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The Case for Overlapping Procedures
… surgeons from performing simultaneous operations. In 2015, the Boston Globe reported that attending surgeons at … residents and fellows to perform surgeries by themselves. In December 2016, a retrospective study from the Mayo Clinic … The study of overlapping operations showed no difference in patient outcomes, but increased effectiveness and time …
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Assessment of Performance
… Examiners (NBME) Clinical Science Subject Examination in Surgery (“Shelf Exam”) consists of 100 multiple-choice … surgical cases representing a common problem or situation in general surgery. It is primarily a written exam (currently … and therapeutic plans for common surgical conditions, in accordance with evidence-based algorithms. be able to …
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Stories of Hope: David Paffenroth
… In the fall of 2014, Dave began to lose weight. Being … — pain under his rib cage, losing more weight, change in stools, etc. An appointment to the primary doctor in October had Dave and his wife, Wendy, asking a lot of …
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Pelvic Vein Disease
… Pelvic vein disease is a condition in which varicose veins develop in the veins of the pelvis. Like varicose veins in the legs, pelvic vein disease (also called pelvic …
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Polyps
… abnormal growths from the lining of the colon. They vary in size from a tiny dot to several inches. The majority of … or discuss treatment options. Treatment for Polyps in the Colon and Rectum Tiny polyps may be completely … are removed by a technique called snare polypectomy, in which a wire loop is passed through the colonoscope and …
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Twin Brothers with Cardiomyopathy Receive Lifesaving Heart Transplants
… Johan and Tariq Sookoo were living in Trinidad in 2007 with their mother, Leslie Lopez, when Johan became … Hospital for evaluation. Two weeks into their stay in New York, Johan deteriorated rapidly. In fact, both boys …
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Amanda J. Powers, MD
… Amanda J. Powers, MD is Assistant Professor of Surgery (in Anesthesiology) as of August 1, 2014. Dr. Powers has … surgery residency. She served as an attending physician in the Department of Surgery, Acute Care Surgery Division during 2011, followed by a clinical fellowship in minimally invasive surgery in 2012. Since that time she …
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Myasthenia Gravis
… Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s defense system attacks nerve receptors, … involves surgical removal of the thymus, which can be done in a number of ways Non-surgical options such as … the condition. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks specific neurotransmitter receptors …
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Vein Disease: An Overview
… oxygen-depleted blood up the legs towards the heart. In normal veins, the one-way valves close so that blood cannot leak back down the legs. In people with vein disease, the one-way valves don't close … leaks back down the veins (venous reflux) and collects in the legs, causing the veins to enlarge and causing …
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“The Gross Clinic” by Thomas Eakins
… Thomas Eakins’ “The Gross Clinic” was completed in 1875 and is regarded as one of the most significant … Dr. Samuel Gross, performing surgery among his students in Jefferson Medical College’s surgical amphitheater. Eakins completed the work in hopes of being featured in the Centennial Exposition of …
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Surgery Research Training Program
… of Surgery supports clinical and translational research in order to teach residents research techniques that will … reviews, a Surgical Investigators Research Competition in May, and Blakemore Prizes and Awards at the annual … generally range between $2,000-$7,000 and are awarded in October each year. In addition, two $2,500 supplements …
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Colorectal Cancer (Colon Cancer & Rectal Cancer)
… cancer is a cancer of the digestive system that starts in the colon (or large intestine). Colon cancer is the third-most-common cancer in the United States amongst both women and men, and the … risk of developing colon cancer is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Over 90 percent of cases occur after the age of …
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ECMO Saves Life of NJ Missionary with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
… When Pamela Abma traveled to Uganda in April 2010 on a missionary trip, she took all the proper … immunizations and took her antimalarial medications. While in Uganda, Pam took care to retreat under mosquito netting … bottled water to avoid the intestinal parasites present in the local water supply. She had a fantastic, rewarding …
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How to Avoid Blood Clots When Flying: Advice from a Vascular Surgeon
… (DVT), a vascular condition where blood clots form in deep veins, can be a concern for travelers on flights … significant risk factor for DVT during air travel. Changes in cabin air pressure, immobility due to cramped seating, and … is of particular concern. DVT is a vascular condition in which a blood clot forms in a large deep vein, usually in …
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Stories of Hope: Rokshana Husain
… a trip to her local emergency room for a heart problem in 2009, Rokshana Husain could not have foreseen the … testing, and a PET scan revealed suspicious activity in her pancreas. After further evaluation, Rokshana was … pancreatic cancer and a separate, operable carcinoid tumor in her lung. Rokshana's lung nodule was successfully removed. …
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