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Putting the Experience of Hypothyroidism into Words
… Davis’s New Yorker story “Thyroid Diary” “ Thyroid Diary ” is a short story written by author Lydia Davis, and published … thyroid.... Slow thinking, my doctor has told me, is one symptom of an underactive thyroid. But it’s hard to … I used to. The only way I can observe how I’m thinking is with my brain, and if my brain is slow, it won’t …
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NYP/Columbia Welcomes World Leader in Valve Surgery
… largest practice in the UK in complex valve surgery. He is also known for his contributions to physician education … used by cardiothoracic surgeons around the globe. Columbia is the national leader in new devices for mitral valve and … surgery, helping even the most complex patients. “Columbia is the right place to spearhead new therapies,” says Dr. …
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A Phase 1/1b Study of MGCD516 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumor Malignancies
… This is a phase 1/1b research study for adults with a diagnosis of … drug called MGCD516. Investigational means that MGCD516 is not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). MGCD516 is designed to block specific tyrosine kinases, which are …
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Follow-Up Visits After Kidney Transplant Surgery
… tests and checkups. The purpose of these important visits is to track your recovery progress and detect any potential … drawn one hour before your morning dosage of medication is due. Afterwards, you will take your medication. This is … The primary risk with kidney biopsy is bleeding from the site of the needle's entry into the kidney, but this occurs …
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A Study of PEGylated Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase in Combination With Nab-Paclitaxel Plus Gemcitabine Compared With Placebo Plus Nab-Paclitaxel and Gemcitabine in Participants With Hyaluronan-High Stage IV Previously Untreated Pancreatic Ductal Adenoca
… The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of PEGPH20 combined … untreated pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. This study is for adult patients with stage IV pancreatic cancer. The purpose of the study is to compare the efficacy (how well the drug works) and …
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FAQs About Life After Liver Transplant
… graft and patient survival rates are 82% and 88%. It is important to remember that many factors come into play … to comply with the immunosuppression medical regimen is the number one cause of organ failure. Close follow-up … following transplantation are the most difficult. The body is adjusting to the "new" liver and all the medications …
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Peripheral Arterial Disease
… Disease) Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries is caused by the accumulation of a fatty substance called plaque on the inside of the walls of arteries, is a condition that affects up to 35% of Americans. … arteries throughout the body. This narrowing or occlusion is called stenosis, and can occur in the arteries in the (the …
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
… Francisco Guzman, MD , January 2025 A sleeve gastrectomy is a surgical procedure that induces weight loss by reducing … excess weight in two to three years. A sleeve gastrectomy is a permanent procedure that cannot be reversed. What is a Sleeve Gastrectomy? Sleeve gastrectomy is a surgical …
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Mitral Valve Regurgitation
… What Is Mitral Valve Regurgitation? Mitral regurgitation is the backward flow of blood through the heart. This occurs … tired or out of breath. Mitral valve regurgitation is also called mitral insufficiency or mitral incompetence. …
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Ventricular Assist Devices (VADS) And Mechanical Circulatory Support
… blood from the heart to the body. The device, which is implanted in the patient's chest, consists of an electric … back into the aorta and out to the rest of the body. This is also known as mechanical circulatory support. VADs can be … and bandage both the incision and the driveline exit site. VADS As Bridge-To-Transplantation When used as a …
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Coumadin©
… What is Coumadin®? Coumadin® is an anticoagulant. It increases the time it takes for your … and hit your head. If you get a cut, hold pressure at the site—you will bleed longer than usual. If the bleeding does …
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Pacemakers and Defibrillators
… A pacemaker is a small, battery-operated device that helps the heart beat … in a regular rhythm. An implantable cardiac defibrillator is a device that monitors your heart rate and delivers a … to patients with arrythmias (irregular heartbeats). An ICD is used to detect and suppress the presence of heart …
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Advances in Mitral Valve Surgery
… The mitral valve is like a one-way door between chambers of the heart; it … has emerged as an alternative to valve replacement, and is linked to improved long-term survival in many patients. … , Section Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery , “Mitral repair is clearly superior to replacement for most patients with …
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Should I follow a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet?
… through various documentaries and media outlets. What is a Plant-Based Diet? There are many viewpoints as to what … a whole food plant-based diet, however the main principle is focused on the potential to maximize the consumption of … By simply focusing on plants, intake of saturated fats is significantly reduced while essential vitamins, minerals, …
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Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) may be one of the most common health problems you’ve never heard of
… Surgery and Endovascular Interventions , explains that PAD is significantly underdiagnosed, despite a steady increase in … or a loved one has any of the risk factors for PAD, here is what you need to know. What causes PAD? PAD is caused by the buildup of fatty deposits or plaques in the …
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