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GI/Oncology Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, March 2017
… Weight Loss Surgery and then show why sleeve gastrectomy is the most popular bariatric procedure at Columbia, and in the … Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Sleeve Gastrectomy Now Most Popular Weight Loss Surgery in the World New Support for …
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Thrombophlebitis
… veins). Here are some key facts to know: The condition is generally caused by irritation to the lining of the vein. … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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Transcatheter Heart Valve Replacement
… in the care of patients with valve disease. This program is led by Director Susheel K. Kodali, MD , an interventional … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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A Phase 1, Open-Label, Dose Escalation Study of MGA271 in Combination with Ipilimumab in Patients with B7-H3-Expressing Melanoma, Squamous Cell Cancer of the Head and Neck or Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
… The purpose of this study is to test the safety, tolerability, and most effective dose of MGA271 in combination with ipilimumab … the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Ipilimumab is approved by the FDA for use in melanoma patients, but it …
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Wilson’s Disease
… Wilson’s disease is a rare inherited genetic disorder that causes copper to … and prevent further complications. Although patients will most likely have to continue treatment for the remainder of … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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Atrial Tachycardia
… instead of pump. When this happens only part of the blood is forced out of the heart chamber. The blood pools inside … tachycardia (VT) or ventricular fibrillation is one of the most severe types of arrhythmias. It is a fast heart rate … to a normal beat but at a much faster rate. Treatment Most people with VT receive medication therapies, including: …
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Aortic Stenosis
… What is Aortic Stenosis? Aortic stenosis occurs when the heart's … to symptoms. What causes Aortic Valve Stenosis? The most common causes of aortic stenosis are: Calcific aortic … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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Immunosuppressant Medications
… trick the immune system into believing that your new organ is not foreign, and thus it is not attacked. After … THAT NOT TAKING MEDICATIONS AS PRESCRIBED IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON REASONS FOR TRANSPLANT FAILURE. Therefore, be … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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Clinical Training: PGY5
… all aspects of patient care on their service, however, on most rotations primary rounding responsibility is that of more junior residents. The emphasis of the PGY5 … hospital and residents often rotate on the service most relevant to their post-graduate plan. General Surgery …
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Mesothelioma
… Mesothelioma is a cancer found in membranes lining the lungs or chest … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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What Do I Buy for Hernia Surgery?
… need for your hernia surgery recovery. The key take-away is to make sure that you’re coming back to a comfortable and … on standby if you are allowed to take either of those. Most ambulatory surgeries only need over-the-counter … Devices One of the simplest but least utilized devices is a raised toilet seat. The last thing you want to do after …
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John Ritter’s Life-Saving Rules
… of the aorta becomes torn. Like other arteries, the Aorta is essentially a hollow tube that carries blood away from the … to the area where the aorta comes off the heart), and most deadly of all, a complete tear through the entire wall … more on Aortic Dissection, visit Aortic Surgery Program site . For more on The John Ritter Foundation, visit: …
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Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital
… the 50-bed Neonatal and 27-bed Pediatric ICUs. It is a functionally independent institution at CUIMC with a … Your Family Comes First Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital is committed to providing you and your family with the best … with you at every step to ensure you can make the most informed decisions about your children’s care, as well …
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From the O.R. to the ICU, 25 Years Later It’s Still a Family Affair for Sibling Duo in Pediatric Surgery
… it’s amazing,” says Ms. Richardson. “They think it’s the most wonderful thing in the world.” Dr. Stylianos says some families have begun to cry as they realize “a family is taking care of their family.” “They assume we come from a loving family,” says Ms. Richardson, “which is really fun, to give my parents credit where credit is …
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Cystic Fibrosis & the Liver
… Cystic fibrosis is an inherited condition that causes mucus to build up … will develop major liver complications. Diagnosis Most newborns are now tested for cystic fibrosis. This may … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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