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Surgery for Thyroid Disease: Minimally Invasive Thyroid Lobectomy
… removal of one of these lobes. This procedure is indicated in a variety of thyroid disorders, but most notably in cases of thyroid cancer. Learn more about thyroid surgery » …
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How do living donor and deceased donor liver transplants compare?
… In a living donor transplant, the recipient gets part of a liver; in a deceased donor transplant, the patient gets the whole …
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healthpoints Fall 2011
… Middle East Hospital : New cardiac surgery program to open in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In The News …
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Endocrine Surgery Fellowship Program
… Surgery Fellowship offers a high-volume of experience in thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and pancreas surgery. Our … approaches to adrenalectomy. Our fellows also participate in our Endocrine Surgery Research Program conducting rigorous … by the American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, https://www.endocrinesurgery.org/fellowships . …
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Skin Cancer & Mohs Procedure
… grafts. Although any incision through the skin will result in a scar, plastic surgeons are specially trained in techniques to minimize the visibility of a scar. … for two weeks. If you are a smoker, stop smoking to aid in healing. Recovery You will likely go home the same day …
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Are you a candidate for weight loss surgery?
… Gender: Male Female Height (in inches): Weight (in pounds): …
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Targeted, Highly Sensitive, Non-Invasive Cardiac Transplant Rejection Monitoring
… goal is to quantitatively detect donor-specific DNA in plasma of organ transplant recipients. The investigator … that the percent level of donor DNA circulating in recipient serum will reflect transplant rejection. Trial …
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Phase II Trial of Surgical Resection and Heated Intraperitoneal Peritoneal Chemotherapy for Adrenocortical Carcinoma
… surgically resectable to a residual size of less than 1 cm in patients who are >18 years of age. Study Description Phase … 2 trial to determine efficacy of this therapeutic strategy in ACC. Patients will undergo cytoreductive surgery and …
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Our Services
… with an initmate understanding of your medical needs, all in one convenient location. We take care of people 18 or … other specialists to provide as many services as possible in a single visit, and all appointments and testing will be … caring for those with connective tissue disorders. We, in turn, have a deep respect for your experience, and our …
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Prenatal Surgery for Myelomeningocele
… cerebrospinal fluid shunting and improving motor function. In a collaborative effort, Vincent Duron, MD ( Pediatric … the need to shunt fluid away from the brain, resulting in improved mental development and motor function, and … of Obstetrics and Gynecologists Committee Opinion #720 in Obstetrics & Gynecology 130(3):e164-7, September 2017 . …
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What We’re Reading: 12/11/20
… web that made it into our feeds this week. What the Chaos in Hospitals Is Doing to Doctors It begins by reviewing the realities we faced in New York City last spring, PPE shortages, overrun ICUs, … Everyone is girding themselves.” ( From theatlantic.com ) How To Retain Your Heat And Stay Upbeat While …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/27/20
… two weeks. That will give the screening system currently in place the ability to schedule progressively less urgent … will be difficult to schedule until our ICUs decompress. In healthcare, “rebalance” might be a better word than … and looking forward to providing care more broadly, in better alignment with our specific training and interests. …
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Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency
… into the bloodstream. It helps prevent tissue damage in the lungs. AAT deficiency prevents the liver from creating … with AAT deficiency don’t develop symptoms until later in life, usually between the ages of 20 and 40. These … stump Enlarged liver and/or spleen Fluid retention in abdomen Poor weight gain Yellow urine Diagnosis The …
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The Living Donor Advocate Team
… shortage of donor organs and save the lives of those most in need. But it is also a large decision that can come with … and anxiety? Where can donors find long-term support? In addition, the team will advocate for the donor by ensuring … time. Team Members Jennica Kim | Living Donor Specialist In addition to Jennica’s role of initially screening and …
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What We’re Reading: 05/22/20
… COVID-19 is still very much in front of mind. Here are a few highlights from the week … elucidates how critical each moment was—and still is—in controlling the coronavirus. Researchers deduce that if we … distance, wear masks, and be vigilant. ( From nytimes.com ) ‘How Could the CDC Make That Mistake?’ Viral tests, …
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