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New Transition Program for Teens and Young Adults after Liver Transplant
… and young adults with stronger follow-up and prevent them from losing ground.” The PLATINUM program has assembled a … transplant patients outside the tri-state area. “Some come from as far away as Rochester, New York or Northern Vermont,” … support. “Our goal is to help young people shift from depending on their parents to dealing with medical and …
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Flying Halfway Around the World for a Chance to Live
… Haydee Yanesa came to NYP/Columbia from the Philippines after suffering for many years with … a foam cradle. Sometimes it took four people to move her from one room to another. “My back hurt a lot, and I couldn’t … A new round of tests showed that she was suffering from water retention and liver disease, along with …
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What We’re Reading: 09/06/19
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. … of impacts on middle school and high school children.” ( From healthline.com ) Children with rare genetic disease find … strengthening of this community. Don’t miss the video. ( From usatoday.com ) Weight-Loss Surgery May Reduce Heart …
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Surgeons Urge a Culture Shift to Protect Sleep in the Hospital
… scheduled medications, lab work, and multiple exams from the rounding team.” “It’s a combination of coordination … testing as well as others asleep nearby. Thoughtfulness from providers is crucial, but hospitals themselves lack … “This culture change, with reducing activity and noise from staff and machines, as well as the times patients are …
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Genetic Testing and Cancer Screening
… the risk of developing colorectal cancer is anywhere from 6-9%. However, for patients with certain genetic … the risk of developing colorectal cancer can be anywhere from 70-95%. In the following presentation, Dr. Fay Kastrinos …
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PREDICT: PANCREATIC DISEASE COHORT. A Registry and Biospecimen Bank to Better Understand Pancreatic Disease
… high-risk for pancreatic cancer. The personal data derived from the registry, correlated with biological information derived from the tissue specimens will allow for future investigative …
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JJSS Newsletter Fall 2014
… CONTENTS Thoughts from the Recorder Fruits of His Labor Seeing beyond the … Brief reflections on Kenneth A. Forde, MD Recollections: From Washington Heights to the Upper Connecticut River Valley …
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Columbia Patient Donates Left Lobe of Liver to Her Fiancé
… become deathly ill in order to qualify for a donor organ from the transplant waiting list. For a couple with a wedding … an option. For Megan, the choice was clear. She had known from the beginning that she would donate part of her liver to … ordeal of becoming even sicker while waiting for a liver from the organ donor waitlist. Benjamin Samstein, MD , …
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Patient Story: Marc Weisenfreund
… Marc Weisenfreund, an attorney from Westchester, NY, has had the opportunity to meet a lot … something entirely different, he says. Marc had suffered from symptoms of indigestion for about 20 years, relying on … gastric reflux completely disappeared, leaving him free from medication. “This was a simple procedure, and right away …
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Apples!
… type of soluble fiber called pectin. Pectin attracts water from your digestive tract, forming a gel which can slow down … flavonoids. Flavonoids can help protect your cells from free radical damage and reduce the risk of chronic … recipe is for delicious baked apple chips! Recipe adapted from Cooking Light Ingredients: 3 apples (choose your …
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What We’re Reading: 12/11/20
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. … last spring in New York, doctors are waiting for guidance from their institutions, which are waiting for guidance from their cities, which are waiting for guidance from their …
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What We’re Reading: 05/22/20
… very much in front of mind. Here are a few highlights from the week that we recommend you check out— Lockdown … course, maintain distance, wear masks, and be vigilant. ( From nytimes.com ) ‘How Could the CDC Make That Mistake?’ … past. It’s easy to see why the collection of accurate data from each type of test is extremely important. They serve …
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What We’re Reading: 05/01/20
… throughout the pandemic. 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 … the struggle is an important step in getting answers. ( From newyorker.com ) The Coronavirus Could Cause a Child …
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