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Coping with Pancreatic Cancer
… feel anxious and lonely, shocked and angry, or settled and in control. It is important to recognize that this … members of a support network. Patients may find comfort in talking to their support network about emotions and … cancer. There may be times when patients may find comfort in writing in a journal, joining a formal support group, or …
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What We’re Reading: 08/14/20
… absence of white coat hypertension, better performance in cognitive tests for dementia. Generally, physicians are noting a decrease in test anxiety when seeing patients at home. Of course, … opportunity to employ thoughtfulness. ( From theatlantic.com ) Lung cancer deaths are declining faster than new cases. …
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What We’re Reading: 08/21/20
… at play too, medication itself. Certain drugs work best in the body at certain times of day, and those times don’t … Calibrating medication delivery to when they work best in the body is not an easy task to tackle in the hospital, … out the science and the roadblocks. ( From theatlantic.com ) 1.5 Million Antibody Tests Show What Parts of N.Y.C. …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/28/20
… been the standard for April, as if acting out “cruelest” in charades. A convenient kind of weather to shroud our … our moods. I gather the weather was similar on Sunday in Charlottesville, where my parents live, and where Dr. … which has been a particularly nasty forward position in our war against coronavirus. She was the ultimate …
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Other Things You Will Want to Know Beforehand
… so that the whole team knows and can plan your involvement in patient care. We do miss you when you’re gone, so it helps … to whoever is on call. If are off on a given day, be in touch with your team the day before you are scheduled to return to duty. Also, always be accurate and honest in your reporting of information. If you do not know the …
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Gastroesophageal Reflux
… also called acid reflux, is a common digestive disorder in which stomach contents regurgitate (reflux) into the … GERD has a variety of causes. Abnormality or weakness in the LES (lower esophageal sphincter — a muscle at the … stomach moves up into the chest through a small opening in the diaphragm, often causing LES dysfunction. Treatments …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/19/20
… to the level of 10 days ago, but the number of patients in ICUs on ventilators remains stubbornly stuck at the peak. … that should be obvious to everyone by now. Keep that in mind when hearing from international voices, caught up in excitement over opening up, who question whether this has …
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Cystic Fibrosis & the Liver
… cells to produce a thick and sticky mucus. This results in complications in multiple organs, such as the lungs and liver. In the liver, this mucus can block the bile duct, causing …
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Guide to Aortic Aneurysm
… walls of the aorta, which are typically strong and elastic in order to withstand the stress of blood flow from the … weakened wall deteriorates and the damaged tissue grows in size, the risk of a more serious tear, known as an aortic … rupture, increases. An aortic aneurysm can occur anywhere in the aorta, including at the aortic root, which may involve …
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How to Prepare for an Operation
… and EKG must be performed within a certain time frame in accordance to your surgery date. Chest X-rays can be … all pre-operative instructions, review what to expect in the weeks following surgery, and to give you the … well as identify or review any special needs you may have in the pre- or post-operative period. Your NP will also …
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Gallbladder Disease
… obstruction Cholelithiasis — presence of a stone in the gallbladder, without inflammation or infection Choledocholithiasis — presence of gallstone in the common bile duct Key Info Gallstones are commonly … is called a cholecystectomy . If there are stones in the bile duct, additional procedures may be necessary to …
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Jennifer Hong Kuo, MD
… surgeon-scientist nationally recognized for her expertise in thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal surgery. She is a high-volume, minimally invasive surgeon specializing in advanced techniques such as transoral thyroidectomy and … adrenalectomy, and is an internationally recognized leader in ultrasound-guided percutaneous ablation of thyroid …
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Vascular Conditions & Treatments
… Aortic Aneurysm – a weakening of the largest artery in the body Carotid Artery Disease – a blockage of the … issues Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) – blood clots that form in the veins Minimally Invasive Vein Surgery – an FAQ on vein … therapy and stents Pelvic Vein Disease – the condition in which varicose veins form in the pelvis Peripheral …
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