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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/05/20
… Residents, featuring stunningly professional performances in voice, on piano and strings by faculty and staff from … stole the most applause by joining the final chorus in his wheelchair. Many weeks ago he appeared to be … against the true denominator, victories have been rare in his scenario. In a coincidence of timing, on March 6, 2020 …
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Melanoma
… Melanoma is a type of skin cancer that originates in the cells that produce melanin, which gives skin its … occurs when a melanocyte skin cell makes a mistake in copying one or more genes that control cell growth, … as surgical options. Causes Melanoma forms when the DNA in melanocytes, skin cells that produce melanin which gives …
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Reconstructive Care at Columbia
… proud to be one of US World & News Report’s top hospitals in the country, but even prouder of the consistently … all reconstructive needs, for both adults and children. In fact, we have one of the country’s only dedicated … our Plastic Surgery FAQs for more information. Interested in learning about our cosmetic procedures as well? Visit our …
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Palliative Procedures for Pancreatic Cancer
… of Columbia’s Pancreatic Surgery Team , October 2024 In situations where the cancer has spread and cannot be … duct, or duodenum, it can cause jaundice and pain. In some cases, a stent can be placed endoscopically to … placed when a patient may have a pancreatic operation in the future. A metal stent is a more permanent device. …
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A Volunteer Surgeon Talks About His First Day Fighting COVID-19 on the Front Lines
… Andrew Thomas, MD, is a hand surgeon in Minneapolis. Years ago, he was a medical student at Columbia. Today he’s back as a volunteer in our OR ICU pods, sleeping in his old room at Bard Hall and working on the COVID-19 …
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What We’re Reading: 09/06/19
… risk to vascular functions and the lining of blood vessels in young, healthy nonsmokers, even if the liquid they vape … middle school and high school children.” ( From healthline.com ) Children with rare genetic disease find comfort in this first-ever meeting The largest meeting of parents, …
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Physical Therapy After Lung Transplantation
… Now put the other hand on your belly or abdomen. Breathe in through your nose. Don't let your chest move. Can you feel … your abdomen go out like a balloon? This way of breathing in (inhaling) is using the diaphragm. (That's the part right … Be sure the hand on your chest is still as you breathe in through the NOSE. The hand on your abdomen moves up. …
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Hybrid Cardiac Surgery
… facilitate minimally invasive approaches to surgery in lieu of a traditional chest incision (sternotomy). In high-risk patients and re-operative patients, risky … the surgical robot with these types of procedures results in very small incisions, less pain, quicker recovery times, …
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Resident Education: Simulation
… at all levels of training. The centerpiece for this shift in surgical education is simulation. As such, the Columbia … College of Surgeons/ Association of Program Directors in Surgery) surgical learning program, and the skills … Virtual Trainer utilizing the actual operative console in off hours. Additional didactics are also coordinated with …
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Tacrolimus (Prograf®, FK506)
… for you is based on your lab values. The capsules come in .5mg, 1mg, 5mg, and in a solution of 5mg/ml. When In the morning, take with breakfast after your lab work is …
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Portal Hypertension
… Portal hypertension is elevated blood pressure in the portal vein, which carries blood to the liver. It is caused by a blockage in blood flow to the liver, usually as a result of cirrhosis. … often caused by cirrhosis, which can block the blood flow in the portal vein with scar tissue and raise blood pressure. …
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Gastric Bypass Surgery: More Benefits than Weight Loss
… 50 years, is one of the most common weight loss operations in the United States. Columbia bariatric surgeon, Dr. … with reflux (the back up of acid and stomach contents in the throat). It does so because it redirects the flow of … patients no longer have discomfort. Many patients come in asking for a sleeve gastrectomy but it’s not as good as a …
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Patient Story: Susan Harris
… a painful form of arthritis caused by excess calcium in the cartilage. Her blood tests showed normal results at … Not only did he have a great reputation, but I just knew in my heart I was in the right hands.” When Susan arrived for surgery the …
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Fecal Incontinence
… reasons. It may be caused by an abscess or inflammation in the rectum, anus or perianal area. Other causes include … of the nervous system. Fecal impaction or muscle atrophy in an elderly patient can also lead to incontinence. The … advances to treat accidental loss or leakage of stool. In addition to the full spectrum of surgical techniques, we …
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