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Hernia Surgery
… facilitate a more rapid return to normal activity. What is a Hernia? A hernia is a weakness that generally occurs in the wall of the … (umbilical), above the navel (epigastric), and at the site of previous surgery (incisional). Complications of …
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Stories of Hope: David Mankuta
… the head of the pancreas. Knowing that pancreatic cancer is a killer, I was overcome with panic. After further … cheered me on. It was a bit tough to say good bye, but it is always harder on the family than it is on the patient. Many hours later, still fogged from …
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Clinical Training: PGY3
… The PGY3 year at Columbia is a transition year from junior to senior residency. The PGY3 role is best described as a "flex-role." PGY3s spend their time … weeks long. The call schedule for rotations at Milstein is generally two Saturday call shifts/month. Call at Overlook …
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A Breakthrough in Heart Valve Surgery: More People Can Now Benefit from TAVR Procedure
… TAVR, or Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement, is quickly becoming the new gold-standard for treating people suffering from aortic valve disease. TAVR is a less-invasive procedure for fixing stiff, damaged aortic … to be a safe alternative to traditional surgery. Now, TAVR is one of the best-studied procedures in heart care, with …
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Sex-hormone Producing Tumor
… the only way to determine if a sex-hormone producing tumor is cancer is if there is spread into nearby organs (i.e. local invasion), spread to …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/23/20
… and ventilator capacity, on our personnel, and on our PPE is still accelerating in parallel. In Manhattan, the streets … siege. Today, however, the creativity of our colleagues is raising my spirits. CU engineers have been working on 3D … the scarcity of face shields. A larger engineering group is working on a variety of methods for sterilizing used …
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Minimally Invasive and Endovascular Aortic Procedures
… incisions in the skin to perform a surgical procedure. It is sometimes possible to repair valves, such as the aortic or … valves. Another form of minimally invasive surgery is known as the endovascular approach, which involves making … leading to the aorta. Currently, this kind of procedure is used for abdominal and descending thoracic aneurysms. …
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Surgeons Discuss the Critical Effects of Racial Disparity in Cancer Clinical Trials
… continue to lack proportional representation? One reason is that many of these studies are funded by drug companies, … population, they are not actually required to do so. (This is in contrast to studies funded by the National Institute of … genome, one factor discovered to explain this disparity is the higher prevalence of certain growth factor mutations …
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Added sugars – a bad gut feeling!
… of Digestive Diseases Did you know that May is Digestive Disease Awareness Month? Help reduce your risk … by following a healthy diet! A diet high in added sugars is often low in fiber which may increase risk for chronic … sugars? Added sugars include any caloric sweetener that is added to a food or drink during processing that is …
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Six year-old Heart Patient Does Mini-Triathlon
… NYP/Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital is the largest referral center in New York for infants with … a champ throughout all three operations.” Now aged 6, Jack is an active boy who plays roller and ice hockey and has just … bases at a baseball diamond in Long Beach, New York. Jack is exceeding all milestones for physical development and is a …
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What We’re Reading: 09/06/19
… may lead to permanent vascular damage. “If the blood flow is decreasing, so is the flow of oxygen,” said Dr. Lori Shah … middle school and high school children.” ( From healthline.com ) Children with rare genetic disease find comfort in this … of this community. Don’t miss the video. ( From usatoday.com ) Weight-Loss Surgery May Reduce Heart Risks in People …
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Assessment of Performance
… a common problem or situation in general surgery. It is primarily a written exam (currently administered on … your training. The best way to prepare for the exam is to learn as much as you can about the evaluation and … experience, not on quotas): Honors (30-35%) – The student is excellent-outstanding in all competencies in all settings. …
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“The Gross Clinic” by Thomas Eakins
… Thomas Eakins’ “The Gross Clinic” was completed in 1875 and is regarded as one of the most significant American paintings … many were taken by its theatricality, “The Gross Clinic” is an important marker in the history of medicine and in the … the surgeon’s fingers and scalpel, and the gaping incision is fascinating, repulsive, and confusing because it is so …
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center at NYP/Columbia
… (HCM) affects approximately one in 500 Americans. It is the most common genetic condition affecting the heart and is a leading cause of heart failure symptoms and sudden … The Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center at NYP/Columbia is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary program that offers …
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Aeroform: A Newer, Faster Method of Breast Reconstruction
… Jeffrey A. Ascherman, MD , site chief of the division of Plastic Surgery at NYP/Columbia, is now offering breast cancer patients a new device that … surgeon inserts a tissue expander, a temporary pouch that is gradually enlarged with saline to stretch the remaining …
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