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Erica M. Fallon, MD
… book chapters and clinical management guidelines. She is passionate about scientific pursuit and plans to continue … committees during her clinical training years. She is a member of several professional organizations, including … and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Fallon is committed to the compassionate, collaborative, and …
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Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer
… important role in the management of pancreatic cancer. It is currently the most effective treatment available for many … by tumors. Types of surgery include: Laparoscopy : this is a small operation to check for signs that the cancer has … bigger operation will be helpful. Whipple Procedure : this is a complex operation for tumors found in the “head” of the …
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Stories of Hope: Bob Tepé
… be snatched from you in an instant. A more diabolical way is to be told by your doctor that you have cancer. Is it just as much a life-crushing moment if you had an idea … Over time the masses in my liver began to shrink. There is no proof that our regimen is responsible, but I have been …
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Azathioprine (Imuran®)
… Purpose Imuran® is an immunosuppressive medicine that helps prevent organ rejection. Dosage The dose we prescribe for you is based on your weight and white blood cell count. Adults: …
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A quantitative analysis of the effects of supersaturated potassium iodide (SSKI) on the vascularity of the thyroid gland in Graves’ Disease.
… Graves’ Disease is an autoimmune disease that most commonly affects the … the female population. One of the hallmarks of the disease is the increased diffuse vascularity of the thyroid gland due …
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A Trial of IDN-6556 in Post Orthotopic Liver Transplant for Chronic HCV (POLT-HCV-SVR)
… Virologic Response Following anti-HCV Therapy This is a double-blind, multicenter study involving patients with … on liver biopsy to see if treatment with IDN-6556 is better than placebo in reversing or stopping the …
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Mycophenolate mofetil (CellCept®)
… Purpose CellCept® 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 250mg and …
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Mycophenolate Mofetil After Lung Transplantation
… Purpose CellCept® 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 250mg and …
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Salila Kurra, MD
… Dr. Kurra, Co-Director of the Columbia Adrenal Center, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia … student course, "The Body in Health and Disease". She is also a member of both the Columbia University Internal …
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What We’re Reading: 10/25/19
… over sicker black patients In the United States, there is a long history of black patients facing barriers to … medical needs. Don’t miss this one. ( From washingtonpost.com ) Hospitals Around The World Have A Dire Shortage Of … systemic problems of the immune system?” ( From nytimes.com ) Also check out: What We’re Reading: 10/18/19 What We’re …
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What We’re Reading: 8/30/19
… to receive a lesser quality of care. ( From STATnews.com ) Read a follow-up discussion with surgeons Michelle … Beth Schrope, MD, PhD . Sara Musikoff’s Story Sara’s story is one of remarkable perseverance. She was a 20-year-old … barriers and what we can do to fix them. ( From NYTimes.com ) Read a related discussion with transplant surgeon …
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What We’re Reading: 06/19/20
… Juneteenth is not only a time to celebrate black history and culture, … York Times last year: The 1619 Project . The 1619 project is a series of factual essays written by scholars, … on medicine and healthcare specifically, each of these is relevant to our work. We can’t dismantle a system until we …
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Nutrient Packed Pumpkin Overnight Oats with Tumeric and Ginger
… and indulgent—perfect for a fall morning! Overnight oats is a great alternative to traditional oatmeal. Pumpkin is full of vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. You can use … takes all of 5 minutes to put together. The end result is a super creamy, hearty and delicious breakfast! When you …
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The Heart-Growth Project: An Innovative Approach to Congenital Heart Disease
… activities. “Heart valve biological tissue-engineering is a promising avenue of research but this still has some … with a growth potential. Our goal, over the next year, is to produce and evaluate such a device.” This new device … of the Great Arteries.” The Heart-Growth Project is a multidisciplinary collaboration between the Department …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/16/20
… Dear Colleagues, Today the discussion of “re-deployment” is intensifying across NYP and CU. The emergence of this … in the ICUs, as one example. It also means that no one is on R&R. If COVID-19 accelerates as it did in Italy, there … NPs, PAs and everyone else. One purpose of re-deployment is to sustain a workforce devastated by quarantines, …
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