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What We’re Reading: 12/11/20
… was the case last spring in New York, doctors are waiting for guidance from their institutions, which are waiting for … Everyone is girding themselves.” ( From theatlantic.com ) How To Retain Your Heat And Stay Upbeat While … 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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GI/Oncology Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, January 2017
… transplants. Please see our comments, as well, on the case for overlapping surgeries. To make information in this … newsletter more accessible, we now provide links to our latest research organized by specialty. I hope you will join … Department of Surgery CONTENTS New Genomic Therapies for Hepatitis C Arresting Secondary Cancers to the Abdominal …
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Staying Healthy After Liver Transplant
… cold. When her symptoms worsened, she went to a hospital for a chest x-ray. Because Beverly’s stomach hurt, the … this serious?” Her next step was Columbia’s Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation, where she received a … carbohydrates.” So far, the adjustments have been fairly easy. “I just love raisin bread and butter! I don’t have to …
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What We’re Reading: 02/05/21
… healthcare. We must grasp at the root. ( From newyorker.com ) A Parallel Pandemic Hits Health Care Workers: Trauma … has been passed around the last two days. Nightly clapping for health workers ended long ago but inside the hospital … 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: 02/12/21
… breakdown of heart disease and Covid risk. ( From people.com ) The Virus Is Evolving. But So Are Your Antibodies. … A wonderful exploration of how our immune systems prepare for viral invasion, clear infections, and mount protective … 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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It’s Not All Doom and Gloom with a Disappearing Pancreas
… May of 2016 was an exciting time for Tony Rafaniello. Now retired as an assistant principal … basketball coach, Tony and his wife Dale were preparing for a trip to Italy and a cruise around the Isle of Sicily. … or beer. “Because I’m diabetic,” he says, “I already go easy on the sweets and carbs.” He still gets to indulge in …
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Sarcoma
… others are picked up incidentally on imaging studies done for unrelated medical problems such as kidney stones or low … Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, access to all the latest resources and options available. Our team features … Patient and Caregiver Support Resources Schedule a Virtual Visit …
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From NYP’s Health Matters: Inside the Successful Separation Surgery of Conjoined Twins
… needed. “I always told my wife, ‘We will have the chance for our kids to be separated one day,’” Alusine recalls. “We … room: To ensure the lines and monitors for each girl were easy to identify throughout the procedure, they used a … to be with one of the girls, and they weren’t allowed to visit the other twin,” adds Dr. Martinez. “It was very …
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Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty)
… point and are often what we notice when meeting another for the first time, treating the signs associated with aging … of aging: The sagging or drooping skin that is responsible for folds and lines around the eyes, which disrupts the … procedures. It is popular among both men and women for the age defying results. Blepharoplasty is often …
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Pediatric Heart Valve Center
… at Columbia is dedicated to improving the quality of care for children and adults with congenital heart valve … innovative surgical and minimally invasive techniques for heart valve repair and replacement, backed by an … with pediatric heart surgeon Dr. David Kalfa about the latest and most cutting-edge advancements in pediatric heart …
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What We’re Reading: 10/16/20
… keeps the cost of medication sky high. ( From statnews.com ) My Patients Can’t Take Trump’s Advice Covid-19 is … then and now in Central Wuhan. ( From newyorker.com ) Now for something different, and tactile: Learn to Fold the … 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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Columbia’s Cardiac Tumor Program
… cardiologists, oncologists and cardiac surgeons caring for adult patients with tumors of the heart. These range from … tumor care, coupled with cutting edge imaging and the latest surgical techniques have allowed us to develop one of … “Since Columbia has one of the world’s largest centers for heart surgery and mechanical support, we are prepared to …
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All about Lactose Intolerance
… the lactase enzyme at all or when they do not make enough for proper absorption, resulting in digestive symptoms. … options available on the market making it super easy to replace your favorite lactose-containing products … Lactase enzyme pills can be purchased over the counter. For those who have a dairy allergy and must avoid all dairy, …
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