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Short Bowel Syndrome: What to Eat and Drink
… of intestinal failure, a condition in which patients don't have enough functional gut mass needed for adequate absorption to meet fluid and nutrient requirements. A variety of disorders can lead to short bowel syndrome, including inflammatory …
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Stories of Hope: Carole DeNettis
… Sherman and his Nurse Practitioner, Kyung. My family and I can't say enough about Dr. Sherman and Kyung. They were truly … something I remember forever. Every night I thank God and ask him to watch over Dr. Chabot and his entire team as they …
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Can Smartwatches and Fitness Trackers Really Help Your Heart?
… in our bodies may be worth noticing. But how much can these devices actually tell us about heart health? During … At their best, wearables act as a kind of daily mirror for the body. They track the core basics like heart rate, … rings. It’s activating.” At the same time, more data doesn’t always mean more clarity. “Very commonly, I see a lot of …
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Vascular Surgery Presentations and Research
… Symposium New York, NY, November 13-17, 2018 Patel V. More about juxta- and pararenal AAAS, F/B EVAR, TAAAS, new … Case Examples –Decision making and Treatment Selection for Patients With Complex Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms … Important Factors in Clinical Decision-Making –Expert Case Reviews: Carotid and Vertebral Interventions, Moderator –My …
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Golden Rules of Aortic Surgery
… 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 … during a replacement. Most tissue or mechanical valves can be expected to last about 15 years, depending on the …
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Thomas O'Donnell, MD
… including advanced open and minimally invasive techniques for treating cerebrovascular, peripheral, and mesenteric … T32 Research fellow and completed the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health's Program of Clinical … journals, two book chapters, and is a reviewer for several surgical journals. His research focuses on the …
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In the Zone: A Day in the Life of a Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
… It means being able to control your emotions so you can focus exclusively on the patient’s heart surgery. It … differentiates a successful surgeon from one who isn’t as successful. If you have a patient dying before your … too difficult to remain balanced. Other things are harder for me, but I grew up during the Lebanese civil war, with a …
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Tiny Patients, Big Solutions: A Closer Look at Fetal Surgery Innovations
… unique skill set involved in fetal surgery and how far we can go to help these patients. I'm fascinated by how we can … sibling. That's a really big deal. So that is why we don't offer open repair. Here at Columbia, we offer what's … because you may deliver prematurely. After surgery, we ask them not to be very active: limit driving and limit …
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Thyroid Surgery Frequently Asked Questions
… softer foods initially. Taking Tylenol ® and/or Motrin ® for the first few days should control any discomfort. The … a plastic coating that is water-resistant, so that you can shower as usual. However, do not submerge the incision … for your own safety while driving. Your surgeon will ask you not to soak in a hot bathtub or go swimming for 1 …
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Obesity and the Flu: Five Questions with Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Francisco Guzman
… Skies are gray, the weather can’t seem to make up its wintery mind, and we’re in the throes … Obesity has been identified as an independent risk factor for a whole host of complications, especially in the setting …
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25 Years After Heart and Double Lung Transplant—Sean Recounts His Surgery During the Blizzard of ‘93
… 'In danger' was a constant state of being for Sean Kunzli, but it never scared him. Born with … racing, car racing, a lot of stuff most people wouldn’t do.” The crazier, the better. Even drag racing grew dull … over, and there’s an accident on the bridge, the ambulance can’t make it through,” Sean remembers with a tinge of …
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The Advanced Emphysema & COPD Program at Columbia
… When emphysema and COPD can no longer be managed by medications alone, our team can … minimally-invasive, and non-surgical treatments options for patients with COPD. Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Program … When emphysema or COPD is so severe that LVRS and BLVR can’t help, replacing the damaged lung with a healthy, …
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Spotlight on Graduating Chief Resident Dr. Lisa Cannon
… resident as part of Columbia’s Surgical Residency Program for five years, and when I first arrived for the program it … Chicago are done at either of these two hospitals. I haven’t yet decided what I will be doing after the fellowship … residents would be to take initiative and show that you can learn on your own. Your job as a resident is to figure …
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By Letting Patients Lead, We Can Advance Medicine
… reality of being a patient. The questions that we ask of our patients are oftentimes like prosecutors. We don't want them to talk too much because we are limited on time, … the accumulation of extra fat in the liver. NAFLD can also progress to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, a more …
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