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Innovations in Breast Surgery Improve Precision, Avoid Re-operation
… undergo a simple lumpectomy, in which the tumor alone is removed and healthy breast tissue is preserved. However, despite lumpectomy’s prominence as the … misnomer. When enough healthy tissue surrounding the tumor is removed, surgeons can be confident that they haven’t left …
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The Power of Hospitality: Claire’s Tea Room
… of circumstances into something beautiful. Claire Pace is one such person, having created a haven of warmth and … The volunteers walk around the floors and invite whomever is there that day, and they deliver plates of desserts to … wrote, “Your tea room with all its magical splendor is an island of peace, warmth, and friendship for those who …
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Services for International Patients
… coming from — we’re here to look after you. Columbia is known as a hub of care not only in New York and the U.S., … counseling. Getting Started Starting your journey with us is easy. All you have to do is contact the Global Services office at our partner …
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What We’re Reading: 12/13/19
… the message Dr. Laurie Punch, trauma surgeon in St. Louis, is working so hard to share inside and outside the hospital. … to shoot for in each category. ( From washingtonpost.com ) For the Holidays, the Gift of Self-Care It’s that time … This is good stuff to practice year-round! ( From nytimes.com ) Also check out: What We’re Reading: 11/22/19 What We’re …
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Miralax And Antibiotics Preparation For Surgery
… Cleaning out the colon before colorectal surgery is helpful and can reduce the risk of infection. The cleanout … with the plan. For Coumadin (Warfarin) : If the decision is made to stop Coumadin, this must be done 5 FULL days prior … For Aspirin, Plavix, and Pradaxa : If the decision is made to stop any one of these medications, it should be …
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Stop the Bleed: Help Save a Life
… The only thing more tragic than a death from bleeding is a death that could have been prevented. No one expects to … or to victims of gun assaults, accidents or mass violence, is critical. Life-saving action should be taken as soon as … simple ways to help. An initiative called Stop the Bleed is teaching ordinary citizens how to step up and save …
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Build a Better Smoothie
… soy, coconut, cashew or oat milk. If your potassium is low (due to increased GI losses), use coconut water as a … more potassium than a banana! If you’re a diabetic best is to stick to water or unsweetened almond milk which … The Protein and Fat For a smoothie to be well balanced it is important to include a good source of protein and healthy …
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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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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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