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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/25/20
… the threats represented by a lack of PPE and testing can feel corrosive. In sum, the accelerating pace of this … capacity to do 1,000 PCR antigen tests per day, but can’t fully utilize that capacity because of severely limited swabs, transfer medium, and the PPE required for the person doing the swabbing. Pathology is rapidly …
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Adrenal Incidentaloma
… that is discovered on an imaging test that is being done for a problem unrelated to adrenal disease. Adrenal tumors … As imaging techniques have improved and become more commonly used, doctors are finding more and more adrenal … they must be evaluated because a small percentage can lead to significant disease. Adrenal incidentalomas fall …
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Pulmonary Hypertension
… caused by increased blood pressure in the lungs that can lead to serious complications including heart failure. … Right heart catheterization , which is one of the most reliable ways of diagnosing pulmonary hypertension. Usually … blood vessels Medical Therapies The current treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension includes the use of …
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State of the Union: Breast Care in 2025
… ultrasound. If the axillary ultrasound is negative, we don’t need to do a sentinel node biopsy. It’s a big change. … uses contrast to give radiologists a better view and can pick up more cancers. It’s especially helpful for women … and we do these cases together routinely. I always ask patients how they feel about their breast size and shape. …
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Sticking to your New Year’s resolutions
… the specific steps you will take to get there. It isn’t enough to say “lose 20 pounds this year” or “fit into my … set smaller, attainable goals. Once you achieve them, you can always set new goals. Most people can successfully … achieving your goals? If you are struggling and need help, ask a family member, friend, or seek advice from an expert …
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New Year's Eve COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 12/31/20
… liaison teams will be reactivated to handle communication. More importantly for our Department, we were asked to reduce by 50% the volume … but we’ve been through this before, and I know we will be fair and equitable, both to our patients and our surgeons. I …
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Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis
… During the history , a medical professional will ask questions about risk factors like radiation exposure and … Are Used For Thyroid Diagnosis? Thyroid hormone levels can be measured from blood samples and used to help figure … (medicine that numbs the injection area but doesn’t put you to sleep). An ultrasound may be used to help guide …
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The Story of Two Heart Transplants Told Through Art on Social Media
… is also currently a post-bac premed student at Columbia. For Gianna, artmaking is like breathing. And there have been periods of time when her body couldn’t allow her to do it. Her journey, expressed through comics … and a human navigating the world with medical issues most can’t see or understand. In the two-day takeover, Gianna …
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What We’re Reading: 02/26/21
… Asia fare far better. Why? “Just as epidemiology calls for a truly detailed sense of a population’s demographic … profile.” ( From newyorker.com ) We Still Don’t Know How Well Covid Vaccines Stop Transmission You’ve … This article serves as a well-crafted breakdown of what we can extrapolate from the current data as well as the media …
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Patient Stories
… B. “My blood work was normal,” Haydee says, “so I didn’t pay any attention to it.” Read the full story here » … transplant. Read the full story here » Need a New Liver? Ask the In-Laws Back in 2000, Elizabeth Macchio, an … We look back at a picture of him before his transplant and can't believe he is the same kid." Read the full story here …
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Your Breast Surgery: FAQ
… of the most common questions about your surgery so you can prepare in the days and weeks beforehand, know what to … have questions, contact us at (212) 305-9676 . Preparing for Surgery What tests may be done prior to surgery? Your … meet with the anesthesiologist. This is a good time to ask any questions relating to your surgery. Can I eat or …
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Aortic Repair Saves a Life
… to NYP/Columbia, one of the premier centers in the nation for aortic and valve repair. At first, Greg was in denial. … as a kind of early warning for the aortic dissection which can be fatal if we can’t get to it in time.” In the OR, Dr. Takayama was able to …
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What We’re Reading: 06/19/20
… specifically, each of these is relevant to our work. We can’t dismantle a system until we plumb the depths of it. We … coastal port in the English colony of Virginia. It carried more than 20 enslaved Africans, who were sold to the …
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Carotid Stenosis
… find an experienced cardiac or vascular physician who can monitor your condition now and in the years to come. … carotid arteries as well as their heart. The risk factors for carotid disease are the same as for heart disease: age, … of patients, says Dr. Morrissey. His primary advice: “Don’t panic. Take the opportunity to establish care with a …
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Sleeve Gastrectomy for Gastroparesis
… of life. Gastroparesis is a disorder in which the stomach can not properly contract and empty its contents into the intestines. Since food can’t move food normally through the digestive system, patients … diabetes. Based on their long-term experience with surgery for weight loss, physicians at the Center for Metabolic and …
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