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Kazuki Sugahara, MD, PHD
… work has been recognized through grants and awards from national agencies such as the NIH, Department of Defense, and Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, and also from international societies such as the Japan Society of … Drug Delivery Systems. After receiving his medical degree from Shiga University of Medical Science in Japan, Dr. …
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What We’re Reading: 04/03/20
… lead with news around COVID-19. Here are a few highlights from the week that we recommend you check out and follow— Daily COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery We’re posting one from us again this week—Every evening we share Dr. Smith’s …
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Facilitating the Gift of Life: One Liver at a Time
… most transplanted livers in the United States still come from deceased donors , livers from living donors constitute a small, but important … “The main benefit of receiving a liver transplant from a living donor is the elimination of the waiting time …
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What We’re Reading: 09/13/19
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. … e-cigarettes as a measure to curb vaping in minors. ( From nytimes.com ) Pediatricians speak out: A 'public charge … and food assistance. We’ll let their words take it from here: “Every child has a right to housing, food and …
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Spotlight on Interns 2018-2019
… Simon Berhe Simon is from Munich, Germany and received his medical degree from Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, as a scholar of … with a special focus on oncology. Taylor Glor Taylor is from Wellesley, MA and went to college at Holy Cross in …
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What We’re Reading: 03/27/20
… lead with news around COVID-19. Here are a few highlights from the week that we recommend you check out and follow— Daily COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery This one is from us—Every evening we share Dr. Smith’s daily COVID-19 …
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Advanced Detection and Treatment of Thyroid Cancer
… thyroid disease and thyroid cancer. “Our success stems from a multidisciplinary collaboration with surgeons, … thyroid nodules. New Standards of Treatment New guidelines from American Thyroid Association released in 2015 emphasize … draw upon our broad clinical experience to save patients from unnecessary biopsies, giving them a well founded …
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New York City
… From the subway cars of the A train to the observation deck … is full of life. The diversity of the city attracts people from across the globe, and with them come all of the … to have a thriving commercial and underground music scene. From the small clubs of the Village and Brooklyn to Lincoln …
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Patient Resources
… a number of barriers may prevent patients or loved ones from seeking a second opinion. Many patients accept a … Opinion? How to Request a Second Opinion Getting the Most from your Appointment: Prepare, Prepare, Prepare Getting the Most from your Appointment: While you are there Getting the Most …
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What We’re Reading: 8/30/19
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. … will continue to receive a lesser quality of care. ( From STATnews.com ) Read a follow-up discussion with … out — I’m happier than I’ve ever been,” she exclaims. ( From NYP.org ) She Beat Cancer. Now, She’s in Another Fight …
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Scarless and Minimal Access Surgery
… Many minimally invasive operations may be performed from within organs and body cavities (also called … incisions through skin and muscle. Patients benefit from reduced post-operative pain, faster recovery time, and … little or no abdominal scarring. By accessing the organs from within, many endoscopic operations leave no external …
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