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Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
… important. Here are a few to consider. An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the aorta, the largest blood vessel in the … the greater the chance it may dissect or rupture, which is life-threatening. Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA), or … treatment of aortic aneurysms and dissections. This team is carefully coordinated by Tracy Andrews , DNP, ACNP , a …
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Neck Lift Surgery
… , May 2025 A neck lift (also called a lower rhytidectomy) is a cosmetic surgery that improves the appearance of the … and repositioning of the platysma muscle), or both. What is a Neck Lift? A neck lift (also called a lower rhytidectomy) is a surgical procedure that tightens loose skin, restores …
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The Pancreas and Its Functions
… Pancreatic Surgery Team , October 2024 The pancreas is an organ located in the abdomen. It plays an essential … blood sugar. Location of the Pancreas The pancreas is located behind the stomach in the upper left abdomen. It is surrounded by other organs including the small intestine, …
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Lung Transplantation
… Lung Transplantation is a surgical procedure that replaces a person’s damaged lung … problems following a double lung transplant because it is a longer and more complex surgery. Therefore, they do … In the case of a single lung transplant, the lung that is most damaged is the one that is transplanted. This is …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/24/20
… as that must be, until the pandemic ebbs. Your Department is doing what it can to preserve cash flow. Our goal is carry everyone through to the ebb, but exactly how we will … In that sense, it may be a good thing that redeployment is suddenly accelerating today. I’ve boasted in several …
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Facilitating the Gift of Life: One Liver at a Time
… Liver donation is a gift of life. For irreversible liver diseases—like … can be miraculous and curative, equally astonishing is that successful transplantation can occur using just a … This game-changer in the field of transplantation is called living organ donations, an area that Dr. Emond has …
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TAVR Talk: Understanding the PARTNER 3 Results
… TAVR trials prove this point very convincingly. TAVR is a very, very good method to fix aortic stenosis for most patients who have aortic stenosis. The recovery is remarkably quick (patients at CUIMC leave the hospital in … a normal lifestyle within a week. The valve performance is outstanding. Moreover, we can perform TAVR on almost all …
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Beach Friendly Snacks
… By Danielle Staub, MS, RD, CDN Summer is not over yet—soak up the last few weeks with a trip to the … refreshing and of course very nourishing. The key is planning ahead and making sure to bring the essentials. … Veggies and Hummus The great thing about vegetables is that they’re hydrating . Celery is 96% water, bell …
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A Phase II Randomized Multicenter Placebo- Controlled Blinded Study of Sorafenib Adjuvant Therapy in High Risk Orthotopic Liver Transplant (OLT) Recipients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
… The purpose of this study is to determine if sorafenib (sorafenib tosylate) is a safe and effective treatment option for preventing liver … following liver transplantation. Liver transplantation is a treatment option for liver cancer patients, but despite …
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Diabetes and Weight Loss Surgery
… Diabetes is a complex disease which results from the body’s inability … Formerly called juvenile diabetes, type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that results from the body’s failure … Type 1 diabetes usually develops before age 20 and is typically first diagnosed in children, teenagers, or young …
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All about Lactose Intolerance
… consuming foods containing lactose. Though not harmful, it is certainly unpleasant and can significantly impact the … dive into the nitty-gritty on lactose intolerance! What is Lactose Intolerance? Simply put, lactose is a sugar found in milk and milk products. After …
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PRO 02/ML28897 MY PATHWAY STUDY: An Open-Label Phase IIA Study Evaluating Trastuzumab/ Pertuzumab, Erlotinib, Vermurafenib, and Vismodegib in Patients Who Have Advanced Solid Tumors with Mutations or Gene Expression Abnormalities Predictive of Response to
… are not available, and in whom a trial of targeted therapy is considered the best available treatment option. Erlotinib is a targeted drug that blocks the activity of epidermal … in high quantities in HER2-positive cancers. Pertuzumab is believed to work in a way that is complementary to …
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New Pathways for Pain Relief
… Nigel Bunnett, PhD, is an internationally known expert on pain, itch and … unacceptable side effects. Right now, the opioid epidemic is a leading cause of medication-induced death. And there are … of pain and identified a potentially new treatment which is distinct from the use of opioids and should give us much …
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Myasthenia Gravis
… Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disease in which the body’s defense system … weakness and inefficiency. Key Info Myasthenia Gravis is a chronic autoimmune condition Treatment involves surgical … gravis but cannot cure the condition. Myasthenia gravis is an autoimmune disorder in which the body attacks specific …
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Aortic Repair & Replacement
… approaches. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is another option for some cases of aortic regurgitation. TAVR is a procedure in which doctors access the valve by passing … which are tolerated well by the body. The bileaflet valve is used most often. It consists of two pyrolite (qualities …
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