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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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On Changing the Standard of Care for Children: What the Evolution of ECMO Can Teach Us
… kind of hope and resolve. Treating them in children is work unto itself—an unwavering commitment of heart and … renal function, and multi-organ support.” This achievement is a rare, if ever, occurrence in medicine: a revolutionary … ECMO units, allowing teams to stabilize patients on-site before transferring them to specialized centers, a …
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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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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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State of the Union Conversation: The Columbia Global Center for Integrated Colorectal Surgery & IBD Interventional Endoscopy
… Our center manages all types of complex situations; it is our bread and butter. I think we could be called the last … Dr. Kiran I think what's wonderful about the Center is what we bring together: we take what's unique about what … I'll just tell a story. Some time ago, I looked after a 26-year-old lady who was pregnant and was thought to have …
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State of the Union: Thyroid, Parathyroid, and Endocrine Surgery in 2024
… because the national society that Jenn Kuo and I belong to is called the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, and one of our big pushes is actually to tell people exactly what endocrine surgery is. So, in general, we define endocrine surgery as …
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Risks and Rewards of Obesity Surgery
… blood clotting which could lead to an embolism. There is a 1% chance of blood clots occurring in the legs after surgery. This is usually prevented by giving the patient a blood thinner … the legs and keep the blood flowing faster in the veins, is another way of preventing clotting. Keeping the operation …
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Thyroiditis
… terms, the suffix -itis means inflammation; thyroiditis is inflammation of the thyroid gland which may be associated … similar. In the case of thyroiditis, the thyroid gland is damaged by an inflammatory process. When thyroid cells are … they stop functioning. Without thyroid cells, the thyroid is no longer able to produce enough thyroid hormone to …
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At-Home Thyroid Testing Kits: What We Know...and What We Don’t. An Interview with Dr. Hyesoo Lowe
… some questions to help clarify some pros and cons. What is your view on at-home thyroid testing kits? It depends on … laboratory parameters are part of a technology that is rapidly developing. We're currently comfortable with these … for home lab testing could really change how medical care is accessed as this information is obtained. Do you have a …
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Primary Hyperaldosteronism (Conn's Syndrome)
… salt increases the blood pressure. Hyperaldosteronism is a disease in which the adrenal gland(s) make too much … disease) or both (bilateral disease). Unilateral disease is usually caused by an aldosterone producing adenoma (benign … by adrenal cancer or hyperplasia (when the whole gland is hyperactive). Bilateral disease is usually caused by …
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When to Consider Aortic Surgery
… being seen in a Center of Excellence early in the process is that it begins a relationship with your medical/surgical … process by which the need for non-emergency surgery is determined. The decision to monitor a patient instead of performing an operation is made on an individual basis, but is guided by factors …
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When the Adrenal Gland Causes Hypertension
… podcast Conversations and Curbsides . The following is a transcription of the discussion, and is loosely edited for context and clarity. Jump to a Section: … & High Blood Pressure Too Much Aldosterone How Commonly Is the Adrenal Gland the Main Cause Of Hypertension? Signs …
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Carotid Artery Disease
… a stroke or a "mini" stroke (TIA). Carotid artery disease is the cause of more than half of all strokes. Stroke, in turn, is the third highest cause of death and the leading cause of … Why carotid stenosis occurs in some people but not others is unknown. However, certain risk factors, such as family …
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Colonoscopy
… of Columbia’s Colorectal Surgery Team , March 2024 What is a colonoscopy? Colonoscopy is a safe, effective method of examining the full lining of the colon and rectum. While the patient is under mild sedation or monitored anesthesia if deeper …
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Golden Rules of Aortic Surgery
… has an aneurysm of the aortic root, a primary question is whether the valve can be repaired, and if so, we then ask, … " Should the valve be repaired?" This crucial decision is determined by golden rule number one. This rule holds that … be performed instead of replacement. A second golden rule is that no leaking of the valve (aortic insufficiency) is …
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