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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: …

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

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: …

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

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 …

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

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Last Modified: 03/06/2026 - 00:19

What We’re Reading: 11/06/20

… give yourself a few moments to breathe.  ( From nytimes.com ) Yep, that’s really it. Now, it’s time for the weekend. … 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: …

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

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: …

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

New Pathways: Researching and Innovating Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

… Dr. Gulam Manji is an oncologist and director of medical oncology and … research at the Columbia Pancreas Center. His passion is clinical research, and one of his specialties is … a second opinion at another high volume pancreas cancer site. Dr. Hyesoo Lowe Very well said from a very premier …

Last Modified: 11/30/2023 - 13:10

What We’re Reading: 09/25/20

… rising around Covid-19 vaccines.  ( From statnews.com ) ‘I Had Heart Surgery in the Middle of a Coronavirus Hot … 15,000 deaths each year, and time-sensitive treatment is often lifesaving. Johnny Diaz, a reporter for the NYTimes, … 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: …

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

Peripheral Artery Disease Program

… What Is Peripheral Artery Disease  |  Conditions We Treat  |  … use the Eastern Vascular appointment request form . What Is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)? PAD—also known as lower extremity arterial occlusive disease—is a narrowing, or stenosis, of the arteries in the legs or, …

Last Modified: 04/01/2026 - 14:46

On Changing the Standard of Care for Children: What the Evolution of ECMO Can Teach Us

… kind of hope and resolve. Treating them in children is work unto itself—an unwavering commitment of heart and … renal function, and multi-organ support.” This achievement is a rare, if ever, occurrence in medicine: a revolutionary … ECMO units, allowing teams to stabilize patients on-site before transferring them to specialized centers, a …

Last Modified: 11/06/2024 - 12:08

Alyson's September 2011 update Paddling for Pancreatic Cancer

… currents, river traffic and crossing the river at various points. All in all, I am extremely determined to see this … Fund, please contact me at courage_and_strength@yahoo.com . With my deepest gratitude, Alyson Peluso Related Read …

Last Modified: 01/20/2026 - 14:45

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/25/20

… Note to self:  Lighten up, Professor and Chairman.  There is no textbook that contains the correct immediate response … of us have been through anything like this before. This is for anyone who missed what went down at the Braskem … 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 …

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

From the City of Brotherly Love, A Brother’s Liver Saves Sister

… – the criteria by which priority for liver transplantation is determined – was low. That meant she was unlikely to … to undergo, and the recovery much smoother. Mark’s health is completely back to normal; in fact, he’s in better shape … the experience was difficult and frightening at many points, Sharon says the doctors, nurses and staff at the …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

“The Sacrament of Utility” Dr. Craig Smith’s 2025 Commencement Address at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

… for most of you, as it was for me in 1977. My task today is simplified by the fact that each of you has endured at … should acknowledge has become a critical codependency. It is a codependency for the government because NIH-funded … research has produced a return on investment that is the envy of the world, while at universities the …

Last Modified: 07/03/2025 - 10:51

What We’re Reading: 10/09/20

… in public understanding, and plainly declares that there is only one way to vote in November. “Truth is neither … does a mask demonstration to boot.   ( From theatlantic.com ) ‘The med student daughter is asking so many questions.’ … 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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