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Hypothyroidism vs Hyperthyroidism
… Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism are two of the most common thyroid disorders, and though their names sound almost identical, the disorders themselves …
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Cirugía para Obesidad en el año 2023
… Edited January 2023 to maintain the latest information in treatment and research. Aquí se …
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Pancreatic Cancer: Family History and Genetics
… Dr. Fay Kastrinos , Director of the Muzzi Mirza Pancreatic Cancer Prevention and Genetics … and family history in pancreatic cancer. What follows is the first in a three-part series of the most popular …
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State of the Union: Pediatric Surgery Today
… An interview with William Middlesworth, MD , Interim Chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery. What excites you the most … with adults now or older patients that come on their own, it feels to me like there's something missing, and … State of the Union: Pediatric Surgery Today …
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Prasha Tuladhar: From Miracle Patient to ECMO Ambassador
… horn-rimmed glasses, and chic cropped hair could be the hallmarks of any New Yorker: shiny, sharp, shrewd. Little would … several years later, she and her husband’s joy over their newborn daughter was complicated when one day after …
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Routine Procedures
… Just like the rest of us, surgeons rely on the small rituals and routines that … Roshni Rao, MD Early riser, no-snoozer. Dr. Rao’s routine is simple, steady, and rooted in care, from coffee at dawn to …
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History of Medicine: Ancient Indian Nose Jobs & the Origins of Plastic Surgery
… surgery is a modern luxury? Think again. It turns out that the roots of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures go back more than … of that procedure generally included those who had lost their noses as punishment for theft or adultery. Today, … History of Medicine: Ancient Indian Nose Jobs & the Origins of Plastic Surgery …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/09/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … It’s humbling to see so many people doubling-down on doing their jobs with such abandon, faintly reminiscent of landing …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/25/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … the plant on 3/23, with air mattresses and clothing under their arms. They worked alternating 12-hour shifts. In …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/11/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … benefitting disabled patients and the people who push their beds or wheelchairs. In this pandemic, elevators pose …
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Milstein Hospital
… Since opening in 1989, Milstein Hospital has become the primary site of adult, in-patient medical care on the Columbia campus. The … from the comfort of your own home. You’ll receive the same quality care you’ve come to expect from an in-person visit, …
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Incisionless Surgery with Natural Orifice Techniques
… In a first-of-its-kind operation in the U.S., surgeons and a medical … and scarring, and faster recovery, if abdominal surgery is performed through a natural orifice rather than through …
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Hernias: What You Need to Know
… A hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle, usually in the abdomen. While there are several types of hernias, the … Hernias never get smaller and they never go away on their own. Ultimately, most patients will elect for surgery …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/12/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … In the execution phase people like me begin returning to their accustomed roles as elements of production, treating …
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Pheochromocytoma
… Reviewed by the physicians of Columbia’s Adrenal Surgery Team , February 2024 About … be tested to see if they have too much catecholamines in their system. Catecholamines last only a short time and are …
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