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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: 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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Why Second Opinion?
… of medical detail or the broad perspective that comes from years of training and experience. But you can speak to … getting a second opinion." Obtaining a second opinion from an experienced specialist is one valuable way you can …
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Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, Fall 2017
… Message from the Chief Top Honors from U.S. News & World Report HeartMate 3™ Mechanical Assist …
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Jeanne de Korte, MSN, APRN, A-GNP-C
… Colorectal Attending Surgeons in the outpatient setting from their initial consult examination through their entire … with the Division of Colorectal Surgery. Jeanne graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University and before becoming a …
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Watch The Webinar: Immunology & COVID-19
… is intended for medical professionals and includes Q&A from the live session. Additional Resources COVID-19 Updates From Our Chair Columbia Center for Translational Immunology …
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Jeffrey L. Zitsman, MD
… Dr. Zitsman graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a degree in natural sciences, and received his M.D. degree from Tufts University Medical School in 1976. He received his …
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Andrew Stephen Bomback, MD
… Dr. Bomback received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. …
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Stories of Hope: Bob Tepé
… Life can be snatched from you in an instant. A more diabolical way is to be told … words I’d heard ― “You are a candidate for a Whipple”. From that time on I fixated on where to go next, what PC was, … my ordeal she was very positive, and held back her fears from me. I was not going to give up after catching this …
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What We’re Reading: 01/31/20
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. … is stay informed on recommendations and wash your hands. ( From nytimes.com ) When Insurance Won't Cover Drugs, … vulnerability in the health of American families. ( From npr.org ) Keeping Aging Muscles Fit Is Tied to Better …
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What We’re Reading: 02/21/20
… A few highlights from around the web that made it into our feeds this week. … are using A.I. to better detect tumors during surgery. ( From npr.org ) How China’s Incompetence Endangered the World … disinformation poses to our collective global health. ( From foreignpolicy.com ) How Common Mental Shortcuts Can …
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