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The Ingenious Surgery that Saved the World’s Smartest Man

… what did Nissen do to prevent the balloon inside Einstein from popping? He wrapped the aneurysm in cellophane. Yes, … 13th, 1955, it was no longer enough to keep his aneurysm from rupturing. After complaining of severe pain in his belly … it is time to go. I will do it elegantly.” Wise words from a remarkably wise man. To learn more about Aortic …

Last Modified: 10/19/2023 - 13:00

Pediatric Bowel Management Program Overview

… on the underlying condition, some children benefit from daily enema therapy, which induces a complete emptying … conditions that require daily enemas may benefit from laparoscopic Antegrade Continent Enema (ACE) procedures, … path through the appendix as a conduit to flush the colon from above, thus eliminating the need for rectal enemas. …

Last Modified: 08/04/2026 - 13:40

What We’re Reading: 02/06/26

… and deregulation take priority over lived experience. (from nytimes.com) Fearing ICE crackdown, immigrants … safety, and how right now it only seems to be growing. (from statnews.com) The Role of Doctors Is Changing Forever … an essential point: care always begins with trust. (from newyorker.com) Related: What We’re Reading: 01/09/26 …

Last Modified: 02/06/2026 - 19:04

What We're Reading: 05/10/26

… time is big news. A fascinating and hopeful read. (from nytimes.com) A ‘Barbaric’ Problem in American Hospitals … to absorb what the rest of the hospital cannot. (from theatlantic.com) What addiction medicine can teach us … without letting it do too much of the living for us. (from statnews.com) Related: State of the Union: The Stealth …

Last Modified: 05/21/2026 - 13:51

Rebecca J Dunigan, NP

… Nurse Practitioner. She received her master's in Nursing from the University of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, IN. … she received her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from Marian University in Indianapolis, IN. Rebecca's began …

Last Modified: 10/15/2024 - 13:59

Eric Kuo, MD

… of endocrine surgery. After obtaining his medical degree from the Yale University School of Medicine, Dr. Kuo … (FPD) in Adult Complex Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgery from the American Board of Surgery - an advanced credential …

Last Modified: 09/03/2026 - 08:33

Elise M. Kang, MD

… Stanley Children's Hospital. She holds a BA in psychology from Harvard University and an MD from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. She …

Last Modified: 09/03/2026 - 08:33

Thin Bones on Thin Ice: What to know about Osteoporosis this winter (and beyond)

… or vitamin D deficiency. And we can identify people from that. But when you measure the bone density, we get the … indication that that individual is getting enough calcium from diet or, if not, a little bit of supplementation of the … all osteoporosis fractures follow a fall potentially from a standing height, you don't have to fall out of a third …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

Physical Therapy After Lung Transplantation

… up toward your body as far as possible Now point toe away from your body Repeat 10 times (can do both feet at once) … up toward your body as far as possible Now point toe away from your body Repeat 10 times (can do both feet at once) …

Last Modified: 08/11/2025 - 13:48

Desiree J. Darrisaw, NP

… her nursing practice and education. In 2017, she graduated from Binghamton University with a Master of Science in … Currently, Desiree is pursuing her PhD in Nursing from Binghamton University. Her scholarly research is rooted …

Last Modified: 10/28/2024 - 12:15

Weight Loss Surgery for a Broken Hunger Mechanism

… made headlines last month as a 200-pound, 12-year-old girl from Texas underwent weight loss surgery. Her hunger … may not be as successful, but it provides some relief from related health conditions and adds a quality to life …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 15:00

State of the Union: Vein Care in 2023

… normal. What are the most common vein problems folks get from this type of work? The majority of the time it’s … in the veins. Since the veins are what bring the blood from the feet back up to the heart, they have to work against … outflow valves, and that's where the varicose veins come from. Are there ways to prevent these types of issues when …

Last Modified: 07/21/2023 - 11:37

Freezing Eggs: Fertility Planning and Preservation, in Practice

… podcast Conversations and Curbsides to discuss everything from fertility evaluation to egg freezing. Dr. Brady is an … conversation about the likelihood of having a baby from frozen eggs, which is not a sure thing, but essentially … The important statistic is the live birth rate per egg, so from one frozen egg, the likelihood of having a baby is about …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

The Story Behind a Surprise Legislative Proclamation Honoring Dr. David Kalfa

… like days for the surgery to end, they had so much support from their family, friends, and community. Even Cardinal … make a date. Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the Department of Surgery at Columbia …

Last Modified: 07/07/2025 - 15:40

What We're Reading: 05/09/2025

… A couple of highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. My … by screens? It's a question worth pondering for us all. (from newyorker.com) Medicine of the Soul In this powerful … vaccination and robust public health infrastructure. (from nytimes.com) Related: “Dr. AI” Video Series: Can …

Last Modified: 05/09/2025 - 14:16