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Support Services
… with new ones. Social Worker Support The social worker is an important member of the transplant team for patients … who among the patient's network of family and friends, is available to provide consistent, long-term emotional and … a stable, supportive relationship with the patient and who is willing to provide for the patient's physical and …
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How Getting Colon Cancer at 21 Changes Everything
… I'm gonna cry I'm sorry. Do you guys get criers? My name is Adalis Martinez and I'm 23 years old. I think I was 18 … so he said everything looks really healthy which is great we took out as many lymph nodes as we could around … came back because all of it was sent to pathology which is fine ya know like, a whole 5 weeks, I was like ok this is …
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Keeping Healthy This Thanksgiving Holiday
… encourages overeating. My favorite pre-turkey breakfast is oatmeal with a scoop of almond butter and berries—this … seasonal, fiber-rich produce. During the fall, produce is packed with flavor and nutrition. The best seasonal finds … radish, kale and mushrooms. My favorite seasonal side is roasted root vegetables (sweet potato, parsnips and …
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Single Port Surgery
… Like laparoscopic surgery, single port surgery is performed with special instruments and a camera inserted … requires only one, through the navel. The single incision is possible because of innovations involving instruments that … traditional minimally invasive procedures. Recovery time is similar to other abdominal minimal access operations. The …
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Coronary Artery Disease and Myocardial Ischemia (Heart Attacks)
… exercise, stress, or other times when the heart muscle is not getting enough blood. Coronary heart disease can … Causes of Coronary Heart Disease The narrowing is due to a buildup of fatty plaque (atherosclerosis) along … no longer gets adequate nourishment. The underlying cause is unknown, although it is seen most frequently in people who …
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Hepatitis: Autoimmune Hepatitis
… Autoimmune hepatitis is inflammation caused by the body’s immune system attacking … of autoimmune hepatitis are still unknown. However, it is likely caused by a combination of environmental and … There are two types of autoimmune hepatitis: Type 1 : This is the most common form of autoimmune hepatitis. About half …
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Injectable Fillers
… who want to improve their appearance without surgery. Who Is a Good Candidate for Injectable Fillers? Injectable … Plump up lips Improve facial symmetry and contours How Is the Treatment Performed? Once the treatment area is … Allergic reactions Itching Bleeding at the injection site Uneven appearance or lumps In rare cases, side effects …
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Pancreatitis Diet
… | Prognosis | FAQ The Importance of Nutrition Nutrition is a vitally important part of treatment for patients with … episode of pancreatitis To best achieve those goals, it is important for pancreatitis patients to eat high protein, … sources. Abstinence from alcohol and greasy or fried foods is important in helping to prevent malnutrition and pain. …
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National Leader in Treating Liver Cancer
… for Liver Disease and Transplantation at NYP/Columbia is making noteworthy progress in the treatment of … as the national leader in this field. “Although surgery is the only way to achieve a cure, we can also control the … tumor, providing small amounts of radiation to the tumor site for several days. CLDT’s interventional radiologist, …
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Spider Veins
… skin level and somewhat deeper than spider veins. There is no health risk regarding cosmetic veins, but they may be … treatment that uses focused microwave energy. This method is appropriate for spider veins that are too small for … Delivered through a very fine needle, the microwave energy is extremely precise in the way it targets these tiny …
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How to Avoid Blood Clots When Flying: Advice from a Vascular Surgeon
… are more complex and involve various factors. Obesity is a significant risk factor for DVT during air travel. … to flying over 4 to 6 hours, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is of particular concern. DVT is a vascular condition in which a blood clot forms in a …
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"Thank you a thousand times over." Susan Balcirak's Letter to the CLDT
… I always meant to send a thank you letter, but now that it is his 1-year anniversary and we can see how much he has changed, what you have done for us is even more meaningful. We were given words of encouragement … to. We were afraid to be too hopeful. Now Dean truly is a normal little boy. He is a good size and growing fast, a …
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Premier Center for the Treatment of Diaphragm Disorders
… For most of us, breathing is a reflex, requiring little or no thought. It’s something … more room for them to inflate. When the diaphragm is impaired or paralyzed, breathing becomes labored, … one side may have a 50 percent reduction.” The good news is that safe and minimally invasive surgical procedures can …
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Educational Curriculum: Didactics and Conferences
… below. Thomas C. King (TCK) Conference The TCK conference is the primary resident teaching conference and covers … a multidisciplinary fashion. The goal of each presentation is to perform a root cause analysis of complications and … and science. Morbidity & Mortality Conference M&M is held 2-3 times each month and is an active forum for …
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Clinical Training: PGY2
… The PGY2 year at Columbia is primarily considered the consult year. PGY2s become "the … Consult rotations repeats predictably every two weeks and is set up as 24-hour shifts every other day with every other … decision making. Acute Care Surgery Operative This PGY2 is partnered with a PGY4 to perform all daytime operations on …
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