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A PSA Brought David to the ER, and It Saved His Life
… kitchen table. Most days, he goes down the road to check in on his mother Ann, who, at 97, is still fiercely … where he grew up, the foothills of the Catskill Mountains in Sullivan County. Where he spent his youth wandering … with their familiar presence, but they were like these two points of reality,” he says, “and it was like, oh, okay. …
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Parathyroid Disease & Sleep Disturbance: Is There a Link? Is There a Fix?
… brain function, and mood might improve after surgery in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism—a question that … of that data that we've partnered with our sleep experts in our sleep lab here at Columbia with. Can Treating … seems to be a link, but they didn't have enough patients in that study to really determine that there was a …
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State of the Union: Pediatric Heart Surgery
… becoming safer, less invasive, and more imaginative in how it approaches even the most complex cases. In this State of the Union conversation, Emile Bacha, MD , … may lead next. Redefining What’s Possible in Complex Care When you look at where pediatric cardiac …
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State of the Union: Pediatric Heart Surgery Today
… and Director of the Kalfa Research Lab. What’s new in the world of pediatric heart surgery? There are probably … one is complex biventricular repair–using two ventricles in children for whom, only a few years ago, we would have … B with the pulmonary valve. It's a kind of cascade effect in terms of how many patients you can help. Also, in terms of …
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Mitral Valve Surgery Program
… including minimally invasive procedures and the latest in robotic-assisted surgical techniques. We combine … and it is one of the most common forms of mitral disease. In some cases, this is preceded by a condition called mitral valve prolapse , in which the flaps or leaflets of the valve become floppy. …
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What You Need to Know About Pancreatic Enzymes
… cause problems with eating or maintaining their weight. In this post, she answers frequently asked questions about … of lipase (the enzyme that digests fat) and they come in different doses, depending on the brand. Enzymes are often … the brand, enzyme dosages vary. For instance, Creon comes in 3,000, 6,000, 12,000, 24,000, and 36,000 units of lipase …
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Surgery Wrapped 2025: What a Year of Care Looked Like
… At first glance, this is a year told in numbers. But behind every data point is a patient, a … specialty, and moment of need. The Numbers Behind the Year In 2025, our surgical teams performed 71,199 procedures , … surgeries meant many families placing enormous trust in steady hands. Some milestones stood out for their scale. …
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COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 12/31/21
… bad as that sounds, Omicron does appear to be less severe in vaccinated patients, so T-cell-mediated immunity, plus the … and infection, are still better than nothing. In the past 10 days those points have been emphatically underlined by the breakthrough …
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Vaccines: Who is Eligible for Which This Vax Season?
… these are on the top of everyone's mind. I've also noticed in even my local pharmacy, a whole menu of vaccine options, … approved RSV vaccine, and there's been a lot of research in that field happening for decades–right now, the current … it like it's a common cold that comes and passes. It peaks in the late fall and in the winter season. Dr. Hyesoo Lowe: …
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Vascular Surgery Presentations and Research
… the publications below may require subscriptions or a log-in through the Columbia library while PubMed links are … Diego, CA, September 18-25, 2018 Bajakian D: –Endografting in Women: Are There Gender Differences in Technique or Outcomes? (With Case Examples) –Fenestrated …
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Follow-Up Care After Lung Transplantation
… get an accurate reading of the immunosuppressant levels in your blood. The lab tests we perform monitor your blood … lung function, electrolytes, and the medication levels in your blood. Other tests may be ordered as necessary. … your hematocrit, the percentage of red blood cells present in your blood. Red blood cells carry oxygen to all parts of …
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Pediatric Surgery Presentations and Research
… the publications below may require subscriptions or a log-in through the Columbia library while PubMed links are … M, Chai P, Bacha E, Kalfa D. Aortic Valve Neocuspidization in a Pediatric Population: An Early Single Center Experience. … Mattar SG, Michalsky M, Podkameni D, Reichard KW, Stanford FC, Zeller MH, Zitsman J. ASMBS Pediatric Metabolic and …
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Thyroid Surgery: Common Questions and Concerns
… of low calcium levels include numbness and tingling in the hands, the soles of your feet, and around your lips. Some patients feel a ‘crawling’ sensation in the skin, muscle cramps, or severe headaches. In rare cases, patients may have cramping and rigidity of …
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Chemotherapy for Pancreatic Cancer: State of the Union
… Medical oncologists, specialists in treating cancer with chemotherapy, play a vital role in the care of patients with pancreatic cancer . Most will … Oberstein, MD, medical oncologist at the Pancreas Center. In the following interview, Dr. Oberstein discusses the …
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