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NYP’s Advances in Care Podcast — Episode 1, Heartmaker: Revolutionizing Pediatric Surgery
… detection and diagnostics – the work of these physicians is united by a collective mission to transform what it means to deliver patient-centered care. This is a show for healthcare professionals looking for the inside …
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Karin C. Shears, MSN, FNP-BC
… Street, PH 14 New York, NY 10032 About Karin C. Shears is certified by the American Academy Nurse Credentialing …
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State of the Union: Weight Loss Surgery in 2024
… gives his thoughts on how the field of weight loss surgery is evolving and improving in 2024, the shifting perspective … possibly performing questionable surgeries . What's the best way to make sure that patients are getting the right … day; I'll do nine a week. I don't think that my patient is best served by me rushing through operations to get it done …
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Vein Disease: An Overview
… in your legs, including the presence of any clots. This is performed in our IACVL* accredited vascular laboratory and takes about twenty minutes. No pain is involved and there is no risk. All the veins in the legs … worse. If you have beginning signs of vein disease, it is best for you to consult with a vein specialist before …
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The Ethics of Genetic Testing in Children
… What do you do? If you sequence her child’s genome, there is a chance you’ll have good news to report, but there is a chance that the mother’s fears will be realized, and … of a Pediatrician’s treatment in these cases: The best interests of the child (from both a medical and …
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NewYork-Presbyterian Recognized for Reducing its Environmental Footprint
… On Behalf of Public Affairs: NewYork-Presbyterian is one of a select few hospitals in the country to be honored … for reducing its energy consumption NewYork-Presbyterian is one of a select few hospitals in the country to be honored … and consistently named to the magazine's Honor Roll of best hospitals in the nation. Affiliated with two …
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Dr. Edvard Skripochnik Named New Chief of Vascular Surgery for Westchester
… Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, my goal is to blend innovative vascular care with a compassionate, … ensuring that patients have easy access to some of the best vascular surgeons in the nation." He takes over the role … University Irving Medical Center. “Dr. Skripochnik is an outstanding surgeon who has successfully treated …
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To Scan or Not to Scan?
… abdominal pain or a head injury to the emergency room is likely familiar with the use of CT scans, which can be … safe are CT scans in children, and what should we do to best protect our children’s health? William Middlesworth, MD … later in life. 5 6 What is a parent to do? In short, the best approach to testing involves a careful evaluation of …
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Fighting For A New Way To Treat Difficult Cancers
… called proton beam therapy. “ Proton beam radiation is just a more accurate way of delivering radiation,” says … “Dr. Yoon's treatment plan was the one that gave me the best shot of having a one-and-done…. When he laid out the … one way, and you think that you've been treating them the best and someone here tells you, ‘Look, my results are so …
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Hereditary Colorectal Cancer
… within a family. Almost all human genetic material is stored in DNA molecules. The genes in our DNA work like a … form of hereditary colon cancer in general. Diagnosis The best way to diagnose hereditary colorectal cancer syndromes … surgery to remove part or all of the colon may be the best option to avoid more cancer. Because these syndromes …
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Could your thyroid problem actually be an autoimmune disease?
… disorder. Of these disorders, Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is one of the most common, believed to be the leading cause … thyroiditis, also known as chronic autoimmune thyroiditis, is actually an autoimmune disease, like type-1 diabetes or …
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How to Safely Grill; Decrease Your Risk for Cancer
… and grilled foods often go hand in hand together. There is nothing quite as tasty as grilled meat, veggies, and even fruit (my personal favorite is red onion and pineapple skewers). However studies have … to reduce drippings into the flame. The more smoke that is made, the more PAHs form. Marinate your meat in wine or …
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State of the Union: Aortic Surgery Today
… of these operations are planning. Maybe 10 or 20 percent is execution." Over the last several years, aortic surgery … for biological markers that might predict who responds best—whether there are genetic or inflammatory signatures … often prevent patients from getting to the centers best equipped to treat them. New Jersey patients, for …
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Gender Affirmation Surgery: A Discussion About MTF, FTM and N Top Surgery Techniques
… surgical component of gender affirmation care. Top surgery is a very individualized procedure whether having Male to … techniques. There's definitely no consensus on what the best way is to do anything. And so, the bottom line is it's … about what someone is looking for aesthetically and how to best achieve it? Yeah, it really is. The conversation visit …
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