and … 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: …

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

What We’re Reading: 07/02/21

… that made it into our feeds this week. The Delta Variant Is a Grave Danger to the Unvaccinated While we have vaccines … create the Delta wall we need together. ( From newyorker.com ) Frontline Health Care Workers Aren’t Feeling the … 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: …

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

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