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Cardio-obstetrics and Follow-up After Pregnancy Are Critical to Addressing Maternal Mortality and Racial Disparities in Heart Disease
… Takeaways: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of maternal mortality, particularly in the postpartum period, emphasizing the critical need for … significantly more likely to die from heart disease than their white counterparts. And the deluge of data long …
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Thymus Cancer
… cancer is a rare condition involving abnormal growths on the thymus gland, a small organ that is a part of the immune system. Multiple types of treatment are … If left untreated, thymus cancer can spread to other parts of the body and become fatal. Key Facts There are two …
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Courage to Share: The Importance of Publishing Adverse Surgical Outcomes
… conversation with Paul Kurlansky, MD , Associate Director of Columbia’s Center for Innovation and Outcomes Research , … dive a little bit deeper into that statement and explore the significance of this research presented by the Division … completely off-the-grid. Surgeons would present their worst disasters, and the other attendees would respond …
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Our Vascular Programs & Services
… We cover a broad range of vascular services, from cosmetic vein procedures to highly … (646) 317-8282 or use our appointment request form . For the Eastern Vascular team in the Bronx, call (914) 219-8022 … in every related medical field to bring you the highest quality vein care available. Visit Vein Program Peripheral …
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FAQs About Life After Liver Transplant
… have been known to live a normal life over 30 years after the operation. According to the most recent year computed … ill and those with less severe liver problems at the time of transplant. Transplant recipients directly contribute to … one's life after transplantation. What can I expect my quality of life to be after liver transplantation? The first …
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What We’re Reading: 03/20/20
… COVID-19 related news. Coronavirus is transforming our way of life, and you don’t need us to tell you that, we’re all living it. But with the constant stream of information, finding quality, trusted sources can sometimes feel daunting. Here …
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Links
… The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This is a government agency whose mission is … and affordable, and to work within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and with other partners to make …
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One in Ten Lung Transplants Go to Covid-19 Patients: Here’s What We Know
… Key Takeaways: COVID-19 accounts for nearly 10 percent of all lung transplants in the U.S., reflecting a major shift in transplant trends. … survival rates to other lung transplant patients, but their aftercare involves a dramatic adjustment to lifelong …
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William Middlesworth, MD
… Dr. William Middlesworth joined the medical staff of Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of … on numerous hospital and university committees focused on Quality and Patient Safety, and is the Vice Chair for Quality …
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Columbia Creates New Surgical Oncology Division Under Dr. S. Sunghyun Yoon
… proud to announce that S. Sunghyun Yoon, MD , has joined the Department of Surgery , where he will serve as chief of the … of Surgical Oncology and to help other divisions expand their research and education activities.” Dr. Yoon graduated …
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Plastic Surgery Residency Program
… The Combined Divisions of Plastic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's … in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery during their professional careers. Residents have the unique … housing in New York's famed Upper East Side, adding a quality lifestyle experience that is difficult for other …
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Connective Tissue Disease (Including Marfan Syndrome)
… About Connective tissues are tissues throughout the body that support and bind cells together. Containing … connective tissues can be injured or inflamed as a result of inherited diseases, autoimmune diseases, and environmental … pain management specialists, and orthopedists — to meet their complex medical needs. The Columbia University Irving …
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A Breakthrough in Heart Valve Surgery: More People Can Now Benefit from TAVR Procedure
… Aortic Valve Replacement, is quickly becoming the new gold-standard for treating people suffering from … who wouldn’t be healthy enough to endure the intensity of a traditional surgery. Gradually, as data started to come … procedures in heart care, with some of the highest-quality evidence available to show that it works for high, …
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For Thyroid Nodules, New Non-Surgical Techniques in Thermal Ablation Are Taking Center Stage
… Thyroid nodules are so common that 65 percent of people will have one in their lifetime. Four years ago, thyroid surgeon, Jennifer Kuo, MD , started the Interventional Endocrinology Program at the Columbia … do anything to them. The third trial we’re doing looks at quality of life, and we now have enough data to start …
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Understanding Lung Cancer Screening: A Conversation with Desireé Darrisaw, NP
… Early detection is one of the most powerful tools we have in treating lung cancer . … that screening is important. After talking with them about their smoking history, I explain that they fit into a …
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