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The RelayBranch Trial Introduces the First Minimally-Invasive Device for Total Aortic Arch Repair
… the history of endovascular treatment, and who may benefit from joining the clinical trial. Can you tell us a little bit … with replacing smaller parts of the aorta farthest away from the heart. The first type of this device was able to … an aneurysm in that artery. Then, basically, we started from the distal [farthest away] and began marching proximal …
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The pH Diet: Facts and Fiction
… it is time to set the record straight and separate fact from fiction. The process of eating When we eat, food goes … you are getting an adequate amount of protein in your diet from healthy sources including lean poultry, fish, and … Sprout Slaw with Cranberries and Walnuts *Recipe adapted from American Institute for Cancer Research Ingredients: ¾ lb …
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Guide to Outpatient Surgery
… as it relates to your procedure. These are available from your doctor's office, and when in doubt, should be … prompts throughout, but the sedation will keep you from feeling any physical discomfort. An alternative is for … to go home. You must arrange for someone to pick you up from the Endoscopy Suite since we cannot allow you to leave …
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Daniel Geisler, MD, has joined the Division of Colorectal Surgery
… Invasive Colorectal Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic from 2005-2010 and was responsible for the resurgence of … surgery. Dr. Geisler received his bachelor’s degree from Austin College in Sherman, TX and his medical degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine. He completed …
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Schedule an Appointment with Columbia Pediatric Surgeons in White Plains
… families in White Plains on the third Friday of the month from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Please call (212) 342-8585 to … patients and their families in White Plains every Monday from 1 PM to 5 PM. Please call 212-342-8585 to schedule an … families in White Plains the first Friday of every month from 1 PM to 5 PM. Please call (212) 342-8585 to schedule an …
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Weight Loss Surgery a Boon for Teens Struggling with Obesity
… at an alarming rate. The CDC reports that 1 in 5 children from age 2 to 19 is overweight. Today, some 2 million teenagers suffer from severe obesity. And Dr. Jeffrey Zitsman , Director of … the malabsorptive effect keeps some nutrients and calories from digesting fully into the body. While it sounds like the …
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Cardiothoracic Surgery Glossary
… artery in the body, the aorta carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the rest of the body. Aortic valve A heart valve that controls blood flow from the heart to the aorta. Arteries Blood vessels that carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the body. Atrium The two upper chambers of …
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Research Objectives
… and to foster maximal impact. Although emerging from the Department of Surgery of the Columbia University … within the medical center as well as with researchers from outside institutions. Database Development CIOR has …
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Abraham Krikhely, MD
… Technology. Dr. Krikhely obtained his undergraduate degree from NYU Stern School of Business and his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine. He stayed at NYU for his …
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Stories of Hope: Alyson's Story
… the recurring bouts of pancreatitis I had suffered from for the six years prior. My story about pancreas and … and my gallbladder. Although I do not remember anything from those first few months of my life, I do remember the … pinpoint is that the battles were painful and I suffered from time to time. Despite this, my life was as close to …
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Ventricular Assist Devices (VADS) And Mechanical Circulatory Support
… heart's left ventricle, which delivers oxygenated blood from the heart to the body. The device, which is implanted in … A tube placed in the left ventricle diverts blood from the heart to the VAD pump. The pump then propels the … an assist device requires open-heart surgery that lasts from four to eight hours, on average. The cardiac surgeon …
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What We’re Reading: 07/24/20
… particularly significant is the vast amount of data pulled from hospitals enrolled in the National Surgical Quality … is how will we make swift, transformative change? ( From nytimes.com ) Confusion Spreads Over System to … and the critical steps ahead. Important stuff. ( From statnews.com ) In Astounding Test, Scientists Revive …
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What We’re Reading: 05/29/20
… unfold, and the COVID-19 pandemic is anything but exempt from our legacy of racial inequity. Black Americans have died … Coronavirus testing and treatment is no different. ( From theguardian.com ) Tracking The Pandemic: How Quickly Is … data on your state, region, and the country at large. ( From npr.org ) ‘We Loved Each Other’: Fauci Recalls Larry …
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When the Cover Is the Story
… book unusual is that it is partially bound in skin taken from Mary Lynch’s thigh. Inscribed in this book's front … "The leather with which this book is bound was tanned from the skin of Mary L___ affected with encysted trichinae … of the utility which Medicine and Philosophy must derive from a rational and convincing explanation of all its …
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