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State of the Union: Hernia Care Today
… to hernia repair? Dr. Novitsky: Well, what's new is actually the entire field of abdominal wall surgery. We're … with 95 percent-plus of our practice centered on hernias is what's probably very new in the world of surgery. Dr. Podolsky: Yeah, for us, that question is twofold. It involves both the techniques that we use and …
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Eating Well With Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes
… diet may not always be appropriate. If blood sugar is well controlled (or even somewhat controlled) one is usually able to follow a more liberal diabetic diet. The … by a physician. In general, consuming added sugars is unhealthy and should be avoided in excess. Whether or not …
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An Older Surgery Is Giving Some Patients New Freedom After Colon Removal
… like ulcerative colitis, a top priority for surgery is avoiding an external ostomy bag. While the current … the ileal pouch-anal anastomosis, or J-pouch procedure, is an effective option for many patients, new research … for the improved quality of life it offers.” Dr. Kiran points to the study's results as a call for the continent …
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Fighting For A New Way To Treat Difficult Cancers
… called proton beam therapy. “ Proton beam radiation is just a more accurate way of delivering radiation,” says … 10 percent in five years.” Lowering recurrence rates, he points out, means lowering death rates. In other words, using … of surgeries and a very shortened life expectancy,” Scott points out. “Dr. Yoon's treatment plan was the one that gave …
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How Close Is Xenotransplantation, Really?
… By Natalie Chang “Xenotransplantation is the future, and always will be.” The quote is attributed to the late Stanford surgeon and heart … he passed away about two months later. But Dr. Sykes points out that this does not mean that the … How Close Is Xenotransplantation, Really? …
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In Their Own Words: Patients Describe Their Transformations
… David "My name is David Diaz. I’m 5’6” and, not long ago, I weighed 495 … healthier than I’ve ever felt in my life. My bloodwork is excellent, I’m no longer pre-diabetic, and I’m so active … I have met the most incredible group of people on the web site who have become my family. Their support during good and …
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Alive at 65: Three-time Transplant Recipient Jerry Cahill Appreciates Every Day
… to empowering others to succeed. Now 65 years old, Jerry is decades beyond the median survival rate for CF patients. … could be approved for the transplant list. Infectious risk is one of the biggest challenges in a case like Jerry’s. … unique physical strength and positive attitude. “[Jerry is] such an extraordinary guy,” says Dr. Weiner. Not only did …
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Pectus Excavatum and Tyler’s Road to Finding Breath and Balance
… him to seek medical care. "He said, ‘I think this is something you should get checked out,’" Tyler says. This … move forward with it." While the decision to have surgery is never easy, Dr. Gorenstein quickly earned Tyler's … In March of this year, he had the metal bars removed and is now enjoying life without the constant breathlessness that …
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Alcohol Abuse And Acute Pancreatitis
… But another common though less talked about problem is pancreatitis. Pancreatitis is a condition in which digestive enzymes that are typically … the root cause of the pancreatitis. If alcohol abuse is the underlying cause (the other common cause is …
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Is Childhood Obesity Linked to Pancreatic Cancer?
… of obesity and increases in pancreatic cancer mortality is consistent with a long latency period, implying that … Is Childhood Obesity Linked to Pancreatic Cancer? …
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Cancer Conversations: What to Say to Someone Who Has Cancer
… Heller, Oncology Social Worker at NYP/Columbia Cancer is frightening experience for everyone involved. Illness and … patient to cope when facing these challenging times. It is normal to feel sorrow, fear, awkwardness, or even guilt at … No matter how tempting it may be to share those reference points, remember that your loved one’s situation is unique, …
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Thin Bones on Thin Ice: What to know about Osteoporosis this winter (and beyond)
… people, the risk of slipping on ice and breaking a bone is one that everyone should consider. This discussion with … using the idea of slipping on ice as a jumping off point. Is slipping on ice something that is potentially risky for some people? Slipping on ice is a …
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John Jones Fellows
… York Presbyterian – Allen Hospital Dr. Angel Rosario Jr. is the 11th recipient of the John Jones Research Fellowship … University Irving Medical Center, Dr. Rosario is completing his dedicated research years between his PGY3 and PGY4 clinical training. He is the inaugural Surgical Equity Fellow within the Department …
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Study Analysis: Plastics in Heart Plaque
… proportion of these plastics that come into our bodies is probably from plastic pollution. These particles have been … and blood itself. They have noxious side effects, and this is further evidence that microplastics are just part of our …
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Oncoplastic Surgery: An Interdisciplinary Trend Towards Breast Conservation in Breast Cancer Surgery
… opposed to the entire breast in a mastectomy. A lumpectomy is followed by radiation therapy. Over time, “mastectomies … mastectomies,” said Dr. Grant. The radical mastectomy is now rarely performed, having been replaced by less … number is not zero with a mastectomy and is only a couple points higher with a lumpectomy. So, the most important …
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