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Peripheral Arterial Disease

… also called hardening of the arteries. Atherosclerosis is responsible for a significant number of heart attacks and … in the United States every year. What people may not know is that the very same disease process — buildup of plaque … When it occurs beyond the heart, blockage of the arteries is called peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. Patients with …

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The Ingenious Surgery that Saved the World’s Smartest Man

… swallowed a balloon, bulging outward at the aneurysm site.  And just like an actual balloon, an aneurysm can … refused. As he told his doctors, “I have done my share, it is time to go. I will do it elegantly.” Wise words from a … about Aortic Aneurysms, visit Columbia's Aortic Surgery site . To read more about current surgical treatments for …

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Holiday Greetings from Surgery Past, Present, and Future

… in a pandemic, we march forward toward medical care that is personalized and equitable. Advancing in techniques and … testing, and treatments. Without further ado, here’s what is ushering us into 2021: We’re much less aggressive at … the heart , a marriage of cardiology and cardiac surgery is the new hybrid. Medical-surgical hybrid approaches for …

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I Need a… Surgeon

… Our "I need a" series is a helpful guide to finding the care you need when you … be pretty unnerving: surgery . And that means finding the best surgeon you can; after all, the most important element … Attention to all of these phases is essential for the best outcomes, so knowing that they have a plan in place for …

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When to Revise a Weight Loss Surgery

… happens. Weight gain a few years after bariatric surgery is often the result of personal changes. You regain because … I often tell my patients, "The shape of your stomach is less important than the shape of your mind."  Obesity is a … a bypass of the intestines, however, has demonstrated the best weight loss. Yet because of the amount of intestines …

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Bile Duct Cancer (Cholangiocarcinoma)

… Cholangiocarcinoma is a type of cancer located in the liver’s bile ducts, which … Facts Cholangiocarcinoma, also known as bile duct cancer, is a rare disease that usually only affects those aged 50 or … cancer. Which treatment or combination of treatments is best depends on the stage of cancer, the patient’s overall …

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Weight Loss Surgery for a Broken Hunger Mechanism

… and Weight Loss Surgery. If that hunger mechanism is broken, the size of the stomach won’t make a difference. … time feeling full. Yet, as in this girl’s situation, there is case to be made for a sleeve gastrectomy . The outcomes …

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Study Finds Exercise Improves Joint Pain in Women Taking Aromatase Inhibitors for Breast Cancer

… have low quality of life while taking hormonal therapy is their side effects, says Dawn Hershman, MD, MS , Associate … (such as exemestane), the most common side effect is joint pain. Aromatase inhibitors block the natural … explain the findings in a video available at OncLive.com . …

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8 Foods to Feed the Healthy Bacteria In Your Gut

… that these benefits are scientifically proven, there is agreement on what foods to eat if you’re looking to …

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Abigail Oberc, RN

… Abigail Oberc is a Care Coordinator II for the Center of Interventional …

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Pediatric Vascular Anomalies

… different types of each. About one in every 10 children is born with a vascular tumor. The most common are … anomalies occur when a part of the vascular system, which is responsible for carrying blood, fails to develop normally. … Doctors will help patients and their families choose the best one depending on the type and severity of the anomaly. …

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Good Guys Finish First

… and often confused. The primary role of the doctor is to use science to heal. Yet beyond the medicine and disease there is more. Patients aren’t just charts or vitals. They are … of medical professionals working in concert to produce the best results.” Beyond his commitments to the hospital Dr. …

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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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