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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/23/20
… operation. But I am not complaining! All of that stuff is to heart surgery as commanding an aircraft carrier is to flying F18s off the deck. Or so I imagine, never … 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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Pancreatic Cancer: Family History and Genetics
… and family history in pancreatic cancer. What follows is the first in a three-part series of the most popular … are the main causes of developing pancreatic cancer? What is the average person’s risk of developing pancreatic cancer … In these “sporadic” cases of pancreatic cancer, there is no identifiable inherited gene involved and in an average …
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Faculty Spotlight: Fay Kastrinos, MD – Gastroenterologist
… Program , where she sees patients every Friday. What is your role at the Pancreas Center and the Muzzi Mirza Program? Dr. Kastrinos: My role is to help patients assess their risk for pancreatic cancer based on their personal and family history. This is a very important part of patients’ care at the Pancreas …
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Teach Them Young: Lemonade Stand Raises Money for Sick Kids at NYP/Columbia
… thinking about while planning the lemonade stand. “Giving is an art form, and we try to teach our children that anyone … can give back.” says their dad, William Villafranco. “This is something we live. Our entire family does too.” Luisa, … daughters from my previous marriage. They range from age 26 to 31. And we always instilled in them the importance of …
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ColumbiaDoctors Bronxville | 1 Pondfield Road
… without having to come into the office. All you need is a smartphone or computer and an internet connection. … By Public Transportation ColumbiaDoctors Bronxvile is within reasonable transit distance with the use of …
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What We’re Reading: 08/07/20
… Immunology Is Where Intuition Goes to Die The immune system is an … Your must-read article for the week. ( From theatlantic.com ) How a Zoom forum is changing the way ICU doctors treat … 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: 4/16/20
… like cardioverting atrial fibrillation. What awaits us is not a clean screensaver asking politely for login. We’re … improved attendance at meetings of all kinds. Being off-site is no longer an excuse, nor is the time to move from one … 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: 4/17/20
… Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, Today is Friday. As many have observed, that used to mean more … Now, not so much. But enough self-pity! The curve is flat. The intrepid marines working at all levels 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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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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What We’re Reading: 07/10/20
… we promise it will be both cathartic and informative: Is Your State Doing Enough Coronavirus Testing? Only twelve … the confusion about testing in the media. ( From nytimes.com ) America Is Refusing to Learn How to Fight the … healthaffairs.org ) Also check out: What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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Your Aortic Aneurysm Surgery: What To Expect and FAQs
… a balloon, the larger the aneurysm, the more likely it is to rupture. Surgery can remove the aneurysm and prevent … Surgery: We’re here for our patients for life. Our goal is to build trust and establish a long-term relationship with … either during or after, risk of infection at the incision site, stroke (particularly during surgery on the ascending …
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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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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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