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Understanding the CDC Data on Covid-19 & Pregnant Women
… Dr. Gyamfi-Bannerman. “What people need to understand is that we don’t currently have a lot of detailed data on … stays or pregnancy complications.” What this means is that none of these results — the higher hospitalizations … recommendations. “One of the biggest pieces to take away is that pregnant patients should be closely following the …
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What We’re Reading: 12/13/19
… the message Dr. Laurie Punch, trauma surgeon in St. Louis, is working so hard to share inside and outside the hospital. … to shoot for in each category. ( From washingtonpost.com ) For the Holidays, the Gift of Self-Care It’s that time … This is good stuff to practice year-round! ( From nytimes.com ) Also check out: What We’re Reading: 11/22/19 What We’re …
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Miralax And Antibiotics Preparation For Surgery
… Cleaning out the colon before colorectal surgery is helpful and can reduce the risk of infection. The cleanout … with the plan. For Coumadin (Warfarin) : If the decision is made to stop Coumadin, this must be done 5 FULL days prior … For Aspirin, Plavix, and Pradaxa : If the decision is made to stop any one of these medications, it should be …
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NYP/Morgan Stanley Introduces Ozaki Technique, an Alternative to the Ross Procedure
… Hospital , a national leader in neonatal cardiac surgery, is known for the treatment of hypoplastic left heart … by performing that repair with the Ozaki technique. “This is an operation for children few centers can do,” says Dr. … when available or bovine pericardium. Our preference is using the patient’s own tissue,” says Dr. LaPar. How does …
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… The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) This is a government agency whose mission is "to produce evidence to make health care safer, higher … data for research purposes, but CUMC as a participating site is eligible. …
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Beat the Heat
… or just taking a walk. As nice as the beautiful weather is, it’s important to know that too much sun (and/or heat) … you know that water makes up 60% of the adult body? Water is essential for every cell to function properly. When you … If you experience moderate or severe dehydration, it is important to consult with your physician since intravenous …
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Endoscopic Procedures for the Treatment of Obesity
… of life. The Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery is actively involved in developing and refining endoscopic … stomach. A tiny instrument that carries a balloon device is placed through the tube. Once in the stomach, this balloon is delivered and then inflated with about 24-36 ounces of …
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Cyclosporines (Neoral®, Gengraf®, Sandimmune®)
… Purpose Neoral® is an immunosuppressive medicine that helps prevent organ rejection. Dosage The dose we prescribe for you is based on your lab values. The capsules come in 25mg, 50 mg … In the morning, take with breakfast after your lab work is completed. Repeat the dose in the pm, 12 hours after your …
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Gluten avoidance: hype or for health?
… barley, rye, and many processed foods), a trend that is fueling a great rise in the sale of gluten free products in grocery stores. This is great for those with celiac disease or a diagnosed wheat allergy. But is a gluten free (GF) diet healthier for everyone? If you …
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Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD
… Dr. Hiroo Takayama is Vice Chair of Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery at … approximately 300-350 operations every year. Dr. Takayama is internationally recognized for his work on complex aortic … hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and heart failure surgery. He is a leader in outcome research in aortic diseases and heart …
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Frank D'Ovidio, MD, PhD
… Dr. Frank D'Ovidio, MD, PhD, is Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center … lung transplantation and ex-vivo perfusion. Dr. D'Ovidio is renown for his surgical work in patients with lung cancer … Heart and Lung Transplant, among many others. Dr. D'Ovidio is a member of numerous prestigious societies and councils …
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Dina Podolsky, MD
… Dina Podolsky, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is a board-certified general surgeon who graduated with … of the world’s leading hernia surgeons, Dr. Novitsky. She is a member of several national organizations, including the …
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Living Donor Liver Transplantation
… Team , January 2024 A living donor liver transplantation is a surgery that removes a diseased or malfunctioning liver … the recipient. This means the time spent on a waiting list is typically much shorter than for patients who are waiting … livers. Procedure A living donor liver transplantation is a complex and serious operation for both the recipient and …
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
… Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a chronic disease that slowly damages the liver. It begins … serious health complications can emerge. While there is no cure, various treatments are available that can slow … cholangitis. Geography : Primary sclerosing cholangitis is most often found in northern Europe and North America. …
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