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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/31/20

… challenges we faced two weeks ago are being reduced. PPE is clearly in better supply, enough that plans for resterilization of N95s is on hold. NYP is working towards a plan to provide … 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

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/1/20

… Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, March 2020 is now behind us. Most of us, and I include myself, started … worse than March. I hope I’m wrong. Come what may, there is no better place and there are no better people to take … 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

Waiting for a Lung Transplant

… depending on their blood type. During your wait, it is critical for you to maintain good nutrition and keep up … several hours of receiving notice that your new organ is available. Your transplant coordinator will have helped … in Touch Once you have been registered with UNOS, it is vital that you stay in touch with the lung transplant …

Last Modified: 03/06/2026 - 00:54

COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20

… of Antelope Valley wildflowers. In her own words: “It is truly amazing what has been done in the ORICU - I am … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 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 …

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

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/30/20

… in armed conflicts and in natural disasters. Yes, it is getting that serious. Triage is a fundamental operating principle in field hospitals. … 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: 02/19/2023 - 13:12

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/2/20

… a welcome surprise. Today Steve Corwin announced that NYP is providing a $1250 bonus for everyone who has worked in or … for bonuses. True and admirable, but everyone in the world is looking for ways to show appreciation for what our people … 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

History of Medicine: The Galling Gallbladder

… most common surgical procedures performed each year. It is the treatment of choice for inflammation of the gall … caused by gall stones. But removing the gallbladder is a relatively recent development. Prior to the late 1800s, … future. With chole-cyst-ostomy procedures given the official back seat, open chole-cyst-ectomy became the gold …

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

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (P&S)

… solicit customers with offers of transportation; use official taxi stands whenever possible, especially at … airports. By Car The most direct way from most locations is to follow directions leading to the George Washington …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:09

Vivian and Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:09

Lung Cancer in Women

… In the United States, lung cancer is the second most common cancer diagnosis in women and the … This will help determine the kind of treatment that is best. There are two main types of lung cancer: Small Cell … how serious the cancer is so they can identify the best treatment. Stage 0 : The cancer is small and has not …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 23:23

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/29/20

… with us. Dear Colleagues, The slope of the new-case curve is steady. As long as that remains true, and for some period … relatively unfamiliar, demanding, and stressful roles. It is possible that everyone will have been redeployed by 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 …

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

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/5/20

… The steadily positive slope we’ve watched for a month is grinding and relentless. Scanning the daily statistics for … How are we performing, here in the epicenter? Mortality is 2.9% in New York State, derived from incidence and death … 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

Colorectal Cancer Care at Columbia

… of the most difficult cases. If you or someone you love is in need of care for a colorectal issue, we’re here to help. Our team is available for consultations, second opinions, and to … at (212) 342-1155 or request an appointment online . What Is Colorectal Cancer? Colorectal cancer forms in the lower …

Last Modified: 03/03/2026 - 11:31

State of the Union: Vascular Surgery Today

… still be the better option. A recent large trial called BEST-CLI confirmed that, in some cases, bypasses actually perform better. So we’re recalibrating. Is open bypass becoming a lost art? In some ways, yes. A lot … to complex dissections —using whatever approach is best. We also have a dedicated multidisciplinary aortic …

Last Modified: 05/02/2025 - 15:19

Our Super Specialty: Advanced Pelvic Floor Disorders

… University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian is a world leader in the management of pelvic floor … options that can avoid surgery, and in cases when surgery is needed, we use a minimally invasive approach that allows … Our mission at the Advanced Pelvic Floor Disorders Program is to achieve an accurate diagnosis and deliver effective …

Last Modified: 03/03/2026 - 11:35