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What We’re Reading: 02/12/21
… had heart surgery, or a valve replacement, that doesn't necessarily mean that you're going to die of Covid. What it … A wonderful exploration of how our immune systems prepare for viral invasion, clear infections, and mount protective … a rental or purchase to watch in full on vimeo , but we can’t recommend it enough—now more than ever. “Why Doctors …
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Living Donor Kidney Transplants
… from a living donor maintain their kidney function for 10 to 20 years. Living donor programs allow a relative or … Kidneys from perfectly matched sibling donors on average can function for over 35 years. Live donor procedures of all … procedure. A range of safeguards are in place to ensure fair exchanges. Prior to their operations, the two pairs …
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How to Tackle a Farmers Market
… You’ll need plenty of time to browse the market and don’t forget to bring cash as most markets don’t accept credit … During the summer the quality of unrefrigerated produce can decline quickly in the heat. Make friends with your … growing your food? When I go to the market, I always ask to try new varieties of fruits or vegetables that I don’t …
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Hemorrhoids
… in both office and outpatient operating room procedures for the management of hemorrhoids such as injection and … blood vessels in the anorectal area. Although hemorrhoids can be painful, they are usually not serious. There are two … physical examination. In the history, your physician will ask you questions regarding your symptoms, your diet, …
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Thyroid Cancer: My Story
… thyroid felt perhaps a little bit swollen, so he sent me for an ultrasound of my neck. To my great surprise, my … a more invasive procedure than the first, but you wouldn’t know it by looking at my incision site. My scar is longer … my husband and me until we had run out of questions to ask, answering each one thoroughly, always patient and with a …
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Clinical Trials and Innovative Research At the Pancreas Center
… who will benefit the most. This is especially true for pancreatic cancer, since no single treatment has proven … genetic markers to make diagnosis faster, easier, and more reliable Determining which genetic components of specific … different angles, it is critical that eligible patients can find and participate in them. As an NCI-designated …
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Thymus Program
… doctors have helped develop the most effective treatments for diseases like myasthenia gravis and thymus cancer … It plays an important role in the development of t-lymphocytes, or t-cells. These specialized immune cells … to shrink after adolescence. Problems with the thymus can lead to autoimmune diseases like myasthenia gravis or …
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Living in NYC
… at 7PM or midnight, you will find what you are looking for in New York. It offers incomparable cultural attractions, … even one working only 80 hours per week. To learn more about life in New York City, here are some helpful … either Fairview Avenue or Dyckman (depending on who you ask) to the northern end of Manhattan. These neighborhoods …
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Pokala Ravi Kiran, MD
… Dr. Ravi P. Kiran is the co-director of the Global Center for Integrated Colorectal Surgery and IBD Interventional … University Irving Medical Center for over a decade. He is also the Director of the Center for … Colleges of Surgeons of England and Glasgow. The author of more than 200 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Kiran is also …
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Robotic Surgery at Columbia
… of the latest surgical techniques to improve care for you and your family. Our robotic surgery programs combine … that pass through small incisions into the body and can mimic the delicate movements of the human hand. The … major surgery—and we’re expanding our programs to treat more conditions and diseases. Our programs include: …
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Hepatitis: Autoimmune Hepatitis
… system attacking the liver. Left untreated, this condition can lead to cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) and even liver … of the patient’s medical history. A doctor or nurse will ask about any medications the patient is taking, their … disease. They will then conduct a physical exam to check for any signs of the disease. The following are some other …
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What is Surgical Oncology? Q&A with the Director of the New Division of Surgical Oncology
… the radiation. You have to understand the disease. For example, for gastric cancer, I need to know if should I … and then chemo? What's the prognosis of the patient? You can't just have surgical expertise and know about the surgery. …
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What to Expect at a Medical Oncology Appointment
… How to Prepare for a Medical Oncology Appointment | What to Expect after a … the best treatment regimen for you. Your oncologist may ask that you undergo further testing including blood work or … dealing with your diagnosis and beginning treatment can be a difficult process. You may want to obtain other …
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Maximizing Rotation Experience
… 5 year survival rates etc.) on 3"x5" cards that you can refer to periodically throughout the day. You will find … periods (10 or 15 minutes) that you can use while waiting for a returned phone call, a lab result or your junior … and countersigned by your resident, fellow or attending. Ask for feedback after your admission is evaluated. You read …
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Changing the Future of Living Liver Donation: A Conversation about Columbia’s All-Robotic Approach
… performing all living donor liver surgeries robotically. Can you walk us through how that shift happened and what it … easier, it reassures them. It’s often the first thing they ask about. That’s great. How have donors responded to robotic … no way I’m letting my family member do that.’ They don’t want to put their loved one in harm’s way. Offering live …
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