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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/13/20
… out of our health care system. Our PPE supply at present is very good, even for N95s. ELISA serum testing for antibody is finally NY State approved. Initial capacity is in the low … 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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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/14/20
… to be leveling off, thankfully. A relative bright spot is that our children’s hospital (MSCHONY) has been relatively spared, although it is sharing some of the adult COVID load in its ICUs. These … 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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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/19/20
… something to do with inaccuracy in the denominator, but it is still unambiguously wonderful news for California. It is not, however, the reality we are living. I invite anyone … 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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Nutrition Counseling
… Nutrition counseling is a free service offered to all patients of The Pancreas …
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Pioneering Approach of Kidney Autotransplantation for Complex Kidney Disorders Offers Big Hope
… postoperative discomfort, and because the transplant is on oneself, no risk of organ rejection. Bloody urine. Sharp back pain. The culprit is typically kidney stones. For a number of people, however, … disorder of the kidney that requires surgery. This is where kidney autotransplantation comes in. “There are a …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/23/20
… operation. But I am not complaining! All of that stuff is to heart surgery as commanding an aircraft carrier is to flying F18s off the deck. Or so I imagine, never … 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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Pancreatic Cancer: Family History and Genetics
… and family history in pancreatic cancer. What follows is the first in a three-part series of the most popular … are the main causes of developing pancreatic cancer? What is the average person’s risk of developing pancreatic cancer … In these “sporadic” cases of pancreatic cancer, there is no identifiable inherited gene involved and in an average …
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Faculty Spotlight: Fay Kastrinos, MD – Gastroenterologist
… Program , where she sees patients every Friday. What is your role at the Pancreas Center and the Muzzi Mirza Program? Dr. Kastrinos: My role is to help patients assess their risk for pancreatic cancer based on their personal and family history. This is a very important part of patients’ care at the Pancreas …
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Teach Them Young: Lemonade Stand Raises Money for Sick Kids at NYP/Columbia
… thinking about while planning the lemonade stand. “Giving is an art form, and we try to teach our children that anyone … can give back.” says their dad, William Villafranco. “This is something we live. Our entire family does too.” Luisa, … daughters from my previous marriage. They range from age 26 to 31. And we always instilled in them the importance of …
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What We’re Reading: 08/07/20
… Immunology Is Where Intuition Goes to Die The immune system is an … Your must-read article for the week. ( From theatlantic.com ) How a Zoom forum is changing the way ICU doctors treat … 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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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/16/20
… like cardioverting atrial fibrillation. What awaits us is not a clean screensaver asking politely for login. We’re … improved attendance at meetings of all kinds. Being off-site is no longer an excuse, nor is the time to move from one … 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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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/17/20
… Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, Today is Friday. As many have observed, that used to mean more … Now, not so much. But enough self-pity! The curve is flat. The intrepid marines working at all levels in the … 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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Eating Well With Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes
… diet may not always be appropriate. If blood sugar is well controlled (or even somewhat controlled) one is usually able to follow a more liberal diabetic diet. The … by a physician. In general, consuming added sugars is unhealthy and should be avoided in excess. Whether or not …
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An Older Surgery Is Giving Some Patients New Freedom After Colon Removal
… like ulcerative colitis, a top priority for surgery is avoiding an external ostomy bag. While the current … the ileal pouch-anal anastomosis, or J-pouch procedure, is an effective option for many patients, new research … for the improved quality of life it offers.” Dr. Kiran points to the study's results as a call for the continent …
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Fighting For A New Way To Treat Difficult Cancers
… called proton beam therapy. “ Proton beam radiation is just a more accurate way of delivering radiation,” says … 10 percent in five years.” Lowering recurrence rates, he points out, means lowering death rates. In other words, using … of surgeries and a very shortened life expectancy,” Scott points out. “Dr. Yoon's treatment plan was the one that gave …
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