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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/10/20
… people—have died. The overall mortality rate for COVID-19 is similar. Almost all of my patients meet me beforehand, … make a brief visit to show respect. None of this routine is unique to me. Contrast that with what happens to COVID-19 … 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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Pediatric Services at the Columbia Thyroid Center
… The pediatric program at the Columbia Thyroid Center is the premier program of its kind in New York, one of the … Approach A key strength of the Pediatric Thyroid Center is our interdisciplinary team. Our thyroid specialists and … about your child's care. This interdisciplinary approach is challenging to find elsewhere. Your child's healthcare …
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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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Our Thoracic Team & Locations
… all current and advanced thoracic procedures. Our team is now seeing patients in New Jersey at our New Jersey Lung & …
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Understanding Rectus Diastasis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
… posture, and often your confidence. The good news is that effective treatments exist, ranging from targeted exercises to minimally invasive surgery. What Is Rectus Diastasis? Rectus diastasis (also called diastasis … or more). What Causes This Separation? Pregnancy Pregnancy is the most common cause of rectus diastasis. As the uterus …
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Pectus and Chest Wall Program at Columbia
… Are Chest Wall Abnormalities? A chest wall abnormality is a structural deformity of the chest caused by uneven …
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Center for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery
… Weight loss surgery is now recognized as the most effective treatment available … request form . About Adolescent Obesity Key Facts Obesity is a significant problem that can lead to serious illness, … many possible explanations for this rise, obesity itself is a complex disease that can be affected by multiple …
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Riding Through the Odds: Kieran Kelly’s Journey with Rare 59-Pound Tumor
… cancerous tumor that develops in fat tissue. His condition is rare, but his story will be familiar to many: a long … for cancer: a common issue with liposarcoma, which is rare enough to evade standard oncological diagnostics. … Kieran recalls. “I could eat and eat and eat.” Now, Kieran is back to his old active self. He’s working every day of the …
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Your Dietitian’s Dish
… no two days are alike. A balanced, plant based diet is best for overall health, including prevention of cancer, … fruit, and nuts or nut butters to their oatmeal. Oatmeal is very filling and satisfying due to its high fiber content. … 696 calories, 90 g carbohydrate, 30 g protein, 24 g fat, 26 g fiber My total nutrient breakdown for an average day is: …
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Body Contouring After Weight Loss
… size. As a result, skin that has been severely stretched is now unsupported, possibly resulting in: Upper arms that … contours and a more normal appearance to the body. This is, in essence, the final phase of your total weight-loss … can assist in tightening some areas, often times it is not enough. For those people who are struggling with …
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Diaphragmatic Weakness & Paralysis
… moving normally during breathing. Because the diaphragm is the primary muscle that allows the lungs to expand, this … way to treat a paralyzed or weakened diaphragm. What is the Diaphragm? The diaphragm is a large muscle that sits below the lungs and heart. The …
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Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
… Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common birth defect affecting the heart and is present in 1-2% of the population. Bicuspid aortic valve is much more common in males than females. There are three …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/15/20
… adrenaline may wane at a time when effort cannot. It is prosaic in mountaineering to emphasize the frequency of … difficult reoperative cardiac reconstruction of some kind is finished. Plateau! But in this cold, coagulopathic … 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: 4/12/20
… up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, This Easter Sunday is cold but was briefly sun-drenched in the hours after dawn. … passed through our front door a week or two ago. There is abundant sunshine in other elements of this morning’s data … 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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