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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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“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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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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Pediatric Robotic Hepatobiliary Surgery Program at Columbia
… Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center is the only hospital in New York that offers robotic surgery … 305-3000 or use our appointment request form . What Is Robotic Hepatobiliary Surgery? Robotic surgery is a … surgery uses small incisions to access the surgical site, avoiding the large incisions associated with …
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Complex & High Risk Cardiac Surgery at Columbia
… Why might someone be told that their heart condition is too complex or too high-risk for surgery? There are … cardiac surgeries in the past Overall unstable health It is true that people who fit the above criteria may be at … to cardiac care, we can identify cases where intervention is unnecessary and work with you to find a treatment that’s …
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2013: The International Year of Quinoa
… quinoa (pronounced keen-wah) has a lot to offer anyone who is concerned about good nutrition, including those with … intents and purposes, I consider quinoa a grain since it is most compared to other grains, and is cooked and prepared like a grain. This grain-like fruit is …
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Medicine of the Soul
… of pontiff in unprecedented fashion in 2013, his first official trip was not to a global capital or distant land, … of Europe and the heart of the Mediterranean, the island is geographically peripheral yet central to the story of … from the power corridors of Brussels or Rome, Lampedusa is witness to one of the world’s most urgent humanitarian …
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Vaccine for Pancreatic Cancer Enters Phase II of Clinical Trial: Here’s What to Know
… It originates in the exocrine tissue of the pancreas and is the most common type of pancreatic cancer, making up more than 95 percent of cases. It is also one of the most lethal cancers there is. But … Phase II of the Pancreatic Vaccine Clinical Trial here. [Official Title of Study: A Phase II, Open-Label, Multicenter, …
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Weight Loss Surgery for Kids with Severe Obesity Is Now Part of the American Academy of Pediatrics Treatment Guidelines. Here’s Why.
… actually works. Starting with the guidelines themselves, is this the first time the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is recommending bariatric surgery for children and … closely to it. And they basically said, gastric bypass is appropriate for people with severe obesity who meet these …
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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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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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