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Columbia’s Lung Transplantation Program Announces 1,000th Transplant
… The Lung Transplantation Program at Columbia is marking a major milestone: 1,000 transplants since 2001, … the United States. The number of transplants a team does is a valuable indicator for surgical outcome and is often associated with better recovery rates. “The …
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NYP/Morgan Stanley Introduces Ozaki Technique, an Alternative to the Ross Procedure
… Hospital , a national leader in neonatal cardiac surgery, is known for the treatment of hypoplastic left heart … by performing that repair with the Ozaki technique. “This is an operation for children few centers can do,” says Dr. … when available or bovine pericardium. Our preference is using the patient’s own tissue,” says Dr. LaPar. How does …
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Beat the Heat
… or just taking a walk. As nice as the beautiful weather is, it’s important to know that too much sun (and/or heat) … you know that water makes up 60% of the adult body? Water is essential for every cell to function properly. When you … If you experience moderate or severe dehydration, it is important to consult with your physician since intravenous …
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Maximizing Rotation Experience
… an evaluation not feedback. Frequent and timely feedback is what you need to improve your skill. Following Your Patient For example: Mrs. Prentice is 34 years old and is admitted to your service with abdominal pain. After …
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The Overnight Birth of a Surgical Workforce Access Team, SWAT, in the Time of COVID
… By Lindsay Gandolfo The life of a surgical resident is a grind. Usually comprised of 12 to 13-hour days, mostly … work, and of course constant operations. Residency is grueling, but it is not particularly erratic. Programs … this in to your hospital’s plans for #covid pic.twitter.com/ipcm3IVcvi — Colin Pesyna (@cpesyna) March 28, 2020 All …
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Links
… The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This is a government agency whose mission is "to produce evidence to make health care safer, higher … data for research purposes, but CUMC as a participating site is eligible. …
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Cyclosporines (Neoral®, Gengraf®, Sandimmune®)
… Purpose Neoral® is an immunosuppressive medicine that helps prevent organ rejection. Dosage The dose we prescribe for you is based on your lab values. The capsules come in 25mg, 50 mg … In the morning, take with breakfast after your lab work is completed. Repeat the dose in the pm, 12 hours after your …
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Gluten avoidance: hype or for health?
… barley, rye, and many processed foods), a trend that is fueling a great rise in the sale of gluten free products in grocery stores. This is great for those with celiac disease or a diagnosed wheat allergy. But is a gluten free (GF) diet healthier for everyone? If you …
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Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD
… Dr. Hiroo Takayama is Vice Chair of Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery at … approximately 300-350 operations every year. Dr. Takayama is internationally recognized for his work on complex aortic … hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and heart failure surgery. He is a leader in outcome research in aortic diseases and heart …
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Dina Podolsky, MD
… Dina Podolsky, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is a board-certified general surgeon who graduated with … of the world’s leading hernia surgeons, Dr. Novitsky. She is a member of several national organizations, including the …
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Frank D'Ovidio, MD, PhD
… Dr. Frank D'Ovidio, MD, PhD, is Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center … lung transplantation and ex-vivo perfusion. Dr. D'Ovidio is renown for his surgical work in patients with lung cancer … Heart and Lung Transplant, among many others. Dr. D'Ovidio is a member of numerous prestigious societies and councils …
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Staging of Pancreatic Cancer
… | Treatment | Prognosis | Coping Once pancreatic cancer is diagnosed, the cancer can be staged to helps doctors and … that have not spread out from their starting point. This is sometimes thought of as “pre-cancer,” or called by its … it may be called Stage 1A or Stage 1B. Stage 1A: The tumor is 2 centimeters or smaller Stage 1B: The tumor is larger …
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Endoscopic Procedures for the Treatment of Obesity
… of life. The Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery is actively involved in developing and refining endoscopic … stomach. A tiny instrument that carries a balloon device is placed through the tube. Once in the stomach, this balloon is delivered and then inflated with about 24-36 ounces of …
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Multi-CenTer Experience With the Rapid Deployment EDWARDS INTUITY Valve System FOR Aortic Valve ReplaceMent
… The purpose of the clinical study is to prove that the heart valve device is safe, effective, and performs as intended. …
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