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What Does a Surgical Technologist Do?
… Modern surgery may include the latest technology and techniques, but at its core, … nurses, and anesthesiologists in the operating room. Their job is to make sure everything needed for surgery is … Their role requires constant focus—keeping track of instruments, sponges, and tools, and staying alert to the …
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Calcium Supplementation: More May Not be Better
… individuals, calcium supplementation may help prevent the risk of bone fracture, which can seriously impact overall health … take over-the-counter supplements without the direction of their physician, dietitian, or other health care provider. If …
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Philippe Lemaitre, MD
… Philippe Lemaitre, MD, PhD, is a thoracic surgeon specializing in lung transplantation … surgical practice. After receiving his medical degree from the Free University of Brussels, Dr. Lemaitre underwent residency and graduated …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/21/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … and cannot be burned.” He rebuilt again. However great their importance to President Jordan, I realize that fish in …
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Pancreatitis Treatments
… Surgery may be necessary to remove part or all of the pancreas. IV fluids, Enteral Nutrition, TPN To allow … cells, this procedure may allow patients to retain some of their insulin-producing function, thereby preventing the …
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Organ Donation and Busting Those Scary Myths
… transplant surgery, more and more people can benefit from the gift of a donated organ. There’s just one catch—they need those of … : A doctor’s first priority is always to save the life of their patient. Donation isn’t considered unless a patient has …
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Reflections: A Discussion with Steven Stylianos, MD
… We spoke with Steven Stylianos, MD, Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief, … the people that work in a children's hospital feel it's their calling. It certainly was a guiding force in my career. …
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What We’re Reading: 09/11/20
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. The ethics of pausing a vaccine trial in the midst of a pandemic: a … day in a New England town where everyone has gathered for their annual lottery event. The initial playfulness reveals …
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Bank of America-CUIMC Community Health Initiative Looks to Improve Community Engagement for Health and Well-Being
… Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) and Bank of America have teamed up to help the local Washington Heights community take a more active role in their health and well-being. The Bank of America-CUIMC … Bank of America-CUIMC Community Health Initiative Looks to Improve …
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What We’re Reading: 05/08/20
… Continuing to lead with news around COVID-19 throughout the pandemic. Here are a few highlights from the week that we … out— Daily COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery Sticking with what works; the … loose and nonbinding, yet states left in the hands of their governors are reopening without enough testing or a …
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Koji Takeda joins the Section of Cardiac Surgery
… The Section of Cardiac Surgery warmly welcomes Koji Takeda, MD, PhD, … attending surgeon this year, he will continue to focus on the management of heart failure as part of his transition … surgery fellowship at Northwestern University, Chicago. He is the recipient of multiple honors and awards including the …
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Jacqueline Nigam, PA-C
… Street, PH 14 New York, NY 10032 About Jacqueline Nigam is a Physician assistant practicing at Columbia University … assistant studies at Seton Hall University as part of the dual degree Program. Her professional interests …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/27/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … more literally to the rest of the world we live in. Their stop was sixty to zero. Some went through the …
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On Changing the Standard of Care for Children: What the Evolution of ECMO Can Teach Us
… By Lindsay Gandolfo Dedicating one’s life to the management of difficult, complex, or even “untreatable” diseases demands … using newborn lambs as our model,” explained Dr. Stolar. Their method revolved around extracorporeal membrane … On Changing the Standard of Care for Children: What the Evolution of ECMO …
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