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Weight Loss Surgery Newsletter October 2015
… Message from the Director In the News New in the Division of Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery …
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Intraoperative Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer
… breast, radiation therapy is often administered afterward in order to eliminate any microscopic remnants of cancer. … make it less likely for patients to complete treatment. In contrast, IORT can be completed in a single session. Fewer Side Effects Because conventional …
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Angioplasty
… as well as arteries diseased with atherosclerotic plaque in other parts of the body. The procedure involves threading … for all types of coronary artery disease, nor does it work in all people. For example, studies show that women are not … should be noted that it is not a cure for the disease. In a significant number of patients, the occlusions recur, …
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Diaphragmatic Hernias
… hernias occur when there is a weakness, or opening, in the diaphragm, the sheet-like muscle that sits below the … or liver – can break through the opening and appear in the thoracic cavity, which is a surgical emergency. … towards the front, where the colon or omentum are most in danger of moving through the hernia into the thoracic …
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What We’re Reading: 8/19/19
… our feeds this week. Surgeons Labored to Save the Wounded in El Paso Mass Shooting Surgeons recount the trauma and horror of treating victims at the only hospital in a 270-mile radius prepared to handle complex trauma patients after the mass shooting in El Paso. The injuries are grisly, brutal, and they had to …
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Cleft Lip and Palate
… What is cleft lip? Cleft lip is a congenital condition in which the upper lip does not completely close during fetal … cleft lip and cleft palate? Cleft lip affects about one in every 1,000 babies and is more common in boys. Cleft palate affects about one in every 2,000 babies …
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Our Breast Surgery Team & Locations
… care out of multiple convenient locations in New York City , Westchester , Hudson Valley and New … breast cancer surgeon and researcher. She has expertise in the treatment of locally advanced and metastatic breast … Dr. Arith Reyes is a board-certified surgeon specializing in breast cancer and benign breast diseases. She performs all …
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What We’re Reading: 05/29/20
… As May comes to a close COVID-19 is still very much in front of mind. Here are a few of the latest developments— … at three times the rate of white people The oldest story in America continues to unfold, and the COVID-19 pandemic is … testing and treatment is no different. ( From theguardian.com ) Tracking The Pandemic: How Quickly Is The Coronavirus …
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What We’re Reading: 04/17/20
… no further to stay up to date on the coronavirus crisis in NYC. What the Racial Data Show Racial and socioeconomic factors are playing a role in who is most affected by COVID-19, with a disparate impact … we already seem to know.” A must-read. ( From theatlantic.com ) The Coronavirus Pandemic Peaks in New York Hospitals If …
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Weight Loss: Medical and Surgical Treatments
… and topiramate Belviq – works on serotonin 2c in brain to make you feel full Phentermine – appetite … need for surgery. Gastric balloons are now FDA approved in the United States and this incision-less, non-surgical … obesity management center. By taking up space in the stomach and making it work harder to empty food, you …
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The 4th Annual ECMO Awareness Fundraiser
… Medical Center, had a soaring turnout on October 9th, 2016 in Nansen Park, Staten Island. Former ECMO patients Kevin … softball tournament stoked friendly competitive flames. In the final game, a family member of Kevin Rogers sang the … Kathy McMahon, whose spouse Glenn was supported with ECMO in early 2016. “It was wonderful to see others who went …
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Stories of Hope: Robert DiChiara
… In October 2012 at the age of 55 Robert DiChiara was picking … Center through friends and Bob Brown, who was very active in pancreatic cancer awareness. Dr. Chabot proposed the Whipple procedure in conjunction with nanoknife therapy. Nanoknife therapy is a … those with questions to contact him at rdichiara@gmail.com . …
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