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What We’re Reading: 05/15/20
… COVID-19 is still very much in front of mind. Here are a few … let’s emulate what we know has worked. ( From newyorker.com ) I’m Deaf and I Lip-Read. All Those Masks Are Presenting … reminder to exercise empathy and awareness. ( From slate.com ) Now for some letters that spark joy... The Show’s …
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Flattening the Curve through Telehealth, and Beyond
… with staying at home, becoming comfortable with telehealth is something actionable and easy to accomplish. Telehealth (a … used interchangeably with telemedicine and video visits) is both critical in the current pandemic and a large step … the skeptics out there, Dr. Nikolian reassures that age is no boundary. “When we started doing telemedicine …
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Our Vascular Programs & Services
… Peripheral Artery Disease Care Peripheral artery disease is extremely common–and potentially dangerous if left … helping with ports and access for dialysis, our team is here to give you the personalized attention you need. … syndrome can be difficult to diagnose and manage. Our team is highly experienced in identifying vascular causes of …
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Infection After Renal Transplant
… Infection After Transplant Surgery Preventing infection is mostly common sense. Protect yourself by following these … hot, and cold foods cold. Don't eat foods whose freshness is in question. It's fine to live with pets, but you must be … and fresh water ponds. Swimming in chlorinated pools is permitted. Wear gloves when gardening and, again, wash …
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John C Ausiello, MD
… Dr. Ausiello is instructor in Medicine at the College of Physicians and … bone disease, thyroid and neuroendocrine diseases. He is the primary attending on the in-patient neurosurgical …
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Prognosis for Patients with Pancreatitis
… of patients with chronic pancreatitis develop pain that is severe enough to warrant treatment with a procedure to … blood glucose. Next Steps If you or someone you care for is dealing with pancreatitis, the Pancreas Center is here for you. Whether you need a diagnosis, treatment, or …
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Thyroid Cancer Causes
… on the amount of radiation and the age at which a person is exposed: the higher the dose of radiation and the younger … routine medical tests like mammograms, x-rays and CT scans is low and not thought to significantly raise the risk of … a thyroid issue, our team at the Columbia Thyroid Center is here to help. Call (212) 305-0444 or request an …
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Revisional Bariatric Surgery
… for Weight loss Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia is a leader in the field of revisional bariatric surgery. … having created multiple new procedures. Revision surgery is an option for patients who have already undergone a … lost 50 percent of your original excess weight. Your BMI is 40 or above. Revisional surgery can also help weight loss …
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Breast Conditions & Treatments
… in situ, and many more. Breast Cancer : Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of cells in breast tissue. BRCA Genes … breast disease and reduce deaths. Breast Surgery : Surgery is one of the most common and effective methods of removing … of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. If you or a loved one is dealing with any of the above liver issues, we’re here to …
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Esophageal Atresia
… Esophageal atresia (EA) is a rare congenital condition (present at birth) in which … will show whether the tube reaches the stomach or if it is coiled in the upper esophagus, indicating EA. Treatment … milk and stomach acid into the trachea and lungs. Surgery is successful in the vast majority of children. Next Steps …
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Congratulations to Angie E. Heller, recipient of the Centers Health Care Patient Advocacy Award!
… healthy relationships throughout the cancer ordeal. … She is brave enough to accept intimacy and directly encounter … medicine, what we will remember at the end of our careers is how we have touched lives in a compassionate and kind … group I facilitate … has had a profound effect on me. This is a devastating disease and the patients who are diagnosed …
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FAQs & More
… as September 1, 2025 . Our application submission deadline is November 1, 2025 . Only complete applications will be … reference, USMLE results, CV and Personal Statement. What is the interview date? We will conduct interviews on January … through the P & S Office of Student Affairs. Below is the link to their website, which contains information …
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What We’re Reading: 8/19/19
… story of their lifesaving labors at the El Paso hospital is one of heroics in the face of violence, and of the doctors … at the End of Life How one determines "quality of life" is personal. To some, it may mean spending those last days at … learning how simplistic the assumption of a universal diet is. And Dr. Topol’s test results from the personalized …
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Julia J Wattacheril, MD, MPH
… Julia Wattacheril, MD, MPH is an associate professor of medicine, physician scientist, … applications as they move into medicine. Wattacheril is the lead principal investigator for several clinical …
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