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Diaphragmatic Hernias
… hernias? Diaphragmatic hernias occur when there is a weakness, or opening, in the diaphragm, the sheet-like … more towards the front, where the colon or omentum are most in danger of moving through the hernia into the thoracic … hernia treated? Surgical repair of the hernia is the most common treatment, where the hernia is closed with …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/21/20
… fine-detail data to show you which way the wind is blowing. The NYP Infonet and Columbia University can be … sources going forward. In broad strokes, we know New York is the national epicenter of COVID-19 infection, with a … to minimize the chance of incapacitating all or most of one subspecialty because of illness and quarantine. …
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Stories of Hope: Jan Hilgeman's Story
… and 90s and my parents are in their 80s now and for the most part healthy and vibrant. And really I felt fine...it … would shrink enough to allow Dr. Chabot to remove it. I trusted "my" team implicitly – Dr. Chabot, Dr. Sherman, Kyung … I never asked "why" I was the one with this diagnosis; it is a question without an answer. Getting the best treatment …
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Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty)
… A tummy tuck ( abdominoplasty ) is a surgical procedure in which excess fat and skin are … to achieve a flat, well-toned abdomen. Yet, some of the most intense diet and exercise routines can fall short of this goal. Even the most active people of otherwise normal body weight can …
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Immunosuppressant Medications After Lung Transplantation
… time you will become very comfortable with the routine. It is important to take your medications as you were instructed. … place. REMEMBER THAT NOT TAKING MEDICATIONS AS PRESCRIBED IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON REASONS FOR TRANSPLANT FAILURE! Therefore be …
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State of the Union: Heart Failure and Transplant in 2021
… about heart failure deaths, why the rise? You know, this is a critical question not enough people are addressing. I … of their own in order to treat it. Speaking of two of the most exciting medications that have come into the market—one … 30 percent. And in actual real-life studies , not in the official champion study, by up to 70 percent. And really this …
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Thymus Cancer
… Thymus cancer is a rare condition involving abnormal growths on the thymus … There are two main types of thymus cancer tumors. The most common, thymomas, grows slowly and rarely spreads beyond … with a variety of autoimmune conditions. Surgery is the most common form of treatment for thymus cancer. …
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An Interview with Dr. Craig Smith, Heart Surgeon, Chair of Surgery, and Author of Nobility in Small Things
… new memoir, Nobility in Small Things: A Surgeon’s Path , is what lies beneath the professional. It is a deep … part of leadership, and as I say the book, some of the most important times to project confidence are when you don't … that could be expanded to the corporate side of things? Most people would probably say yes. In fact hospitals have a …
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From Habits to Scrubs: A Brief History of Medical and Surgical Dress
… plague patients wore what has become one of history’s most enduring medical images: the beaked “plague doctor” … In psychiatry and other specialties, everyday clothing is sometimes preferred to help build rapport. As the winds of … O’Donnell VR, Chinelatto LA, Rodrigues C, Hojaij FC. A brief history of medical uniforms: from ancient history …
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Stomach Cancer Care (Gastric Cancer)
… Stomach cancer (also called gastric cancer) is a curable disease with effective treatment options. When … a simple question to our doctors: "What is the single most futuristic thing we're doing in surgery today?" Read … result of uncontrolled growth of cells in the stomach. The most common form of gastric cancers are called …
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History of Medicine: Our 5 for the New $10
… on both general circulation and commemorative bills and coins in the past: Martha Washington, Pocahontas, Susan B. … for example) has set off a lively discussion as to who is most deserving of the honor. Though the candidate pool is …
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History of Medicine: Time Magazine's "Cancer Man"
… the use of radiation. For this pioneering work, he is remembered as the father of the multidisciplinary … Ewing Society was established in 1940. Today the society is known by its new name, chosen in 1975 – the Society of …
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Lung & Chest Conditions and Treatments
… 305-3408 or request an appointment online today. Our team is now seeing patients in New Jersey at our New Jersey Lung & … and difficulty breathing. Lung Cancer – one of the most common form of cancer in the United States. It is the … may still be curative. Lung Cancer in Women – The second most common cancer diagnosis in women and the leading cause …
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Facts About Organ Donation
… There is no age limit for organ donation. Becoming an organ donor … form at the New York State Department of Health web site: health.state.ny.us . The recommended method to become … Donation does not cost your family anything. One of the most important things you can do when you decide to be an …
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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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