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Stories of Hope: Michael Weisz
… details in a public setting. However, I feel that it is important to describe some moments of the most difficult year for my family. Exactly one year ago, my … was originally published on www.BreakingIsraelNews.com . Tuly Weisz can be reached at …
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Beat the Heat
… or just taking a walk. As nice as the beautiful weather is, it’s important to know that too much sun (and/or heat) … you know that water makes up 60% of the adult body? Water is essential for every cell to function properly. When you … your body loses water which can lead to dehydration. The most common symptoms of dehydration are thirst, dry mouth, …
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Story of Hope: Metastatic Melanoma
… system into fighting the growth of the cancer cells. IL-2 is used to treat both renal cell carcinoma and metastatic … therapy. Stan chose NYP/Columbia's melanoma program, which is now directed by Bret Taback, MD . Stan's treatment … He remains clear of disease to this day. IL-2 therapy is not right for everyone, and some patients respond to IL-2 …
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Pelvic Floor Disorders
… are normally firm and thick. Pelvic floor disorders are most often found in women, but also affect men. Common pelvic … incontinence, fecal incontinence, and organ prolapse. What Is the Pelvic Floor? The pelvic floor includes the muscles, … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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Adolescent Weight Loss Surgery
… illnesses like type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure The most common type of weight loss procedures for adolescents … Purpose The purpose of adolescent weight loss surgery is to help teens find long-term treatment for obesity and … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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Risks and Rewards of Obesity Surgery
… blood clotting which could lead to an embolism. There is a 1% chance of blood clots occurring in the legs after … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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NYP/Columbia’s Center for Motility and Neurogastroenterology
… general thoracic surgeon Frank D’Ovidio, MD, PhD , is collaborating with gastroentereologists David Markowitz, … motility disorders. A wide range of services is now offered by a panel of experts at the Center for … prompted us to start a multidisciplinary review of our most difficult cases. Columbia’s collaborative team now …
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Daniel Hale Williams and the First Successful Heart Surgery
… surgeon of Freedmen's Hospital in Washington, D.C., the most prestigious medical post available to African Americans … blue" at the Howard University Hospital emergency room is called a "Dr. Dan." In words that could later be said of … directly or indirectly, he had a hand in the making of most of the outstanding Negro surgeons of the current …
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Primary Hyperaldosteronism (Conn's Syndrome)
… salt increases the blood pressure. Hyperaldosteronism is a disease in which the adrenal gland(s) make too much … . Learn more about our efforts to bring you the clearest, most accurate, and most human health resources available. …
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Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation Receives UNOS Silver Award, Lung program wins Bronze
… among patients on the waitlist for a donor organ. The CLDT is only one of five liver transplant programs in the US to … in organ donation. According to UNOS, the award is part of a new way that the Donation and Transplantation … Scientific Registry of Transplant Recipients (SRTR). It is a way of measuring performance that takes into account …
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Drs. Brodie and Bacchetta publish review article on ECMO in NEJM
… patient treated by the new ECMO program has recovered and is now thriving. According to Dr. Brodie, "Evidence is accumulating that referring patients with severe … respiratory failure to a center capable of performing ECMO is beneficial for these patients." See the article in NEJM …
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Advances in Treating PAD (Peripheral Artery Disease)
… PAD now affects more than 8.5 Americans and is becoming more prevalent as the population ages—yet this … We recommend a procedure once the patient’s lifestyle is seriously impacted and are known for our success in handling the most complex and challenging cases. Among them: A 105 …
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GI/Oncology Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, March 2018
… NYP/Columbia Expands Pancreas Transplant Program World’s Most Comprehensive Care for IBD Food as Medicine Research …
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Weight Loss Surgery: Getting Help with Lifestyle Changes
… If you’re struggling with obesity, losing weight is a lifelong proposition. And it’s not something you can do … with those who’ve already had weight loss surgery. In most cases, insurance mandates that patients complete a … referring them, as needed, to mental health professionals. Most people do really well in the months after weight loss …
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