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Thymus Program
… condition related to your thymus, choosing the right care is crucial. Because thymic diseases are rare, it’s important … minimally invasive treatments, a multidisciplinary team with experience diagnosing and treating conditions related to … doctors have helped develop the most effective treatments for diseases like myasthenia gravis and thymus cancer …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/3/20
… ~2,000 COVID+ inpatients. The number of patients in ICUs is hovering stubbornly at ~25%. At CUIMC that figure is ~30%, … been extubated tended to stay on mechanical ventilation for about two weeks, and those who expire appear to be … 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: 5/09/20
… Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, Today is May 9. 35F, 20 mph winds, and snow flurries! "Rough winds … Is this how Covid-19 herds us into a defile, setting us up for an enfilade on the road to “invincible summer?” I’m still … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/12/20
… Day , the Bill Murray character says “Well, what if there is no tomorrow? There wasn’t one today.” March was … It has been moving steadily towards the Siberian focus for years. The pace accelerated in the 1990s. Like any other … be Vega, the fifth-brightest star visible from earth. In 26,000 years a-Ursae Minoris will wear the Polaris crown …
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The Latest Guidelines for COVID-19 Safety: What You Need to Know Before Your Procedure
… our top priority whether you are a patient or visitor. For ease during your visit, please refer to the COVID-19 protocols below. Our guidelines remain up to date with the latest recommendations from the New York State … do not require hospital admission, pre-procedure testing is no longer required for asymptomatic patients. …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/6/20
… fluid density x force of gravity x height of the dam). It is popular to conceptualize our enterprise as a pyramid. … at the bottom, a pyramid would make a good dam, allowing for odd angles. However, some implications of this thought … 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: 4/25/20
… Note to self: Lighten up, Professor and Chairman. There is no textbook that contains the correct immediate response … of us have been through anything like this before. This is for anyone who missed what went down at the Braskem … 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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The Advanced Emphysema & COPD Program at Columbia
… minimally-invasive, and non-surgical treatments options for patients with COPD. Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Program Lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) is the surgical removal of severely damaged lung tissue. By …
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Spotlight on Graduating Chief Resident Dr. Beth Hochman
… Beth Hochman, MD is a recently graduated member of the 2013 class at Columbia … What was the focus of your residency? Dr. Hochman: I have been at Columbia for nine years. I went to medical school here and then stayed …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/04/20
… recently addressing FAQs about in-person appointments. It is characteristically well done—direct, clear, and concise. For example, they state “All NYU Langone providers and staff … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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Patient Story: Riding Beyond Pancreatic Cancer
… generously shared her experiences via zoom. The following is a lightly edited-for-text transcription of her account. Jump to a Section: … RECOVERY LESSONS & ADVICE My name is Linda Leiby. I'm 73 years old and I live in Short Hills, New Jersey. My …
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What We’re Reading: 11/01/19
… relationship, the one between doctors and patients is a complicated dance, each person deciding whether to trust … out of appealing to our shared humanity. ( From nytimes.com ) Injecting Drugs Can Ruin a Heart. How Many Second … It can be treated with surgery, but afterward, treatment for addiction is rarely offered--which only compounds the …
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What We’re Reading: 03/12/21
… our feeds this week. Yearly Lung Cancer Scans Are Advised for People 50 and Over With Shorter Smoking Histories Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death across the board—in men … of people eligible for annual screenings. ( From nytimes.com ) Unlocking the Mysteries of Long COVID “What people …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/10/20
… few hundred people—have died. The overall mortality rate for COVID-19 is similar. Almost all of my patients meet me beforehand, … 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: 5/02/20
… some of our most vexing reopening challenges. Hers is a high-turnover practice, with a very small waiting room … to pay on reduced income. Her local school is closed for the year, stranding all working parents without … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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