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Coping with Pancreatic Cancer
… a patient to adapt to many life changes. The disease is accompanied by a wide range of new, and sometimes … lonely, shocked and angry, or settled and in control. It is important to recognize that this rollercoaster of emotions … diagnosis. However, staying positive and hoping for the best can push a patient to continue battling the disease and …
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Heart Valve Disease
… What is Heart Valve Disease? When we talk about heart valve … aging process (for women over 65 and men over 75, there is a tendency for calcium to build up in heart valves) Damage … figure out if a heart valve surgery or procedure is the best option for you. We routinely care for high-risk …
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Following The Dietary Guidelines for Americans May Reduce Your Risk for Pancreatic Cancer
… Nutritionist , The Pancreas Center Pancreatic cancer is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the … before it progresses to advanced stages, when surgery is no longer possible. It is no wonder that researchers are actively searching for ways …
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Crunch into Cruciferous Veggies
… have shown that eating cruciferous vegetables is associated with a lower risk for certain cancers including … prepare these vegetables so they enjoy eating them (this is the most important part)! There is nothing wrong with steaming vegetables, other than it can …
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The 2025 Blakemore Prize Winner
… The winner of the Blakemore Prize, for 2025 is Dr.med. Karina A. Bruestle, MD, a graduate of the General … Community of Transplant Scientists Award and the award for Best Presentation in Basic Science at the Columbia Department … Web: https://www.ferrarilabcolumbia.com/ …
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State of the Union: Heart Failure and Transplant in 2021 (PART 3)
… be transparent and we ought to be communicative. And this is how we provide the best patient care, especially as we head into a new era. How … heart failure to get cutting-edge technology, offered the best therapy at every step of the way. And a final personal …
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After Breast Cancer Twice in One Year, Early Detection and New Radiation Therapy Made All the Difference
… 50! Don’t I get a couple more years?” says Karin. “But it is what it is, I was not shocked or hysterical or any of those things.” … but intraoperative radiation (often abbreviated as IORT) is a relatively new method. With IORT, targeted radiation is …
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New Jersey Locations
… care across multiple service areas in a variety of sites in the New Jersey Region. For office visits and select … an Appointment Offices Our doctors see people at multiple sites to provide the most convenient care possible. Here, our …
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Treating Pancreatic Tumors: Drug Delivery Systems & Pancreatic Cancer
… Kazuki Sugahara MD, PhD, is an assistant professor of surgery here at Columbia Medical Center. Dr. Sugahara is a physician scientist. He studies drug delivery systems to … you. It was a pleasure. FURTHER READING Pancreas Center | Best NY Program | Columbia Surgery NYP Pancreatic Cancer Care …
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What We’re Reading: 05/08/20
… of the Department of Surgery Sticking with what works; the best place to start. Every evening we share Dr. Smith’s daily … measures. Please, listen to the data. ( From nytimes.com ) What the Coronavirus Reveals About American Medicine … immunity without a vaccine? Not the solution many think it is. For one, it would mean infecting an entire population and …
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What We’re Reading: 04/17/20
… of the Department of Surgery Sticking with what works; the best place to start. Every evening we share Dr. Smith’s daily … Racial and socioeconomic factors are playing a role in who is most affected by COVID-19, with a disparate impact on … we already seem to know.” A must-read. ( From theatlantic.com ) The Coronavirus Pandemic Peaks in New York Hospitals If …
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What We’re Reading: 05/01/20
… of the Department of Surgery Sticking with what works; the best place to start. Every evening we share Dr. Smith’s daily … Mysteries are plentiful, and illuminating the struggle is an important step in getting answers. ( From newyorker.com ) The Coronavirus Could Cause a Child Abuse Epidemic We …
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Glossary of Pancreatic Terms
… as the hepatopancreatic ampulla, the ampulla of Vater is formed by the union of the common bile duct and the … breaks down starch into sugar (polysaccharides). Amylase is present in human saliva, where it begins the chemical … Refers to tumors that do not spread to other organs or sites. Bile An alkaline (basic) fluid secreted by the liver …
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
… Francisco Guzman, MD , January 2025 A sleeve gastrectomy is a surgical procedure that induces weight loss by reducing … excess weight in two to three years. A sleeve gastrectomy is a permanent procedure that cannot be reversed. What is a Sleeve Gastrectomy? Sleeve gastrectomy is a surgical …
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Unprecedented Study Documents Severe Shortage of Surgical Care in Sierra Leone
… are high that you will never receive treatment. Ever. That is precisely the situation facing the people of Sierra Leone, … Rwanda, and others. According to Dr. Kushner, “There is currently widespread support for public initiatives to … for it,” Dr. Kushner says. This study, he explains, is a first step toward mobilizing the World Health …
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