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Advanced Colorectal Surgical Options
… University Medical Center to seek care for complex colorectal conditions. The Division of Colorectal … into the fissure. The majority of patients are pain-free within ten days of this procedure. The Kenalog protocol … . Visit columbiasurgery.org/colorectal to learn more about …
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The Truth About Hernia Mesh
… mesh, how it works, the risks and benefits, and when mesh-free repairs might be appropriate. What Is Mesh and Why Is It Used? Mesh has been used for hernia repair since 1958. Mesh refers to any type of … intestine, organs or other critical structures. Are Mesh-Free Repairs an Option? While mesh-free repair is an option …
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Pancreatic Cancer Survivor Story - Howard Ebert
… and treated several years ago, Howard is now cancer free and leading a full and healthy life. …
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healthpoints Spring 2010
… : With autologous islet cell transplantation, a diabetes-free future may be possible after total pancreatectomy. …
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
… comparable to a gastric bypass operation. It is an option for obese patients who have struggled to lose weight using … and services See more weightloss conditions and treatments Visit our team page See our Guides and Resources Watch the Video: Robotic Weight Loss Surgery Read our latest weightloss news This content has been created by …
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Gastric Bypass Surgery
… life-threatening health problems. It is usually an option for obese patients who have struggled to lose weight using … and services See more weightloss conditions and treatments Visit our team page See our Guides and Resources Watch the Video: Robotic Weight Loss Surgery Read our latest weightloss news This content has been created by …
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What We’re Reading: 07/24/20
… will we make swift, transformative change? ( From nytimes.com ) Confusion Spreads Over System to Determine Priority … Access to Covid-19 Vaccines We’re all following the race for a COVID-19 vaccine with hope and cautious optimism for … out: 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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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/24/20
… that don’t prefer hibernation. There are grants to apply for, when many deadlines have passed or are awkwardly … A tedious accounting process is required to document for NIH how grant funds are being managed during the … 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 …
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Following The Dietary Guidelines for Americans May Reduce Your Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
… It is no wonder that researchers are actively searching for ways to identify who is at risk for pancreatic cancer and … nutrients and sweetness. Eat 3 servings of low fat or fat free dairy or fortified soy drinks daily. Tip: snack on yogurt, cook your oatmeal with fat free milk, use low fat cheese instead of meat on your …
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World Leader in Disorders of the Diaphragm
… surgeon Mark Ginsburg is the leading center in the world for the treatment of diaphragm disorders, with a steadily … the diaphragm,” says Dr. Ginsburg. “Our patients are cared for by an expert team of neurologists, radiologists, … pulmonary and thoracic surgeons, who, offer the latest minimally invasive treatments.” Conditions addressed …
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What We’re Reading: 08/21/20
… All elements that hamper quality sleep (which is critical for healing). But there is another major factor at play too, … out the science and the roadblocks. ( From theatlantic.com ) 1.5 Million Antibody Tests Show What Parts of N.Y.C. … 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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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/20/20
… clear, some of them obvious. Availability of PPE, testing for virus and antibody, surface cleaning, equipment … Infrastructure limitations will be least limiting for specialties that don’t require ICU capacity or an … 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 …
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What We’re Reading: 08/14/20
… Contact Tracing Data Public. Here's What They're Learning For contact tracing to be effective, programs need speed and … opportunity to employ thoughtfulness. ( From theatlantic.com ) Lung cancer deaths are declining faster than new cases. … 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 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 … a type of care you should really not delay—heart surgery for aortic aneurysm . Complications from aortic aneurysms … 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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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/21/20
… R 0 < 1 means infection will decline. Estimates of R 0 for SARS-CoV-2 range from 2.2 to 5.7. Measles ( R 0 = … the disease (typically achieved through vaccination). For SARS-CoV-2 that appears to be 80-90%. Simplicity ends … 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 …
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