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Skin Lesion Excision
… Skin lesion excision is a procedure in which the surgeon removes a cancerous skin … There are three types of skin cancer: Basal cell cancer is the least invasive with the least amount of margin removed; squamous cell is more aggressive with a wider margin required. Melanoma is …
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Polyps
… benign, but it can be difficult to discern whether a polyp is benign or cancerous by its outer appearance alone. … and analyzed microscopically. Removal of colon polyps is an important means of preventing colon cancer, as the majority of cancers develop from polyps. Our team is available for second opinion consultations for anyone who …
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Familial Amyloidosis & the Liver
… Familial amyloidosis is an inherited condition that can affect multiple organs … the body and sometimes lead to organ failure. It is caused by an abnormal protein called amyloid. Key Facts … organs. One of the only treatments for this condition is a liver transplantation. Causes Familial amyloidosis is an …
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Endoscopic Treatment for Pancreatic Disease
… options. Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) How it works : EUS is one of the most useful imaging studies for diagnosing … then into your stomach and duodenum. The ultrasound probe is attached to the tip of the endoscope. Since the endoscope … medication. Infection of a pancreatic cyst after FNA is also possible, and typically antibiotics are given to …
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Repairing Heart Valves without Surgery
… the lower chambers on the left side of the heart. When it is damaged or defective, blood flows back up into the upper … enough blood to meet the body’s needs. Because our volume is one of the highest in the country, our Center is one of the first to study and test new devices for heart …
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Spotlight on Interns 2018-2019
… Simon Berhe Simon is from Munich, Germany and received his medical degree from … in the laboratory of Mark D. Fleming, MD, DPhil. That is where he developed his interest in the genetic analysis of … diversity in one of the greatest cities of the world. He is interested in pediatric surgery with a special focus on …
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Resuming Life After Kidney Transplantation
… to return to your normal routine. However, the key is moderation and understanding your limits. Initially, you … your new medications. Napping and pacing your activities is recommended to prevent placing a strain on your recovery. … doctor's phone number as well. If the transplant patient is a child, the parents' or guardian's names and contact …
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Congenital Heart Disease Genetic Network Study
… Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common birth defect with an incidence of 1 in 100 … abnormalities have been associated with CHD. Evidence is accumulating that many developmental defects can result … in changes in copy number of contiguous genes. As a site in the National Heart, Lung, and Blood …
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Beth A. Schrope, MD, PhD, FACS
… her residency with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. She is currently a Professor of Clinical Surgery. She graduated … investigator for research work in medical ultrasound. She is the author of numerous publications in the fields of … bariatric surgery, medical ultrasound and GI surgery. She is the sole editor of a new textbook on Surgical and …
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Safety & Efficacy of Intramyocardial Injection of Mesenchymal Precursor Cells on Myocardial Function in LVAD Recipients
… The main purpose of this research is to determine whether injecting mesenchymal precursor cells … surgery to implant a left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is safe. MPCs are normally present in human bone marrow and … muscle cells in the heart. In addition, this research is being done to test whether injecting the MPCs into the …
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Hernia
… What is a Hernia? A hernia is a weakness or opening in the abdominal wall, which often … space under the skin. The mechanism of the hernia is similar to what happens with a bulge in a damaged tire, … The opening in the abdominal wall that leads to the hernia is also known as a hernia defect . Inguinal and Ventral …
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Vascular)
… What is Thoracic Outlet Syndrome? Thoracic outlet syndrome is a cause of shoulder, neck, and arm discomfort that occurs … near the collarbone get pinched or compressed. What is the Thoracic Outlet? The thoracic outlet is the small …
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The Rise of Early Onset Colon Cancer: More cases in young adults
… that the incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in the U.S. is declining rapidly overall but curiously increasing among … decades.” The risk of colon cancer in young adults is still much lower than for people over 50, Dr. Lebwohl notes, adding that general population screening is not recommended for the younger age bracket. “But there …
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Interstitial Lung Disease and Pulmonary Fibrosis
… tissue (interstitium). Key Info Interstitial lung disease is a lung disease involving chronic inflammation of the lungs … tissue diseases. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is an interstitial lung disease characterized by chronic … between the lung's alveoli, or air sacs. The cause of IPF is unknown, although the body's own immune response seems to …
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New Genomic Therapies for Hepatitis C
… antiviral drugs, the algorithm has changed. “Our approach is now to treat everyone, and to be proactive. The new medication is easier to tolerate and we can pinpoint, with great … for them,” says Dr. Dove. “The newest medication, Epclusa, is pangenotypic, approved for all Hep C patients, but is …
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