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Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement

… The Aortic Center has expertise in treating aneurysms located at the juncture where the aorta … the heart, called the aortic root. An aneurysm is a bulge in the aorta that grows like a balloon filling up with air. … event. Aortic root aneurysms are frequently found in young patients with Marfan disease or other connective …

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Welcome to Esophageal Atresia Care

… fistula (EA/TEF) is a rare birth defect occurring in 1 in 2,500-4,000 babies where the esophagus fails to properly … (EA) is a rare congenital condition (present at birth) in which the esophagus fails to connect to the stomach as it …

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Multinodular Goiter

… hormone). It is not known what causes multinodular goiters in most cases, but iodine deficiency (i.e. too little iodine in the diet) and certain genetic factors have been shown to … when lying flat), food or pills getting "stuck" in the throat, choking sensation, or a fullness in the neck. …

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At-Home Thyroid Testing Kits: What We Know...and What We Don’t. An Interview with Dr. Hyesoo Lowe

… developing. We're currently comfortable with these tests in the domain of home pregnancy tests and fingerstick glucose testing. In endocrinology, there are some hormone assays that are … samples. As patients are increasingly becoming more active in their own healthcare, the market for home lab testing …

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A Prospective, Single-blind, Randomized, Phase III Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Fibrin Sealant Grifols (FS Grifols) as an Adjunct to Hemostasis During Parenchymous Tissue Open Surgeries

… the safety and efficacy of fibrin sealant (FS) Grifols in patients undergoing open surgical procedures where … commercially-available oxidized cellulose pads (Surgicel®) in providing benefit in the time to hemostasis (i.e, the stoppage of bleeding). …

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Guide to Minimally Invasive Vein Surgery: FAQs

… I've heard that in the past most treatments involved general anesthesia, … Yes, the nature of medicine is to continue to progress. In the last 10 years minimally invasive vein treatments have … day including exercise as tolerated. Post procedure pain in minimal and usually requires at most Extra Strength …

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Liesbeth Stoeffler's Story: Respiratory ECMO Support Improves Patient's Health, Making Way for Lung Transplant

… Liesbeth Stoeffler was an active woman in her 30s when she was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, a … and ultimately death. By the time Liesbeth was in her 50s, her disease had progressed to the point that she … support she needed. Yet even this was not enough. In the condition she was in while on the ventilator and ECMO …

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When to Consider Aortic Surgery

… may be done on an emergency basis, or if detected in advance, it may be planned as an elective procedure. The advantage of being seen in a Center of Excellence early in the process is that it begins a relationship with your …

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Pediatric Transplant Hepatology Fellowship

… Transplant Hepatology Fellowship offers a 1 year position in NewYork-Presbyterian hospital under the leadership of 3 … pediatric hepatologists who will develop into leaders in the field. The objective of the fellowship is to provide … Hepatology fellow will gain progressive clinical mastery in a broad range of clinical hepatology problems including a …

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Thyroid Glands

… the body's most important endocrine organs and is located in the center of the neck just below the thyroid cartilage … of a grain of rice that control the blood calcium levels). In addition, there are a number of nerves on both sides of … laryngeal nerve) and breathing (i.e. phrenic nerve) in the area. Finally, there is a whole network of lymphatics …

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Thyroid Cancer Treatment

… thyroid gland prevents cancer from returning or spreading. In some cases where the cancer is small and hasn’t spread much, a thyroid lobectomy may be done instead. In this procedure, only the half of the thyroid that contains … well. This is called a modified radical neck dissection . In follow-up appointments after surgery, a blood test for a …

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Pediatric Vascular Anomalies

… There are many different types of each. About one in every 10 children is born with a vascular tumor. The most … they can also be caused by an infection or injury. In rare cases, vascular anomalies may be the result of an … cause cancer) and can either be present at birth or appear in the first few months of life. They include the following: …

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Center for Acute Respiratory Failure and ECMO Program

… with acute respiratory failure. We are 1 of 5 programs in the world to achieve an accreditation as a Platinum Center … immediate assistance. We are a leading  enter for research in ECMO, including as a treatment for COPD exacerbations or … for more information about ongoing and upcoming studies.  In addition to our center for adults, we also have a …

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History of Medicine: Brain of an Assassin

… J. Guiteau Charles Guiteau was born on September 8, 1841 in Freeport, Illinois. He had an unstable and abusive upbringing. After several attempts in different careers, he chose politics and became delusional … when he wasn’t compensated with an ambassadorship. In turn, he began planning the assassination. He borrowed …

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