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Gastric Cancer
… Gastric cancer (also known as stomach cancer) is an abnormal growth of cells in the stomach. Although its … or a combination. Key Facts Gastric cancer is the sixth most common form of cancer and the third most fatal. Although … This breaks down to the following statistics: About 26,560 new cases (16,160 in men and 10,400 in women) About …
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Your Dietitian’s Dish
… no two days are alike. A balanced, plant based diet is best for overall health, including prevention of cancer, … fruit, and nuts or nut butters to their oatmeal. Oatmeal is very filling and satisfying due to its high fiber content. … 696 calories, 90 g carbohydrate, 30 g protein, 24 g fat, 26 g fiber My total nutrient breakdown for an average day is: …
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Tim Sweeney’s Story: From Lung Transplant to NYC Marathon
… “It was an amazing, incredible experience. It felt like a 26.2-mile standing ovation, and Dr. Sonett was my biggest …
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What We’re Reading: 06/10/21
… that made it into our feeds this week. The Human Genome Is—Finally!—Complete Nearly 21 years ago, the mapping of the … all up for future genetic discoveries. ( From theatlantic.com ) Quantum leap for medical research as microscope zooms … revolutionized the way drugs are identified and tested. Most importantly, the work they started isn’t over. A …
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What We’re Reading: 07/23/21
… went into achieving elimination in 1980. Yellow fever is not far behind. But Covid-19? We need the same vaccine … variants, and what our future may hold. ( From newyorker.com ) Emergency Medicine’s Original Sin “The misconception … around vaccines—in Congress, on TV, and elsewhere. Yet, most people have little idea what the health and privacy …
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What We’re Reading: 04/02/21
… medicine needs to listen to Asian American trainees It is not simply hatred we must end. It’s up to us to ensure our … clinic, and our desire to see that stop.” ( From statnews.com ) The City Losing Its Children to H.I.V. Frankly, this is … outbreak of HIV is devastating families. Moreover, the most recent data from Pakistan indicate that only 21 percent …
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A Noteworthy Connection
… announcements—weddings, graduations, major events—Maisner is the artist you seek out. His unmistakable style and … mastery of his craft have earned him perhaps the world's most interesting side gig: when a movie needs to show someone … hand performing on-screen. "For me, the fun aspect is creating lettering to make the directors see what they …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 5/12/20
… Day , the Bill Murray character says “Well, what if there is no tomorrow? There wasn’t one today.” March was … Canada to Siberia? The position of the magnetic North Pole is determined by iron and nickel flux in earth’s molten core, … be Vega, the fifth-brightest star visible from earth. In 26,000 years a-Ursae Minoris will wear the Polaris crown …
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The Complicated Reality of Weight Gain, Weight Loss, and Weight Stigma
… jeans, but to maintain their long-term health. The thing is, losing weight isn’t as easy as reversing the lifestyle … illness, making bariatric surgery medically necessary for most folks seeking treatment. But Dr. Bessler acknowledges … is not right for everybody, and it may not be right for most.” For the vast majority of people struggling to accept …
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Courage to Share: The Importance of Publishing Adverse Surgical Outcomes
… This is a conversation with Paul Kurlansky, MD , Associate … cardiac surgery, is incredibly humbling. You can be the most experienced surgeon, but occasionally things just don’t … quickly. As a final takeaway, what do you think is the most important message from publishing studies like this one? …
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Metastatic Disease to the Adrenal Gland
… and lymphoma. The best treatment for metastatic cancer is usually systemic therapy like chemotherapy, however … disease is well controlled and the adrenal is the only site of metastatic disease, if the patient is having … gland before the primary site is known. Signs and Symptoms Most patients with adrenal metastases do not have signs or …
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What We’re Reading: 10/02/20
… inflammation of the heart muscle. Here, the science is clear—what we know and don’t know. Researchers dispel some … data, and ongoing studies. A good one. ( From theatlantic.com) The Underused Weight Loss Option: Bariatric Surgery Bariatric surgery is proven to be the most effective treatment for severe obesity in adults and …
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Overcoming Parathyroid Cancer
… daughter Greer’s herculean efforts to help her mother (who is deaf and relies on lip reading to communicate) during a … us a bit about yourself and about your mom. My name is Greer Dawes. I am a Math teacher in a middle school, but … where I received my microbiology training. My mother is 90 years old. A widow for the past 4 years. She has eight …
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Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Transplantation
… diagnosis, treatment, or a second opinion, our center is here for you. Call (212) 305-7771 or complete our online … patients with all forms of advanced lung disease, from the most common causes to the most rare and complex. We also care for patients in need of …
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