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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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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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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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State of the Union: Pediatric Heart Surgery Today
… Heart Valve Center , Surgical Director of the Initiative for Pediatric Cardiac Innovation, and Director of the Kalfa … repair, we can even do something called a reverse double switch or a ventricular switch. This we call systemic RV strategy. So, for example, …
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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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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: 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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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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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/23/20
… anyone else harbors that fear, I’ll begin by apologizing for publishing so late. I have an excuse; I had an urgent … operation to do today, in the one room we can still open for cases of that complexity. The crisis-management … 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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End Stage Renal Disease (Kidney Failure)
… Renal Disease Treatments There are two accepted treatments for ESRD: Dialysis , which substitutes for the kidneys in filtering body waste, and Transplantation … a failed kidney is replaced with a healthy donor kidney. For eligible patients, kidney transplantation offers freedom …
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Dr. Brown – Hepatitis C
… Hepatitis C. Dr. Brown discusses who is at greatest risk for hepatitis C, and the latest on the development of medications to treat this …
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