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What We’re Reading: 05/22/20
… COVID-19 is still very much in front of mind. Here are a few highlights from the week that we recommend you check out— Lockdown Delays … and antibody testing data. Some states are even modeling their own testing data in the same way; others have corrected …
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Liver Resources & More
… learn more about liver transplantations, and read about the experiences of our past patients. Contact Information Call (877) LIVER … liver transplantations in both children and adults. Read their stories to learn how our approach to liver care has …
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Selective venous sampling—solving a hypertension puzzle
… tests, suspecting an atypical cause might be involved. The results explained why JM's hypertension wasn't responding … medications — his body was producing excessive amounts of aldosterone, a hormone which can cause hypertension as … Morrissey. "We are very pleased that we can help answer their needs with precise testing and the most effective, …
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What We’re Reading: 07/02/21
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. The Delta … are in an extremely vulnerable position. Certain pockets of the U.S. with a greater share of the fully vaccinated … crave relief. The best way to show your appreciation for their valiant service is by getting vaccinated and urging …
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The Future of Surgery, Today
… We’ll be adding more to this story throughout the year, so check back or follow us via our Healthpoints newsletter . As we enter the second quarter of the 21st century, we posed a simple question to our … death (DCD) organs. Traditionally, these organs had quality issues, but with the machine, they’re now much more …
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The Interventional Endocrinology Program at Columbia
… returned after treatment, traditional surgery may not be the only option for your care. Interventional endocrinology … the latest minimally invasive procedures to treat a range of endocrine diseases in an outpatient setting. To learn more … of endocrine diseases without traditional surgery. What Is Interventional Endocrinology? These treatments use …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/12/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … policies. That is a logical place for our patients and their families to test-drive the risk-benefit balancing …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/13/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … froze the Hudson River. Don’t all momentous stories drop their curtain in New York City? Craig R. Smith, MD Chair, …
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Vein Circulation Problems, Diagnosis, & Management
… Medical Center, describes vein circulation problems, their diagnosis, and management. Read About Varicose Veins …
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Benign Breast Disease Program at Columbia
… diagnosing and treating these conditions can provide peace of mind and help relieve your symptoms. The Benign Breast Disease Program at Columbia can help manage … on their own. For severe symptoms that are affecting quality of life, surgery may be helpful. Learn More About …
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Finding a Thyroid, Parathyroid, or Endocrine Surgeon
… What do you do next? You may already be feeling a range of difficult emotions. Now, selecting a new and vital part of your medical team can pile on yet additional stressors. The aim of this post is to help you navigate your decision, … discussed below. Communication Style : Surgeons differ in their interpersonal styles. If you prefer to have a dialogue …
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Webinar – 2020 Annual Research Symposium
… 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | Session 5 The Annual Research Symposium celebrates research in the Department of Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. It … opportunity for residents, fellows and students to present their research to the Department and our Visiting Professor. …
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Saqib Saeed, MD
… Saqib Saeed , MD is a board certified Adult cardiac surgeon. He completed his … fellowship at Montefiore Albert Einstein College of Medicine with advanced cardiovascular training from Mayo Clinic Rochester. He is also part of the faculty and serves as an Assistant professor in the …
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Ventricular Assist Devices (VADS) And Mechanical Circulatory Support
… as LVADs or simply VADs, are designed to take over the function of the weakened heart's left ventricle, which delivers … by the body’s immune system and rejected. Because of their larger size, most VADs require the creation of a …
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What We're Reading: 08/08/2025
… A couple of highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds … are now in circulation, and many of them have made their way into our food, water, air, and bodies. This quietly …
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