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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/8/20

… all the rest of us are holding our breath in hope that NYC is peaking. At NYP, today and yesterday there were more … for those who might not know: serious viral pneumonia is customarily treated by pulmonologists and … 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: 4/11/20

… all the bickering over whether epidemiologic modeling is a pragmatic tool or the devil’s work.  In parallel, for …

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Center for Acute Respiratory Failure and ECMO Program

… ability to deliver oxygen directly to the blood. What is the goal of ECMO? The main goal of ECMO is to support the body when the lungs and sometimes the heart … and the Center for Acute Resipratory Failure at the site of our hospital partner, NewYork-Presbyterian: …

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Bill Gillmore's Story

… For that gift, I will be eternally grateful. My recovery is complete. I am active—I began working stained glass, … Center staff. Thank you, thank you so very much. The world is a better place because of all of you. Your compassion, … surgery at Columbia University's Pancreas Center and is now cancer free. Bill and I both have a new lease on life. …

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Oncoplastic Breast Surgery

… with the cosmetic advantages of plastic surgery. The goal is to remove cancer while minimizing the unwanted effects of … How Oncoplastic Surgery Works Oncoplastic surgery is most commonly performed in association with a lumpectomy . … , a tumor and a small portion of the surrounding tissue is removed. However, depending on the size and location of …

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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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The Culture Consult: Dr. Abraham Kirkhely on What He’s Been Reading Lately

… and less severe COVID infection. One would predict this is related to the fact that bariatric surgery leads to … into account the potential for saving lives? ( From forbes.com / jamanetwork.com ) “Essentialism: The Disciplined … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …

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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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Nutrition Counseling

… Nutrition counseling is a free service offered to all patients of The Pancreas …

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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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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/13/20

… out of our health care system. Our PPE supply at present is very good, even for N95s. ELISA serum testing for antibody is finally NY State approved. Initial capacity is in the low … 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: 4/14/20

… to be leveling off, thankfully.  A relative bright spot is that our children’s hospital (MSCHONY) has been relatively spared, although it is sharing some of the adult COVID load in its ICUs.  These … 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: 4/19/20

… something to do with inaccuracy in the denominator, but it is still unambiguously wonderful news for California.  It is not, however, the reality we are living.  I invite anyone … 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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