On this episode of Advances in Care , host Erin Welsh and Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discuss the highlights of Dr. Smith’s 40+ year career as a cardiac surgeon and how the culture of Columbia has been a catalyst for innovation in cardiac care. Dr. Smith describes the excitement of helping to pioneer the institution’s heart transplant program in the 1980s, when it was just one of only three hospitals in the country practicing heart transplantation. Dr. Smith also explains how a unique collaboration with Columbia’s cardiology team led to the first of several groundbreaking trials, called PARTNER (Placement of AoRTic TraNscatheteR Valve), which paved the way for a monumental treatment for aortic stenosis — the most common heart valve disease that is lethal if left untreated. During the trial, Dr. Smith worked closely with Dr. Martin B. Leon, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Chief Innovation Officer and the Director of the Cardiovascular Data Science Center for the Division of Cardiology. Their findings elevated TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, to eventually become the gold-standard for aortic stenosis patients at all levels of illness severity and surgical risk. Today, an experienced team of specialists at Columbia treat TAVR patients with a combination of advancements including advanced replacement valve materials, three-dimensional and ECG imaging, and a personalized approach to cardiac care. Finally, Dr. Smith shares his thoughts on new frontiers of cardiac surgery, like the challenge of repairing the mitral and tricuspid valves, and the promising application of robotic surgery for complex, high-risk operations. He reflects on life after he retires from operating, and shares his observations of how NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia have evolved in the decades since he began his residency. For more information visit nyp.org/Advances…
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Tad and Dillon Gilberton have a spoiler filled conversation with Fell Hound about the outstanding mini-series S.I.R. from Boom! Studios. Consider becoming a patron! Support the show
Mark Pracht, Sean Harklerode, and Tad discuss Jack Kirby's 1970s arrival at DC Comics - Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #133-135. Consider becoming a patron! Support the show
Episode 170 - February 9, 2025 Concrete 1. News of Note 2. New Comic Series 3. 3 Amazing New Book 4. Great Responsibility - Concrete 5. 3 Books We Hope Will Be Spectacular Consider becoming a patron! Support the show
Tyler and Tad discussed various comic books and graphic novels, including upcoming releases from Mad Cave and their personal reading experiences. They also touched on healthcare inefficiencies, the proclamation of National Black History Month, and the potential implications of Elon Musk's access to the Federal payment system. Lastly, they shared their excitement for upcoming comic releases and their reading plans for the next few weeks. Consider becoming a patron! Support the show…
Peter and Tad talk to Matthew Rosenberg about his new book We're Taking Everyone Down With Us - set in a James Bondish world of super spies and mad scientists, the set of 4 Kids Walk Into a Bank, more to come out of the Ashcan Press Substack grant, and a brief discussion of Matthew's favorite movie of 2020 The Kid Detective. Consider becoming a patron! Support the show…
Maria, Tad, and Marisol discuss Jamie Hernandez' Penny Century #2 and Gilbert Hernandez' New Love #4 as their journey in between Love and Rockets volume 1 and Love and Rockets volume 2 continues. Consider becoming a patron! Support the show
Episode One: Getting the Band Back Together In which we reunite, against our (better) instincts, and plunge headfirst into shadows... Welcome to the beginning of a brand-new 22 Panels adventure! Tad, Peter, Jonathan, and Phil have gathered together to play the RPG DIE!! We take our first steps (into a comicbook store, naturally) into the game world and NOTHING will EVER be the SAME!!!! (Seriously, is Phil OK?) Consider becoming a patron! Support the show…
Episode Zero: Persona Generation In which we discover our core cast, use our first X-Card, and forge a friendship (for better or worse...) Join us here at 22 Panels as we set off on a bold, new adventure! Tad is joined by Peter, Jonathan, and Phil for the beginning of a DIE RPG Actual Play -- we read the book and decided we need to roll the dice for ourselves! Listen to our journey before it even starts as we build our characters and brainstorm up some backstory. Consider becoming a patron! Support the show…