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Obesity: Understanding Its Causes and Risks
… What is Obesity? Obesity is an excess of body fat, which is typically defined as a body mass index (BMI) above 30. …
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Thyroid Cancer
… | Diagnosis | Treatment | Prognosis/Outcomes What is Thyroid Cancer? Thyroid cancer is an overgrowth of cells within the thyroid gland. These … spread determines the stages of the thyroid cancer . Where is the Thyroid? The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped …
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Pancreatectomy Surgery (Removal of the Pancreas)
… Pancreatic Surgery Team , October 2024 Pancreatectomy is the technical name for surgery to remove all or part of … In a total pancreatectomy, the entire pancreas is removed. Similar to a Whipple procedure , a portion of the … spleen may be removed as well. Because the entire pancreas is removed, the patient becomes an insulin-dependent diabetic …
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Colorectal Cancer (Colon Cancer & Rectal Cancer)
… Colorectal Surgery Team , March 2024 Colorectal cancer is a term used to describe cancers of the lower part of the digestive system, the colon and rectum. It is one of the most common and aggressive cancers, but also … the section of the digestive tract where the tumor is located What is Colon Cancer? Colon cancer is a cancer of …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/17/20
… Some high points from meetings this morning: The virus is spreading rapidly, reflected in accelerating numbers of … (mostly the former). In case you had any doubt, this is serious. As I suggested yesterday, quarantine policy is changing. Exposed health care workers should keep working …
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Congenital Heart Diseases
… Congenital heart disease is a general term for any defect or malformation of the heart … About one in every 100 babies in the U.S. is born with a congenital heart disease, making it the most … what causes congenital heart disease. In some cases, there is a family history of congenital heart defects, which would …
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When to Revise a Weight Loss Surgery
… happens. Weight gain a few years after bariatric surgery is often the result of personal changes. You regain because … I often tell my patients, "The shape of your stomach is less important than the shape of your mind." Obesity is a chronic disease, and while weight loss surgery can be …
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Symptoms of Pancreatic Cancer
… | Diagnosis | Staging | Treatment | Prognosis | Coping Why Is Pancreatic Cancer a "Silent Disease"? Pancreatic cancer is known as a "silent disease" because identifiable symptoms … doctor to discuss possible diagnoses. Jaundice Jaundice is identified primarily by your skin and the white of your …
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State of the Union: Heart Care in 2023
… of the specialty around the world, the first thing to say is that what's normal here, we like to call “Columbia … valve, aortic, tricuspid—our Structural Valve team is doing percutaneous [through the skin] catheter-based and … where we replace aortic valves minimally invasively, which is now quite well-established around the world but was done …
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Connective Tissue Disease (Including Marfan Syndrome)
… and environmental exposure. Because connective tissue is located through the entire body, connective tissue … tissues significantly affect the aorta because the aorta is exposed to high shear stress, or pressure from the … break the aorta (a type A Dissection). The second site of chaos is at the end of the aortic arch, where blood …
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Transplant Waiting List
… take one week to many months. Unfortunately, the latter is more often the case. This waiting time has been described … provides information on local and national resources. What is Involved in Finding Your New Heart? Once you are accepted … umbrella organization for transplantation, UNOS's mission is to promote and advance the science of transplantation, and …
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Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)
… Cholangiocarcinoma is a type of cancer located in the liver’s bile ducts, which … Facts Cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct cancer, is a rare disease that usually only affects those aged 50 or … fluid) to the gallbladder and small intestine. If it is discovered early enough, surgery may be able to remove the …
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State of the Union: Weight Loss Surgery in 2024
… gives his thoughts on how the field of weight loss surgery is evolving and improving in 2024, the shifting perspective … Next New Medications for Weight Loss What would you say is the most impactful development for weight loss in 2024? Well, the elephant in the room is a group of medications: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) …
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Second Opinion FAQs
… I always get a second opinion from doctors? There really is no right or wrong answer to this question. But consider … as much information as possible so you can decide what is best for you. Of course, if you feel totally comfortable … opinion. Meanwhile, consider these questions: How serious is my condition? Should I get independent verification of the …
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