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Prenatal Surgery for Myelomeningocele
… cerebrospinal fluid shunting and improving motor function. In a collaborative effort, Vincent Duron, MD ( Pediatric … the need to shunt fluid away from the brain, resulting in improved mental development and motor function, and … of Obstetrics and Gynecologists Committee Opinion #720 in Obstetrics & Gynecology 130(3):e164-7, September 2017 . …
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What We’re Reading: 12/11/20
… web that made it into our feeds this week. What the Chaos in Hospitals Is Doing to Doctors It begins by reviewing the realities we faced in New York City last spring, PPE shortages, overrun ICUs, … Everyone is girding themselves.” ( From theatlantic.com ) How To Retain Your Heat And Stay Upbeat While …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/27/20
… two weeks. That will give the screening system currently in place the ability to schedule progressively less urgent … will be difficult to schedule until our ICUs decompress. In healthcare, “rebalance” might be a better word than … and looking forward to providing care more broadly, in better alignment with our specific training and interests. …
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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
… into the bloodstream. It helps prevent tissue damage in the lungs. AAT deficiency prevents the liver from creating … with AAT deficiency don’t develop symptoms until later in life, usually between the ages of 20 and 40. These … stump Enlarged liver and/or spleen Fluid retention in abdomen Poor weight gain Yellow urine Diagnosis The …
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The Living Donor Advocate Team
… shortage of donor organs and save the lives of those most in need. But it is also a large decision that can come with … and anxiety? Where can donors find long-term support? In addition, the team will advocate for the donor by ensuring … time. Team Members Jennica Kim | Living Donor Specialist In addition to Jennica’s role of initially screening and …
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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 … elucidates how critical each moment was—and still is—in controlling the coronavirus. Researchers deduce that if we … distance, wear masks, and be vigilant. ( From nytimes.com ) ‘How Could the CDC Make That Mistake?’ Viral tests, …
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What We’re Reading: 04/24/20
… no further to stay up to date on the coronavirus crisis in NYC. Trump comments prompt doctors, and Lysol, to warn … idea,” says Dr. Craig Spencer, director of global health in emergency medicine at Columbia. “This is not willy-nilly, … advice. This is dangerous.” ( From washingtonpost.com ) An ER Doctor’s Diary Of Three Brutal Weeks Fighting …
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What We’re Reading: 05/01/20
… no further to stay up to date on the coronavirus crisis in NYC. What We Don't Know About the Coronavirus This article … body, physiology we don’t yet understand, and everything in between. Mysteries are plentiful, and illuminating the … an important step in getting answers. ( From newyorker.com ) The Coronavirus Could Cause a Child Abuse Epidemic We …
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ECMO Advances Critical Care Practice
… Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) and its use in the critical care environment. Dr. Agerstrand answers … ECMO treatment entail? What are the benefits of using ECMO in the ICU? …
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Attain Your Personal Best Ask-the-Surgeon Webinar — Robert T. Grant, MD, Plastic Surgery (Part I)
… case, we all strive each day to achieve our personal best—in our career, our family and yes, our appearance. But with … Dr. Robert T. Grant, the highly accredited Plastic Surgeon-in-Chief of New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia …
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Attain Your Personal Best Ask-the-Surgeon Webinar — Robert T. Grant, MD, Plastic Surgery (Part III)
… case, we all strive each day to achieve our personal best—in our career, our family and yes, our appearance. But with … Dr. Robert T. Grant, the highly accredited Plastic Surgeon-in-Chief of New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia …
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Thyroid Cancer: My Story
… In the fall of 2011, three months after my wedding, I began … Lee, I was reassured that this was just going to be a bump in the road of life. I underwent a complete thyroidectomy in March 2012, and the only required treatment afterwards was …
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Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)
… the closed technique, an open procedure may be required in more complex cases. Your doctor will discuss which … be performed by either an "open" or a "closed" procedure, In an open procedure, incisions are made inside the nose, as … incision between the nostrils at the base of the nose in order to expose and visualize the underlying bone and …
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Services for International Patients
… after you. Columbia is known as a hub of care not only in New York and the U.S., but all around the world. … access to some of the most skilled and experienced doctors in the field. We consistently rank as one of the world’s top hospitals, both in terms of reputation and quality of care. No matter your …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/27/20
… cut a deal with the devil that I would freely sacrifice in countless ways for others, but in exchange for protection of my family. That lasted only … what it’s worth, I'll offer a personal example: Picture me in the final stages of drying up the minor bleeding that …
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