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Judith Gang, FNP-C
… the Transplant unit at Mount Sinai Hospital in N.Y, caring for liver, kidney, pancreas and Intestinal transplant … and continued to serve as clinical nurse coordinator for the liver transplant and hepatobiliary surgery programs … prevention and health promotion. Fluent in Hebrew, French Visit The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at …
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Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
… than the national average, as measured by mortality. For example, the national mortality rate for newborns undergoing the Norwood procedure (for … To learn more about the Pediatric Surgery Program, please visit: www.childrensnyp.org …
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COVID-19 Updates from Dr. Smith: 9/11/21
… Colleagues, I write on a morning that competes, eerily, for natural beauty with the same morning twenty years ago. … do not belong to any particular country but are treasures for all people; cosmopolitan and international by nature, … and sources of creative energy. They come to stand for our notions of community and brotherhood. I can’t …
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The Benefits of Getting Cosmetic Plastic Surgery at an Academic Center
… rejuvenation from the start. Choosing an academic center for cosmetic surgery provides additional safety, as surgeons … Columbia you know that your surgeons are up to date on the latest techniques and technologies. You know that your whole … Columbia has vetted us in a way that doesn't happen for private practitioners. So you can be assured that people …
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Advanced Colorectal Surgical Options
… University Medical Center to seek care for complex colorectal conditions. The Division of Colorectal … Columbia’s anal fissures protocol at columbiasurgery.org/news/2014/04/01/new-protocol-treat-anal-fissures . Visit columbiasurgery.org/colorectal to learn more about …
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Pancreatic Cancer
… mass. Of all pancreatic cancers, endocrine tumors account for less than 5%. They may also be called neuroendocrine or … weight gain commonly affects patients. Diagnosis Diagnosis for this disorder requires observation of insulin level as it … in the majority of patients. Treatment Treatment for an insulinoma usually includes surgical removal of the …
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From Patient to Activist: Ralph Cheney Spreads His Story of Hope to Others
… CT scans and scheduled an endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) for the following week. Although the biopsy results were … conference, and Ralph was referred to Dr. John Allendorf for a surgical consultation. During the appointment, Dr. … and loved ones of those diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Visit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network website . …
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What We’re Reading: 01/29/21
… ER doctor, who is not a vaccine skeptic, about the reasons for her initial hesitancy in taking the Covid-19 vaccine is … myths, we must normalize medical mistrust. ( From nbcnews.com ) Why Vaccines Alone Will Not End the Pandemic If you … What We’re Reading: 07/10/20 What We’re Reading: 06/26/20 What We’re Reading: 06/19/20 What We’re Reading: …
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On the Day of Your Heart Surgery: What to Expect
… coming to the hospital. What Should I Bring? Storage case for dentures or other dental work, hearing aids, glasses, or … Lobby 90 minutes before your scheduled operation time. For example, if your surgery is scheduled for 7 am, arrive at … settled, your family will be allowed in for a brief visit. Q: What are the visiting hours? Visiting hours are …
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The Pancreas and Nutrition: Your Diet for Good Health
… a prevention diet in regards to the pancreas? Can you, for example, reduce your risk of pancreatic cancer? Although … dietitian. I see patients who are undergoing treatments for cancer. However, patients see RDs for a wide range of … you see them? I like to understand the reason for their visit and what goals, problems or concerns they may have. …
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From Science Fiction to Science Fact: the Evolution of Parathyroid Imaging
… was less than ideal, obviously. Doctors began searching for a less invasive means of identifying diseased parathyroid … 1970s. They did this using nuclear imaging. Early imaging for parathyroid disease primarily focused on functionality – … learn more about Parathyroid Imaging and Surgery, please visit the New York Parathyroid Center . …
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LYMPHA Trial Seeks to Prevent Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients
… axillary lymph node dissection and radiation. Treatment for lymphedema is difficult, and the condition can … a branch of the axillary vein and keeps a suitable length for reaching the lymphatic vessels. The team of plastic … information about the LYMPHA protocol, see http://nyp.org/news/hospital/lymphedema-cancer-patients.html …
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Cancer Conversations: What to Say to Someone Who Has Cancer
… Worker at NYP/Columbia Cancer is frightening experience for everyone involved. Illness and death make many … social worker at NYP/Columbia, it’s often more difficult for the caretaker than the patient to cope when facing these … say that you don’t know what to say, but that you’re there for them. Similarly, offer compassion through statements such …
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S. Sunghyun Yoon, MD
… Dr. Yoon was an early advocate for minimally invasive robotic surgery and has performed over … experiences in performing prophylactic total gastrectomies for patients with hereditary diffuse gastric cancer (HDGC … and reviews. For a complete list of publications, please visit NCBI . …
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Guide to Aortic Aneurysm
… and are often discovered during routine exams for other diseases. Symptoms may appear if the aneurysm … abdominal, which involves the descending aorta. Symptoms for thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms are different. … and experiencing any of these symptoms is a sign to visit the emergency room. Aortic Aneurysm Diagnosis How is …
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