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Rewarding Medicine: Can Hospital Rankings Work for You?
… Game shows tell contestants what they’ve just won (Why is it always a jet ski? Have they been over manufactured? A … treatment that is beyond the capabilities of its staff... Most hospitals would reject [a patient in their 80s or 90s … all this information with things like doctor’s referrals, trusted word of mouth, and good old common sense. US News …
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End of Year Review: Top Ten Surgery Advances of 2015
… and physicians made significant strides in some of the most challenging areas of medicine. Many of this year’s … to perform complex surgeries, and even if a surgeon is qualified, the resources to perform such procedures may be … profound exploration into the history and science of our most virulent, if not ubiquitous, disease. This year, PBS …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/5/20
… The steadily positive slope we’ve watched for a month is grinding and relentless. Scanning the daily statistics for … How are we performing, here in the epicenter? Mortality is 2.9% in New York State, derived from incidence and death … 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: 08/30/24
… What Can We Learn from Menstrual Blood? Menstrual blood is finally being studied seriously. This is a fascinating … might offer for future care. (From newyorker.com) It Eats Plastic. You Eat It. An intriguing look at the … rights. (From npr.org) Related: What We’re Reading: 07/26/24 “Dr. AI” Video Series: Can ChatGPT Step Up to The …
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Heart Surgery Care in White Plains
… in New York, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia's Heart Surgery is proud to serve the Westchester community at our state of … The One offices in White Plains. We are proud to offer the most advanced surgical heart care from our world-class … partner, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital—the leading site for cardiac surgery in the New York region. Our Team We …
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What We’re Reading: 04/09/21
… care. Editorial leadership determines the scholarship that is published or not. So the airing of a podcast episode … been status quo. There is much work to do. ( From statnews.com ) Kati Kariko Helped Shield the World From the … 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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What We’re Reading: 06/04/21
… year—to flash their rainbow stripes of solidarity. What is the display without a committed effort to protect and … a lesson for us all. In more ways than one. ( From nytimes.com ) The Peril of Not Vaccinating The World “There are two … 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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Adrenal Cancer
… Team , October 2024 About Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a rare but very dangerous cancer of the adrenal gland . ACC is found in 1 out of every million people and is most common either before 10 years old or between the ages of 50 and 60 years old. Most adrenocortical carcinomas are not due to a genetic …
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Our Super Specialty: Clinical Trials
… of the early feasibility phase, the Boom-IBD trial is gearing up for a pivotal study. Trial website Watch a … benign bowel strictures. The goal of this technology is to provide immediate relief via balloon dilation and … approach to antibiotic decontamination of the fistula site prior to surgery. Selected Publications Bertucci Zoccali …
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Papillary Thyroid Cancer
… About Papillary thyroid cancer, which is the most common type of thyroid cancer, makes up about 80% … with over 20,000 new cases a year. In fact, it is the 8th most common cancer among women overall and the most common …
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Gratefulness, Relief, and a New Challenge: Large-Scale Vaccination Efforts at the Armory Draws Us All Closer
… By Cale Li MD Noah Landguth is accustomed to long, grueling workdays. He is used to … I was on a plane.” Opened January 14, the vaccination site at the Armory was a joint collaboration by New York … Lorenz estimates he vaccinated about 80 to 90 patients. Most were fairly knowledgeable on the vaccine. “They'd read a …
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What We’re Reading: 03/27/20
… Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery This one is from us—Every evening we share Dr. Smith’s daily COVID-19 … for drop-off locations and information. ( From nytimes.com ) How Does The Coronavirus Behave Inside The Patient A … and what it will take to get them. ( From newyorker.com ) Now for some related yet unrelated reading to inject a …
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Kidney Autotransplant Program
… this minimally invasive treatment option. Columbia is the only institution in the Northeast with a dedicated … evaluation process to determine the specific approach most appropriate for their individual case. … floor New York, NY 10032 Make an Appointment We accept most major insurance plans and can verify your plan when you …
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Organ Donation and Busting Those Scary Myths
… for you. SIGN UP NOW About Organ Donation Organ donation is the process of surgically removing an organ from one … but quite a few can! Right now, these are the most common types of organ transplants: Kidney Liver Heart … making a huge difference. They not only give hope to those most in need, they also help patients bypass lengthy wait …
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2021 Nelson Family Transplant Innovation Award Recipients
… and translational research in transplantation. The program is designed to support new, innovative research with the … reviewed by the scientific advisory panel in July. This is the second year granting Nelson Awards, and four new … this year’s awards has the potential to answer some of the most pressing questions our clinicians, and their patients, …
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