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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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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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“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 …
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By Letting Patients Lead, We Can Advance Medicine
… But what Dr. Wattacheril learned as she practiced is that failing to let patients lead is more than just frustrating or disappointing for them. It is also harmful, eroding the already precarious level of …
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The Complicated Reality of Weight Gain, Weight Loss, and Weight Stigma
… jeans, but to maintain their long-term health. The thing is, losing weight isn’t as easy as reversing the lifestyle … weight loss,” Dr. Bessler says. That’s because your body is “very, very good at pushing you to take in calories when … Dr. Bessler explains. “You eat more because your body is driving you to.” Similarly, dieting alone won’t lead to …
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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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Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery at Columbia
… for open surgery. The Thoracic Surgery Program at Columbia is a world leader in minimally invasive surgery, even for the … of Innovation The Thoracic Surgery Program at Columbia is at the forefront of minimally invasive surgery. Thanks to … many benefits for patients, the skill of the surgeon is still the most important factor to consider. Columbia is …
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Nonsurgical Lung Treatments
… condition and its severity, will determine which treatment is most effective. Key Facts While surgery is considered the most effective way to treat many lung … Medications In most cases, the purpose of medication is to reduce the symptoms of lung disease, such as coughing …
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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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