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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/16/20
… me if that overstates something that’s obvious to all. From a practical standpoint, it makes sense to begin by … Surgeon-in-Chief, NYP/CUIMC Previously: COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/15/20 Subscribe to Healthpoints and never miss an update. … COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/16/20 …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/15/20
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Tim Sweeney’s Story: From Lung Transplant to NYC Marathon
… only thing I felt were my legs.” … Tim Sweeney’s Story: From Lung Transplant to NYC Marathon …
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Caracas to Santo Domingo: Creating Access to Pediatric Liver Transplant from the Ground, Up
… a local mother raise money to bring her very sick child from Caracas to the U.S. for a living liver transplant . … state-led support for the program and secure funding to buy the necessary equipment and cover transplant costs. Most … used to have,” says Dr. Martinez. “The hospital had to buy new CT scanners. Now, anybody that comes to that …
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From NYP’s Health Matters: Inside the Successful Separation Surgery of Conjoined Twins
… a fever. In the wake of that tragedy, the young couple from Freetown, Sierra Leone, was determined to find the … hope and fear, Alusine and Isatu took a step back from their daughters’ bed and watched as nurses rolled the … anesthesiologists, hepatologists, nurses, and technicians, from NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia University Irving …
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From 495lbs to 187lbs – David's Journey to a New Life at 50
… That conversation hit me hard—and it changed everything. From that day forward, I followed every recommendation she … honestly feel like a teenager again (no joke!). From the bottom of my heart, thank you to Dr. Gedeon and the … Related: A Patient’s Guide to Weight Loss Surgery From Surgery to Social Media: How Dani Found Strength, …
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Research Study Enrolling Women from the Bronx Who Have Survived Colorectal Cancer
… of the study. Have 3 fasting blood draws. Complete 3 online surveys and 9 telephone interviews over 1 year. If you … mn2527@cumc.columbia.edu … Research Study Enrolling Women from the Bronx Who Have Survived Colorectal Cancer …
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From the City of Brotherly Love, A Brother’s Liver Saves Sister
… – was low. That meant she was unlikely to receive an organ from the national organ waitlist any time soon. Yet … could spread beyond the liver, which would disqualify her from eligibility for transplantation. Sharon accepted Dr. Brown’s suggestion of allowing a transplant from the ‘extended criteria’ list of donor organs. This …
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After You Come Home from Heart Surgery: What to Expect
… home to assist you in the first few days after you return from the hospital. Your companion should not be afraid to … for any medication you must take at home a discharge plan from the social worker regarding rehabilitation or home care (if necessary) discharge instructions from the nurse, cardiologist, PA, or surgeon Recovering at …
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How long will it take to recover from a liver transplant?
… It can take several months to recover from a liver transplant. In this video, transplant surgeon … Liver Transplantation » … How long will it take to recover from a liver transplant? …
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Transgender and Nonbinary Health Care Chat (Recorded from Instagram Live)
… gender identity care and their families to get the facts from experts. On March 18th, we hosted an Instagram live … Techniques Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the Department of Surgery at Columbia … Transgender and …
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A COVID-19 Vaccine Update from Dr. Craig Smith: 7/29/21
… very populations that experienced disproportionate impact from Covid previously will suffer the brunt of it again, not … vaccines are equally effective in protecting individuals from preventable catastrophe. My metaphor would be complete … in your inbox. Previously: New Year's Eve COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 12/31/20 A Winter Solstice COVID-19 Update …
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I Need a… Heart Surgeon
… surgeons—focus on treating heart disease. These can range from minimally invasive surgical procedures to major … has specialized in treating heart defects that are present from birth, in either children or adults. Pediatric heart … schedule. 🚩 Be wary of any surgeon that discourages you from getting a second opinion. An ethical surgeon will …
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Go Nuts! Advice on preventing heart disease in women, from Columbia's heart surgeons
… can do to protect your heart health. [1] [2] Even when you shop for groceries and cook at home, it is important to … predictor than weight or body mass index (BMI) of death from heart disease because abdominal (visceral) fat is linked … and two out of three people with diabetes will die from heart disease or stroke. [5] You can significantly …
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On What Makes A Good Surgeon: Insight from Surgeon and Mentor Dr. James Church
… at the Cleveland Clinic. Within months he received a call from a past mentee and current Chief of Colorectal Surgery at … miss an update. … On What Makes A Good Surgeon: Insight from Surgeon and Mentor Dr. James Church …
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