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Columbia Liver Asian Outreach Office
… This destination offers personalized medical care for the Asian community through robust linguistics and a … or call (212) 305-0914 and press 2 for Mandarin. You can also request an appointment online . Our Services … Liver Conditions & Treatments Our Liver Team & Locations More Liver Resources …
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Aortic Valve Disease FAQs
… the number of practice hours improves outcomes. We perform more than 200 major aortic procedures each year at … hypertension, and bad luck. This question has implications for follow-up of both you and your family members. If the … repairing the aortic valve. What are your outcomes for patients with my condition? It is essential for surgeons …
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Miracles Happen The Story of Regina Williams
… (scarring), which in my case had been going on undetected for years. I had autoimmune liver disease—my own immune … people and not enough organs, and the MELD ranking didn't measure how far gone my liver was. This meant I might not … three marathons in New York, Philadelphia and Baltimore. I can't help bragging, being his mother. I am back to choral …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/5/20
… curve. The steadily positive slope we’ve watched for a month is grinding and relentless. Scanning the daily statistics for the NYP system I can squint, angulate the page, and see the hint of a … their patients more effectively than we have. I don’t think I need to emphasize that widespread testing does not …
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Nutrition Counseling
… diet Who should avoid gluten? Gluten avoidance: hype or for health? How to Safely Grill; Decrease Your Risk for Cancer How to save money on food Crunch into Cruciferous … of pancreatitis with your diet Calcium Supplementation: More May Not be Better Eat the Beet! Click here for Request …
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End Stage Renal Disease (Kidney Failure)
… Kidney Transplant Team (December, 2023) Each year more than 50,000 people in the United States are diagnosed … decreased urine output, anemia, and loss of appetite. It can cause complications such as high blood pressure and … Renal Disease Treatments There are two accepted treatments for ESRD: Dialysis , which substitutes for the kidneys in …
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Correcting Tetralogy of Fallot in a Single Operation
… cardiac surgeons are making great advances in the surgery for infants with this condition, addressing tetralogy of … of Congenital and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. “Today, we can do what was once at least a two-stage procedure in a … as one of the top children’s hospitals in the nation. Read more about our program here. …
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Nutrition, the Gut Microbiome and Small Bowel Transplants
… management as well as surgical techniques. Early referral for patients who may benefit from intestinal transplant is … patients with a focus on nutritional optimization. More information on the adult small bowel program here » To …
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Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
… to the heart are blocked, the heart muscle is at risk for damage – called a heart attack – and even death. In an … tiny incisions. By restoring blood flow to the heart, CABG can relieve symptoms and potentially prevent a heart attack. … advantage of using radial arteries is that they are much more durable than venous grafts and have been associated with …
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Stories of Hope: Jan Hilgeman's Story
… "Stage IV." As always, Dr. Sherman didn't mince words. I was 51 years old and already several weeks into chemotherapy treatments for pancreatic cancer when I finally asked him exactly what … that report, in my heart I knew that pancreatic cancer was more than a possibility; it was a fact. I knew there would be …
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Aortic Dissection
… the layers of the aortic wall. At high pressures, this can lead to a rupture of the aorta, which can be fatal. An … an incidence of approximately 3 per 100,000, and occurs more frequently in men over the age of 60. Death resulting … are severe, having many similarities with a heart attack. For this reason, aortic dissection is frequently …
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Stop the Bleed: Help Save a Life
… Traumatic injuries are the leading cause of death for people under the age of 46 in the United States. Studies … shootings, its techniques are useful across the board—they can help deal with blood loss from accidents anywhere. If … and apply pressure to the wound. Pack the wound with a t-shirt or a jacket. Tie a tourniquet onto the limb placing …
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