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Alleviate Surgical Anxiety with Your Smartphone
… to surgery. While we understand it's the best option for our health and know we're in the hands of amazing, … well-qualified surgeons, the thought of an operation can send some of us into a panic. To alleviate their fear, … their knowledge of their upcoming procedures. These apps can help take away some of the mystery and ease their anxiety …
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Bronchiectasis
… to enter the lungs, to become swollen and inflamed. This can lead to mucus build-up, bacterial infections, and … and having recurrent lung infections. There is no cure for bronchiectasis, but treatment options such as antibiotics … has been created by Columbia’s Health Guide Team . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most …
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Why People Donate a Kidney: Inside the Choice to Give
… is framed. That’s what we’re looking at. So this isn’t about persuading people to donate, it’s studying how people … present the choice, so more people say yes if it’s right for them. How is that research being conducted? We’re trying … people who come forward for someone specific, but who can still donate to anyone. What makes someone who steps …
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Adrenal Awareness: Adrenal Incidentalomas
… is an incidentally found mass or tumor, and that can be in the adrenal gland, it can be in any other organ in … the adrenal gland more than in other organs. So, I wouldn't call a thyroid nodule an incidentaloma, I would just call … that any doctor who's going to see you is going to ask themselves is, number one, is this a functional nodule? …
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Hernia Repair Is Not Just ‘Anybody’s’ Surgery
… no.” Standardizing a New Specialty and the Care Therein For Dr. Novitsky, addressing the absence of standardized … surgery because of how well people do and the things we can accomplish without making large incisions. But it … just check off a box that you do hernia surgery, you don't need to prove that you actually do enough, or that you keep …
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A Diabetes Primer (And Advances in its Treatment)
… a transcription of the discussion, and is lightly edited for context and clarity. Jump to a Section: What Is … about diabetes, which is a huge topic, but hopefully she can help break it down for us. Hi Dr. Lonier, it's so nice to … glucose just gives you one reading in time, but it doesn't tell you anything else about what was happening before or …
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Diagnosing Pancreatic Cancer Earlier
… than they are currently diagnosed. One thing we know, for example, that is missed frequently is new onset diabetes … pancreatitis, which is a very common disease, who don’t have an explanation for their pancreatitis should not just … are not obese, those are situations where I urge you to ask the question of your doctor, “Do you think I should go to …
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Naomi Berezin, MD
… about their diagnosis and treatment using language they can grasp. "I like to draw pictures for my patients so they can understand what I am talking … this enables patients to participate in their care. People ask really insightful questions when they are included in …
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5 Questions with Dr. John Chabot about Work/Life Balance and the Joy of Gardening
… of vegetables he grows not only to have fresh food for the dinner table, but as a way to wind down from the … County, we finally had the space for it, but it wasn’t until I got to a point in my career where I wasn’t coming … there on my boat. My goal is to catch bluefin tuna, which can range from 3 feet to 12 feet. It’s a pretty technical …
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From NYP’s Health Matters: New York’s First Heart-Lung-Liver Transplant Recipient Reflects on Her Second Chance at Life
… University Irving Medical Center. Nadine hadn’t envisioned that she’d be celebrating her milestone birthday … liver cirrhosis , she was hospitalized as she waited for a triple-organ transplant. On April 30, 2024, just nine … “What makes NewYork-Presbyterian special is that you can’t have a successful triple transplant unless you have …
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Manhattan Locations
… multiple service areas in locations throughout Manhattan. For major operations and in-patient procedures, we operate … procedures, we have locations throughout the city. Can’t find a convenient office location? We also offer virtual …
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What Does a Psychosocial Oncologist Do?
… When someone is dealing with cancer, there's so much more to manage than just the physical symptoms. Worries about … treatment. The effects on family, work, and identity. It can be daunting to manage alone. That's where a psychosocial … trauma from previous cancer experiences Planning for end-of-life care in a thoughtful, emotionally informed …
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What Does an OR Nurse Do?
… there the entire time making sure you're safe, cared for, and protected. That person is your OR nurse. So, what … and safely as possible. They are your advocates when you can't speak for yourself. Your Safety Starts Before Surgery …
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Pancreatic Cancer: Family History and Genetics
… cancer; and 32-times greater in individuals with three or more first-degree relatives with pancreatic cancer. Is genetic evaluation for pancreatic cancer available? Who is genetic evaluation … for abnormalities in the BRCA genes . The condition can effect every generation and is associated with cancers of …
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