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Stories of Hope: Michael Weisz

… By Tuly Weisz I'm generally a private person and, especially when it comes to my family, I am not one to … year ago, my father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and since November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, I … was originally published on  www.BreakingIsraelNews.com . Tuly Weisz can be reached at  …

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Hyperthyroidism

… thyroid is the most common cause of hyperthyroidism and can be caused by Graves' disease (also known as diffuse … certain irregular heart rhythms), eating too much iodine, and rare diseases of the ovary or testicles that can cause the thyroid to be over-stimulated.  Signs and Symptoms Symptoms associated with hyperthyroidism …

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State of the Union: Weight Loss Surgery in 2024

… Chief of the Division of Minimal Access/Bariatric Surgery and Director of the Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery . Dr. Bessler gives his thoughts on how the field of weight loss surgery is evolving and improving in 2024, the shifting perspective on obesity as …

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Guide to Minimally Invasive Vein Surgery: FAQs

… treatments involved general anesthesia, surgical incisions and long recovery times. Have things changed? Yes, the nature … been involved since the mid 1990's with the development and teaching of most minimally invasive vein procedures. We … general anesthesia. Procedure time is short 20-30 minutes and patients can walk out of the office or procedure room …

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Unusually Deadly: The 1918 Influenza Pandemic

… had a little bird, Its name was Enza. I opened the window, And in-flu-enza. Flu pandemics are part of our collective … been four major episodes since the great pandemic of 1918, and each carried their own deadly characteristics. The 1918 … pandemic, known by many as the “Spanish Flu,” had a stark and unique feature: mortality rates were highest among …

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After Hernia Surgery, Daniel Has a Larger Life

… condition that causes weight loss, fatigue, diarrhea, pain and cramping and bleeding from the rectum. For Daniel this meant a pretty … childhood—one marked by several operations, home schooling and a restricted social life. Ten years later, Daniel’s pain …

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New Pathways for Pain Relief

… PhD, is an internationally known expert on pain, itch and neurogenic inflammation. In 2016, he joined the Columbia University Departments of Surgery and Pharmacology where he has been exploring signaling … produced important insights into how pain receptors work and why so many of our palliative drugs are ineffective. Our …

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Susan E. Bates, MD

… medicine at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., and in medical oncology at the National Cancer Institute … Bethesda, MD. Dr. Bates was a Lead Clinical Investigator and Head of the Molecular Therapeutics Section in the … program focused on mechanisms of multidrug resistance and approaches to evaluate and improve the activity of …

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Looking Back: 30 Years of Living Donor Liver Transplantation

… Recipients and donors mark 30 years since the first-ever living liver … hands her nearly seven-month son to her mother, Teresa, and takes to the podium to address a room full of the world’s … top liver specialists. Baby pictures, school portraits, and wedding photos flank both sides of the podium. With each …

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Primary Biliary Cirrhosis

… cholangitis) is a chronic disease that slowly damages and destroys the bile ducts. This causes bile to build up in the liver, which can lead to progressive scarring and cirrhosis. Key Facts Primary biliary cirrhosis is … can slow the progression of the disease, relieve symptoms, and prevent complications. Causes Although the causes of …

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Christine H. Rohde, MD, MPH

… she began her general surgery training at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston. After three years of general surgery training, Dr. Rohde accepted a plastic and reconstructive surgery residency position at Montefiore … University Medical School’s Institute of Reconstructive and Plastic Surgery in 2006. Her research focuses primarily …

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Stories of Hope: David Paffenroth

…  An appointment to the primary doctor in October had Dave and his wife, Wendy, asking a lot of questions.  Dave asked … cancer.  The doctor assured him his bloodwork was good and his “sugar pills” just needed adjusting. We decided to … but things kept sliding downhill. Christmas rolled around and Dave continued to get sicker and sicker. We met with a …

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Finding Diet Drugs That Work

… loss often requires a combination of diet, exercise, and sometimes medications or surgery. Injectable medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro) have become the most popular … primarily targeting the brain to regulate hunger and appetite. Myths abound when it comes to weight loss, but …

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Gastric Balloons

… are placed in the stomach by endoscopy (through the mouth) and can remain for up to six months. Patients with a BMI … may be considered a middle ground between medications and surgery. They offer the following advantages: No … Less expensive than surgical options Devices are temporary and procedures are reversible Available to patients who may …

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