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What We’re Reading: 11/06/20
… give yourself a few moments to breathe. ( From nytimes.com ) Yep, that’s really it. Now, it’s time for the weekend. … 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: …
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What You Need to Know About Pancreatic Enzymes
… the amount of enzymes they contain may differ from what is advertised. If you need to take pancreatic enzymes, you … pounds, a range 34,100 – 170,500 units of lipase per meal is appropriate. This would be between 1-5 pills per meal of … the largest available dose, 36,000. As you can see, this is a large range and you need to work closely with your …
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Surgery Wrapped 2025: What a Year of Care Looked Like
… At first glance, this is a year told in numbers. But behind every data point is a patient, a family, and a team showing up, sometimes for … sometimes after years of waiting. Surgery Wrapped 2025 is a snapshot of what it took to care for tens of thousands …
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COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 12/31/21
… reduced. What alarmed me most was the statement “It is not too far-fetched to think that this SARS-CoV-2 is now only a mutation or two away from being pan-resistant … are still better than nothing. In the past 10 days those points have been emphatically underlined by the breakthrough …
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Vaccines: Who is Eligible for Which This Vax Season?
… that can prevent serious illness Dr. Magda Sobieszczyk is the Chief of Infectious Diseases at … University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Sobieszczyk is a clinical virologist and the principal investigator of … as well as who should consider each. The following is a transcription of the discussion, and is lightly edited …
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Peripheral Artery Disease Program
… What Is Peripheral Artery Disease | Conditions We Treat | … use the Eastern Vascular appointment request form . What Is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)? PAD—also known as lower extremity arterial occlusive disease—is a narrowing, or stenosis, of the arteries in the legs or, …
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Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplantation
… January 2024 Intestinal and multivisceral transplantation is a surgery that removes diseased or malfunctioning organs … way for them to have a functioning gastrointestinal tract is to replace their diseased organs with healthy donor … One Year : 74 percent Five Year : 42 percent Ten Year : 26 percent The survival rates for intestinal, liver, and …
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I Need a… Bariatric Surgeon
… Our "I need a" series is a helpful guide to finding the care you need when you … concern like obesity or diabetes, choosing your surgeon is a big decision. So, before you start your search, let's … your surgeon about these options. Factors such as ongoing cost vs a one-time expense are important considerations. Some …
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History of Medicine: Beautiful Exploitation
… that of being attractive to those around us. So perhaps it is not terribly surprising that few thought to look beyond … for nail technicians and their health, it turns out, is anything but pretty. A few months ago, New York Times … of Public Health and the Department of History , this is just one piece of the larger mosaic of NYC workplace …
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Thyroid Surgery: Common Questions and Concerns
… permanently low calcium level. Only one parathyroid gland is needed for the whole body, and the chances of all four failing to recover is extremely low. In most cases, the need for supplemental … of incisions fade to become virtually unnoticeable. What is the best way to minimize my scar? After the surgical glue …
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Overcoming Hernia after C-Section and Regaining Life as a New Mom
… you ever would've really regained that core function which is what you wanted to get back in the first place." The … Standards of Care Are Changing, and Robotic Surgery Is an Anchor of Advancement A Delicate Dance: Alberto del …
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Bots for Tots: The First Program in the U.S. for Robotic Liver Surgery in Children
… Pediatric liver surgery is among the most complex and delicate procedures in modern medicine. And a new chapter is unfolding, one that combines thoughtful and dynamic … in children, Columbia’s Robotic Liver Surgery Program is redefining the pediatric surgical landscape. In this …
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Frequently Asked Questions about Adrenal Gland Health
… with one or both glands. A problem with the adrenal glands is referred to as adrenal disease . There are several kinds … DISEASE ADRENAL SURGERY GLANDS & HORMONES: BACKGROUND What is the endocrine system? In order for the body to carry out … disease is well controlled and the adrenal is the only site of metastatic disease, if the patient is having …
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The Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center at Columbia
… The IBD Center at Columbia is a dedicated team of inflammatory bowel disease specialists … appointment . About IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) IBD is used to describe several digestive conditions that cause … that it took to repair her digestive tract. Now, Sara is out and about and living life to its fullest. Read the …
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