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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/31/20
… the Allen Pavilion as a prelude to delivering free pizza for everyone on duty inside. Note that 15% of the … PPE is clearly in better supply, enough that plans for resterilization of N95s is on hold. NYP is working … 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: 4/1/20
… are now doubling every 7 days, after doubling every 3 days for much of the month, but what about the month ahead of us? … evolution of our testing policy. Our machine capacity for PCR viral antigen assays is very large but remains … 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: 4/2/20
… Steve Corwin announced that NYP is providing a $1250 bonus for everyone who has worked in or supported the COVID-19 front lines, for at least one week. This unprecedented generosity … 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: 3/28/20
… I couldn’t disguise the fact that yesterday tried my soul, for reasons I won’t revisit. I could continue in that vein by … 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 Culture Consult: Dr. Abraham Kirkhely on What He’s Been Reading Lately
… suggests that patients who had undergone bariatric surgery for morbid obesity and its associated medical problems had … into account the potential for saving lives? ( From forbes.com / jamanetwork.com ) “Essentialism: The Disciplined … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/5/20
… curve. The steadily positive slope we’ve watched for a month is grinding and relentless. Scanning the daily statistics for the NYP system I can squint, angulate the page, and see … 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: 3/29/20
… curve is steady. As long as that remains true, and for some period after the peak, we will be dealing with ED … at a significant rate. That contributes to the demands for redeployment, even though mitigated by the COVID+ people … 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: 3/30/20
… increase ICU capacity dramatically, as fast as possible. For the NYP system alone this means increasing from a … behind, who are steadily reduced to those inappropriate for duty. They may be older, or medically compromised—or … 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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From Habits to Scrubs: A Brief History of Medical and Surgical Dress
… point . She insisted on practical, secular uniforms for nurses: no crinolines (structured hoop skirts or … O’Donnell VR, Chinelatto LA, Rodrigues C, Hojaij FC. A brief history of medical uniforms: from ancient history …
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Pectus Excavatum
… a fast heartbeat There are multiple corrective surgeries for pectus excavatum Pectus excavatum is a malformation of … sternum and the pulmonary artery may cause a heart murmur. For ordinary everyday activities, a person with pectus … and obtain adequate oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange for the demands of the body. The additional energy utilized …
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Cirugía para Obesidad en el año 2023
… Edited January 2023 to maintain the latest information in treatment and research. Aquí se … el baipás gástrico. Existe otra operación llamada el “switch” duodenal , que se está haciendo un poco más popular, … pérdida de peso y resolución de la diabetes. ¿Qué es el “switch” duodenal, exactamente? Buena pregunta. Básicamente es …
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COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20
… money after passing around a napkin on which he’d written “For sale: Baby shoes, never worn.” The Times didn’t do badly, … 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 … 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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Faculty Spotlight: Fay Kastrinos, MD – Gastroenterologist
… Center since 2008. She now oversees the clinical practice for the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention and Genetics … Kastrinos: My role is to help patients assess their risk for pancreatic cancer based on their personal and family … as it may ultimately translate to preventive measures for those patients and family members who may be high risk …
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Teach Them Young: Lemonade Stand Raises Money for Sick Kids at NYP/Columbia
… at Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital (MSCHONY), one for tongue tie and more recently for a blocked tear duct. And … daughters from my previous marriage. They range from age 26 to 31. And we always instilled in them the importance of … Told Through Art on Social Media Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/3/20
… been extubated tended to stay on mechanical ventilation for about two weeks, and those who expire appear to be … that most survive, if every patient stays on a ventilator for two weeks the burden on our resources is enormous. Under … 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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