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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/13/20
… out of our health care system. Our PPE supply at present is very good, even for N95s. ELISA serum testing for antibody is finally NY State approved. Initial capacity is in the low … 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
… something to do with inaccuracy in the denominator, but it is still unambiguously wonderful news for California. It is not, however, the reality we are living. I invite anyone … 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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Nutrition Counseling
… Nutrition counseling is a free service offered to all patients of The Pancreas …
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Adrenal Incidentaloma
… Surgery Team , October 2024 About An adrenal incidentaloma is an adrenal tumor that is discovered on an imaging test … and this goes up to 7% by the age of 70. While most adrenal incidentalomas do not cause health problems, … healthy enough, and removing all tumors greater than 5 cm. Most adrenal incidentalomas can be removed using minimally …
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Hernias: What You Need to Know
… the abdomen. While there are several types of hernias, the most common kinds are inguinal (groin) and umbilical hernias. … directly underneath the navel. Hernias that occur at the site of previous surgery are also quite common. A hernia is usually fairly straightforward to diagnose, as a patient …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/23/20
… operation. But I am not complaining! All of that stuff is to heart surgery as commanding an aircraft carrier is to flying F18s off the deck. Or so I imagine, never … 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
… Program , where she sees patients every Friday. What is your role at the Pancreas Center and the Muzzi Mirza Program? Dr. Kastrinos: My role is to help patients assess their risk for pancreatic cancer based on their personal and family history. This is a very important part of patients’ care at the Pancreas …
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What We’re Reading: 08/07/20
… Immunology Is Where Intuition Goes to Die The immune system is an … 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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NYP Named Third Top Center for Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery in the U.S.
… NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is the nation’s third top center for cardiology and cardiac surgery, according to the most recent US News & World Report survey. In pediatric … status. Of all 720 hospitals included in the survey, NYP is the highest ranking academic medical center in these …
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Division of Plastic Surgery
… | Support Columbia’s Division of Plastic Surgery is dedicated to leading the field of cosmetic and … in our services, learn more on our clinical care site: Plastic Surgery Patient Care Site Education & Training … doctors have the opportunity to learn first-hand about the most innovative methods in cosmetic and reconstructive …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/17/20
… Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, Today is Friday. As many have observed, that used to mean more … Now, not so much. But enough self-pity! The curve is flat. The intrepid marines working at all levels in the … 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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Study Finds Exercise Improves Joint Pain in Women Taking Aromatase Inhibitors for Breast Cancer
… have low quality of life while taking hormonal therapy is their side effects, says Dawn Hershman, MD, MS , Associate … taking aromatase inhibitors (such as exemestane), the most common side effect is joint pain. Aromatase inhibitors … explain the findings in a video available at OncLive.com . …
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What We’re Reading: 07/10/20
… we promise it will be both cathartic and informative: Is Your State Doing Enough Coronavirus Testing? Only twelve … 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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Division of Abdominal Organ Transplantation
… Columbia’s Division of Abdominal Organ Transplantation is dedicated to leading the field of liver, intestinal, … Care Our Division proudly runs some of the largest and most successful transplant programs in the country. Our … Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program Patient Site Education & Training We are deeply committed to the …
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Pediatric ECMO Program at Columbia
… Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving strategy to help the sickest children survive their most challenging moments. It uses a device to temporarily … commitment to improving outcomes can transform even the most daunting medical challenges into stories of hope and …
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