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What We’re Reading: 07/14/23
… these studies generally tend to focus on survival and don’t account for many quality-of-life concerns older folks face. An important read on a critical issue. ( From … and harmful ways. Sometimes we need it, and sometimes it can lead to chronic issues. So what is it exactly, why do we …
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Staying Healthy After Liver Transplant
… cold. When her symptoms worsened, she went to a hospital for a chest x-ray. Because Beverly’s stomach hurt, the … fairly easy. “I just love raisin bread and butter! I don’t have to give it up, just ration it. Dr. Wattacheril is also … help other patients and learn more about her condition. “I can’t wait to talk to her about the All of Us Research …
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Join Us For Our 17th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day!
… Join us for an afternoon of learning and sharing with the experts of … Following the presentations, we will host a health fair with vendors sharing valuable wellness information and … Join Us For Our 17th Annual Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day! …
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History of Medicine: Whipple's Improvised Breakthrough
… the stomach, which makes it a particularly difficult organ for surgeons to operate on. To complicate matters further, … closely connected to the nearby organs in the abdomen. It can’t just be removed on its own, the way a kidney or lung can. …
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History of Medicine: The Woman Behind the BRCA Gene
… PhD, from a 2014 interview with Time.com. Fortunately for the thousands of people her work has helped save, Dr. King didn’t settle for being an assistant. Instead, she became a … pancreatic cancer . Knowing the status of your BRCA genes can be a critical step towards preventing and treating these …
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Global Surgery and Gender Equity Take the Spotlight at the First Pan-African Surgical Congress
… organization. They now run in-country centers for year-round care and offer training in burn surgery, microsurgery , hand surgery, and more. Can you talk more about your background in global surgery and … comes to interpersonal dynamics, people get shy. You can’t make progress if you avoid hard conversations. The fact …
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From Science Fiction to Science Fact: the Evolution of Parathyroid Imaging
… was less than ideal, obviously. Doctors began searching for a less invasive means of identifying diseased parathyroid … is, it located the diseased glands. What that imaging didn’t do, however, was give surgeons a sense of the anatomy of … that localizes to a single diseased gland.” To learn more about Parathyroid Imaging and Surgery, please visit the …
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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
… of human tissue) grow in the colon and rectum. The polyps can become cancerous over time, resulting in colorectal … colorectal cancer by their 40s. While there is no cure for FAP, surveillance and treatment can prevent cancer. … and rectum usually begins in their teens. Polyps aren’t typically painful, but they can bleed and lead to the …
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Healthy Snacking for Weight Gain
… have been able to successfully gain weight. If you don’t need to gain weight but you do enjoy snacking to curb your … to a meal or snack: To yogurt or hot cereal: Granola (can also add in place of breakfast cereal) Crushed nuts … If you are having difficulty achieving a healthy weight, ask your doctor for a referral to a registered dietitian who …
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“The Sacrament of Utility” Dr. Craig Smith’s 2025 Commencement Address at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
… graduates why they should never get tattooed. But I won’t try that again since you’re old enough to live with your … curtain of Harvard’s monoculture-invigorating resistance, reliable sources tell me that there are intensive legal and … literally—might depend on you. In that situation, things can come at you very fast. Here’s a paradox. Although you may …
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Riding Through the Odds: Kieran Kelly’s Journey with Rare 59-Pound Tumor
… On a clear day in Central Park, if you watch for long enough, you might spot Kieran Kelly and his horses. … cancer affecting an estimated 5,000 people in the US—can be hard to pin down. Its symptoms take many forms, and … nothing. “We let it go at that point because they didn’t really refer us to anyone,” remembers Alanna. But the mass …
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The Power of Hospitality: Claire’s Tea Room
… Some people seem to have a gift for turning the most unlikely of circumstances into something … they deliver plates of desserts to nurses and staff who can’t leave their desks. One visitor wrote, “Your tea room with …
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State of the Union: Vein Care in 2023
… procedures that do not require an operating room, they don't require anything other than local anesthesia, and most of … to come into the office. But the majority of the time, I can treat them with laser therapy, radio frequency therapy, … legs are normal. What are the most common vein problems folks get from this type of work? The majority of the time …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/1/20
… cases started doubling. Defects in reality-testing don’t survive exponential contagion. It’s rational to be pleased … are now doubling every 7 days, after doubling every 3 days for much of the month, but what about the month ahead of us? … expectations. Writing on April 1, late in the day, I can’t possibly be the first person to shout out the first …
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Your Breast Surgery: What to Expect
… Surgical Breast Team , December 2023 To help you prepare for your breast surgery, learn what you can expect several days and weeks before your surgery, what … to measure your baseline health. This is a good time to ask them any questions you may have about your surgery. You …
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