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Anna J. Varghese, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CNOR
… Varghese is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner in the Division of Colorectal Surgery who graduated from Chamberlain … setting and helps support and educate patients and their families being treated in the Division of Colorectal …
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Appendicitis & Appendectomy
… Appendicitis is the inflammation of the appendix, a pouch-like organ in the lower right side … . Key Info About 7% of Americans will get appendicitis in their lifetimes. Laparoscopy is the surgical method of …
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Off-hour Responsibilities
… surgical procedures, read for preceptor group, study for the exam. Students are assigned presentations for preceptor group and also for their team's conferences. These should typically involve some … the problem being presented and a powerpoint presentation is usually indicated for a major presentation. Be guided by …
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After Your Heart Surgery: What to Expect
… In the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) After your surgery, you will be … to the respirator will be removed when you are coming out of sedation. This can occur anywhere from 6-24 hours … surgery. The doctors and nurses will ask you to squeeze their hands and lift your head off the pillow. This tells us …
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Service Unit
… Each student is assigned to a team. At the Milstein Hospital Building, there are: … the Allen Pavilion, the ALLEN team. The team is composed of chief, senior and junior residents. Your intern and … physical, what the consults' notes say, and lab values for their patients at all times. Remember that your patients also …
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Primary Biliary Cirrhosis
… is a chronic disease that slowly damages and destroys the bile ducts. This causes bile to build up in the liver, … treatments are available that can slow the progression of the disease, relieve symptoms, and prevent complications. … whether or not symptoms are present at diagnosis, how well their liver is functioning, and how well they adhere to their …
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Division of Abdominal Wall Surgery
… | Faculty | Contact | Support Columbia’s Division of Abdominal Wall Surgery is one of the only clinical divisions in the country fully dedicated to … Abdominal Wall Fellowship program, we offer the highest quality training in routine and complex abdominal wall …
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How to Avoid Blood Clots When Flying: Advice from a Vascular Surgeon
… put individuals at a higher risk for DVT during flights. The risk factors are more complex and involve various … But who’s at risk for the rare-yet-serious complication of blood clots ? When it comes to flying over 4 to 6 hours, … be painful and require treatment, they aren’t dangerous on their own. The greatest risk factor for DVT while flying …
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Global Surgery and Gender Equity Take the Spotlight at the First Pan-African Surgical Congress
… surgeon Naikhoba Munabi, MD, MPH , recently returned from the inaugural Pan-African Surgical Congress in Kigali, … continent to discuss challenges, progress, and the power of collaboration. We sat down with Dr. Munabi to hear more … in increasing healthcare workforce capacity and surgical quality in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in …
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Julia J Wattacheril, MD, MPH
… Julia Wattacheril, MD, MPH is an associate professor of medicine, physician scientist, inventor and director of the Metabolic Dysfunction Associated Steatotic Liver Disease … multidisciplinary care of MASLD patients at all stages of their disease to the investigation of rare genetic variants …
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Center for Acute Respiratory Failure and ECMO Program
… treat adults with acute respiratory failure. We are 1 of 5 programs in the world to achieve an accreditation as a Platinum Center of … changing shift. We encourage family and friends to visit their loved ones throughout their ICU stay. How long has …
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Pediatric Vascular Anomalies
… Vascular anomalies refer to a variety of different conditions that are caused by the abnormal development of arteries, veins, and other blood … for vascular anomalies. Doctors will help patients and their families choose the best one depending on the type and …
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Neck Lift Surgery
… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Plastic Surgery Team , May 2025 A neck lift … procedure can help make sure patients are satisfied with their results. How Is the Procedure Performed? A neck lift …
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What We’re Reading: 12/20/19
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. A Doctor’s … in the Emergency Room? This article does a brilliant job of painting the picture, and it’s not pretty. Traffic through … how important seeing someone who looks like you can be. Their pride, dedication, and thoughtfulness are all we can …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/5/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … mortality. Countries with widespread testing increase their denominator by identifying asymptomatic cases and may …
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