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What We’re Reading: 09/04/20
… our communities. While the brokenness of our health system is of urgent focus, this article packs some encouragement … our healthcare system is dysfunctional." ( From newyorker.com ) Jacob Blake's police shooting highlights the hidden … 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: 4/24/20
… elective surgery was shut down. Reversing that action is another part of the restarting process. At the outset, … be useful supporting the clinical mission. Now, the race is on to reopen all of the research programs that don’t … 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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Added sugars – a bad gut feeling!
… of Digestive Diseases Did you know that May is Digestive Disease Awareness Month? Help reduce your risk … of cancer, it would be beneficial to limit added sugars as best as possible. How much sugar do Americans actually … using fruit such as ½ cup blueberries or ½ banana. To best avoid added sugars in your diet, read the food …
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Six year-old Heart Patient Does Mini-Triathlon
… NYP/Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital is the largest referral center in New York for infants with … and have perfected this technique, achieving among the best outcomes nationally. “Today we are able use a minimally … rate following the Norwood procedure is among the best in the country, with survival rates close to 90 per …
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What We’re Reading: 07/24/20
… shouldn’t be a difference in outcomes. But what they found is that black children are more than three times as likely to … will we make swift, transformative change? ( From nytimes.com ) Confusion Spreads Over System to Determine Priority … out: 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: 4/22/20
… You’ve heard before that our single greatest obstacle is the CUIMC ICU census, which has been hovering at ~230 … patient stays on the ventilator for three weeks. NYP is making aggressive efforts to identify other inpatient … 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: 11/06/20
… give yourself a few moments to breathe. ( From nytimes.com ) Yep, that’s really it. Now, it’s time for the weekend. … 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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Hybrid Cardiac Surgery
… increasingly complex cardiac conditions, we believe it is imperative to provide innovative and less invasive … surgical plan for each patient that takes advantage of the best of cardiac surgery and the best of cardiology, and most importantly, does not compromise …
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What We’re Reading: 08/14/20
… programs seem to have robust enough staff and resources—is reaching only half of new cases within 24 hours. And of … opportunity to employ thoughtfulness. ( From theatlantic.com ) Lung cancer deaths are declining faster than new cases. … 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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Flying Halfway Around the World for a Chance to Live
… liver medication. Haydee took it for a while, then as is the custom in the Philippines, she turned to an … A specialist familiar with liver disease advised that her best hope was Columbia’s Center for Liver Disease and … I knew I would get better,” she said. “I had the very best team. And because of my daughter, I never gave up hope.” …
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Reduce Your Colorectal Cancer Risk through Lifestyle Modification
… Dietitian, Division of Digestive Disease Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United … to sauces, marinades, and salad dressings. Raw garlic is best, but roasted garlic is also a fantastic addition to any … the Prevention of Colorectal Cancer: http://www.wcrf.org/sites/default/files/Colorectal-Cancer-2011-Report.pdf (2) …
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Medicine of the Soul
… of pontiff in unprecedented fashion in 2013, his first official trip was not to a global capital or distant land, … of Europe and the heart of the Mediterranean, the island is geographically peripheral yet central to the story of … from the power corridors of Brussels or Rome, Lampedusa is witness to one of the world’s most urgent humanitarian …
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Vaccine for Pancreatic Cancer Enters Phase II of Clinical Trial: Here’s What to Know
… It originates in the exocrine tissue of the pancreas and is the most common type of pancreatic cancer, making up more than 95 percent of cases. It is also one of the most lethal cancers there is. But … Phase II of the Pancreatic Vaccine Clinical Trial here. [Official Title of Study: A Phase II, Open-Label, Multicenter, …
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What We’re Reading: 09/25/20
… rising around Covid-19 vaccines. ( From statnews.com ) ‘I Had Heart Surgery in the Middle of a Coronavirus Hot … 15,000 deaths each year, and time-sensitive treatment is often lifesaving. Johnny Diaz, a reporter for the NYTimes, … 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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Pediatric Heart Valve Center
… The Pediatric Heart Valve Center at Columbia is dedicated to improving the quality of care for children … just a short time ago, with outcomes that are among the best in the nation. A Multidisciplinary Team of Experts … Heart Valve Clinic provides close follow-up to ensure the best outcomes and to detect any potential complications …
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