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Megan Sykes, MD

… of manipulations used to achieve clinical goals is essential to the translation of these manipulations to the clinic. It is for this reason that she has consistently worked at the … requiring bone marrow or organ transplants. Dr. Sykes is a Past President of the International Xenotransplantation …

Last Modified: 07/22/2025 - 16:02

Thyroid Cancer Symptoms

… neck pain, which may also extend to the ears Coughing that is not related to a cold What Is A Thyroid Nodule? A nodule is a lump on the thyroid. Thyroid nodules may not be visible, …

Last Modified: 10/01/2025 - 12:06

Case Study: Hernia in a Young Woman-Mesh or No Mesh?

… like nausea or vomiting. She’s never had surgery and is otherwise healthy. She undergoes a CT scan that shows a … be broken down by the body. The lowest rate of recurrence is with using a piece of synthetic mesh, and the highest is with the primary repair. Patient Factors to Consider This …

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

Colorectal Surgery: Ostomy and Ostomy Reversal

… for their ostomies, and he offers this perspective: “It is a process. Once you go through it, things can get back to … at. There are worse things in life – I think bad breath is worse than an ostomy. With the right guidance, you can live comfortably. It is not the end of the world.” Planning for Ostomy Reversal …

Last Modified: 03/03/2026 - 12:07

Pediatric Vascular Anomalies

… different types of each. About one in every 10 children is born with a vascular tumor. The most common are … anomalies occur when a part of the vascular system, which is responsible for carrying blood, fails to develop normally. The most common cause is a random mutation. However, they can also be caused by an …

Last Modified: 06/30/2025 - 12:14

The Mounting Crisis in Women’s Heart Health

… the probability of heart disease. Gender-balanced research is lacking, and sparse implementation of prevention … were told by their doctor that they were at risk. “It is crucial that primary care providers know that cardiovascular disease is the number 1 risk of death for women and that they discuss …

Last Modified: 05/09/2024 - 12:13

Genetic Factors in Pancreatitis

… | FAQ Hereditary Pancreatitis Hereditary pancreatitis is a rare, genetically inherited disorder that causes … a genetic mutation has not been identified, the condition is called familial rather than hereditary pancreatitis. … Relationship to cystic fibrosis Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease that causes mucus to build up in the …

Last Modified: 09/24/2025 - 13:00

A Volunteer Surgeon Talks About His First Day Fighting COVID-19 on the Front Lines

… Andrew Thomas, MD, is a hand surgeon in Minneapolis. Years ago, he was a medical … their fashion sense, they so fly. The looks are dizzying. Is this supposed to be a Vogue shoot or a COVID ICU? I got … of their scrubs with sky blue full head and neck gear that is trimmed in cloud white with their double masks, face …

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

First Program in NY for Acute and Chronic Pancreatitis

… Acute pancreatitis is a chief reason for gastrointestinal hospital admissions. … care to improve their quality of life. The inflammation is persistent, inhibits function and causes permanent … the Puestow or Frey procedures, whenever possible. She is also one of the few surgeons in the country to perform a …

Last Modified: 10/03/2024 - 15:58

Roman Nowygrod, MD

… Dr. Roman Nowygrod is Professor of Surgery and specializes in Vascular Surgery … vascular surgery and surgical education and training He is board certified in vascular surgery and general surgery. He is Director of the Vein disorder Treatment Center and …

Last Modified: 03/04/2026 - 08:37

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

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

The Study of Molecular Risk Panels in Chinese Breast Cancer Patient using Mammaprint, TargetPrint, BluePrint and Research Gene Panel assays.

… The Mammaprint study is a genetic study among Chinese women with breast cancer. The purpose of this study is to identify molecular factors or biomarkers that may be … tissue are then sent for genetic analysis, and DNA testing is performed on blood samples. Results will be used to …

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

North American Thyroid Cancer Survivorship Study (NATCSS): A Multicenter Quality of Life Study

… increased substantially in the past several decades and is estimated to become the 3rd most common cancer in women of … disease, a greater prevalence of thyroid cancer survivors is emerging. This study is a multi-institutional study led by the University of …

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