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Surgery for Aortic Stenosis: PARTNER Trial Update

… stenosis who are unable to undergo traditional surgery for technical reasons fared better with transcatheter aortic … TAVR entails replacing the valve by using a catheter that is advanced into the heart through a small incision in the … open heart surgery. In an article published in NewsDaily.com, Dr. Ajay Kirtane, an interventional cardiologist at …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

Metabolic syndrome in 40s linked to TV, lack of exercise, at age 16

… show per week or less at age 16. When evaluated at age 43, 26.9% of participants had metabolic syndrome and 55% were … rate (88%), and the longitudinal nature of the study is valuable, according to Marc Bessler, MD, Chief of the Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery. Yet as Dr. Bessler …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 13:55

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/24/20

… elective surgery was shut down. Reversing that action is another part of the restarting process. At the outset, … that don’t prefer hibernation. There are grants to apply for, when many deadlines have passed or are awkwardly … 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 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Guide to Aortic Valve Disease

… About The Aortic Valve What is the Aortic Valve? The aortic valve is one of the valves of … enough blood, so the heart has to work harder to make up for it. What Causes Aortic Insufficiency? There are a variety … as to check for additional coronary artery disease. Should I limit my exercise? Patients with aortic regurgitation …

Last Modified: 04/06/2026 - 12:09

Updates from Dr. Smith

… Smith: 12/20/20 A Thanksgiving Update from Dr. Smith: 11/26/20 A July COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 7/2/20 A … from Dr. Smith: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 4/25/20 COVID-19 … COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 3/15/20 Related Here For You, Now More Than Ever: Lessons We've Learned from the …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

Helen E. Remotti, MD

… I joined the division of Surgical Pathology in the Department … in diverse areas of pathology from clinical cases with a high level of complexity. I serve as a senior … with the Herbert Irving Cancer Center Tumor bank, for these studies we have an established a hepatic tumor …

Last Modified: 06/04/2025 - 16:04

What We’re Reading: 08/21/20

… unit layout. All elements that hamper quality sleep (which is critical for healing). But there is another major factor at play too, … out the science and the roadblocks. ( From theatlantic.com ) 1.5 Million Antibody Tests Show What Parts of N.Y.C. …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

Resuming Life After Kidney Transplantation

… to return to your normal routine. However, the key is moderation and understanding your limits. Initially, you … less energy than you did before surgery. It takes time for your body to heal and adjust to your new medications. … are several on the market made especially for the face—i.e., Sally Hansen® facial hair remover, Elizabeth Arden® …

Last Modified: 01/13/2026 - 12:52

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/20/20

… the clinical enterprise began in earnest this morning. It is too soon to report details, but several themes are clear, some of them obvious. Availability of PPE, testing for virus and antibody, surface cleaning, equipment … 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 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

New Pathways: Researching and Innovating Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

… Dr. Gulam Manji is an oncologist and director of medical oncology and … a transcription of the discussion, and is lightly edited for context and clarity. Jump to a Section: Introduction … Lowe Our topic today is pancreatic cancer innovations. And I'd like to welcome Dr. Gulam Manji, oncologist and director …

Last Modified: 11/30/2023 - 13:10

What We’re Reading: 07/24/20

… shouldn’t be a difference in outcomes. But what they found is that black children are more than three times as likely to … 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 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

What We’re Reading: 01/29/21

… must be addressed head-on. Hearing from an ER doctor, who is not a vaccine skeptic, about the reasons for her initial hesitancy in taking the Covid-19 vaccine is … myths, we must normalize medical mistrust. ( From nbcnews.com ) Why Vaccines Alone Will Not End the Pandemic If you …

Last Modified: 05/14/2024 - 11:31

Reducing Colorectal Cancer Risk: Nutritional Insights and a Fiber-Rich Recipe

… Oliver , RD, CSO, CDN Key Takeaways: Preventive measures for colorectal cancer include maintaining a healthy lifestyle with regular physical activity, avoiding smoking, moderate … cancer. National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is a good time to remember all we can do to reduce our risk …

Last Modified: 05/03/2024 - 10:35

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/14/20

… to be leveling off, thankfully. A relative bright spot is that our children’s hospital (MSCHONY) has been relatively … included among the ongoing challenges of caring for severe COVID-19 illness are details I hadn’t thought to … 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 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

Cushing's Syndrome

… Surgery Team , October 2024 About Cushing's syndrome is a disease in which the body makes too much cortisol. … that is made by the adrenal glands. Cortisol is necessary for daily life and helps the body respond to stressful … In addition, many of these symptoms are non-specific (i.e. can be caused by other problems other than Cushing's …

Last Modified: 09/24/2025 - 13:30