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Marco Bertucci Zoccali, MD, FACS, FASCRS
… Marco B. Zoccali is a minimally invasive surgeon with extensive expertise in … bowel diseases. Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Zoccali is also a prolific researcher. He has published more than 50 …
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Diagnosing Pancreatitis
… may be performed to determine how well the pancreas is functioning. Laboratory Tests Blood testing may be done … Resonance Cholangiopancreatography: a form of MRI that is used to visualize the bile ducts and the pancreatic duct. … ultrasound. Next Steps If you or someone you care for is dealing with pancreatitis, the Pancreas Center is here for …
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Betsy Hilfiger's Close Call: An Unexpected Pancreatectomy
… helped a great deal by putting my mind at ease — she is so positive and upbeat that it gave me the confidence to … performed by Dr. Chabot in September 2006, Betsy says she is able to manage her diabetes with an insulin pump without … her in digesting the food she eats, a process she says is just as challenging as managing her diabetes, "You have to …
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Persistence Pays off for Lucien Zito and His Family
… so moved that he came right out and said to me, 'This is the man. This is the man who is going to do it.'" Dr. Chabot told the family the tumor …
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What We’re Reading: 11/08/19
… complex patient record systems, and much of the complexity is necessary to organize vast amounts of health information … toll it can create? Don’t miss this essay. ( From nytimes.com ) Diagnostic Gaps: Skin Comes In Many Shades And So Do … the surgery here . We recommend it. ( From theguardian.com ) Also check out: What We’re Reading: 11/01/19 What We’re …
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After You Come Home from Heart Surgery: What to Expect
… one follow-up visit with your surgeon and cardiologist is recommended within the first 4 to 6 weeks after discharge. … rehabilitation facility, or other specialized facility. It is important to keep an open mind about what you will need at … instances, the decision to explore discharge alternatives is made after the operation: Acute Rehabilitation : If a …
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Calculate your BMI
… problems and tend to have a shortened life span. There is also added potential risk from continued weight increase. The risk of severe obesity is greater than that of its surgical treatments. Gastric Band …
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Am I a Candidate for Weight Loss Surgery?
… problems and tend to have a shortened life span. There is also added potential risk from continued weight increase. The risk of severe obesity is greater than that of its surgical treatments. Stories & … and BRI: A Q&A with Columbia’s Bariatric NP Gio Dugay BMI is often used as a quick measure of health, but does it …
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What We’re Reading: 06/05/20
… like one of those weeks where decades happen. The country is mobilizing against police brutality, systemic racism, and … debts, America will never be whole.” ( From theatlantic.com ) Racism in Medicine It’s frankly too difficult to pick … and deadly impacts of racism on health. ( From bmj.com ) How White Parents Can Talk To Their Kids About Race A …
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Stories of Hope: Richard Santangelo
… his research on their website and felt confident that this is where he wanted to go. 2015 Patient Testimonial We were so … to face the future as a team. Part of our Story of Hope is that Richard and I met just 4 years earlier on eHarmony. … we are among friends that share the common fear of what is next in our future but also that we are so hopeful for our …
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Columbia Diaphragm Center
… nerve damage, and congenital disorders. The diaphragm is the essential driver of respiration, inflating the lungs … the brain to incorrectly monitor CO2 levels, and the body is unable to constantly maintain a normal level of oxygen in … hernias: Morgani hernia : a condition in which there is a hole in front of the diaphragm, causing the liver and/or …
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Our Heritage
… traces its origins to the pre-Revolutionary era of 1767, is today considered one of the world's foremost centers for surgery. At the core of this well-earned reputation is our staff; indeed, thousands of the most talented …
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Study of Efficacy and Safety of Grazoprevir (MK-5172) + Elbasvir (MK-8742) in Chronic Hepatitis C Participants With Child-Pugh (CP)-B Hepatic Insufficiency
… and Child-Pugh (CP)-B Hepatic Insufficiency This study is being done to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the drug … 7-9 moderate hepatic insufficiency. The primary hypothesis is that the percentage of HCV-infected participants with …
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