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Hernia Frequently Asked Questions

… What happens if a hernia is left untreated? Depending on the type of hernia, leaving … For smaller hernias without symptoms, watching and waiting is a reasonable option in a motivated patient, however in … button or groin hernias without symptoms. How serious is hernia surgery? Hernia surgery can range from a 30-minute …

Last Modified: 10/29/2025 - 15:17

Healthy Baby after Kidney Transplant and Another on the Way

… with the general population, a transplant recipient is three times more likely to have a baby who is premature or low birth weight. While it’s essential to … as you plan for pregnancy, if your transplanted kidney is functioning well and medication doses are stable, …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:07

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: …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

What We’re Reading: 09/25/20

… rising around Covid-19 vaccines.  ( From statnews.com ) ‘I Had Heart Surgery in the Middle of a Coronavirus Hot … 15,000 deaths each year, and time-sensitive treatment is often lifesaving. Johnny Diaz, a reporter for the NYTimes, … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

What We’re Reading: 10/09/20

… in public understanding, and plainly declares that there is only one way to vote in November. “Truth is neither … does a mask demonstration to boot.   ( From theatlantic.com ) ‘The med student daughter is asking so many questions.’ … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

What We’re Reading: 12/04/20

… in a practical way. Pods can be dangerous when a virus is spreading out of control, with new cases and … Be smart, and don’t lose hope.  ( From theatlantic.com ) C.D.C. Officials Shorten Recommended Quarantine Periods … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

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 … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 14:43

New Treatment Options for Hepatitis C in 2014

… similar means, but for reasons beyond this blog post, HIV is in our usual lexicon, and Hepatitis C (HCV) is not. This is about to change thanks to new research that has and will …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 17:59

State of the Union: Pancreatic Care Today

… that’s custom-designed to each patient’s tumor . This is for patients who have operable pancreatic cancer. We … anything become standard of care yet? Not yet. Everything is still in clinical trials. You also mentioned … to have responded very well to preoperative chemotherapy. Is robotics playing a role in pancreatic surgery yet? It is, …

Last Modified: 11/07/2025 - 10:07

Saving Limbs and the Urgent Need for Equity in Sarcoma Treatment

… we serve a large, underserved population, and there is limited research on how socioeconomic disparities impact … to limb-sparing surgery versus amputation. While there is existing literature on outcomes, little attention has been … to limb-sparing surgery? Access to plastic surgery is a major barrier. Studies on other areas, like breast …

Last Modified: 01/21/2025 - 23:52

What We’re Reading: 12/11/20

… it into our feeds this week. What the Chaos in Hospitals Is Doing to Doctors It begins by reviewing the realities we … Everyone is girding themselves.”    ( From theatlantic.com ) How To Retain Your Heat And Stay Upbeat While … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

State of the Union: Advances in Education of Colorectal Diseases

… contribute to that, as could the gut microbiome, which is an evolving field itself. What kind of research is happening at Columbia to explore these cancer unknowns? … of health, how people access healthcare, and the barriers: cost, transportation, socioeconomic status, systemic issues, …

Last Modified: 09/05/2024 - 11:14

COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/25/20

… Note to self:  Lighten up, Professor and Chairman.  There is no textbook that contains the correct immediate response … of us have been through anything like this before. This is for anyone who missed what went down at the Braskem … from the Chair: 3/27/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/26/20 COVID-19 Updates from the Chair: 3/25/20 COVID-19 …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01

The Future of Surgery: No Scars in Sight

… scars on the body. ENDOLUMENAL SURGERY Endolumenal surgery is performed by inserting fine instruments through a natural orifice such as the mouth. This approach is currently being used to prevent acid reflux by inserting a … endolumenal weight loss surgery, surgical instrumentation is advanced through the mouth into the stomach, where it is …

Last Modified: 06/24/2024 - 11:07

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