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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/19/20
… of COVID-19. That glimmer of sunshine is worth fixing in mind as we enter the daily-doubling phase for new cases … infections more than doubled into the low thousands in NYC, and low hundreds in NYP. Some of our patients are very seriously ill, but the …
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What We’re Reading: 09/27/19
… shadow of little vessels and nerves. I immediately fell in love.” ( From newyorker.com ) In an emergency, where ambulances take patients differs by …
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What We’re Reading: 10/18/19
… week. Childhood Obesity Is Rising 'Shockingly Fast' — Even In Poor Countries Childhood obesity is now a global epidemic. … its most comprehensive report of child malnutrition in two decades and found that 1 in 3 children under age 5 is … cancer cells, before the tumor develops. ( From nytimes.com ) As vaping-linked deaths rise to 33, officials are still …
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Guide to Thyroid Function Tests
… hormone. When there is enough or too much thyroid hormone in the body, the TSH level drops. When there is too little thyroid hormone in the body, the TSH level rises. Therefore, if a patient is … (thyroxine): T4 is the most common form of thyroid hormone in the body. Over 99% of thyroid hormone is attached to …
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Appendicitis & Appendectomy
… is the inflammation of the appendix, a pouch-like organ in the lower right side of the abdomen. Surgery for … . Key Info About 7% of Americans will get appendicitis in their lifetimes. Laparoscopy is the surgical method of choice, which involves making small incisions in the abdomen to minimize scarring, pain, and improve …
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Stories of Hope: Lawrence Rudnick
… cancer, but you need a lot of help. I was at JFK Hospital in Edison, New Jersey in November 2011 waiting to have my gall bladder removed. … invited me to join. This was the best decision I have made in my life other than asking Beth to marry me. The goal of …
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Non-Invasive Imaging Tests for Pancreatic Cancer
… when someone is suspected of having pancreatic cancer. In a CT scan, an X-ray machine linked to a computer takes a … the study, it is important that the patient remain still in order for the images to be as clear as possible. Often … ever had a reaction to contrast material used for X-rays in the past, or if you are allergic to shellfish, make sure …
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From Patient to Activist: Ralph Cheney Spreads His Story of Hope to Others
… morning speedboat ride on the lake with his wife, Mariann in their hometown of Monticello, NY. By late afternoon, … that waiting six months before taking the next steps in Ralph's treatment plan was a risk they were not willing to … the Pancreas Center at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, where they met with Dr. Peter Stevens, …
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The Art of Matching Kidneys Is Saving More Lives
… This article was reviewed and updated in October 2025 to maintain the latest statistics. … on dialysis for extended periods with no end in sight. The wait time is nearly five years on average for a … people are waiting for life-saving organ transplants in the United States, and nearly 90,000 of them need a …
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Thoracic Surgery Programs and Services
… surgeons collaborate closely with their colleagues in pulmonology, radiology, pathology, and more to bring you … Disease and Pulmonary Fibrosis Lung Cancer Lung Cancer in Women Mesothelioma Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Nontuberculous … care is a necessity. Columbia hosts the premier center in the northeast for lung failure treatment and lung …
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What to Expect From Your Surgery and Hospital Stay
… 1 1/2 hours before your scheduled surgery time. Security in the lobby will direct you to the Admitting Department. Be … with you to the hospital. Preparation After checking in with the Admitting Department, you will be brought to a … give all your personal belongings to the nurse to place in a secure locker or to the friend or relative who has …
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Geoffrey K Dube, MD
… Dr. Geoffrey Dube is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology at Columbia University Medical Center. He majored in history at Princeton University before attending medical …
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Nutrition, the Gut Microbiome and Small Bowel Transplants
… Program at NYP/Columbia University is making advances in managing patients with intestinal and multivisceral … including oral dietary choices, play an important role in gut rehabilitation,” says the program’s director, Shilpa Ravella, MD, a leading expert in nutritional management of gastrointestinal disorders. …
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Columbia Announces New Marfan Clinic
… of a NYP-Columbia University Medical Center Marfan Clinic in June 2017. Our goal is to establish the CUMC Marfan Clinic … Syndrome and other related connective tissue disorders in the NYC Metro area. The clinic will be based at … and Dr. David Engel. The primary care clinic will open in late June, seeing adult patients 18 years of age and over. …
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