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Gastroesophageal Reflux
… reflux disease (GERD), also called acid reflux, is a common digestive disorder in which stomach contents … of the body's natural anti-reflux mechanism. Diagnosis It is important that the diagnosis and particular cause of the … be confirmed. The patient's history of signs and symptoms is reviewed, and tests are performed including: Manometry pH …
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Aortic Aneurysm
… the body with oxygen and nutrients. An aortic aneurysm is a dilation, bulging, or ballooning of a weakened part of … in the abdominal or thoracic area where the aneurysm is located. The symptoms of a ruptured aneurysm include a … sweating, rapid heartbeat, and sudden weakness. How is an aortic aneurysm diagnosed? Since aortic aneurysm often …
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An Interview with Zofia Morena, Ralph Lauren Fashion Model, Philanthropist, and Entrepreneur, on Overcoming Hyperparathyroidism
… Zofia Morena is a successful fashion model, entrepreneur, philanthropist, … devotee of wellness and integrative lifestyles. She is married with two boys. But despite a successful, … tired. And one of the symptoms of hyperparathyroidism is being tired. Plus, I wouldn’t sleep. My sleep deprivation …
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Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery
… Purpose The purpose of adolescent weight loss surgery is to help teens find long-term treatment for obesity and … for Surgery In general, adolescent weight loss surgery is only performed when conventional weight-loss methods, such … BMI standards for bariatric surgery, further evaluation is done to make sure they have the physical and emotional …
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State of the Union: Pancreatic Care in 2024
… deemed inoperable. We now have a vaccine, a clinical trial is available to treat people who have operable or resectable … Also, on the other side, as the preoperative chemotherapy is getting better, we're recognizing that sometimes the … worried about the cancer being inoperable than it truly is. And that's work that has come out of both our Center here …
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Thyroid Cancer Prognosis
… | Diagnosis | Treatment | Prognosis/Outcomes What Is The Thyroid Cancer Survival Rate? For people with … thyroid cancer , and Hurthle cell thyroid cancer ), age is the most important prognostic factor. If a patient is younger than 45, they are considered a Stage II (learn …
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Benjamin Samstein, M.D.
… Benjamin Samstein, MD is Chief of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery … Cornell Medical College, Cornell University. Dr. Samstein is the Surgical Director of the Living Donor Liver Transplant Program at NYP. Dr. Samstein is a renowned pioneer in minimally invasive liver surgery and …
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Living in NYC
… Most will have some combination of the two. There is no getting around the fact that New York City is an expensive place to live, and making ends meet on a resident's salary is not easy; however, no city in the world has the wealth and …
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Life after Transplant
… returned to work, and are enjoying active lives. Our goal is to provide expert care and excellent follow-up, working … your body's natural immune response. Standard treatment is Prograf® or Neoral® plus Cellcept® or Myfortic® and … may arise after liver transplantation. Bleeding There is a small risk of bleeding at the anastomosis, the place …
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Guide to the Aorta
… What is the Aorta? To understand the aorta, it helps to have a … can deliver that oxygen to the rest of the body. The Aorta is the first and largest part of the artery system . All … off branches of the aorta, like exits on a highway. Where is the Aorta? The aorta runs right down the middle of your …
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Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement (David Procedure)
… operation, Tirone David, MD), the patient's aortic valve is kept (although it may be repaired and reimplanted) and … lifelong anticoagulation therapy (coumadin). The patient is placed on the heart-lung machine (cardiopulmonary bypass), … the operation. Steps to Procedure Step 1 : The heart is cooled and stopped and a clamp is placed across the aorta. …
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What We’re Reading: 11/22/19
… Doctors What does leadership mean to you? ‘Leadership’ is a word thrown around so frequently it sometimes loses … We didn’t expect to see it so fast.” ( From nytimes.com ) Surgery for Blocked Arteries Is Often Unwarranted, … all treatment approaches are considered. ( From nytimes.com ) Off Script: Will ISCHEMIA Answer Our Most Pressing …
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Rectal Cancer
… of Columbia’s Colorectal Surgery Team , March 2024 What is Rectal Cancer? Rectal cancer is cancer of the rectum: the last six inches of the digestive … loss. Prevention The best way to prevent rectal cancer is examining the large intestine by colonoscopy. The death …
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Applying to Our Program
… 2025 Match through ERAS . The deadline for applications is November 1st, 2025. The Residency Selection Committee will not review your application until it is complete. Email or paper applications will not be … (3) Letters of Recommendation (A Chair of Surgery letter is not required but at least 2 letters should be from Surgery …
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Esophageal Dilation
… About Esophageal dilation is a treatment option for patients with achalasia. During … (also called pneumatic dilation), an endoscopic tube is inserted through the mouth and into the esophagus. A balloon is expanded inside the esophagus to stretch muscle fibers …
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