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Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian A Top Hospital by 2025-2026 U.S. News and World Report Rankings
… nationally in 10 children’s specialties. For the 2025-26 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 …
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What We’re Reading: 01/08/21
… it into our feeds this week. The Number Of COVID-19 Deaths Is Hard To Comprehend. But We Have To Try. What do we owe to … and grief, and to be an ally to yourself.” ( From nytimes.com ) Pfizer vaccine protects against new Covid variants, … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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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 …
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A Memorial Day Update from Dr. Smith
… I’ve mentioned previously that climbing down from a peak is hazardous. Stumbles and falls are set up by the waning of … may be permanent, many will be expensive, and our revenue is still far behind. On balance, I believe we will find the … 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: 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 …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/4/20
… of operations over the years. That was then, this is now. The new now, in “my" room, consists of several … to the front lines last week. Another of our partners is recovering, and will return next week. The scene in OR 22 … 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 Columbia Thyroid Center has been recognized by the Office on Women's Health (OWH) as one of its Trustworthy Sources for information about thyroid disease.
… and Metabolic Diseases Information Service. The OWH is a part of the United States Department of Health and Human …
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Mechanochemical Ablation: Clarivein™
… ClariVein uses a special catheter with a rotating tip. It is two to three times thinner than the devices used in … requires just one tiny entry point in the skin. ClariVein is performed using a local anesthetic with ultrasound … Advantages of Clarivein include: no tumescent anesthesia is required (anesthesia applied to the length of the vein, …
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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%, 98% of whom are on ventilators. More distressing … 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 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 … "You never know how strong you are, until being strong is the only choice you have." On Sunday, May 24, the New York … 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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Molecular Testing for Thyroid Nodules
… (FNA) evaluation can reliably determine whether a nodule is benign or cancerous about 65-82% of the time. But in about … FNA testing, doctors can not say for sure whether a nodule is cancerous or not. Approximately 15-30% of nodules with … cancer or may help to reveal whether thyroid cancer is present within a thyroid nodule. This diagnostic avenue is …
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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 … 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 …
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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 …
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On Changing the Standard of Care for Children: What the Evolution of ECMO Can Teach Us
… kind of hope and resolve. Treating them in children is work unto itself—an unwavering commitment of heart and … renal function, and multi-organ support.” This achievement is a rare, if ever, occurrence in medicine: a revolutionary … ECMO units, allowing teams to stabilize patients on-site before transferring them to specialized centers, a …
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Neurosurgery's Lead NP Shares Her Breast Cancer Story
… for its Cerebrovascular Division . Working with patients is something that suited Gaby’s inquisitive and caring … Gaby has just finished her preoperative chemotherapy and is preparing for surgery. As a dedicated neurosurgery nurse … age of 40 being diagnosed with breast and colon cancer. It is so important to stay up to date on your annual screenings …
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