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Thyroid Scar Gallery

… will often be a little swelling around the incision site for a few weeks after the operation. A small amount of …

Last Modified: 03/26/2026 - 14:42

… 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: …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

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: …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

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 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

State of the Union: Kidney and Pancreas Transplant in 2022

… Reviewed July 2022 to maintain the latest information in treatment and research. An interview … are to be wound complications. Other than the option for robotic surgery, have surgical approaches to kidney … Have there been any advances in disease management that buy time so to speak, slowing the progress of kidney …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

Lung Cancer in Women

… lung cancer during her lifetime is about 1 in 17 for women. Lung cancer affects both tobacco smokers and non-smokers; for smokers the risk is higher. The rates of lung cancer have been increasing over the past several years for women, particularly adenocarcinoma. Key Facts Lung cancer …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 23:23

Frankenstein and the Electricity of the Heart

… atrioventricular node delays the signal just long enough for the ventricles to fill. →Down the His-Purkinje system … essential function: circulation. Atrial fibrillation , for instance, is a storm in the atria, with chaotic … It is a moment of cinematic drama that’s no less real for its frequency in medical practice. In cardiac medicine, …

Last Modified: 10/31/2025 - 15:36

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: …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

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 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

From NYP’s Health Matters: Fixing a Little Boy’s ‘Swiss Cheese’ Heart

… But by the next day, Maverick’s condition took a turn for the worse due to his heart defect and several infections. … been proposed for the boy had been palliative, a way to buy time. No one had said they could actually cure him, until … “It’s because of my new heart!” Maverick won’t need to visit his cardiologist for another six months and can’t wait …

Last Modified: 02/24/2023 - 14:14

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 …

Last Modified: 04/09/2026 - 12:12

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 …

Last Modified: 04/04/2024 - 15:35

What to Expect at a GI Procedure

… How to Prepare for a GI Procedure | What to Expect After a GI Procedure … will strive to ensure your experience is as comfortable for you as possible when you are here. Your procedure will be … Plavix or Coumadin may be asked to temporarily stop or switch their medication. Special instructions will also be …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

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: …

Last Modified: 05/14/2024 - 11:31

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: …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02