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What We’re Reading: 06/05/20
… It feels like one of those weeks where decades happen. The country is … on health. ( From bmj.com ) How White Parents Can Talk To Their Kids About Race A conversation to help white parents …
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Sugar and Cancer
… is “Does Sugar Feed Cancer?” Eating sugar can be a source of fear and anxiety due to misinformation in the media. With holidays coming up, there are lots of … including cancer cells need sugar, called glucose, for their primary source of energy. Glucose is found in any food …
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Skin Cancer & Mohs Procedure
… following skin cancer excision, including those excised by the dermatologist using Mohs micrographic surgery. Commonly … this procedure entails progressive removal and examination of single layers of skin until only cancer-free tissue … dissipate within two to three weeks. Most patients resume their normal routines within a week to ten days. Most …
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Pancreatitis Multidisciplinary Clinic Offers Pancreatitis Expertise And Streamlined Patient Care
… The Pancreas Center is pleased to announce that it has … established a dedicated pancreatitis clinic for the care of patients with acute and chronic pancreatitis. Serving the … pancreatic disease. Their vision is to provide the highest quality care possible for patients who face this …
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Advances in Treating Pancreatitis: Autologous Islet Cell Transplantation
… NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia is the first center in the New York metropolitan area to offer … treatment for pancreatitis. This condition, inflammation of the pancreas, can be very painful – so painful, in fact … without pain is a tremendous improvement in patients’ quality of life. If the islet transplantation can prevent the …
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What to Expect from a Surgery Consultation
… Center surgeon, you will meet with several members of the surgical team including a nurse practitioner, your … 90 minutes. By the end of your visit, your team will make their initial recommendation for your care. If surgery is …
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Breast Reduction (Mammoplasty)
… The act of reducing the size of a woman’s breasts is known as reduction mammoplasty , or breast reduction … can alleviate the anxiety one experiences as a result of their condition, and can get you back on track, both …
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Columbia’s Cardiac Tumor Program
… One of the most advanced and comprehensive in the world The Columbia Cardiac Tumor Program is a collaborative effort of leading cardiologists, … can help.” “Some patients go into surgery not knowing if their tumor will simply be excised, or if they will come out …
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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 … cavity. If the diaphragm has an opening, contents of the abdomen – organs such as the stomach, intestines, … emergency. Diaphragmatic hernias are often named after their location. A Morgagni hernia is located more towards the …
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Advances in Treating Children with PAH
… The Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Comprehensive Care … at NYP/Columbia is making great strides in the treatment of children with this relatively rare diagnosis. In 2014, the … the heart work harder to pump the blood in this direction. Their hearts tend to enlarge over time, becoming less …
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Bronchiectasis
… Bronchiectasis is a respiratory condition that causes the lung’s bronchial tubes, which allow air to enter the … leading to inflammation, infection, and, eventually, loss of lung function. There are multiple possible causes of … of the lungs so that doctors can accurately diagnose their condition. The most common imaging tests used for …
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Anna Rundle, MSN, FNP-C
… a pediatric nurse practitioner and Clinical Coordinator at the Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation at Columbia … as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Medical University of South … hepatology. Anna actively participates in the department’s quality assurance and performance improvement program and is …
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Lauren's Law — One Girl's Story From Patient to Advocate to Legislator
… In an effort to increase the number of organ donors in New York State, Governor Andrew Cuomo has … teacher who was involved in a fatal accident. Thankful for their good fortune, Lauren's mother, Jeanne Shields, says the …
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What to Expect at a Consultation
… During your consultation at the Endocrine Surgery Center, you will meet with several members of the surgical team including a nurse practitioner, your … 90 minutes. By the end of your visit, your team will make their initial recommendation for your care. If surgery is …
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