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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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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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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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Infections After Lung Transplant Surgery
… antiviral, and antifungal medications to prevent you from contracting the more harmful infections. Common symptoms … pain or redness around incision or drains New drainage from the incisions Headache Shortness of breath If you … administering any medications. How to Protect Yourself from Infection after Lung Transplantation Preventing …
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Stories of Hope: Suzanne Musich
… Whipple Procedure. The radio and television advertisement from the Lustgarden Foundation states, “only 6% of all … jaundiced. At noon on March 11, I received a phone call from Dr. Ibelli telling me to report to Nyack Hospital for … was needed. I was scheduled for March 13. When I awoke from the anesthesia in the PACU, Dr. Langerman told my …
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After Your Heart Surgery: What to Expect
… you are coming out of sedation. This can occur anywhere from 6-24 hours following surgery. The doctors and nurses … pull at the tube in your throat. Restraints prevent this from occurring. While recovery time varies from person to person, most patients are able to breathe on …
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What We’re Reading: 12/13/19
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. … entire family, the entire community. Even our country." ( From npr.org ) How to interpret your medical tests numbers … a great job of explaining how to interpret medical tests, from blood pressure and blood glucose to hearing, and breaks …
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After Hernia Surgery, Daniel Has a Larger Life
… loss, fatigue, diarrhea, pain and cramping and bleeding from the rectum. For Daniel this meant a pretty challenging … to feel almost like a normal teenager. After graduating from college, Daniel worked as a teacher and moved to … also be life-threatening. Daniel often was so dehydrated from an obstruction that he had to go to the Emergency Room, …
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Sticking to your New Year’s resolutions
… 15 minutes 3 days a week” is achievable and an improvement from doing nothing. Once you master walking for 15 minutes 3 … extra 5-10 minutes. Use imagery to help you succeed Learn from the pros! Olympic athletes are trained to envision … is seeing things in black and white. In order to move from where you are now to a healthier place, you have to …
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Tips For Family & Friends After Heart Surgery
… for the first time. It usually takes two to three hours from when you speak to the surgeon until your first ICU … This ensures confidentiality (privacy laws prevent us from providing information to people who are not the main … contact), improves communication, and prevents the nurse from being taken away from your loved one unnecessarily. Your …
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JJSS Newsletter Spring 2014
… CONTENTS Letter from the President A Great Foundation Lessons Learned The … Award 2nd Year P&S Student Presents at the ACS Photographs from the ACS 2013 Reception - Washington DC …
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What We’re Reading: 09/20/19
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. … our ability to do our jobs. And that’s happening today.” ( From scientificamerican.com ) New evidence shows why the HPV … shots for what I do to them to try to save their life.” ( From statnews.com ) Bill Doyle’s Story: The Gift of a Dozen …
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