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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/10/20
… of success and failure. Discussion continues postop at a level of intensity inversely proportional to how well … Depending on circumstances, my patient might be included. At the end, when it can be anticipated, family often crowds … the words (translated) “Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.” I’m not introducing this famous poem to imply that …
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day 2014
… Join the experts at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center … the left portion tends to be narrower and tumors located here tend to be circular in structure, which can lead to … chance for obstruction. Also, the contents of the colon here are liquid as opposed to the solid contents of the left, …
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The Advanced inter-Disciplinary Alcohol liver Program and Treatment (ADAPT) Program
… A lcohol liver P rogram and T reatment ( ADAPT ) at Columbia University Medical Center is a specialized care … you care about could benefit from our services, we’re here to help. Call us at 212-305-0914 for appointments or … our patients over time. Conditions We Care For ADAPT is here for individuals facing challenges related to alcohol use …
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More Than One Mind: Inside Columbia’s Multidisciplinary Orthoplastic Sarcoma Team
… every detail—hardware, staging, stabilization. It took at least two pre-op meetings just to debate how to carry it … Honestly, it’s just a pleasure working with everyone here. It’s fun and easy. Dr. Bea Dionigi: I agree. Wakenda … the textbook answer. Dr. Justin Neira: What’s unique here is the absence of ego. I’ve worked in places where …
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State of the Union: Liver Transplantation Today
… a big shift that makes a big difference, actually. And at the same time, ex vivo machine perfusion was FDA-approved … We’re not doing a lot of tolerance trials for liver here right now. Are there other innovations in drug therapy? … Building the Future of Transplant Together Robotics Is Here for Complex Liver Surgery, and the Benefits Are Vast: An …
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What We’re Reading: 06/04/21
… Covid-19 last spring ( read his essay on the experience here ). He was discharged in May 2020, and then by August was … and federal action and inaction, and where we must go from here. Don’t skip it. ( From newyorker.com ) Covid Tests … procedures, travel, and social/public engagements. Here’s a handy video that explains the different types of …
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Our Aortic Programs & Services
… part of Columbia University Irving Medical Center, we are at the forefront of research into the causes, treatments, and … to tailor care for every individual. For urgent care at any time, call us at (212) 305-6380 . Collaborative … of Aortic Conditions CME & Educational Events We’re here to help. For more information on what we can do for you, …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/13/20
… Recently I have been sharing more good news than bad, at least if we attach enough moral weight to data that it can … in and out of our health care system. Our PPE supply at present is very good, even for N95s. ELISA serum testing … the next week or so. Medical teams from UCSF start working here today, joining the team from Cayuga Hospital that …
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Resuming Life After Kidney Transplantation
… up to it, DO IT! If you'd like to have friends visit you at home, that's OK too! Try as much as possible to return to … Transplantation is a life-altering procedure. We’re here to be your partners every step of the way. Call us at … 305-6469 to get started today, or sign up with one of our online forms: I Need A Transplant » | I Want to Donate My …
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Cleft Lip and Palate
… provide the highest quality of craniofacial surgery care at the Cleft and Craniofacial Center at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York. Call (212) 305-4346 or request an appointment online to get started today. Related Craniofacial Surgery …
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Our Vascular Programs & Services
… helping with ports and access for dialysis, our team is here to give you the personalized attention you need. Visit … learn more about the Eastern Vascular team or call us at (914) 219-8022 . Vascular Services in Westchester Our … with prevention, our team offers free vascular screenings at multiple locations throughout the year. To learn about the …
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Pacemakers and Defibrillators
… shock to the heart. Candidates for ICDs are people at risk for sudden death from arrhythmias, including those … Next Steps If you have heart disease and need help, we’re here for you. To get started today, call (212) 305-2633 or … Ahead Day of Surgery In the ICU Discharge Recovering at Home Tips for Family & Friends This content has been …
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What It Takes to Treat Liver Cancer Today
… it can treat both cancer and underlying liver disease at the same time. From robotic resection to living donor … doesn’t move through a single specialty either; it exists at the intersection of many—from oncology , hepatology, … call (877) LIVER MD/ (877) 548-3763 or fill out our online request form . Related: Bots for Tots: The First …
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Thyroid Nodules
… a USG and physical examination 6 months later, and then at regularly scheduled intervals. Malignant : This means … or a loved one are dealing with a thyroid nodule, the team at Columbia’s Thyroid Center can help. Our dedicated Thyroid … Surgery team by calling 212-305-0444 or completing our online request form . We accept a number of insurance plans, …
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Hereditary Diffuse Gastric Cancers
… mutation in the CDH1 gene from his/her mother or father is at significantly increased risk of developing diffuse gastric cancer. Women are also at increased risk of developing lobular breast cancer. … call us at (212) 305-0273 today or request an appointment online today. Related Gastric Care Program Robotic …
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