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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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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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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: 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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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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Pediatric Update: Hope for Children with Lymphatic Malformations
… Well-known beta-blocker relieves symptoms in more than 70% of children. Patients with certain "orphan" or rare diseases face the unfortunate reality that research dollars and interest toward their disease are limited, which translates into stagnated …
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Heart Disease Is Getting More Complex — But So Is Our Toolbox
… that combine surgical and catheter-based procedures. The hybrid approach offers a more flexible and personalized … performed in the same setting. This collaborative design of heart care breaks down barriers between specialists and … contact the Hybrid Coronary Program at Columbia to see if their heart conditions would be a good fit for hybrid …
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What is Surgical Oncology? Q&A with the Director of the New Division of Surgical Oncology
… A conversation with Sam Yoon, MD , Professor of Surgery at CUMC . What is surgical oncology? Surgical oncology is an area of expertise that focuses on the surgical treatment of various cancers. As surgical … first-tier lymph nodes and the second-tier lymph nodes. Their average node counts are 40 to 50 nodes for a specimen. …
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“If I Needed Surgery, I’d Want Him to Do It”
… An Afternoon With The Busiest Robotic Heart Surgeon in America I’m standing in the lobby of a hospital, a few minutes early for my rendezvous with … fate, but dismiss it immediately. After all, they spend their time hunched over a console, don’t they? We shake hands …
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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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