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Gluten avoidance: hype or for health?
… barley, rye, and many processed foods), a trend that is fueling a great rise in the sale of gluten free products in grocery stores. This is great for those with celiac disease or a diagnosed wheat allergy. But is a gluten free (GF) diet healthier for everyone? If you …
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Frank D'Ovidio, MD, PhD
… Dr. Frank D'Ovidio, MD, PhD, is Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center … lung transplantation and ex-vivo perfusion. Dr. D'Ovidio is renown for his surgical work in patients with lung cancer … Heart and Lung Transplant, among many others. Dr. D'Ovidio is a member of numerous prestigious societies and councils …
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Hiroo Takayama, MD, PhD
… Dr. Hiroo Takayama is Vice Chair of Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic Surgery at … approximately 300-350 operations every year. Dr. Takayama is internationally recognized for his work on complex aortic … hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and heart failure surgery. He is a leader in outcome research in aortic diseases and heart …
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Dina Podolsky, MD
… Dina Podolsky, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is a board-certified general surgeon who graduated with … of the world’s leading hernia surgeons, Dr. Novitsky. She is a member of several national organizations, including the …
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Living Donor Liver Transplantation
… Team , January 2024 A living donor liver transplantation is a surgery that removes a diseased or malfunctioning liver … the recipient. This means the time spent on a waiting list is typically much shorter than for patients who are waiting … livers. Procedure A living donor liver transplantation is a complex and serious operation for both the recipient and …
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
… Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a chronic disease that slowly damages the liver. It begins … serious health complications can emerge. While there is no cure, various treatments are available that can slow … cholangitis. Geography : Primary sclerosing cholangitis is most often found in northern Europe and North America. …
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Guide to BRCA Genes & Breast Cancer
… This article explains what is known about the BRCA genes, their connection to cancer, … are active in breast and other tissue. The name “BRCA” is an abbreviation for “breast cancer.” BRCA Genes and the … the entire length of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. Single Site Testing : This searches for a specific mutation type …
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Policy and Guideline Library [DRAFT]
… Process Enhancement Committee (BIPEC). The goal of BIPEC is to enhance the current processes governed by University … Policies at the Departmental level. Its mission is to improve, inform, and set policy and guidelines for the … itemized (e.g. no segregation of alcohol and non-alcohol) is considered missing receipt and must submit a Missing …
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What We’re Reading: 05/29/20
… As May comes to a close COVID-19 is still very much in front of mind. Here are a few of the … testing and treatment is no different. ( From theguardian.com ) Tracking The Pandemic: How Quickly Is The Coronavirus … change medical precedent. Powerful stuff. ( From nytimes.com ) Now for something entirely different, a short story …
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What We’re Reading: 04/24/20
… Do not ingest or inject disinfectants. UV light is not a treatment. “My concern is that people will die. … advice. This is dangerous.” ( From washingtonpost.com ) An ER Doctor’s Diary Of Three Brutal Weeks Fighting … the diary of an emergency physician. ( From buzzfeednews.com ) Answering Kids’ Questions About the Coronavirus, in …
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Weight Loss Surgery: Getting Help with Lifestyle Changes
… If you’re struggling with obesity, losing weight is a lifelong proposition. And it’s not something you can do … a place to talk honestly and openly about these challenges is so important. What role does attitude play in a patient’s … and help them develop new eating patterns. What is your main focus as a counselor? Getting patients to …
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Endoscopic Procedures
… Endoscopic Revision of Obesity Surgery (EROS) EROS is a scarless procedure to restore the size of the stomach … University Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery site to read more about the EROS procedure . EROS Procedure … Repair of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) GERD is a chronic disorder in which acidic stomach contents reflux …
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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. … arms or, more rarely, in other parts of the body. There is a very small risk of the blood clot traveling into the … due to thrombophlebitis are extremely rare. How is Thrombophlebitis Diagnosed? Thrombophlebitis often causes …
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Organ Rejection after Renal Transplant
… not mean: you will lose your new kidney your new kidney is failing Most rejections are mild and easily treated by … that can only be detected by routine blood testing. This is why we frequently draw blood during your hospitalization … your follow-up clinic visits. In addition, a kidney biopsy is almost always necessary to determine if rejection is …
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