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A Winter Solstice COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 12/20/20
… be avoided, at least outside the Canton of Cuomo. Columbia is hedging its bets, and signaling loss of faith in the honor … week. The science that produced these vaccines so quickly is truly miraculous. To escape enslavement by the … Previously: A Thanksgiving Update from Dr. Smith: 11/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20 A Memorial Day …
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Nobility in Small Things: A Look Back at The Leadership of Craig Smith, MD
… If you’ve spent time around him, what stands out is not flash or pomp, but discipline. Precision, humility. A … teaches to how he has led one of the country’s largest and most complex academic surgery departments. The Craft Comes … Stealth Innovation and the Long View When asked about the most futuristic thing happening in surgery today , Dr. …
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Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplantation
… January 2024 Intestinal and multivisceral transplantation is a surgery that removes diseased or malfunctioning organs … transplantation necessary. The following are some of the most common: Blocked or obstructed intestines (atresia) … One Year : 74 percent Five Year : 42 percent Ten Year : 26 percent The survival rates for intestinal, liver, and …
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Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
… procedure used to rejuvenate the upper and lower eyelids is called a blepharoplasty . Also known as eyelid surgery, … lines associated with age. Eyelid surgery is one of the most popular and commonly requested facial rejuvenation … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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Autoimmune Interstitial Lung Disease
… in the lungs. Autoimmune Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is caused specifically by autoimmune disorders, which involve … for evidence of ILD, such as inflammation or scarring. The most common imaging test used for this purpose is a … and how closely the patient follows their treatment plan. Most people with little to moderate lung damage who begin …
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Tim Sweeney’s Story: From Lung Transplant to NYC Marathon
… “It was an amazing, incredible experience. It felt like a 26.2-mile standing ovation, and Dr. Sonett was my biggest …
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Courage to Share: The Importance of Publishing Adverse Surgical Outcomes
… This is a conversation with Paul Kurlansky, MD , Associate … cardiac surgery, is incredibly humbling. You can be the most experienced surgeon, but occasionally things just don’t … quickly. As a final takeaway, what do you think is the most important message from publishing studies like this one? …
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What We’re Reading: 04/02/21
… medicine needs to listen to Asian American trainees It is not simply hatred we must end. It’s up to us to ensure our … clinic, and our desire to see that stop.” ( From statnews.com ) The City Losing Its Children to H.I.V. Frankly, this is … outbreak of HIV is devastating families. Moreover, the most recent data from Pakistan indicate that only 21 percent …
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What We’re Reading: 06/10/21
… that made it into our feeds this week. The Human Genome Is—Finally!—Complete Nearly 21 years ago, the mapping of the … all up for future genetic discoveries. ( From theatlantic.com ) Quantum leap for medical research as microscope zooms … revolutionized the way drugs are identified and tested. Most importantly, the work they started isn’t over. A …
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What We’re Reading: 07/23/21
… went into achieving elimination in 1980. Yellow fever is not far behind. But Covid-19? We need the same vaccine … variants, and what our future may hold. ( From newyorker.com ) Emergency Medicine’s Original Sin “The misconception … around vaccines—in Congress, on TV, and elsewhere. Yet, most people have little idea what the health and privacy …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/12/20
… Day , the Bill Murray character says “Well, what if there is no tomorrow? There wasn’t one today.” March was … Canada to Siberia? The position of the magnetic North Pole is determined by iron and nickel flux in earth’s molten core, … be Vega, the fifth-brightest star visible from earth. In 26,000 years a-Ursae Minoris will wear the Polaris crown …
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Gastric Cancer
… Gastric cancer (also known as stomach cancer) is an abnormal growth of cells in the stomach. Although its … or a combination. Key Facts Gastric cancer is the sixth most common form of cancer and the third most fatal. Although … This breaks down to the following statistics: About 26,560 new cases (16,160 in men and 10,400 in women) About …
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Journey to Health: Aidan Ward Thriving After Father Donates Liver
… may donate his or her liver — "don't you need your liver?" is a common question. In fact, living donor liver transplantation, or LDLT, is not only possible, but is the optimal choice for patients who need a liver …
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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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