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It’s Not All Doom and Gloom with a Disappearing Pancreas
… warned, “You’re still not out of the woods. Your pancreas is surrounded by fluid. If it gets infected, you’ll need … promised me I’d start feeling better soon.” Dr. Poneros is a specialist in minimally invasive techniques and was able … Tony says, “I don’t have a single scar on my body. Most of these procedures were completed on an outpatient …
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Advances in Mitral Valve Surgery
… The mitral valve is like a one-way door between chambers of the heart; it … has emerged as an alternative to valve replacement, and is linked to improved long-term survival in many patients. … , “Mitral repair is clearly superior to replacement for most patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation. It is …
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Princy Daniel, FNP-BC
… Princy Daniel is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in the Division of …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/24/20
… as that must be, until the pandemic ebbs. Your Department is doing what it can to preserve cash flow. Our goal is carry everyone through to the ebb, but exactly how we will … This all boils down to the fact that health care is the most people-intensive enterprise of humankind. Health care …
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Facilitating the Gift of Life: One Liver at a Time
… Liver donation is a gift of life. For irreversible liver diseases—like … can be miraculous and curative, equally astonishing is that successful transplantation can occur using just a … donations, an area that Dr. Emond has pioneered. Although most transplanted livers in the United States still come from …
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How to Tackle a Farmers Market
… Staub, MS, RD, CDN Shopping your local farmers market is the best way to ensure that what you’re buying is seasonal, fresh, and local. Not only do you get better … to browse the market and don’t forget to bring cash as most markets don’t accept credit card! Bring your own gear …
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Flying Halfway Around the World for a Chance to Live
… liver medication. Haydee took it for a while, then as is the custom in the Philippines, she turned to an … up hope.” The Center for Liver Disease and Transplantation is a national leader in the field, providing the most comprehensive care available for complex patients like …
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What We’re Reading: 8/30/19
… to receive a lesser quality of care. ( From STATnews.com ) Read a follow-up discussion with surgeons Michelle … Beth Schrope, MD, PhD . Sara Musikoff’s Story Sara’s story is one of remarkable perseverance. She was a 20-year-old … machine, to allow his lungs to heal. His case is among the most serious of vaping-related lung illnesses reported thus …
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Roshni Rao and the Art of Effective Communication
… transform life in an instant, to pinpoint existence in its most precious state and steal the future right from under … to assess 5-year and lifetime breast cancer risk for most patients she sees. Its results display as a simple pie … knows how to build trust and makes it her priority. She is not afraid to allow a quiet pause time to sprout fresh …
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More than Willpower: Obesity’s Many Causes & Factors
… Dr. Tirissa J. Reid is an endocrinologist and expert in obesity medicine. She is assistant professor of medicine here at the Columbia … their weight, has it changed recently? And invariably, most of my patients will say, well, I've been fine except …
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Innovations in Breast Surgery Improve Precision, Avoid Re-operation
… undergo a simple lumpectomy, in which the tumor alone is removed and healthy breast tissue is preserved. However, despite lumpectomy’s prominence as the most common breast cancer surgery performed today, “simple” …
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The Power of Hospitality: Claire’s Tea Room
… Some people seem to have a gift for turning the most unlikely of circumstances into something beautiful. Claire Pace is one such person, having created a haven of warmth and … The volunteers walk around the floors and invite whomever is there that day, and they deliver plates of desserts to …
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Services for International Patients
… coming from — we’re here to look after you. Columbia is known as a hub of care not only in New York and the U.S., … Results : All of our patients get access to some of the most skilled and experienced doctors in the field. We … counseling. Getting Started Starting your journey with us is easy. All you have to do is contact the Global Services …
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Stop the Bleed: Help Save a Life
… The only thing more tragic than a death from bleeding is a death that could have been prevented. No one expects to … or to victims of gun assaults, accidents or mass violence, is critical. Life-saving action should be taken as soon as … and places of worship. Tourniquets that stop the most severe bleeds should be a standard part of first aid …
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Resuming Life After Kidney Transplantation
… to return to your normal routine. However, the key is moderation and understanding your limits. Initially, you … grows, or does not heal in a few weeks. Such sores are most likely to appear on the exposed parts of your body like … rays are strongest. The window glass in cars prevents most harmful ultraviolet rays from reaching you. For extra …
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