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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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Courage to Share: The Importance of Publishing Adverse Surgical Outcomes
… This is a conversation with Paul Kurlansky, MD , Associate … you talk a little about why publishing a study like this is so important? I had the pleasure and honor of working with … him for his courage. The classic paradigm in surgery is, "We did X many cases, had great results," or "Our …
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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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What We’re Reading: 08/21/20
… unit layout. All elements that hamper quality sleep (which is critical for healing). But there is another major factor … out the science and the roadblocks. ( From theatlantic.com ) 1.5 Million Antibody Tests Show What Parts of N.Y.C. … 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: 4/22/20
… You’ve heard before that our single greatest obstacle is the CUIMC ICU census, which has been hovering at ~230 … patient stays on the ventilator for three weeks. NYP is making aggressive efforts to identify other inpatient … 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 Overnight Birth of a Surgical Workforce Access Team, SWAT, in the Time of COVID
… By Lindsay Gandolfo The life of a surgical resident is a grind. Usually comprised of 12 to 13-hour days, mostly … the onslaught of COVID patients. It was a built-in surgery fast track. The Orthopedics department did something similar … this in to your hospital’s plans for #covid pic.twitter.com/ipcm3IVcvi — Colin Pesyna (@cpesyna) March 28, 2020 All …
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Our Colorectal Surgery Team & Locations
… Looking for a Colorectal Surgeon? Our “I need a” series is a helpful guide to finding the care you need when you …
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What We’re Reading: 08/14/20
… programs seem to have robust enough staff and resources—is reaching only half of new cases within 24 hours. And of … opportunity to employ thoughtfulness. ( From theatlantic.com ) Lung cancer deaths are declining faster than new cases. … 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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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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From NYP’s Health Matters: Saving Two Babies’ Lives With One Pioneering Approach to Heart Valve Transplantation
… surgical teams, and more. “To me, the biggest part of this is that we went from helping one baby to two,” says Dr. Marc … “The No. 1 reason babies die while on a transplant list is because they don’t match with a donor fast enough. So the ability to help more than one child — …
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Your Dietitian’s Dish
… no two days are alike. A balanced, plant based diet is best for overall health, including prevention of cancer, … fruit, and nuts or nut butters to their oatmeal. Oatmeal is very filling and satisfying due to its high fiber content. … 696 calories, 90 g carbohydrate, 30 g protein, 24 g fat, 26 g fiber My total nutrient breakdown for an average day is: …
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What We’re Reading: 09/25/20
… rising around Covid-19 vaccines. ( From statnews.com ) ‘I Had Heart Surgery in the Middle of a Coronavirus Hot … 15,000 deaths each year, and time-sensitive treatment is often lifesaving. Johnny Diaz, a reporter for the NYTimes, … 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: 10/09/20
… in public understanding, and plainly declares that there is only one way to vote in November. “Truth is neither … does a mask demonstration to boot. ( From theatlantic.com ) ‘The med student daughter is asking so many questions.’ … 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: 12/04/20
… in a practical way. Pods can be dangerous when a virus is spreading out of control, with new cases and … Be smart, and don’t lose hope. ( From theatlantic.com ) C.D.C. Officials Shorten Recommended Quarantine Periods … 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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