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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/20/20
… clear, some of them obvious. Availability of PPE, testing for virus and antibody, surface cleaning, equipment … Infrastructure limitations will be least limiting for specialties that don’t require ICU capacity or an … 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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History of Medicine: The Small & Mighty Parathyroids
… human body. In addition to providing strength and density for the bones, it conducts electrical currents along the … In the calcium-rich aquatic environment, sea animals had easy access to the mineral. Once on land, however, their … For more information about Parathyroid Surgery, please visit Columbia University’s New York Parathyroid Center. …
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From Parents.com: My Son Was Born With Craniosynostosis—Here's What Parents Need to Know About the Birth Defect of the Skull
… Mullins This article was originally published in parents.com . In the weeks leading up to my son Oliver's birth last … meant to be reassuring but which made me feel embarrassed for worrying about my kid's head shape during a pandemic. She … that's the path we chose for Ollie. It's not easy to make your baby wear a heavy, sweaty helmet for 22 …
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What We’re Reading: 08/14/20
… Contact Tracing Data Public. Here's What They're Learning For contact tracing to be effective, programs need speed and … 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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What We’re Reading: 09/25/20
… rising around Covid-19 vaccines. ( From statnews.com ) ‘I Had Heart Surgery in the Middle of a Coronavirus Hot … a type of care you should really not delay—heart surgery for aortic aneurysm . Complications from aortic aneurysms … 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: 4/21/20
… R 0 < 1 means infection will decline. Estimates of R 0 for SARS-CoV-2 range from 2.2 to 5.7. Measles ( R 0 = … the disease (typically achieved through vaccination). For SARS-CoV-2 that appears to be 80-90%. Simplicity ends … 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: 09/11/20
… my immediate reaction is comfort. That they are pausing for a single adverse event tells me that every precaution is … the preventative care checks you need. ( From nytimes.com ) Sewers Are Now a COVID-19 Early-Warning System A slew … 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: 4/25/20
… of us have been through anything like this before. This is for anyone who missed what went down at the Braskem … I was finishing up when the anesthesiologist relayed the news that the towers had fallen. I canceled my second case … 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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Kidney Autotransplant Program
… Autotransplant Program and see if this procedure is right for you, please call (212) 342-3539 . Stories & Perspectives … which is where it gets its name (“auto” means “self”). For some conditions, such as complex renal artery aneurysm, … partners at NewYork-Presbyterian give us access to the latest technology, advanced diagnostic testing, and …
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World Leader in Disorders of the Diaphragm
… surgeon Mark Ginsburg is the leading center in the world for the treatment of diaphragm disorders, with a steadily … the diaphragm,” says Dr. Ginsburg. “Our patients are cared for by an expert team of neurologists, radiologists, … pulmonary and thoracic surgeons, who, offer the latest minimally invasive treatments.” Conditions addressed …
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What We’re Reading: 01/29/21
… ER doctor, who is not a vaccine skeptic, about the reasons for her initial hesitancy in taking the Covid-19 vaccine is … myths, we must normalize medical mistrust. ( From nbcnews.com ) Why Vaccines Alone Will Not End the Pandemic If you … 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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Columbia Parathyroid Center
… from multiple departments who have come together for a single purpose: to provide the highest quality care for … done from the comfort of your own home. Related Services Visit Thyroid Center Visit Adrenal Center As we enter the … Chief of endocrine surgery, Dr. James Lee, shares the latest in parathyroid care, from screening to surgical …
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What We’re Reading: 09/04/20
… our healthcare system is dysfunctional." ( From newyorker.com ) Jacob Blake's police shooting highlights the hidden … of a reinfection case in Nevada. Right now, it’s too early for scientists to draw any conclusions about reinfections, … 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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Breast Cancer: Second Chances & New Advances
… Watch our experts discuss the latest breakthroughs and more, from ABC TV’s primetime Breast …
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Welcome to Esophageal Atresia Care
… pediatric to adult care We are dedicated to improving care for children with EA/TEF through an evidence-based approach … Watch our recent “Updates on EA/TEF” Symposium to see the latest perspectives from doctors and families dealing with … so that a child may see multiple specialists in a single visit, rather than making multiple separate trips. Our Team …
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