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What We’re Reading: 09/27/19
… into our feeds this week. Paging Dr. Robot Robotic surgery is a different kind of surgical art, one that requires a new … rise of robots, the impact they have today, and potential for the future. “I felt the small robotic hands of the robot … and nerves. I immediately fell in love.” ( From newyorker.com ) In an emergency, where ambulances take patients differs …
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Thank you for contacting Columbia Endocrine Surgery - New Jersey
… Thank you for using the Division of Endocrine Surgery’s online service. … feel free to call the office directly at (212) 305-0444 with any other questions you may have. Please note, we … Thank you for contacting Columbia Endocrine Surgery - New Jersey …
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State of the Union: Pancreatic Care in 2024
… observations that suggest that surgery might be available for more people than we thought—surgeries for people who are … deemed inoperable. We now have a vaccine, a clinical trial is available to treat people who have operable or resectable … see this changing treatment of pancreatic cancer? Well, I'm a hopeless optimist, so I do find it very exciting. And …
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What We’re Reading: 11/08/19
… complex patient record systems, and much of the complexity is necessary to organize vast amounts of health information for so many people. But not all of it. Many doctors have … toll it can create? Don’t miss this essay. ( From nytimes.com ) Diagnostic Gaps: Skin Comes In Many Shades And So Do …
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What We’re Reading: 10/23/20
… feeds this week. Thank this Ebola-fighting African doctor for monoclonal antibody treatments Regeneron, the … for Covid-19, has been making headlines. This article is less about the treatment itself and more about the … research and treatment development. ( From statnews.com ) Inside the Mind of an Anti-vaxxer Do you know an …
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Patient Resources
… following handouts are provided in order to help patients with this process. They address many of the common concerns … bring them with you to appointments. Resource Sheets Do I need a Second Opinion? How to Request a Second Opinion … What if My Doctor's Office has a PA or NP? Resources for Healthcare research: What Are The Best Resources For …
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How Our Pediatric Heart Surgeons Decide Between Aortic Valve Repair Techniques in Complex Cases
… your child needs aortic valve surgery can fill your mind with “what ifs.” Suddenly, you must absorb gobs of … The questions never seem to end, and good information is tough to find outside the exam room. Complex malformations … ahead. In children, a valve needs to be able to function for 80 years. At the crux of consideration is the type of …
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Benign Breast Disease Program at Columbia
… Benign (non-cancerous) breast disease often shares symptoms with breast cancer. Working with a program with experience … condition, often without surgery. And if a minor procedure is necessary, we offer the latest minimally invasive options. … do not require treatment, and will resolve on their own. For severe symptoms that are affecting quality of life, …
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What We’re Reading: 11/15/19
… an important lesson she didn’t expect, one that’s useful for all of us. “I’m now beginning to understand the delicate … that you lose yourself inside it.” ( From washingtonpost.com ) Facing ‘Certain Death,’ Teenager With Vaping Injury … empty, “as if the lungs had vanished.” The scariest part is that doctors expect to see more of this type of lung …
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Coumadin©
… What is Coumadin®? Coumadin® is an anticoagulant. It increases the time it takes for your blood to clot. Coumadin® can cause you to be more … increased risk for developing blood clots such as patients with arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, new heart …
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Gastric Cancer
… Gastric cancer (also known as stomach cancer) is an abnormal growth of cells in the stomach. Although its … while chemotherapy and radiation therapy is used for tumors too large to remove. In general, the earlier … This breaks down to the following statistics: About 26,560 new cases (16,160 in men and 10,400 in women) About …
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Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian A Top Hospital by 2025-2026 U.S. News and World Report Rankings
… No. 1 children’s hospital and among the best in the nation for children’s care, ranking nationally in 10 children’s specialties. For the 2025-26 rankings and ratings, U.S. News evaluated more than 4,400 … us to request an appointment any time. Related Links: I Need a...Surgeon I Need a...Heart Surgeon I Need …
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For Physicians – Referring Patients for Cardiac Surgery at Columbia
… with their patients. When you refer your patients to us for heart surgery, we understand the trust you place in us, and we take that responsibility seriously. It is our goal to build a lasting partnership to improve the … Aortic Program Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD Virendra I. Patel, MD, MPH Adham Elmously, MD Isaac George, MD …
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Advancements in Immunotherapy a Huge Boon for Lung Cancer Treatment
… in immunotherapy have significantly boosted survival rates for lung cancer patients, offering hope and new treatment … promises even more targeted treatments. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States, with … to give patients the best chance at positive outcomes. “I like to think of it as an additive bonus to our generalized …
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What We’re Reading: 01/08/21
… it into our feeds this week. The Number Of COVID-19 Deaths Is Hard To Comprehend. But We Have To Try. What do we owe to … Self-care often gets co-opted and woven into a ploy for consumables, but the roots hold grave importance for our … and grief, and to be an ally to yourself.” ( From nytimes.com ) Pfizer vaccine protects against new Covid variants, …
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