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What We’re Reading: 10/25/19
… the web that made it into our feeds this week. Racial bias in a medical algorithm favors white patients over sicker black patients In the United States, there is a long history of black … medical needs. Don’t miss this one. ( From washingtonpost.com ) Hospitals Around The World Have A Dire Shortage Of …
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Manometry
… a diagnostic procedure in which a thin tube with a sensitive probe is inserted … is asked to swallow several times. Muscle contractions in the smooth muscle of the esophagus are analyzed at several …
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Genetic Testing and Cancer Screening
… In the general population, the risk of developing colorectal … developing colorectal cancer can be anywhere from 70-95%. In the following presentation, Dr. Fay Kastrinos discusses …
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Hospital Services and Amenities
… safe blood supplies. Please speak with your surgeon well in advance of surgery regarding blood banking and the … Directive is verbal or written instructions made by you in advance of illness that communicate your wishes regarding … and a consent to a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order recorded in your medical record. Patient representatives are available …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/1/20
… here. Then the new cases started doubling. Defects in reality-testing don’t survive exponential contagion. It’s … from actual capabilities on the ground, at least here in the epicenter, which makes it difficult to establish … realistic expectations. Writing on April 1, late in the day, I can’t possibly be the first person to shout out …
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What We’re Reading: 01/31/20
… on recommendations and wash your hands. ( From nytimes.com ) When Insurance Won't Cover Drugs, Americans Make 'Tough … average. This article does a great job explaining the ways in which unmanageable costs create extreme vulnerability in the health of American families. ( From npr.org ) Keeping …
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Pancreatic Cancer Research at Columbia's Pancreas Center
… of medicine and pathology at Columbia University. In this video Dr. Olive discusses a type of research called … translational research, and discusses his team's role in researching the effects of certain medications on …
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Liver Disease – Hepatitis Risk Factors
… In this video Dr. Robert Brown, Professor of Medicine and … environment or genetics is more of a determining factor in developing these conditions, and which populations are …
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Obstructive Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy with Mitral Valve Regurgitation – Hiroo Takayama, MD PhD
… In this video Dr. Hiroo Takayama explains obstructive … and the importance of choosing a surgeon who specializes in treating this condition. For more information, please …
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Cosmetic Ear Surgery (Otoplasty)
… of the ear. It may be right for you if you have a defect in the ear structure that was present at birth that became … macrotia Protruding ears occurring on one or both sides in varying degrees (not associated with hearing loss) Adult … natural shape. This procedure is performed quite commonly in both children and adults. Anesthesia Otoplasty can be …
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Our Breast Programs & Services
… of services to prevent breast cancer, treat breast disease in all its forms, and help aid your recovery. We are proud to … Program Highlights of Our Program Complete Breast Care In addition to mastectomies, lumpectomies, and other standard … Columbia University, one of only a small number of centers in the US to be officially designated as comprehensive by the …
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Spider Veins
… fine needle, the microwave energy is extremely precise in the way it targets these tiny vessels, so it is very … shrink. Most patients feel they see a 60 – 65% improvement in appearance, as many veins disappear and many lighten. … to use VeinGogh and was the first physician to use EVRF in the U.S.. Sclerotherapy for Spider Veins Sclerotherapy is …
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Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Transplantation
… and Transplantation at Columbia was created to give those in need access to the highest-quality care from the leaders in the field of advanced lung disease. We offer: Experience : … us to offer even better results and treat more people in need. A Team You Can Trust : if you need a lung …
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Links
… and grant opportunities, all related to quality issues in medicine. http://www.ahrq.gov/ American College of Surgeons National Surgical … which is the most complete national registry of deaths in the United States (requires name and SS# and costs …
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Breast Surgery Presentations and Research
… the publications below may require subscriptions or a log-in through the Columbia library while PubMed links are … B. Lack of clinical utility for sentinel lymph node biopsy in contralateral prophylactic mastectomies with in situ carcinoma or atypia. Jambhekar, A.V., Wong, A., …
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