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… Thank you for using the Columbia Thyroid Center’s online service. A … staff will attend to your request promptly. Please feel free to call the office directly at (212) 305-0444 with any …
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… Thank you for using the Division of Endocrine Surgery’s online service. … staff will attend to your request promptly. Please feel free to call the office directly at (212) 305-0444 with any …
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Dr. Brown – Hepatitis C
… Hepatitis C. Dr. Brown discusses who is at greatest risk for hepatitis C, and the latest on the development of medications to treat this …
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General Surgery Residency
… Thank you for virtually visiting Columbia Surgery. Columbia has a long … opportunity at your fingertips you can maximizing your free time, purse interests outside of medicine, and engage in … Columbia General Surgery Program and its residents. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may …
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Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
… amount of pressure on the valve, which sets the stage for damage to occur. Once damage occurs, the areas of … and function of their aortic valve. Valve Replacement for Patients with Bicuspid Valve Replacement of the aortic … root at the time of valve replacement is recommended for patients who have bicuspid valve disease for several …
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The Complicated Reality of Weight Gain, Weight Loss, and Weight Stigma
… weight gain between March, 2020 and February, 2021. For many Americans, the pandemic shutdown forced lifestyle … gain it. Marc Bessler, MD, Director of Columbia’s Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery , says biology plays a … by Sharing Her Weight Loss Journey Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the …
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Autoimmune Interstitial Lung Disease
… occurring. Causes While there are many different causes for ILD in general, autoimmune ILD is caused specifically by … This can be done by taking a sample of blood and testing for certain proteins, antibodies, or other markers of an … a detailed image of the lungs so that doctors can look for evidence of ILD, such as inflammation or scarring. The …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/12/20
… ventilators reached new peaks at CUIMC overnight. Chilly news, but unsurprising, given what we know about the pace of … resolution, even though the overall flux is favorable. For the Department of Surgery, and for our institutions, it … 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: 4/13/20
… Dear Colleagues, Recently I have been sharing more good news than bad, at least if we attach enough moral weight to … care system. Our PPE supply at present is very good, even for N95s. ELISA serum testing for antibody is finally NY … 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: 4/16/20
… directional vector it implies, but it’s the wrong word, for several reasons. For one, we haven’t crashed. Nor are we electively resetting … 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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Diaphragmatic Weakness & Paralysis
… move higher into the chest cavity, taking up space meant for the lungs and interfering with breathing. Bilateral … to help confirm diaphragm issues. What is the treatment for diaphragmatic weakness? Depending on the severity of … weakness and paralysis. Surgical treatment is an option for more advanced cases or if breathing becomes so impacted …
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John Jones Fellows
… the 11th recipient of the John Jones Research Fellowship for his research project, “ A Community-Based Participatory … and enjoys running, reading as well as traveling. His latest hobby is finding NYC's best cheeseburger. 3rd John … tissue drugs chemically attached to the peptides and even free drugs co-administered with the peptides, providing a …
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John Ritter’s Life-Saving Rules
… star—wasn’t feeling quite right. Ritter, best known for playing the rakish Jack Tripper on the 70s/80s television … “Three’s Company,” was rehearsing lines on the set of his latest show, “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage … be his greatest legacy. For more on Aortic Dissection, visit Aortic Surgery Program site . For more on The John …
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What We’re Reading: 07/10/20
… Another week brings a fresh sweep of daily records for Covid-19 cases in the United States. Don’t let pandemic … 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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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/15/20
… they throw themselves into no-man’s land, day after day. For reasons I’ve covered many times, reaching our plateau … higher than it is now. Today PPE is abundant, PCR testing for virus has minimal limitations, and serologic testing for … 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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