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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 … should help with capacity, but not today. Regardless, the most precious limiting reagent will still be 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 …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/3/20
… ~2,000 COVID+ inpatients. The number of patients in ICUs is hovering stubbornly at ~25%. At CUIMC that figure is ~30%, … ventilation, but even if we are blessed to learn that most survive, if every patient stays on a ventilator for two … 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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Aeroform: A Newer, Faster Method of Breast Reconstruction
… Jeffrey A. Ascherman, MD , site chief of the division of Plastic Surgery at NYP/Columbia, is now offering breast cancer patients a new device that … surgeon inserts a tissue expander, a temporary pouch that is gradually enlarged with saline to stretch the remaining …
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Our Super Specialty: Corrective Endoscopy and Surgery
… interventional endoscopy and surgical expertise, our team is able to help correct and revise structural problems that … focuses on restoration and ostomy avoidance even in the most challenging of circumstances. Conditions We Treat Some … Global Center for consultations, procedures, and surgery is readily available. Stories & Perspectives Sara Musikoff …
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Anorectal Surgery FAQs
… example, ultrasound may be utilized to determine if there is anatomic sphincter damage in patients complaining of … will I have to stay in the hospital? If your surgery is for benign disease, such as hemorrhoids, fissures, or … anesthesia (anesthetic injected in and near the operative site), as well as oral pain medicines. You will be discharged …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/04/20
… recently addressing FAQs about in-person appointments. It is characteristically well done—direct, clear, and concise. … options with highly variable accuracy. Even using the most reliable ELISA assays, absence of antibody does not … 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 …
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Susan E. Bates, MD
… continues to impact how the NCI-60 cell line panel is used in drug discovery, and helped her identify a novel … neuroendocrine, renal and lung cancers. Her work is dedicated to new drug development, and finding … role of the blood brain barrier in creating a sanctuary site for cancers that metastasize to the brain. Clinically, …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/06/20
… The single greatest preoccupation of our restart efforts is how to create the safest possible environment for our … was the absence of nursing expertise that concerned me the most in the ORICUs during the worst of the surge. We had … 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 …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/08/20
… ORICUs, and the ratio of reds (Covid+) to greens and blues is visibly decreasing. The bed map is a highly detailed and … conversion of ORs to ICUs. That conversion is perhaps the most extraordinary part of increasing ICU capacity from 422 … 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 …
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History of Medicine: White is the New Black
… providers. The ceremony quickly gained popularity and is now performed at medical schools throughout the world … History of Medicine: White is the New Black …
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Ranked No. 7 in The Nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals
… . In this year’s survey, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is ranked nationally in 14 specialties, including No. 1 in … Prostate Cancer Surgery, and Uterine Cancer Surgery. Trusted Care for Procedures and Conditions US News & World …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/30/20
… for surgery? A large quantity of deferred benefit is waiting to be delivered, to those for whom it’s not already too late. Starting from the most mundane, preop testing needs to be considered. The new … 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 …
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Surgical Cancer Care at Columbia
… Treating cancer is a team effort. It requires specialists from all different … endocrine centers provide comprehensive care from the most experienced endocrine surgeons in the region. Close … Making sure you have all options available to you and a trusted care team that can walk you through each one can …
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Breast Surgery Presentations and Research
… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. … Reconstruction After Mastectomy. Ann Surg Oncol. 2019 Jan;26(1):62-70. doi: 10.1245/s10434-018-6825-7. Journal link | … Response Endpoint. NPJ Breast Cancer. 2018 Aug 17;4:26. doi: 10.1038/s41523-018-0074-6. eCollection 2018. Review. …
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Endoscopic Procedures
… Endoscopic Revision of Obesity Surgery (EROS) EROS is a scarless procedure to restore the size of the stomach … University Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery site to read more about the EROS procedure . EROS Procedure … Repair of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) GERD is a chronic disorder in which acidic stomach contents reflux …
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