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8 Foods to Feed the Healthy Bacteria In Your Gut
… that these benefits are scientifically proven, there is agreement on what foods to eat if you’re looking to …
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Welcome to Esophageal Atresia Care
… Esophageal atresia/tracheoesophageal fistula (EA/TEF) is a rare birth defect occurring in 1 in 2,500-4,000 babies … Fistula (EA/TEF) Esophageal atresia (EA) is a rare congenital condition (present at birth) in which … your child’s school. For school districts without pre-made official forms or to help you get started, a sample letter …
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Thyroid Awareness Month, 2022: What’s New? It’s Personal.
… the growing importance of personalized medicine January is Thyroid Awareness Month, and this year, 2022, … from enlarged thyroid nodules. [The discussion below is transcribed and lightly edited for text]. Dr. Hyesoo Lowe: … but we're really now embracing this idea that less is more when it comes to thyroid disease and surgical …
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Routine Procedures: Dr. Roshni Rao on No Snooze, Just Coffee, and Being There When It Matters
… A surgeon’s life is defined by long hours, exacting focus, and countless … scrub in, you’re uncomfortable for the rest of the case. Is there music in your OR? Yes. Who picks it and what’s on … like that. I like everything, but it’s mostly pop, which is fun. The happy channel is peppy, but there are no bad …
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Top Hospital in New York, Ranked No. 7 in The Nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals
… conditions evaluated by U.S. News, awarding hospitals points if they rank in one or more, with more points given for higher rankings. Surgical Excellence at …
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Advancements in Immunotherapy a Huge Boon for Lung Cancer Treatment
… promises even more targeted treatments. Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in the United States, with … that block the body from recognizing it. Immunotherapy is the counterattack that “basically stops this hiding,” … generally have known for years that the healthier a person is, the better their immune system works,” says Dr. Sonett. …
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Predatory Artery Treatment for PAD: A Vascular Surgeon Weighs In
… the condition, peripheral arterial disease (PAD). What is it, and when is it considered advanced? You may have PAD, you may have … the leg and you don't have symptoms, the general principle is to leave it alone. There was one patient in the article …
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What is a Step-Down Unit?
… units. Can you tell us what a step-down unit, or SDU, is? The step-down unit is the postoperative surgical floor where heart surgery … from the ICU [intensive care unit]. Once their procedure is complete, they initially go to the ICU to recover on day … What is a Step-Down Unit? …
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Is It Possible To Lower High Blood Pressure Without Medication?
… let’s be honest: keeping track of pills on a daily basis is a major headache for most of us. Yet people who don’t take … or down. When these signals become overactive, the result is a high blood pressure problem. Some of those daily blood … to control blood pressure. The REINFORCE study is looking for participants who are between the ages of 18 …
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Spotlight on Graduating Chief Resident Dr. Jonathan Yang
… Jonathan Yang, MD, is a recently graduated member of the 2013 class at Columbia … Program. Dr. Yang began his training in 2006, and is currently pursuing a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery … as part of the procurement team. The procurement team is the group that is sent to the location of a donor organ to …
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From the O.R. to the ICU, 25 Years Later It’s Still a Family Affair for Sibling Duo in Pediatric Surgery
… some families have begun to cry as they realize “a family is taking care of their family.” “They assume we come from a loving family,” says Ms. Richardson, “which is really fun, to give my parents credit where credit is due.” “We’re children of the typical European immigrant …
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Patient Journey: Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) vs. a Large Thyroid Nodule
… Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) is a non-surgical technique that can safely and effectively … thyroid nodules. Many people, however, don’t know it is an option. They mistakenly believe that their only recourse to treating a nodule is surgery. Nicole is a recent recipient of RFA. She had …
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Jason Solomon Hawksworth, MD
… Jason Hawksworth, MD is a noted pioneer in minimally invasive robotic … hepatobiliary and transplant surgery. Dr. Hawksworth is the Surgical Director of Adult Liver Transplantation, … Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and is an Associate Professor at Columbia University College of …
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Pioneering Approach of Kidney Autotransplantation for Complex Kidney Disorders Offers Big Hope
… postoperative discomfort, and because the transplant is on oneself, no risk of organ rejection. Bloody urine. Sharp back pain. The culprit is typically kidney stones. For a number of people, however, … disorder of the kidney that requires surgery. This is where kidney autotransplantation comes in. “There are a …
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