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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/02/20
… curve were less so. Her practice illustrates some of our most vexing reopening challenges. Hers is a high-turnover practice, with a very small waiting room … 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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Diaphragmatic Weakness & Paralysis
… moving normally during breathing. Because the diaphragm is the primary muscle that allows the lungs to expand, this … several medical treatments options, surgery remains the most effective way to treat a paralyzed or weakened … breathing – on exertion or when lying down is the most typical symptom. How are diaphragmatic weakness and …
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ECMO Patient Survives Acute Respiratory Failure, Proposes to his Girlfriend in ICU
… On March 20, 2010, Chris Costa, a 26-year-old paramedic in Connecticut, was taking a quick ride … perform this vital function for them. The patient’s blood is run out of the body, through the ECMO machine, and back … as he did. “ECMO is proving to be valuable therapy in the most severe cases of ARDS,” he says. Drs. Brodie and …
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Thyroid Scar Gallery
… There will often be a little swelling around the incision site for a few weeks after the operation. A small amount of swelling is part of the normal healing process. The natural reaction to surgery is to form scar tissue that will become firmer in the first …
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Will Artificial Intelligence Transform Heart Care? Insights from Columbia Experts
… Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping everything from diagnostics to patient …
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Educational Videos for Physicians
… the latest advances in the field, please look to our CME site for upcoming events. …
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Parathyroid Surgery (Parathyroidectomy)
… 2026 Parathyroid surgery, also called a parathyroidectomy, is a procedure to remove one or more of the parathyroid … called primary hyperparathyroidism — surgery is often the most effective treatment. Key Info The parathyroid glands … There will often be a little swelling around the incision site for a few weeks after the operation. A small amount of …
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Congenital Pulmonary and Airway Malformations (CPAM)
… Congenital pulmonary and airway malformation (CPAM) is a rare condition in which a fetus develops one or more … change in size and appearance throughout a pregnancy. In most cases, they are not life-threatening. CPAM lesions can … These lesions are usually found on just one lobe. In most cases, this type does not present any symptoms. Type 2 : …
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Quality and Outcomes Research
… Quality and outcomes research is instrumental in maintaining the high level of clinical … the division’s clinical practices. “Every patient’s care is monitored for measures of quality including complication … and oral antibiotics reduces a patient’s risk of surgical site infection or leakage by half. In addition to reporting …
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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 … sometimes mandatory, and can have forensic value. In most settings, autopsies have become uncommon. Imaging, lab … 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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In Their Own Words: Patients Describe Their Transformations
… David "My name is David Diaz. I’m 5’6” and, not long ago, I weighed 495 … the chance to be there for the moments that matter most." Stories & Perspectives From Surgery to Social Media: … I have met the most incredible group of people on the web site who have become my family. Their support during good and …
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5 Questions with Dr. John Chabot about Work/Life Balance and the Joy of Gardening
… and into home mode, and de-stress,” says Dr. Chabot, who is also executive director of the Pancreas Center at … feet to 12 feet. It’s a pretty technical undertaking, and most years, I catch at least one. My son and I also like to … their career? It falls within the general advice I give to most people early in their careers: Find something you enjoy …
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Our Super Specialty: Restorative Surgery & Ostomy Avoidance
… The Global Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia is distinguished for its expertise in the management of all … continence and avoiding an ostomy , with results that most other centers aren't able to achieve. To make an … subsection) Diverticulitis : Restorative resection in most situations with a low need for a permanent or even …
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Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease
… a condition in which the liver stores excess fat but is not secondary to alcohol, a virus, drugs, metabolic … to metabolize or export fat. MAFLD is currently the most common cause of abnormal liver blood tests in the United … management of children identified with this disease. Our site is a member of the NASH (Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis) …
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