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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/07/20
… that followed, that comment would qualify as fake news. I would almost feel better if my calculation error … with or without symptoms, you want the PCR assay for viral nucleic acid, which is highly sensitive and … 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: 5/01/20
… gas machines that have been serving as ventilators for COVID patients must be terminally cleaned or replaced. … staffed. This week each of our Division Chiefs submitted for scheduling a rank-ordered list of patients in the most … 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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Diaphragm Eventration
… is a condition in which the diaphragm—the main muscle used for breathing—sits higher than normal in the chest, sometimes … surgically put into its proper place to allow enough room for the lungs to breathe properly. Next Steps If you need help for a diaphragm issue, we’re here for you. Call (212) …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/30/20
… new beginning than to think about scheduling patients for surgery? A large quantity of deferred benefit is waiting to be delivered, to those for whom it’s not already too late. Starting from the most … 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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Your Breast Surgery: FAQ
… have questions, contact us at (212) 305-9676 . Preparing for Surgery What tests may be done prior to surgery? Your … to the Ambulatory Recovery Room. Family members can visit you there and discharge instructions will be given to … be taken to one of the hospital units. Your family can visit you in your hospital room. What if I have pain? You …
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What Causes Pancreatic Cancer?
… than are Asians, Hispanics, and Caucasians. The reasons for this discrepancy are not known but may be related to … ducts, trauma to pancreas, or excessive alcohol abuse for many years. Click here for more information on … Pancreatic Cancer Prevention and Genetics Program for the latest screenings, genetic counseling, cyst survellience, and …
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Sleep & Cognition in Hyperparathyroidism Study
… 7 months with just 3 visits (either in-person or via video visit). In person visits will take place at Columbia …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/04/20
… characteristically well done—direct, clear, and concise. For example, they state “All NYU Langone providers and staff have been tested for COVID-19….” Direct, clear, and concise…but “All,” as in … 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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For Thyroid Nodules, New Non-Surgical Techniques in Thermal Ablation Are Taking Center Stage
… leader in thermal ablation, to get an update on the latest techniques and treatments. It’s been a few years since you started the program for radiofrequency ablation (RFA) at Columbia. Can you give us an overview of the latest in RFA treatment for thyroid nodules? We got started in late 2019 and then the …
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I Need a… Bariatric Surgeon
… on weight loss surgeries. What Credentials Should I Look For? It can be hard to find a surgeon by looking at … outcomes and quality of life. Clinical trials offer the latest experimental treatments driven by cutting-edge … can help you look and feel like your best self. Related Visit our center for metabolic and weight loss surgery View …
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Stories of Hope: Rokshana Husain
… When she made a trip to her local emergency room for a heart problem in 2009, Rokshana Husain could not have foreseen the life-changing journey that visit would initiate, or the series of missteps that would … A year after her surgery, Rokshana is immensely grateful for her 'second life,' as she calls it. Her recent CT scan …
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Natural Orifice Procedures
… surgery , which was conducted at Columbia in March, 2007. Visit PubMed to read the article in Gastrointestinal …
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The Current Approach to Lymphatic Malformations
… Hospital has one of the top programs in the nation for the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric vascular … timely consultation and care to the increasing referrals for lymphatic malformations,” says Dr. Kadenhe-Chiweshe. “We … embolization, and/or surgery. We also offer the very latest medical options. In addition Carrie Shawber, PhD is …
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How to Help a Loved One Recovering From Surgery
… can provide personalized assistance. Plan your hospital visit : Stopping by for a short visit may lift your loved one’s spirits, but plan ahead so …
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