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Call Schedule

… Frequency of call occasionally varies, but is usually every fourth day. The students on-call work with … frequently used sites, with supervision. One night call is spent in the Emergency Department where the student may … lacerations and draining minor abscesses. Each team is assigned a call room in: Harkness Pavilion 180 Ft. …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

Red Flags

… observe those around him or her in order to determine what is appropriate and expected behavior. Students are encouraged … not in ear shot of patients and families. The key issue is to behave as professionally as possible. The interaction … and you will be rewarded. Helping out your fellow student is noticed and expected. Your interns should be your friends; …

Last Modified: 05/25/2023 - 11:46

The Four Steps to Your Successful Transplantation

… and consultation results to determine if transplantation is the correct therapy for you. This evaluation phase is typically completed within 60 days. At the end of the evaluation, an individualized action plan is created for you. If you are accepted as a transplant …

Last Modified: 03/06/2026 - 00:01

Pelvic Floor Disorders

… incontinence, fecal incontinence, and organ prolapse. What Is the Pelvic Floor? The pelvic floor includes the muscles, … muscle layer. Just like a trampoline, the pelvic floor is able to move down and up. The pelvic floor muscle layer … around these holes to help keep the passages shut. There is also an extra circular muscle around the anus (the anal …

Last Modified: 03/05/2026 - 13:30

Non-Cancerous Breast Disease

… or skin Nipple retraction Discharge from the nipple that is not milk For this reason, it is vital to contact a medical professional if you have any of … Benign Breast Conditions Determining whether a condition is benign or cancerous involves a breast screening . The same …

Last Modified: 09/22/2025 - 12:52

Who should avoid gluten?

… syndrome (IBS) may have NCGS. Often a low FODMAPs diet is recommended and successful at improving symptoms. Since a low FODMAPs* diet is mostly GF, the disappearance of gastrointestinal symptoms … you may want to consider a GF diet. Autoimmune disease is associated with a ‘leaky gut’ (scientifically speaking, …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Evaluation of Vitamin D Storage in Adipose Tissue

… the obese population. Weight loss, or bariatric surgery, is also associated with low vitamin D levels and patients who … sunlight (since vitamin D can be made in the skin when it is exposed to enough UV light). Another explanation is that vitamin D gets stored in the excess fat tissue of …

Last Modified: 02/13/2023 - 21:06

Thyroid Scar Gallery

… There will often be a little swelling around the incision site for a few weeks after the operation. A small amount of swelling is part of the normal healing process. The natural reaction to surgery is to form scar tissue that will become firmer in the first …

Last Modified: 03/26/2026 - 14:42

Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents

… A recent study from England shows that obesity in teens is a predictor of cardiovascular problems and diabetes later … or attempted suicide. Early treatment of each problem is important.” There is growing evidence, too, that bariatric surgery for obese …

Last Modified: 05/06/2024 - 14:25

Looking for patient to enroll in Preoperative Extended Chemotherapy vs. Chemotherapy Plus Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Borderline Resectable Adenocarcinoma of the Head of the Pancreas

… If not known before, Pancreatic cancer is the third-most common cause of cancer-related death in the US. In some cases, surgical removal of the pancreas is considered the only chance for cure, but many patients are … serves as the Principal Investigator on this study and is conducting this study in collaboration with Dr. Michael …

Last Modified: 01/13/2025 - 12:06

The Kurlanksy Method: Research Explained

… This is a series about what we know and what we don’t know. Paul … with Dr. Kurlanksy: The Cost of Confusion Dr. Kurlansky is not talking about monetary cost, but the human cost. He … confusion, all of the controversy, all of the uncertainty is if you need medical care, seek medical care," says Dr. …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:02

Reflections of a Living Liver Donor

… watching Jen resume her life in continued good health, it is easier to write the story. Our story begins in January … on the UNOS waitlist.) In my opinion, living donation is easier on the family than waiting for a donor organ. I … because it was well managed. There was discomfort at the site of the scar, but most of my time was spent sleeping. I …

Last Modified: 02/19/2023 - 13:08

Adult Congenital Heart Disease: Meeting the next generation of challenges

… that arise in this unique population. Dr. Rosenbaum’s team is now studying patients who had early surgery for Tetralogy … of their pulmonary valves, as adults. Tetralogy of Fallot is a constellation of heart defects that permits oxygen-poor … enlargement of the right ventricle over time. But no one is really sure when to replace the pulmonary valves in these …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:00

Anorectal Surgery FAQs

… example, ultrasound may be utilized to determine if there is anatomic sphincter damage in patients complaining of … will I have to stay in the hospital? If your surgery is for benign disease, such as hemorrhoids, fissures, or … anesthesia (anesthetic injected in and near the operative site), as well as oral pain medicines. You will be discharged …

Last Modified: 02/05/2026 - 16:03

Newly Identified Cellular Markers Improve Targets for Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Patients

… a 37-gene tumor-associated macrophage (TAM) signature that is found in the most aggressive breast cancer subtypes. TAMs … capability to the clinic, note the researchers. “Cancer is not just a group of cells, it is an evolving and ever changing landscape where many actors …

Last Modified: 02/23/2023 - 18:01