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What We’re Reading: 06/05/20
… is mobilizing against police brutality, systemic racism, and anti-blackness. New York City is full of energy and activity like we haven’t seen in recent memory, and all … debts, America will never be whole.” ( From theatlantic.com ) Racism in Medicine It’s frankly too difficult to pick …
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What We’re Reading: 06/26/20
… This week and every week in the foreseeable future, it’s COVID-19 and the critical, complex work of dismantling white supremacy in medicine, healthcare, education, and our society at large. Here’s what we’re reading— Almost …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/16/20
… of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and staff about pandemic response and priorities. Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, “Reboot” has replaced “quarantine” and “lockdown” in our daily lexicon, at least if measured by …
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Randomized controlled trial of Vitamin D Repletion Regimens in Primary Hyperparathyroidism
… parathyroid glands leading to elevated parathyroid hormone and blood calcium levels. Other affected organs include the … (calcium loss leads to a "weakening" of the skeleton), and the kidneys (high blood calcium can lead to kidney … mild PHPT also have low levels of vitamin D. Both PHPT and Vitamin D Deficiency weaken the skeleton. Recent medical …
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Roshni Rao, MD, FACS, New Chief of the Breast Surgery Program
… Surgery program at NYP/Columbia University Medical Center and Associate Professor of Surgery. Dr. Rao joins us … Director of the George N. Peters Center for Breast Surgery and the hospitals Chief of Staff from 2013-2015. Her clinical … techniques, patient engagement with healthcare technology, and tumescent mastectomy. She has published …
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What to Expect at a GI Procedure
… exam. Here is a summary of how your day will go: Arrive and Register – 1 Hour Prior to Scheduled Procedure When you … consultation, you will be brought into the procedure room and asked to position yourself on the treatment bed. Your … themselves, confirm the procedure you are having, and answer any questions you may have. Once you are situated …
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Physical Therapy After Lung Transplantation
… any exercise program, consult with your physician and or physical therapist. Breathing Exercises Incentive … is designed to help you increase your endurance gradually and to strengthen your heart and lungs. Consider the following guidelines in establishing …
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New Repairs for the Triscupid Valve
… the movement of blood between the upper chamber (atrium) and lower chamber (ventricle) on the right side of the heart. … to cinch the valve, making the leaflets close more fully—and thereby reducing the leak. Dr. Hahn says, “We are … Dr. Susheel Kodali , Director of the Structural Heart and Valve Center , Director of the Structural Heart and Valve …
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Columbia’s Cardiac Tumor Program
… One of the most advanced and comprehensive in the world The Columbia Cardiac Tumor … collaborative effort of leading cardiologists, oncologists and cardiac surgeons caring for adult patients with tumors of … angiosarcomas that are often fatal if not diagnosed and treated rapidly. “Our rare combination of expertise in …
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Who should avoid gluten?
… may have NCGS. Often a low FODMAPs diet is recommended and successful at improving symptoms. Since a low FODMAPs* … of dietary fructans, a component found in wheat, barley, and rye. If you have an autoimmune disease, you may want to … permeability); gluten can further damage the cells and worsen this permeability. This leads to an increase in …
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Daily Schedule
… conference or breakfast 7:30AM go to OR for 7:30 cases and/or lectures 2:00PM morning labs are available on CIS and should be recorded in each patient's chart Between 3:00PM and 6:00PM afternoon rounds, faster and less formal than …
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Razia Khan, RN
… years of nursing experience, which includes coordinating and providing care for post-surgical patients. Razia works … the colorectal team in offering additional educational and triage support to our patients. She assists with Anorectal Manometry and Biofeedback therapy through the division’s Pelvic Floor …
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Fecal Incontinence
… specialized radiologic evaluation, anorectal manometry, and endoanal ultrasound to properly diagnose the causes of … including biofeedback, sphincter (Kegel) exercises, and dietary and liquid management. Surgery may help people whose fecal …
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The Miraculous Recovery of the Medical ECMO Program’s First ECMO Transport
… of breath. She became so ill that her family called 911 and she was rushed to NewYork-Presbyterian/Allen Hospital, where she had a dangerously low oxygen levels and was placed on a mechanical ventilator to help her … alone. Given that she had suffered two cardiac arrests and had almost no detectable oxygen levels, her doctors felt …
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