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Pelvic Floor Disorders: Frequently Asked Questions
… and common myths about pelvic floor disorders. FAQs What is the pelvic floor? Both men and women have a pelvic floor. … problems, and often, a combination of experts provides the best outcome for patients. When should I seek help for pelvic … and multi-organ pelvic organ prolapse, surgery may be the best option for some women. Often, these procedures can be …
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Pancreatitis Diet
… | Prognosis | FAQ The Importance of Nutrition Nutrition is a vitally important part of treatment for patients with … Avoid causing an acute episode of pancreatitis To best achieve those goals, it is important for pancreatitis patients to eat high protein, …
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How to Avoid Blood Clots When Flying: Advice from a Vascular Surgeon
… are more complex and involve various factors. Obesity is a significant risk factor for DVT during air travel. … to flying over 4 to 6 hours, deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is of particular concern. DVT is a vascular condition in … move. Doing exercises and staying hydrated are really the best tools we have on long flights.” If you’ve had DVTs in …
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Dr AI: Should I Avoid Nuts and Seeds with Diverticulitis?
… diverticulitis , one of the first questions they often ask is whether they need to cut out nuts and seeds. It’s a common … Debbie Bakes, MD , explains in this episode, that advice is outdated. In fact, fiber-rich foods like nuts and seeds … Challenge? Is Mesh Safe for Hernia Surgery? What Is the Best Way to Treat Hemorrhoids? Can I Live a Normal Life with …
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Thyroid Cancer Treatment
… | Diagnosis | Treatment | Prognosis/Outcomes What Is The Treatment For Thyroid Cancer? There are three main … Radioactive Iodine Treatment Other Treatment Options How Is Thyroid Cancer Treated With Surgery? Thyroid cancer … is the treatment of choice for most thyroid lymphomas) The best surgical treatment for most thyroid cancers is entire …
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Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy or Lumpectomy
… the case of bilateral mastectomies. Breast reconstruction is usually performed at the time of the mastectomy or … your own tissue. Your surgeon will discuss which option is best suited for you during the consultation stage. The breast … The breast skin envelope or abdominal donor site after flap reconstruction can also be revised at a later …
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What We’re Reading: 04/10/20
… the Department of Surgery Sticking with what works; the best place to start. Every evening we share Dr. Smith’s daily … and track the COVID-19 outbreak, the virus’s genome is starting to give us answers. Research indicates that … humans on every continent. A good read. ( From nytimes.com ) The ventilator shortage is here. The medication …
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Drs. Lee and Kurra recognized as "Physicians of Excellence" by the PheoPara Alliance
… experts in the field of endocrinology. The Adrenal Center is a unique program that takes a multidisciplinary approach … the treatment of adrenal disorders. The PheoPara alliance is a nonprofit organization formed to raise awareness about …
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Approaches to Colorectal Surgery
… commonly-used approaches. Key Info Laparoscopic surgery is the most frequently used type of colorectal surgery, and it is minimally invasive Some procedures are now done with a … & Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Laparoscopic surgery is the standard of care for the majority of colorectal …
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Guide to Heart Surgery Approaches
… How is Heart Surgery Performed? For decades, cardiac surgery was … the middle of the chest. In many cases, this is still the best way to perform heart surgery, but over the years, new … and instruments can then be passed through the tube to the site of the problem. Once in place, the doctor can open …
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Age Recommendations For Mammograms Are Not So Black And White, New Studies Say
… other minorities, the peak incidence (of breast cancer) is a decade earlier," said Sheldon Feldman, MD, Chief of the … recommendations for the general population may not be the best advice for all women. Commenting in an article " … rules may harm younger women, minorities " on msnbc.com in May, 2001, Dr. Feldman noted that if certain …
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Fighting Fibro, a Life-Threatening Liver Cancer
… Fibro is short for Fibrolamellar Hepatocellular Carcinoma , a wily … only 200 new cases diagnosed in the world each year, and is devastating for teens and young adults. Because there are … diagnosed late. By then their disease has progressed and is far more difficult to treat. Jackson Hendrix, an …
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Heart Disease Is Getting More Complex — But So Is Our Toolbox
… By Natalie Chang Key Takeaways: Heart disease is becoming more complex as people live longer, making way … to combine techniques from different specialties for the best possible outcomes, all performed in the same setting. … to take multiple specialties and combine them for the best possible outcome.” Dr. Argenziano, Dr. George, and Dr. …
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