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Familial Amyloidosis & the Liver
… Familial amyloidosis is an inherited condition that can affect multiple organs … the body and sometimes lead to organ failure. It is caused by an abnormal protein called amyloid. Key Facts … the condition could be life-threatening. Regardless, the best way to ensure successful treatment is to make an early …
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The End of the Liver Wars: A Victory in the Battle for Liver Transplant Equity
… Now, patients within 500 nautical miles of a donation site are eligible, focusing on medical urgency rather than … away from strict reliance on local OPOs, the process is faster, reducing waitlist deaths. Ongoing data collection … had to take place.” The community was torn about how best to distribute and allocate livers that were eligible for …
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Living Donor Kidney Transplants
… a 50% chance of being a "half-match." Donor compatibility is established through blood tests that look for matching … and antigens. The overall health of the potential donor is also of critical importance. ( To learn more about … and less expensive) to receive a kidney from someone who is fully immunologically compatible, recipients can be …
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Breast Reconstructive Surgery
… for each. Key Info Breast reconstructive surgery is a procedure that can rebuild a portion of a breast or … can consist of skin, fat, and sometimes muscle. Because it is a more complex procedure than implant reconstruction, it … surgery can be done at different times. What works best will depend on a patient’s health, cancer size and type, …
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State of the Union: Lung and Chest Care in 2025
… invasive , and now robotic options—depending on what works best for each patient. All our surgeons use robotic … expanded our section of interventional pulmonology, which is part of the division of thoracic surgery. They work … hyperhidrosis —we’re expanding to offer those at multiple sites. It used to be that late-presenting pectus required …
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5 Questions with Dr. Steven Stylianos – Committed to giving children the chance for a healthier future
… conjoined twins? Just as important as the technical skills is the mental planning behind making sure you’re prepared for … parts so that it feels less overwhelming. I work through a best-case scenario and a worst-case scenario, and I have a … the comfort and confidence that I’m giving a patient my best before I walk into the OR. What drives you to continue …
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Guide to Mitral Valve Repair & Replacement
… What Is Mitral Valve Repair? Mitral valve repair is surgery that fixes a damaged mitral valve without removing … for you, and if so, which type of procedure would be best. Request an appointment today. Next Steps If you have …
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Renal & Mesenteric Arterial Occlusive Disease
… Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, is caused by the accumulation of a fatty substance called … occurs in the arteries supplying blood to the kidneys, it is called renal artery occlusive disease or stenosis. When … time compared to open surgery. The techniques work best when the diseased portion of the artery is relatively …
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Stories of Hope: Regina Haimer
… this large mass and recommended surgery. Dr. Dhar is also on the staff at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia (how …
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Medullary Thyroid Cancer
… makes up about 5% of all cases of thyroid cancer and is very different from the more common papillary and … thyroid cancer does not absorb RAI and therefore the best chance of curing a patient is completely removing the … is no radiation associated with an USG. An USG is the best test to look at the thyroid and will allow the doctor to …
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Rodelyn Zapanta Receives Department of Surgery GEM Award
… and beyond Submitting a meaningful idea The division is grateful for Rodelyn’s dedication, commitment, and …
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