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…
35% drop in the number of properties for sale in Leicester in the last 12 months. 1,532 Leicester homes have sold (stc) in the last three months alone, taking the time from the ‘for sale board’ going up to sale agreed to a median of 30 days. The £200k to £300k price range in Leicester is the most active, where it only takes 26 days to sale agreed, but under £100k is taking 50 days. Yet, what issues cause the people of Leicester to want to move home and what can Leicester people, who want to move in 2022, do to ensure they sell and find the home of their dreams? There are 1,299 properties for sale today in Leicester; roll the clock back exactly a year, and the figure was 1,995 – there’s been a drop of 35%. This drop is being dubbed ‘for sale board crunch’.…
The energy bills of every Leicester resident will rise in April as the price cap increases to account for the global increase in the cost of gas. Those not on the gas mains will still be hit as the UK uses gas to make 45% of its electricity. So, what can Leicester residents do to reduce their energy consumption and ultimately save money? First, let's look at the scale of the costs...…
Property values in Leicester are set at 5.9% higher today compared to a year ago. We look at the year and what has happened to Leicester house values...
With the banks reducing the number of low deposit mortgages (i.e. a deposit of 10% and below) since Covid-19 hit in the spring, this has meant that the number of Leicester first-time buyers has been decreasing quickly, meaning many of those would-be Leicester buyers wanting to make the first step on the Leicester property ladder will stay in the Leicester rental sector.…
First-time landlords often make the rookie mistake of underestimating the amount of paperwork involved in letting a property. Many assume that once the ink dries on a tenancy agreement, they’ve got the paperwork sorted – but nothing could be further from the truth...
We look at the pros and cons of letting a property to a tenant with a pet. Should tenants be allowed to keep pets in rental properties? It’s a thorny subject that is back in the spotlight after an MP called for landlords to be more flexible on the issue...
The eyes of the sporting world will be on Japan over the next seven weeks as the 2019 Rugby World Cup takes place. The tournament will be an opportunity for the land of the rising sun to showcase its people, culture and hospitality. And even if you’re not a fan of large men chasing an oval ball the Japanese have something called kaizen which might interest you...…
Do you have a property vision for 2020? We look at how you can give yourself the best possible chance to move into a new home in time for the new year... If you have any questions feel free to get in touch on 07917 899 495.
Most homes in Leicester have at least one piece of IKEA furniture. It could be a Billy bookcase, Lack table or Poang armchair – those three being the Swedish flat-pack giant’s bestselling items. But IKEA is looking beyond helping you furnish your home with their products... If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on 07917 899 495.…
we look at ways you can keep your home and family safe as the weather turns colder. If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact me on 07917 899 495.
With over 150 pieces of legislation potentially aeffecting Landlords and the Private rented Sector, our seventh Landlord & Investor Evening that was attended by over 100 local Leicester Landlords & Investors. Held at College Court Conference Centre, Knighton, LE2 3UF we provided FREE advice and in-depth advice from our Lettings experts. On the evening with had detailed talks from Colin Smithson-Connelly - Energy Performance Certificates and MEES Allan Ross - Buying & Selling at Auction Luke St Clair - Latest Legislation Update Affecting Leicester Landlords Glen Reader - Investment Property Opportunities For further information please contact me on 07917 899 495.…
Has England’s green and pleasant land all of a sudden become England’s green and overcrowded land? With the nation’s ever-increasing population and the double whammy that people are now living longer, this means as each year goes by, there is an ever-growing strain on public services and in particular my favourite topic – housing. It’s no wonder some people are saying things are at crisis point when it comes to infrastructure (like roads, schooling etc) and in particular housing. I hear it all the time, people complaining that Leicester looks like a building site and, we are packing people in like sardines into our Leicester homes. Yet I wanted to find out exactly what the truth was. Want to know more? If you would like more information about buying, selling, letting a home in Leicester and Leicestershire, please feel free to drop me a line @ luke.stclair@knightsbridge-estates.co.uk or call me 07917 899 495.…
The Monopoly board article (the one where I listed the most valuable streets) caused quite a lot of interest locally, so I decided to see what else I could find out about the LE5 postcode area, and I have been able to find out the biggest streets in the Leicester (LE5) postcode area. Want to know more? If you would like more information about buying, selling, letting a home in Leicester and Leicestershire, please feel free to drop me a line @ luke.stclair@knightsbridge-estates.co.uk or call me 07917 899 495.…
The Government’s Annual Housing Survey is 50 years old this year. It has taken a snap shot of the UK’s property market every year since 1969 and in the recently published report for 2018, it wasn’t a surprise that owner occupation is still the most predominant tenure, yet now more people own their home without a mortgage rather than having a mortgage as the number people buying their first home (obviously with a mortgage) has declined since the Millennium. The report also shows homeowners (mortgaged and owned outright) are, on average, older than renters and between the homeowners themselves, those who are mortgage free are older than those with a mortgage. Want to know more? If you would like more information about buying, selling, letting a home in Leicester and Leicestershire, please feel free to drop me a line @ luke.stclair@knightsbridge-estates.co.uk or call me 07917 899 495.…
In this week’s article, I talk about the recent Government permanent relaxation of the planning permission regulations with regard to extensions and how it could affect the Leicester property market. I also talk about how office blocks and shops are being converted into homes and the possible effect on landlords and homeowners in Leicester. Want to know more? If you would like more information about buying, selling, letting a home in Leicester and Leicestershire, please feel free to drop me a line @ luke.stclair@knightsbridge-estates.co.uk or call me 07917 899 495.…
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