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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/7/20
… one prestigious cancer hospital, and in the initial plans for the Javits Center and USNS Comfort here at home. Javits … Best of 2020, and it won’t be matched until May 26, 2021, when all of this will be a distant memory. Craig R. … 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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Surgery for Aortic Stenosis: PARTNER Trial Update
… stenosis who are unable to undergo traditional surgery for technical reasons fared better with transcatheter aortic … Department of Surgery, is Principal Investigator of the 26-center PARTNER trial, which began in 2007 and is … open heart surgery. In an article published in NewsDaily.com, Dr. Ajay Kirtane, an interventional cardiologist at …
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Metabolic syndrome in 40s linked to TV, lack of exercise, at age 16
… show per week or less at age 16. When evaluated at age 43, 26.9% of participants had metabolic syndrome and 55% were … according to Marc Bessler, MD, Chief of the Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery. Yet as Dr. Bessler … these questions, but it does raise awareness, and argues for increased activity during childhood in order to have a …
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Interview with Patrick Coty, PA
… The NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia Pancreas Center cares for patients with various diseases of the pancreas including … diseases. He evaluates patients during their initial visit to the center, during which he obtains each patient's … to work six to eight weeks after surgery. Will I be cancer-free after surgery? Again, every person's case is unique. The …
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From NYP's Health Matters – One Heart Saves Three Lives: Innovative Partial Heart Transplant Performed at Columbia/NYP
… her valves worked well, making her an ideal living donor for this innovative procedure. She had been in the hospital for 7 weeks when her family received the life-changing news: a donor heart was available. “To offer this …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/05/20
… was placed near a window so I would get enough air.” [Feb 26, 1918] “Tuesday—Told this AM by Capt Davis and also by … survived, buried their family, and lived on. A victory for my mother and me. Bringing my epidemic saga full circle, … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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End of Year Review: Top Ten Surgery Advances of 2015
… the passing year’s accomplishments and set our intentions for the coming year. In 2015, the Department of Surgery’s … patients both here and around the globe. One more reason for hope this season! 1. The Transformative Power of POEM … hospitals in 2015 to educate their surgeons about the latest advances in breast cancer diagnosis and …
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Updates from Dr. Smith
… Smith: 12/20/20 A Thanksgiving Update from Dr. Smith: 11/26/20 A July COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20 A … from Dr. Smith: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 4/25/20 COVID-19 … COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 3/15/20 Related Here For You, Now More Than Ever: Lessons We've Learned from the …
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A Winter Solstice COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 12/20/20
… faith in the honor system, by requiring “gateway” testing for everyone after January 4, whether they admit to travel or … Previously: A Thanksgiving Update from Dr. Smith: 11/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20 A Memorial Day … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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Esophageal Disorders Program
… If you’re seeking care for an esophageal condition like esophageal cancer, … leading esophageal disease researchers to offer the latest and safest minimally invasive treatments. To make an … Barrett's esophagus Esophageal atresia (for more, also visit our EA Care Program ) Esophageal cancer Esophageal …
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Hepatitis C – New classes of medications signify a sea change in therapeutic options.
… While this combination offered a cure rate of about 80% for certain patients, those with genotypes 2 and 3, its cure … approaching 100% with multi-drug, alloral, interferon free regimens. Though the data remains preliminary and the … regimens or longer treatment times." To learn more, visit: www.livermd.org …
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The Itch That Led to a Life-Saving Diagnosis
… saved her life. And as promised, Orisel, now cancer-free, returned to Serafina with her friends and set fire to … Advancing Breast Cancer Treatment: Dr. Roshni Rao on the Latest Breakthroughs from the I-SPY Trial Oncoplastic …
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What We’re Reading: 01/10/20
… A worthwhile exploratory read. ( From washingtonpost.com ) A.I. Comes to the Operating Room An exciting pilot … to predict diagnosis, and in less time. ( From nytimes.com ) Surgeon Breaks Down 22 Medical Scenes From Film & TV … ridiculous of medical practice on the screen. ( From wired.com ) Also check out: What We’re Reading: 12/20/19 What We’re …
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What We’re Reading: 10/02/20
… data, and ongoing studies. A good one. ( From theatlantic.com) The Underused Weight Loss Option: Bariatric Surgery … surgery is proven to be the most effective treatment for severe obesity in adults and adolescents but is still … 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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