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History of Medicine: The Incubator Babies of Coney Island
… to develop the technological breakthrough responsible for saving thousands of premature infants. The … at virtually every large exhibition and at the World’s Fair. He ultimately settled at New York City’s Coney Island … profile from the New-York Historical Society . You can learn more about the latest in neonatal and pediatric …
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How to Find the Right Surgeon for YOU: A Conversation with Dr. James Lee
… Navigating health care options can feel like both the most important and the most complex … always tell my friends and family that they should always ask the surgeon. And the reason for that is because there's … to get a second opinion, absolutely go for it. And I don't think any surgeon worth their salt would ever disagree that …
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What We’re Reading: 01/09/26
… Miss We’re heavy with the New York Times this week, but for good reason. This piece follows a quiet but potentially … a question we’ve been grappling with here, too: how A.I. can function not as a replacement for clinical judgment, but … diseases where timing is everything, and specialists aren’t always in the room. As we’ve explored in our recent State …
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New Pathways: Researching and Innovating Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
… question. And as you point out, many patients and many folks, when they find out that somebody has been diagnosed … there are times when, maybe a decade ago, where we didn't have as many treatment options. People sometimes jump to … center, which focuses on pancreas cancer so that they can get the expertise so that a correct diagnosis is made. …
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A New Way to Think About Carbs, Weight, and Obesity
… “The recommendations of the original food pyramid weren’t just made up. It was the science of the time, perhaps,” … says Dr. Bessler. “Everything your body needs can be made from proteins and fats that you eat. You don’t … what kinds of food are made available, at what kinds of prices and in what kinds of locations, to the average working …
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How to Talk to Kids About Surgery
… As a parent, your child's surgery can be an overwhelming experience. You're worried about so … Keep It Simple Remember that your child probably won't understand the complexities of their condition or their … in their treatment, and that their concerns are valid. Ask Some Of Your Own No one knows your kid as well as you do. …
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State of the Union: Vascular Surgery Today
… endovascular, and now we’re starting to understand that for certain patients—especially those with wounds and … coming out of fellowship in the past five years haven’t done that many bypasses. As endovascular options have … where accurate, early assessment of limb perfusion can guide treatment decisions and help avoid unnecessary …
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What We’re Reading: 10/25/19
… which have been implemented widely across the country, don’t take race into account—as a measure to avoid bias. But the … more than double the number of black patients flagged for greater medical needs. Don’t miss this one. ( From … medical and surgical care? In virtually every way. They can’t do complex surgeries, can’t support oncology treatments …
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New Peer Support Program Helps Surgeons Process Adverse Events and Improve
… Geier When things go wrong in the operating room, it can have lasting effects on everyone involved. Of course, the … patient and their loved ones are most directly impacted. For patients facing a challenging recovery, or families … approach to peer support,” he says. “And I asked, ‘Shouldn’t we do that?’” Dr. Smith agreed. That’s when Dr. Stylianos …
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State of the Union: Pediatric Heart Surgery
… restart the heart. And that heart then has to function for a lifetime, beating billions of times. What’s most … training in 1998, almost 30 years ago, and the change hasn’t come from one single breakthrough. It’s been many small … has also improved dramatically. Liver and lung transplants can now be done electively instead of doing these cases at …
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I Need a… Plastic Surgeon
… a helpful guide to finding the care you need when you don't know where to start. Today, we’re learning how to find a … fellowship. What Credentials Should I Look For? It can be hard to find a surgeon by looking at credentials … When making the appointment, their care team will ask what you’re looking for, so be ready to explain what your …
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“Dr. AI” Video Series: Can ChatGPT Step Up to The Medical Challenge?
… also an exploration into the practicality of leveraging AI for real-world medical inquiries. Or…as ChatGPT would … for bi-weekly releases of new episodes, and if you don’t already, follow us on Instagram for more. Dr. AI Episodes … cancer? What do I do if my calcium level is too high? Can I live a normal life with a colostomy bag? Are injectable …
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Lung Transplantation Patient Guide
… Transplantation Pre-Transplant Evaluation Waiting for Transplantation Lung Transplant Surgery Post-Transplant … with thoracic experts. A lung transplant surgeon’s advice for double lung transplant patients : Dr. Joshua Sonett, sits … in the world of organ transplants? : Dr. Megan Sykes reviews how researchers explore ways of influencing the …
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I Need a… Breast Surgeon
… a helpful guide to finding the care you need when you don’t know where to start. Today, we’re learning how to find a … cancer surgery. What Credentials Should I Look For? It can be hard to find a surgeon by looking at credentials … When making the appointment, their care team will ask about what you’re looking for, so be ready to explain …
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