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What We’re Reading: 11/01/19
… relationship, the one between doctors and patients is a complicated dance, each person deciding whether to trust … out of appealing to our shared humanity. ( From nytimes.com ) Injecting Drugs Can Ruin a Heart. How Many Second … crisis and the suffering left in its wake. ( From nytimes.com ) The Science Of Scary: Why It's So Fun To Be Freaked …
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FAQs: What You Should Know About Living Donor Transplants
… and how to become a living donor. General Questions What is living donor liver transplantation? A living donor liver … are specifically experienced in caring for liver donors. Most donors will be able to return home when they show stable … are able to eat and drink, and have a clear incision site, among other criteria. How long before the liver donor …
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Overcoming Parathyroid Cancer
… daughter Greer’s herculean efforts to help her mother (who is deaf and relies on lip reading to communicate) during a … us a bit about yourself and about your mom. My name is Greer Dawes. I am a Math teacher in a middle school, but … where I received my microbiology training. My mother is 90 years old. A widow for the past 4 years. She has eight …
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I Need a… Surgeon
… Our "I need a" series is a helpful guide to finding the care you need when you … means finding the best surgeon you can; after all, the most important element of any surgery is the skill of the … what to look for, what questions to ask, and what matters most to you can reduce anxiety and help you feel more …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/28/20
… the threshold of comfort necessary for surrender. Or is this simply a truth that’s revealed in times like these—that embedded in the middle of everything is the cold hard elegance of a Nature that doesn’t care. We … 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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Our Super Specialty: Reoperative Colorectal Surgery
… needing treatment might result in a hostile abdomen that is difficult to navigate. Surgeons in the Global Center have … ileostomy seeking management of pouch problems. There is a high rate of pouch preservation after both primary pouch … Global Center for consultations, procedures, and surgery is readily available. Our Team Colorectal Surgeons Pokala …
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Our Super Specialty: Enhanced Recovery and Outcomes After Colectomy
… Global Center for consultations, procedures, and surgery is readily available. Our Team Colorectal Surgeons Pokala …
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Welcome to Esophageal Atresia Care
… Esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) is a rare birth defect occurring in 1 in 2,500-4,000 babies … stomach. The blue structure is the trachea, or airway. The most common type of EA/TEF is type C (85%) followed by types … your child’s school. For school districts without pre-made official forms or to help you get started, a sample letter …
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Metastatic Disease to the Adrenal Gland
… and lymphoma. The best treatment for metastatic cancer is usually systemic therapy like chemotherapy, however … disease is well controlled and the adrenal is the only site of metastatic disease, if the patient is having … gland before the primary site is known. Signs and Symptoms Most patients with adrenal metastases do not have signs or …
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Here For You, Now More Than Ever
… used to having answers. We pride ourselves on taking the most complicated cases, on being the best prepared. Well, no … infection starts by determining whether an in-person visit is actually necessary for you. Our office administrators will … to be using right now. — Ryan Roehner (@ryerock16) March 26, 2020 Thank you for continuing your daily letters, Dr. …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/21/20
… confusion surrounding how the reproduction rate of a virus is measured. R 0 indicates how many other people one person … President of Stanford University in 1891, where he lost most of his new collection in the 1906 earthquake. He … 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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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 … lottery event. The initial playfulness reveals something most sinister. The theme is shocking yet familiar as she …
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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, … productive. Ramadan begins today. This year, more than most, I struggle to remember why we allow social, political, … 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 Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at Columbia
… The IBD Center at Columbia is a dedicated team of inflammatory bowel disease specialists with years of experience treating even the most complex cases of Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Call … constant, long-term inflammation of the digestive tract, most commonly Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis . IBD …
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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. … mask and social distancing protocols, wash your hands, and most importantly do not skip doctor’s appointments or …
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