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Weight Loss: Medical and Surgical Treatments
… mainstays of weight loss treatment, but they don't work for everybody. For people who want weight loss options that go beyond … Medication New, effective medications are now approved for longer-term use. Many of these medications are now …
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Colonoscopy
… with no gastrointestinal problems and no risk factors for colon cancer, the American Cancer Society recommends a … in the colon or rectum. If you have any risk factors for colon cancer such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis … test is repeated every 5-10 years. How should I prepare for colonoscopy? The colon must be completely clean for the …
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Minimal Access Weight Loss Surgery
… the development and use of minimally invasive procedures for weight loss. Learn about our expertise in weight loss … here and specific procedures here: Sleeve Gastrectomy for Weight Loss Laparoscopic Gastric Banding Revisional Surgery for Weight Loss …
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Platinum Center of Excellence Celebration
… designation as a Platinum Level Center of Excellence for ECMO. NYP/CUMC is one in only five institutions in the … Life Support Organization (ELSO). Our staff was recognized for providing the highest quality of care for ECMO patients and making this designation possible. …
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FAQs About Life After Liver Transplant
… graft survival at 83%, and patient survival at 87% for patients receiving a deceased donor liver and 92% for those transplanted with an organ from a living donor. … of discharge from the hospital patients are able to care for themselves, with some minor restrictions. The transplant …
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Coping with Pancreatic Cancer
… of information, support groups can provide opportunities for patients to help other people cope. Many find this … part of a patient's support network. It is important for a patient to trust and be able to confide in members of … any aspect of his cancer with his medical team and to look for guidance on how to cope with new or chronic aspects of …
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Heart Valve Disease
… Stenosis : the valve becomes stiff, making it difficult for blood to flow forward What Happens if You Have Heart … from many causes, including: The normal aging process (for women over 65 and men over 75, there is a tendency for calcium to build up in heart valves) Damage to the heart …
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Links
… American Society for the Study of Liver Diseases http://www.aasld.org American … Association http://www.gastro.org Application for NYS Medical License http://www.op.nysed.gov/medforms.htm United Network for Organ Sharing http://www.unor.org …
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Disclaimer
… The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only, and is not … as medical advice. This information should not be used for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. … a physician or other qualified health care provider for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical or health …
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Risks and Rewards of Obesity Surgery
… will be needed. Sometimes endoscopy is also necessary for further treatment options to allow the leak to heal. … vomiting may increase the risk of a leak and is one reason for a pureed diet after surgery and for the need to eat slowly. Some patients develop gallstones …
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Aortic Regurgitation
… get enough blood, the heart has to work harder to make up for it, which can put a strain on it that causes further … with aortic regurgitation may have no signs or symptoms for many years, and they may even be unaware that they have … to monitor pressures inside the heart as well as to check for additional coronary artery disease. How is Aortic …
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The Living Donor Advocate Team
… performed? What are the risks? Financial: Who will pay for the surgery? What kind of financial assistance is … long-term support? In addition, the team will advocate for the donor by ensuring they are making informed decisions … should they need anything. Once a donor has been approved for surgery she manages their pre-operative appointments, …
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Wilson’s Disease
… can help patients successfully manage this disease. For those with severe liver damage, liver transplantation may … life-threatening symptoms. Symptoms It can take years for enough excess copper to build up and start producing … with a physical examination. This will involve checking for physical signs of Wilson’s disease (such as a swollen …
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Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy or Lumpectomy
… The removal of a breast, usually for treatment of breast cancer, presents both physical and emotional difficulties for women. Plastic surgical procedures are available which … reconstruct the breast following mastectomy or lumpectomy for breast cancer. Reconstruction can be unilateral, in the …
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The Pancreas and Its Functions
… an essential role in converting the food we eat into fuel for the body's cells. The pancreas has two main functions: an … of exocrine tissue that produces pancreatic enzymes for digestion. The remaining tissue consists of endocrine … trypsin and chymotrypsin to digest proteins; amylase for the digestion of carbohydrates; and lipase to break down …
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