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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/23/20
… anyone else harbors that fear, I’ll begin by apologizing for publishing so late. I have an excuse; I had an urgent … operation to do today, in the one room we can still open for cases of that complexity. The crisis-management … 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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Anna Rundle, MSN, FNP-C
… nurse practitioner and Clinical Coordinator at the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at Columbia University … Medical Center since 2010. She became the senior NP for the team in 2015. Prior to this position, Anna was a … improvement program and is involved in research. Visit The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at …
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The Ingenious Surgery that Saved the World’s Smartest Man
… It was a mystery even Albert Einstein couldn’t solve. For years, the brilliant physicist was plagued with abdominal … remarkably wise man. To learn more about Aortic Aneurysms, visit Columbia's Aortic Surgery site . To read more about … Parathyroids Sign up for our mailing list for more health news and information from Columbia. …
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Everyone Should Know That Living Kidney Donation is Safe, Simple, and Changes Lives
… University Irving Medical Center to plan a visit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the two … by Brian Runge, Chief Living Donor Nurse Coordinator for the renal transplant program. “She just randomly … on NYP’s blog Health Matters. In the spirit of Jennifer’s visit, we followed up with Brian and Lloyd Ratner, MD , …
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Surgical Cancer Care at Columbia
… center around medications and/or radiation therapy, but for many types of cancer, surgery will play an important … to be recognized by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) for the high-quality care we … Patient and Caregiver Support Resources Schedule a Virtual Visit …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/18/20
… have received yesterday from NYP. Serologic testing for antibody to the SARS-CoV-2 virus is now available for … conveys. Nonetheless, this is potentially great news for reopening, which explains all the attention. Formal … 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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Advancements in Immunotherapy a Huge Boon for Lung Cancer Treatment
… in immunotherapy have significantly boosted survival rates for lung cancer patients, offering hope and new treatment … lung cancer treatment before surgery. Now, all but the latest stages of lung cancer are being offered the hope for a … for all cancers. We should be seeing some very exciting news in the near future.” Related: New Lung Cancer …
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Standards of Care Are Changing, and Robotic Surgery Is an Anchor of Advancement
… are now a host of new options that eliminate the need for large incisions and extended time under anesthesia, … advancing potential, and the trajectory appears poised for continual ascent. Beyond the benefits like smaller scars, … and offer myriad options to patients, receiving the latest in robotic care is still a challenge in many parts of …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/14/20
… included among the ongoing challenges of caring for severe COVID-19 illness are details I hadn’t thought to … turning, skin care, and other important maneuvers for which ICU nurses are specially trained, and our … 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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2023: A Year of Trailblazing Care Where We Need It Most
… across borders who make it all happen. Thank you for all you do, and cheers to what is bound to be another … the sheer dedication to developing life-saving solutions for the most complex cases. Liver Team Creates Access to … to promote excellence in thyroid care while advancing the latest in cutting-edge practice. Fetal Surgery Innovations …
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What to Expect at a Medical Oncology Appointment
… How to Prepare for a Medical Oncology Appointment | What to Expect after a … This information determines the best course of therapy for each of our patients. During your consultation, we will … Alternatively, bring all of you medicines with you to the visit including vitamins, holistic medications and regular …
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Stories of Hope: Alexander Vasquez
… For as long as he could remember, Alexander Vasquez struggled … tried losing weight on his own with the help of shedweight.com, to no avail. After these disappointments, Alex said he … about weight loss surgery at the Lawrence Hospital Center, visit the Center for Advanced Surgery or call 914.787.4000. …
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Columbia Liver Asian Outreach Office
… This destination offers personalized medical care for the Asian community through robust linguistics and a cultural understanding. For referrals call (212) 305-5705 or call (212) 305-0914 and … same quality care you’ve come to expect from an in-person visit, without having to come into the office. All you need …
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What We’re Reading: 07/24/20
… will we make swift, transformative change? ( From nytimes.com ) Confusion Spreads Over System to Determine Priority … Access to Covid-19 Vaccines We’re all following the race for a COVID-19 vaccine with hope and cautious optimism for … out: 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: 4/24/20
… that don’t prefer hibernation. There are grants to apply for, when many deadlines have passed or are awkwardly … A tedious accounting process is required to document for NIH how grant funds are being managed during the … 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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