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Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
… Bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) is the most common birth defect affecting the heart and is … stock every FDA approved mechanical and tissue valve. The most important consideration for the patient is whether to …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/06/20
… The single greatest preoccupation of our restart efforts is how to create the safest possible environment for our … was the absence of nursing expertise that concerned me the most in the ORICUs during the worst of the surge. We had … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/08/20
… ORICUs, and the ratio of reds (Covid+) to greens and blues is visibly decreasing. The bed map is a highly detailed and … conversion of ORs to ICUs. That conversion is perhaps the most extraordinary part of increasing ICU capacity from 422 … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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Anorectal Surgery FAQs
… example, ultrasound may be utilized to determine if there is anatomic sphincter damage in patients complaining of … will I have to stay in the hospital? If your surgery is for benign disease, such as hemorrhoids, fissures, or … anesthesia (anesthetic injected in and near the operative site), as well as oral pain medicines. You will be discharged …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/30/20
… for surgery? A large quantity of deferred benefit is waiting to be delivered, to those for whom it’s not already too late. Starting from the most mundane, preop testing needs to be considered. The new … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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Susan E. Bates, MD
… continues to impact how the NCI-60 cell line panel is used in drug discovery, and helped her identify a novel … neuroendocrine, renal and lung cancers. Her work is dedicated to new drug development, and finding … role of the blood brain barrier in creating a sanctuary site for cancers that metastasize to the brain. Clinically, …
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
… Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a complex condition that occurs when the diaphragm—the … and impede their development. Key Facts CDH is one of the most common congenital abnormalities, affecting approximately … unmatched clinical expertise with the latest research and most advanced treatments to provide the best outcomes for …
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Breast Surgery Presentations and Research
… This quarterly report is a summary of the monthly Faculty Research Newsletter. … Reconstruction After Mastectomy. Ann Surg Oncol. 2019 Jan;26(1):62-70. doi: 10.1245/s10434-018-6825-7. Journal link | … Response Endpoint. NPJ Breast Cancer. 2018 Aug 17;4:26. doi: 10.1038/s41523-018-0074-6. eCollection 2018. Review. …
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Our Doctors
… Location: HIP, Fl. 5, Rm. 506 Ascherman, Jeffrey A. (MD) Site Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery Phone: 212.305.9612 · …
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Connective Tissue Disease (Including Marfan Syndrome)
… and environmental exposure. Because connective tissue is located through the entire body, connective tissue … break the aorta (a type A Dissection). The second site of chaos is at the end of the aortic arch, where blood … are very tall, thin, long-limbed, and loose-jointed. The most serious risks associated with the disease occur in the …
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Endoscopic Procedures
… Endoscopic Revision of Obesity Surgery (EROS) EROS is a scarless procedure to restore the size of the stomach … University Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery site to read more about the EROS procedure . EROS Procedure … Repair of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) GERD is a chronic disorder in which acidic stomach contents reflux …
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Pancreatic Cancer Care Program
… clinical, translational, and basic research Be a magnet site for the medical community to test new concepts in pancreatic cancer care Eliminate the fatalism that is commonly expressed about pancreatic cancer Our commitment … any other program in the region, which makes our team the most experienced around, and we’re leading the way in …
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Pheochromocytoma
… and amount of energy available to the body. Adrenaline is the most common and well-known catecholamine. The adrenal medulla … sympathetic nervous chain. The most common extra-adrenal site is a point on the abdominal aorta (the largest artery in …
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Gerthy Michel, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
… Gerthy Michel is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in the Division of …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/09/20
… Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, Today is May 9. 35F, 20 mph winds, and snow flurries! "Rough winds … Later in life, experiences like studying through most of the night in college, working night shifts in the … from the Chair: 4/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 4/25/20 COVID-19 …
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