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Forget the Do and Do Not Lists: Talking about Cancer is Personal
… define me. I feel like it’s just constantly, ‘how are you, is everything ok?’” And it's really interesting because … That's exactly right. And that's why I think one of the best things to do, and most people don't do this by the way, … know, your first thing is right: it’s nuanced. There is a site I like because I think it kind of looks at it from this …
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How Intraoperative Radiation Therapy is Helping Colorectal Patients, with P. Ravi Kiran, MBBS
… Dr. Kiran: There is a finite dose of radiation that one can receive because … particularly the pelvis or various parts of the abdomen is that the contours are inaccessible sometimes, by external … within the path of the beam for external treatment. There is the option for removing the tumor and using the radiation …
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Iodine Is Important and You May Not Be Getting as Much as You Think
… the thyroid , contrary to much of the fodder online, there is no scientifically-proven ideal diet. But there are … block of thyroid hormone: iodine. “Iodine sufficiency is super important in maintaining proper thyroid hormone … and animals who graze. But you may know this trace element best from using iodized table salt, a product fortified with …
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When Food Is Not An Option: The Basics of Small Bowel Transplant (Intestinal Transplant)
… What is intestinal failure? Intestinal failure is a condition in which patients don’t have enough functional … (short gut syndrome) after massive intestinal resection is the most common cause of intestinal failure. Massive … When Food Is Not An Option: The Basics of Small Bowel Transplant …
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45 Is the New 50: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Lee-Kong about Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
… cancer among younger populations. Screening at 45 is recommended for everyone, with earlier screening advised … and what you need to know. Let’s start at the top: Why is 45 the new 50 for colorectal screening age? There's been … There are certain patients where we think that their best option is to have radiation. Whether or not a patient is …
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Overhaul in the Treatment of Kidney Disease is Long Overdue, Kidney Transplant Surgeon Explains the Importance
… press briefing. “We’re going to flip that around.” “This is a great thing,” exclaims Lloyd Ratner, MD , Director of … donor filtering treatments, and kidney swaps. Dialysis is a growing 100-billion dollar industry worldwide, and … “Getting more people referred for transplant earlier is important—referring sooner rather than later should be the …
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Robotic Hernia Surgery: How It Works and Why It Matters
… surgery and wondered what it really means for patients. Is a robot actually performing your operation? Will you … that provides a magnified, immersive view of the surgical site. Unlike traditional surgery where the surgeon looks at a … situation and recommend the approach that offers you the best outcome. The Surgeon Matters Most Here is the most …
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New Cocktail Boosts Recovery from Hepatitis C
… For someone with liver disease, a cocktail is normally a forbidden luxury. But in some cases, it may be … cocktail causes a number of undesirable side effects, it is nevertheless viewed as a "huge advance," says Elizabeth … "With chances of recovery no better than a coin toss (with the traditional regimen), there was plenty of …
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Congenital Malformations of the Digestive Tract
… occur when organs do not develop properly while a fetus is still in the womb. The underlying cause of these malformations is still unknown, although some experts believe there may be … : The opening between the stomach and small intestine is blocked by a layer of tissue or is separated completely. …
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Stories of Hope: Alyson's Story Update
… to raise awareness for Pancreatic Cancer. And this update is written in hopes of sharing courage, strength and hope for … been amazing. I am even more happy to say that on November 26, 2013, during Pancreatic Cancer awareness month I was able … Fund, please contact me at courage_and_strength@yahoo.com Courage, Strength & Hope, Alyson Peluso Read about …
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10 Facts You May Not Have Known About Heart Attacks
… morning hours, blood platelets are stickier, a person is partially dehydrated, and stress hormones (such as … emotions are risk factors for heart attack. Laughter is good for the heart! It relaxes and expands blood vessels … attacks debunking the myth that coronary heart disease is caused solely by modern day lifestyles. A daily dose of …
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… a deep respect for your experience, and our single goal is to provide you with care that does not compromise on … Medical Center hospital systems in New Jersey. Is a part of a group that sees patients for EDS and other …
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What We’re Reading (and Viewing): Barbie Edition
… on the rise, CDC reports A food allergy caused by ticks is rising in the United States. More and more people are … still don’t know this allergy exists. ( From statnews.com ) How Fake Science Sells Wellness From Instagram to the … to spot dubious studies and false claims. ( From nytimes.com ) And now for the pièce de résistance— If you’re out in …
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Pediatric Heart Surgery at Columbia
… here to help. The Congenital Heart Center at Columbia is one of the nation’s best programs for treating complex heart conditions in … routinely treat the most complex cases while providing the best outcomes. We have the lowest mortality rate in New York …
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Robotic Liver Transplant Surgery
… and 3D visualization. This minimally invasive approach is used in select high-volume transplant centers with … robotic surgery currently focuses on living donors, which is expanding access to transplantation by reducing recovery, … delivers a magnified, real-time view of the surgical site, allowing the surgeon to see everything that is …
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