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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: …
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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 …
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Breast Cancer: Second Chances & New Advances
… Watch our experts discuss the latest breakthroughs and more, from ABC TV’s primetime Breast …
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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: …
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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 …
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Skin Lesion Excision
… growths may look like malignant tumors and are removed for a biopsy. If a lesion looks precancerous it may be … perform a biopsy in the office if the lesion is suspicious for cancer. If the lesion is indeed cancer, he or she will … you may be referred to a Moh. s dermatologist for removal of the lesion and then return to the plastic …
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Vascular Surgery
… failure (endoleaks). They are highly trained in the latest endovascular technology (including patient-customized … offering the most advanced, minimally invasive therapies for spider veins and varicose veins, our surgeons treat the … deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and thoracic decompression for Paget-Schroetter disease. …
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Atrial Fibrillation and other Arrhythmias
… they have on the heart's rhythm. An arrhythmia may happen for different reasons: The heartbeat may begin in a part of … muscle disease). These risks warrant medical attention for patients with AF even if symptoms are mild. While … team are trained in the most innovative treatment options for atrial fibrillation. The Columbia team has performed …
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healthpoints Winter 2012
… Cardiomyopathy : New center provides genetic testing and latest options to children and adults with HCM. Podcast …
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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: …
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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: …
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What We’re Reading: 10/23/20
… feeds this week. Thank this Ebola-fighting African doctor for monoclonal antibody treatments Regeneron, the … research and treatment development. ( From statnews.com ) Inside the Mind of an Anti-vaxxer Do you know an … 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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What We’re Reading: 12/04/20
… exist in a vast chasm. One reason: basic parameters for building a pod are still unclear. This article does a … Be smart, and don’t lose hope. ( From theatlantic.com ) C.D.C. Officials Shorten Recommended Quarantine Periods … 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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Abdominal Wall Reconstruction: Guide to Surgery
… techniques. Abdominal wall reconstruction is reserved for large, more complex, or recurrent hernias. The abdominal … in the media, mostly stemming from lawsuits regarding mesh for vaginal slings. In abdominal wall surgery, permanent or … Your surgeon will want to see you back for a follow-up visit 2-3 weeks after your procedure. If everything is normal …
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Intestinal Pouches and Pouch Surgery
… an internal pouch that is joined to the anus and allows for stool to pass naturally, without the need for an external bag to collect waste. Key Info Pouch procedures allow for people who have had their colon removed to avoid the need …
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