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What We’re Reading: 01/31/20
… around the spread. While there is still so much we don’t know, researchers are painting a clearer and clearer … on recommendations and wash your hands. ( From nytimes.com ) When Insurance Won't Cover Drugs, Americans Make 'Tough … it indicates a strong association. Typically, people with more muscle tend to be more active, and muscles play an …
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Cardiothoracic Step-Down Unit at Columbia
… provides an unmatched level of supervision and attention for patients as they recover from surgery. The Cardiothoracic … to emergencies faster and more efficiently, meaning we can identify and address issues like infection sooner and … Our approach to SDU care begins with our leadership. Syed T. Raza, MD, serves as Medical Director for our care team. …
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Enter the Surgical Robot: Colorectal Surgery
… about the appropriate use of surveillance, drones, and more. But the presence of robots in our operating rooms is … console, the surgeon has an excellent magnified view and can move the instrumentation to carefully perform each step … is better,” says Dr. Lee-Kong. “We can see the nerves for sexual function and urinary function far better, and I …
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What We’re Reading: 07/10/20
… Another week brings a fresh sweep of daily records for Covid-19 cases in the United States. Don’t let pandemic fatigue set in, we have a long, long way to … simple graphs broken down by state to great effect and can certainly help mitigate some of the confusion about …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/15/20
… they throw themselves into no-man’s land, day after day. For reasons I’ve covered many times, reaching our plateau doesn’t take the pressure off. First-punch adrenaline may wane at … and chest wall capillary must be controlled before you can safely close. More than rising to the occasion, you sink …
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How a New Clinical Trial for IBD Is Changing Frank’s Life
… rollercoaster of medical challenges, resilience, and hope. For over two decades, he has battled the debilitating effects … the restroom," he recalls, "I'm like, what's going on? I can't stop going, dozens of times a day...I'm thinking I’m …
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Columbia Surgery Researchers Find Link Between Serotonin and Heart Valve Disease
… Serotonin can impact the mitral valve of the heart and potentially … and heart failure. Currently, there is no treatment for mitral valve degeneration. “Certain medications can ease … Valve Disease Learn more about Mitral Valve Surgery Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the …
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The End of the Liver Wars: A Victory in the Battle for Liver Transplant Equity
… 2020, a game-changing policy broadened the area considered for liver transplants. Now, patients within 500 nautical … in your body: the liver. And the only real thing you can do is wait, and hope. In the United States, until … to a lot of offers for less sick patients that we wouldn't have seen otherwise,” he says. “And so what happened is, …
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Organ Donation and Busting Those Scary Myths
… to advances in transplant surgery, more and more people can benefit from the gift of a donated organ. There’s just … ready to take action, we’re here to break it all down for you. SIGN UP NOW About Organ Donation Organ donation is … Facts If organ donation can help so many people, why aren’t more of us organ donors? In most cases, it comes down to …
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What We’re Reading: 06/12/20
… Last week we shared articles relevant for laying the groundwork to dismantle systemic racism. It … health care workforce to reflect the population. But how can we begin that work when professional environments are … through the lens of motherhood. If you haven’t, read it. If you have, go ahead and read it again. ( From …
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What We’re Reading: 08/07/20
… to Covid-19, and how both the virus and immune system can wreak havoc on the body in severe cases. Your must-read article for the week. ( From theatlantic.com ) How a Zoom forum is … and patients, alike. ( From wired.com ) We couldn’t close this weekly roundup without sharing a poem recently …
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Living Kidney Donor Program at Columbia
… University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian can help you receive a kidney from a family member, friend, … » Who We Treat Living donor kidney transplant is an option for patients facing severe kidney disease–also known as … options available to help: Pair Donor Exchanges If you don’t have a willing living donor that is a compatible match, …
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Coarctation of the Aorta
… on how narrow the section of the aorta is, symptoms can be mild to severe. Treatment is typically needed to widen … or require treatment until later in life. Those with a more severe narrowing may be diagnosed before birth and … sweating Irritability Pale skin Problems with feeding For older children and adults, symptoms may include: Chest …
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