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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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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/21/20
… confusion surrounding how the reproduction rate of a virus is measured. R 0 indicates how many other people one person … Mumps (R 0 = 10) are worse; anti-vaxxers take note. R 0 is also related to the percent of immunity required 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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Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Transplantation
… diagnosis, treatment, or a second opinion, our center is here for you. Call (212) 305-7771 or complete our online … for critical care management and surgery. And our center is one of a handful of ECMO Platinum Centers of Excellence in … and interstitial lung disease, highly skilled care is a necessity. Columbia is the premier center in the …
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What We’re Reading: 09/04/20
… our communities. While the brokenness of our health system is of urgent focus, this article packs some encouragement … our healthcare system is dysfunctional." ( From newyorker.com ) Jacob Blake's police shooting highlights the hidden … 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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What We’re Reading: 09/11/20
… paused AstraZeneca vaccine trial, my immediate reaction is comfort. That they are pausing for a single adverse event … the preventative care checks you need. ( From nytimes.com ) Sewers Are Now a COVID-19 Early-Warning System A slew … 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: 4/24/20
… elective surgery was shut down. Reversing that action is another part of the restarting process. At the outset, … be useful supporting the clinical mission. Now, the race is on to reopen all of the research programs that don’t … 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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What We’re Reading: 11/06/20
… give yourself a few moments to breathe. ( From nytimes.com ) Yep, that’s really it. Now, it’s time for the weekend. … 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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What We’re Reading: 07/24/20
… shouldn’t be a difference in outcomes. But what they found is that black children are more than three times as likely to … will we make swift, transformative change? ( From nytimes.com ) Confusion Spreads Over System to Determine Priority … out: 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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