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State of the Union: Breast Care Today
… bit more? What can patients expect? I think the key thing is that we understand surgery can be painful for some … from the patient's perspective. Right, right, it is! I think there is this thought process that if you have … mammograms, which used to be an additional out-of-pocket cost. It also reduces the rate of false positives. In the …
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What We’re Reading: 06/04/21
… year—to flash their rainbow stripes of solidarity. What is the display without a committed effort to protect and … a lesson for us all. In more ways than one. ( From nytimes.com ) The Peril of Not Vaccinating The World “There are two … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …
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What We’re Reading: 06/10/21
… that made it into our feeds this week. The Human Genome Is—Finally!—Complete Nearly 21 years ago, the mapping of the … all up for future genetic discoveries. ( From theatlantic.com ) Quantum leap for medical research as microscope zooms … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …
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What We’re Reading: 07/23/21
… went into achieving elimination in 1980. Yellow fever is not far behind. But Covid-19? We need the same vaccine … variants, and what our future may hold. ( From newyorker.com ) Emergency Medicine’s Original Sin “The misconception … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …
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What We’re Reading: 03/19/21
… Right Now Behind health and frontline workers, age is a key requirement in most places, but seniors can’t access … vaccine hoarding of wealthier countries. ( From nytimes.com ) The Coronavirus Variants Experts Are Most Concerned … out: What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …
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What We’re Reading: 04/02/21
… medicine needs to listen to Asian American trainees It is not simply hatred we must end. It’s up to us to ensure our … clinic, and our desire to see that stop.” ( From statnews.com ) The City Losing Its Children to H.I.V. Frankly, this is … What We’re Reading: 03/12/21 What We’re Reading: 02/26/21 What We’re Reading: 02/12/21 What We’re Reading: …
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Liver Transplantation
… A liver transplantation is a surgery that removes a diseased or malfunctioning liver … a healthy donor liver from another person. Because there is currently no artificial solution that can fully replace … and to suggest other options to assist with the cost. Wait List When a patient is determined physically and …
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Plastic Surgery FAQs
… the right plastic surgeon? The choice of a plastic surgeon is as important and as personal as your choice of any … when a doctor isn’t board-certified? Board certification is a credential a physician chooses to obtain after medical … procedures that utilize less-invasive and more cost-effective techniques can deliver results that look far …
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One in Ten Lung Transplants Go to Covid-19 Patients: Here’s What We Know
… nearly 10 percent of the indication for transplant is pretty amazing. How does a lung transplant operation for … and very bloody, difficult surgeries. Removing the lungs is difficult; the risk of bleeding is higher. And then, the … stay, and things like that are much higher. The economical cost of COVID transplant is unknown, but likely to be super …
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A New Way to Think About Carbs, Weight, and Obesity
… Bessler. Dr. Bessler uses that language because obesity is not a result of individuals making bad or unhealthy … and sustainable, long-term habits. After a surgery, Natali points out, things like a patient’s cholesterol or blood … stop taking my blood pressure medication,’” Dr. Bessler points out. “Same thing with obesity and weight loss.” “The …
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Reflections: A Discussion with Steven Stylianos, MD
… so, sitting in my predecessor's chair, Dr. Peter Altman, is like sitting in my hero's office. You've established … but the rewards are absolutely phenomenal. The low points are as low as you can get, but there are a lot more high points than low ones. I think we just really appreciate the …
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"It's like I have new legs! I could not have asked for a better result." — Ron Gilmer, age 51
… — just a tiny needle stick. Two years later, Ron says, "It is fantastic! I have no pain, no swelling — it's the best my …
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What We’re Reading: 03/27/20
… Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery This one is from us—Every evening we share Dr. Smith’s daily COVID-19 … for drop-off locations and information. ( From nytimes.com ) How Does The Coronavirus Behave Inside The Patient A … and what it will take to get them. ( From newyorker.com ) Now for some related yet unrelated reading to inject a …
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Isaac George, MD
… and a fellowship in interventional cardiology in 2012. He is a Professor of Surgery and Medicine, the Surgical Director … Co-Director of the Mitral and Tricuspid Center. Dr. George is board certified in thoracic (cardiac) surgery. His … He performs 150 to 200 open heart surgeries each year and is the highest-volume heart surgeon in New York State. His …
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New Pathways: Researching and Innovating Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
… Dr. Gulam Manji is an oncologist and director of medical oncology and … research at the Columbia Pancreas Center. His passion is clinical research, and one of his specialties is … a second opinion at another high volume pancreas cancer site. Dr. Hyesoo Lowe Very well said from a very premier …
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