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The RelayBranch Trial Introduces the First Minimally-Invasive Device for Total Aortic Arch Repair
… replaces the entire aortic arch without opening the chest is groundbreaking. The aortic arch is the curved section of … the United States are really expensive. These trials would cost hundreds of millions of dollars to get FDA approval. And … contact? Dr. Takayama: Reach out to us through the aortic site , or phone number: (212) 305-6380 . Dr. Patel: Yes, …
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State of the Union: Breast Care in 2025
… year? Probably the biggest one from a surgical perspective is the SOUND trial . That study looked at patients with … had an axillary ultrasound. If the axillary ultrasound is negative, we don’t need to do a sentinel node biopsy. It’s … but we’ve developed a way to provide it without additional cost to patients. What’s the latest with the I-SPY trials? …
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Retroperitoneal Sarcomas, Pelvic Sarcomas & Proton Beam Radiation with Aggressive Surgical Resection
… that often return even after they’ve been removed. This is called local recurrence (“local” because the tumor … with these types of tumors. Key Facts Local recurrence is the leading cause of death in patients with … which opened in East Harlem in 2018 with an estimated cost of $330 million. Outlook For patients with …
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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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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. … 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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Study Analysis: Plastics in Heart Plaque
… proportion of these plastics that come into our bodies is probably from plastic pollution. These particles have been … and blood itself. They have noxious side effects, and this is further evidence that microplastics are just part of our …
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How to Find the Right Surgeon for YOU: A Conversation with Dr. James Lee
… are faced with a medical issue. Especially when surgery is involved, a few pieces of information may be helpful. Who … better to offer these tips than an insider himself? This is a conversation with Columbia’s Dr. James Lee . Dr. Lee is the chief of endocrine surgery at Columbia University …
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Getting Clear on Common Covid Vaccine Side FX
… Are Better Than Getting Covid Dr. Magda Sobieszczyk is the Chief of Infectious Diseases at … University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Sobieszczyk is a clinical virologist and the principal investigator of … They can include pain and swelling at the injection site, fatigue, headache, feeling tired, and even having a …
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Oncoplastic Surgery: An Interdisciplinary Trend Towards Breast Conservation in Breast Cancer Surgery
… opposed to the entire breast in a mastectomy. A lumpectomy is followed by radiation therapy. Over time, “mastectomies … mastectomies,” said Dr. Grant. The radical mastectomy is now rarely performed, having been replaced by less … number is not zero with a mastectomy and is only a couple points higher with a lumpectomy. So, the most important …
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Living Drugs and Rewriting Immunity: A Conversation with CAR T-Cell Pioneer Michel Sadelain
… Michel Sadelain, MD, PhD , is widely regarded as one of the founding architects of CAR … in Cell Engineering and Therapy (CICET) , Dr. Sadelain is building a future in which genetically engineered cells … of patients who undergo these trials. All of that together points to embedding this in a large, comprehensive medical …
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Our Colorectal Surgery Team & Locations
… Looking for a Colorectal Surgeon? Our “I need a” series is a helpful guide to finding the care you need when you …
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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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Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Transplantation
… diagnosis, treatment, or a second opinion, our center is here for you. Call (212) 305-7771 or complete our online … for critical care management and surgery. And our center is one of a handful of ECMO Platinum Centers of Excellence in … and interstitial lung disease, highly skilled care is a necessity. Columbia is the premier center in the …
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