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Autoimmune Interstitial Lung Disease
… occurring. Causes While there are many different causes for ILD in general, autoimmune ILD is caused specifically by … This can be done by taking a sample of blood and testing for certain proteins, antibodies, or other markers of an … a detailed image of the lungs so that doctors can look for evidence of ILD, such as inflammation or scarring. The …
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How to Avoid Blood Clots When Flying: Advice from a Vascular Surgeon
… where blood clots form in deep veins, can be a concern for travelers on flights lasting over 4 to 6 hours. Varicose … a blood clot,” says Dr. Bajakian. Third, dehydration. It’s easy to forget to drink water while rushing to make your … Program . Sign up for our mailing list for more health news and information from Columbia. …
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Advancements in Interventional Endocrinology Take Center Stage During Thyroid Cancer Month
… Dr. Jennifer H. Kuo discusses the latest advancements in thyroid disease treatments and break down what it means for the local Bronx community. …
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Surgery in 2022 Brought Innovation and Community to the Forefront
… with complex congenital heart disease on their 10-day visit, exceeding the yearly average in a single trip. It was … techniques, and establish standards of care. “It's very easy as a physician in the United States, especially in New … @ColumbiaGS as a postbac premed. #GiannaTX pic.twitter.com/Ad3SNHgksX — Columbia Surgery (@ColumbiaSurgery) February …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/12/20
… ventilators reached new peaks at CUIMC overnight. Chilly news, but unsurprising, given what we know about the pace of … resolution, even though the overall flux is favorable. For the Department of Surgery, and for our institutions, it … 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: 4/13/20
… Dear Colleagues, Recently I have been sharing more good news than bad, at least if we attach enough moral weight to … care system. Our PPE supply at present is very good, even for N95s. ELISA serum testing for antibody is finally NY … 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: 4/16/20
… directional vector it implies, but it’s the wrong word, for several reasons. For one, we haven’t crashed. Nor are we electively resetting … 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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Diaphragmatic Weakness & Paralysis
… move higher into the chest cavity, taking up space meant for the lungs and interfering with breathing. Bilateral … to help confirm diaphragm issues. What is the treatment for diaphragmatic weakness? Depending on the severity of … weakness and paralysis. Surgical treatment is an option for more advanced cases or if breathing becomes so impacted …
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Tiny Patients, Big Solutions: A Closer Look at Fetal Surgery Innovations
… parents are French, and they moved here when I was five. For my education, I went all over: First, out west for … a vaginal birth. We perform MMC surgery between 22 and 26 weeks; the patients are born at our center on average at … It's usually a modified rest situation where they take it easy during that whole time after the procedure. And they can …
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Fecal Incontinence
… an inability to control bowel movements, can occur for many reasons. It may be caused by an abscess or … At NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia, our surgeons use the latest technologic advances to treat accidental loss or … advances in bowel incontinence, is a reversible treatment for patients with bowel control problems in whom conservative …
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What We’re Reading: 07/10/20
… Another week brings a fresh sweep of daily records for Covid-19 cases in the United States. Don’t let pandemic … the confusion about testing in the media. ( From nytimes.com ) America Is Refusing to Learn How to Fight the … healthaffairs.org ) Also check out: 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: 4/15/20
… they throw themselves into no-man’s land, day after day. For reasons I’ve covered many times, reaching our plateau … higher than it is now. Today PPE is abundant, PCR testing for virus has minimal limitations, and serologic testing for … 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
… Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, Inpatient census for the NYP system has fallen to the level of 13 days ago. … the denominator, but it is still unambiguously wonderful news for California. It is not, however, the reality we are … 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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John Ritter’s Life-Saving Rules
… star—wasn’t feeling quite right. Ritter, best known for playing the rakish Jack Tripper on the 70s/80s television … “Three’s Company,” was rehearsing lines on the set of his latest show, “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage … be his greatest legacy. For more on Aortic Dissection, visit Aortic Surgery Program site . For more on The John …
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What We’re Reading: 08/07/20
… havoc on the body in severe cases. 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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