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From ASTS What’s Your Perspective? A Transplant Surgeon’s Story of Surviving COVID-19
… my career, I have been challenging the status quo and trying to come up with new strategies to solve problems. … for innovation. My routine surgeries are liver transplant and hepatobiliary surgery. I have personally performed more … We spent countless hours trying to perfect the procedure, and now we witness patients who underwent transplant in their …
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Program Description
… second three year period, gradually increasing exposure and responsibility in adult cardiac, pediatric cardiac, and thoracic surgical areas is acquired. Throughout the … a rigorous core curriculum along with didactic teaching and conference schedule is woven as an integral part of the …
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Multidisciplinary Care for Complex Congenital Syndromes
… most comprehensive care available for babies with multiple and complex congenital anomalies. “While other centers can … address the most challenging patients all in one place, and provide the most advanced circulatory support for those with heart, lung and airway malformations,” says William Middlesworth, MD , …
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ECMO Saves Life of NJ Missionary with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
… from NJ, she received the requisite immunizations and took her antimalarial medications. While in Uganda, Pam … to retreat under mosquito netting before the onset of dark and to use bug spray to prevent malaria-bearing mosquito … rewarding experience, working with other missionaries and local residents to help develop a source of clean water …
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The Heart: A Love Story
… itself. Ancient Greeks thought it housed a person’s soul and kept their body warm. Today, the heart is a universal symbol of love and affection. We see its iconography everywhere: in artwork, fashion, advertising--and all over our phone screens. Of all the emojis on our …
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The Heart-Growth Project: An Innovative Approach to Congenital Heart Disease
… PhD, has received a grant from the CHD Coalition to create and test a new type of heart valve that can grow and conform to the patient’s anatomy over time. Such a device would benefit neonates, children and young adults with congenital heart disease, reducing the …
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William Middlesworth, MD
… Pediatric Surgery, Director of the Pediatric ECMO Program, and Residency Program Director of the Pediatric Surgical Fellowship. Dr. Middlesworth has founded and leads the Pediatric Thyroid Center and the REACH ( R esearching E sophageal A tresia for C …
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Pelvic Floor Disorders: Frequently Asked Questions
… floor disorders affect more than 28 million Americans and can impact bowel, bladder, and pelvic support function in both men and women, yet many people do not receive the care they need. …
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John A Chabot, MD
… Dr. Chabot is a beloved and revered pancreatic cancer surgeon, and founder of the Pancreas Center at … in 2006, the Pancreas Center is one of the largest and most effective clinical cancer programs in the world, as …
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
… refers to conditions caused by the compression of nerves and/or blood vessels in the neck and upper chest. Key Info Thoracic outlet syndrome involves pain in the neck and shoulder areas and numbness in the arms or hands. It can …
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The Clinical Research Core (CRC)
… professionals with a full range of expertise in supporting and executing diverse clinical research trials in an efficient, ethical and compliant manner. The CRC specializes in cardiothoracic and vascular surgical clinical trials and also supports …
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Pelvic Vein Disease
… results from impairment of the valves in the veins and engorgement of the blood vessels. Instead of flowing … properly to the heart, blood pools in the pelvic veins and causes symptoms such as dull pain, heaviness, and pressure. Pelvic vein disease may also occur after …
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Should I try a Low-FODMAP diet?
… Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, Monosaccharides, and Polyols. FODMAPs are a group of small chain carbohydrates … foods, including apples, milk, wheat, barley, rye, and even garlic and onion. In some people, FODMAPs are poorly absorbed in the …
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Guest Blog: The Atlantic’s CEO Nick Thompson on Thyroid Cancer & Recovery
… Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor-in-chief of WIRED, shares his story. In … at the age of 30, Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and the former editor-in-chief of WIRED , overcame thyroid … weeks after the experience. Though everyone is unique and although the thyroid treatment landscape has changed …
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Andrew Stephen Bomback, MD
… is a nephrologist who specializes in glomerular diseases and resistant hypertension. Dr. Bomback received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency in Internal Medicine and …
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