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Naikhoba Munabi, MD, MPH
… develop a landmark Women in Medicine surgical program for the non-profit, which was featured in an editorial by … She was awarded the Peter J. Gingrass Memorial Award for the best research presentation by a trainee at the … and the Warren L. Garner, MD Resident Research Award for excellence in research and scholarly activity from USC. …
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Spotlight on Graduating Chief Resident Dr. Jonathan Yang
… Initially I knew I wanted to sub-specialize, but I wasn’t sure in what particular area. I wanted to go through the … resident? Dr. Yang: The most important thing is to ask questions. When you first arrive you are essentially … residents? Dr. Yang: Residency is tough. At times, it can be very draining – mentally, physically, emotionally, and …
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Living Donor Liver Transplantation Program
… Approach Innovation in liver transplantation isn’t just about technology—it’s about transforming lives through … and adult patients, living donor liver transplants can be used to treat a range of end-stage liver conditions. … Contact Us Get in touch to schedule an appointment, ask a question, or just meet the team. 622 W. 168th St., 14th …
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Welcome to Esophageal Atresia Care
… acid getting into the airway (the trachea and lungs). This can affect the baby's ability to breathe or lead to … pediatric to adult care We are dedicated to improving care for children with EA/TEF through an evidence-based approach … 504 of the U.S. Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which provides fair treatment to children who require accommodations at …
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The Culture Consult: Dr. Abraham Kirkhely on What He’s Been Reading Lately
… suggests that patients who had undergone bariatric surgery for morbid obesity and its associated medical problems had … stop trying to do it all, to stop saying yes to everyone, can you make your highest contribution towards the things … “Burnout is not a badge of honor” “Sometimes what you don’t do is just as important as what you do.” “Say no to many …
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Nicholas Morrissey: A Lesson in Humanity with the Accidental Surgeon
… accidental surgeon , not because I hate it—because I don't hate it, I love it,” says Dr. Morrissey. “But most people … when an outcome isn't what we hoped,” he says. “You ask yourself if you did everything the right way, and if you can answer yes, then your conscious can be clear.” He …
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Nutrition After Renal Transplant
… possible side effects of the anti-rejection medications can increase nutrient requirements. Because of these special … for alternatives that your child can enjoy. Be sure to ask the dietitian any questions you have about the … because a food is "low-fat" does not mean that you won't gain weight if you eat too much. Continue to limit salt …
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From ASTS What’s Your Perspective? A Transplant Surgeon’s Story of Surviving COVID-19
… unusual in a transplant surgeon’s mentality. We all fight for the state that was once considered incurable not too long … ensure my recovery. I survived because of them, and I just can’t thank them enough. Soon after the extubation, I was found …
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Emile Bacha, MD, Appointed Chair of Surgery
… Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, will take over for Craig Smith, MD , who announced earlier this year he’d be … career to expanding therapies and improving outcomes for some of the most complex cardiac conditions. He has … Bacha has been prolific in scientific research, authoring more than 350 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His …
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From Parents.com: My Son Was Born With Craniosynostosis—Here's What Parents Need to Know About the Birth Defect of the Skull
… meant to be reassuring but which made me feel embarrassed for worrying about my kid's head shape during a pandemic. She wasn't wrong: many babies are born with misshapen heads because of … craniosynostosis causes an abnormally shaped head that can limit the brain's growth and cause pressure to develop …
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Columbia Cardiac Surgery Care in New Jersey
… giving you the best information about your heart, we don't skip a beat. If you're a New Jersey resident and you’ve … their surgical options. We also provide follow-up care for patients post-surgery. If surgery is indeed your best option, we can perform even the most complex cases at our main medical …
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Angel Guan, DNP, FNP-BC
… a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at The Center for Liver Disease and Abdominal Organ Transplantation (CLDT) … Guan, A., Polubriaginof, F. C. G., McGurk, L., Sandhu, A. T., Spertus, J. A., Turchioe, M. R., Vawdrey, D. K., & …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/22/20
… CUIMC ICU census, which has been hovering at ~230 patients for the past 6 days. We can’t convert ORICUs to ORs until we decant the 78 patients …
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45 Is the New 50: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Lee-Kong about Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
… the incidence to those younger than 50 because they hadn't been screened. Whether or not we should have been screening … cancers who have either a partial or complete obstruction can present with it. Generally, it's bleeding, weight loss, … fan and have watched every movie multiple times. You can ask my kids that, I make them watch with me. And no one knew. …
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Eating Well With Pancreatic Cancer and Diabetes
… restrictions should be. Difficult to control blood sugar can be managed with oral medications or insulin injections, … priority, even if that means more sugar in your diet. Aim for 3 meals per day with around 4 carbohydrate servings at … even with diabetes. If you need help managing your diet, ask your doctor for a referral to a dietitian who can help …
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