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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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healthpoints Fall 2012
… detect causes of nipple discharge Pediatric Heart Surgery: Latest outcomes data for Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York …
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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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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/19/20
… Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, Inpatient census for the NYP system has fallen to the level of 13 days ago. … the denominator, but it is still unambiguously wonderful news for California. It is not, however, the reality we are … 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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What We’re Reading: 08/07/20
… havoc on the body in severe cases. 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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healthpoints Spring 2014
… CONTENTS Pediatric Heart Surgery: Latest outcomes at the Congenital Heart Center Anal Fissures: … Atresia: New program provides long-term coordinated care for children with EA-TEF Events and Announcements: The events …
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After Plication, a Rock Singer Hits the Road Again
… or a few minutes on the treadmill, he was struggling for air. Soon even getting up and down the stairs was … challenging. Being able to finish a phrase is essential for a singer and that was becoming difficult, too. “I would … “I was a little nervous,” he says, “but the songs came easy.” Learn about The Diaphragm Center here For an …
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Apples!
… cancer. How to Get Your Daily Dose At just 95 calories for a medium size, an apple makes a perfect dessert or snack. For those trying to add extra calories to your diet, eat some … with antioxidants so just choose your favorite! This easy recipe is for delicious baked apple chips! Recipe …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/23/20
… anyone else harbors that fear, I’ll begin by apologizing for publishing so late. I have an excuse; I had an urgent … operation to do today, in the one room we can still open for cases of that complexity. The crisis-management … 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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Lung Transplantation Patient Guide
… Transplantation Pre-Transplant Evaluation Waiting for Transplantation Lung Transplant Surgery Post-Transplant … with thoracic experts. A lung transplant surgeon’s advice for double lung transplant patients : Dr. Joshua Sonett, sits down to talk about the latest in lung transplant care and offers advice to patients …
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History of Medicine: The Small & Mighty Parathyroids
… human body. In addition to providing strength and density for the bones, it conducts electrical currents along the … In the calcium-rich aquatic environment, sea animals had easy access to the mineral. Once on land, however, their … For more information about Parathyroid Surgery, please visit Columbia University’s New York Parathyroid Center. …
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