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When to Consider Aortic Surgery
… Surgery for aortic aneurysms may be done on an emergency basis, or if … page discusses the evaluation process by which the need for non-emergency surgery is determined. The decision to … but is guided by factors listed below. Aortic Root Surgery For patients who have aneurysms of the aortic root (the place …
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Beach Friendly Snacks
… 87 % water. Bring a light dip such as hummus or tatziki for extra protein and satiety. Jimaca and Watermelon Salad … squeezed orange or lemon juice with a sprig of fresh mint for an extra burst of flavor. Quinoa Salad I love getting … since it is so versatile. Quinoa salad is perfect for the beach since it is light and refreshing yet packed …
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Bryan P. Stanifer, MD
… tumors, tracheal resection and reconstruction, and surgery for tracheomalacia (tracheoplasty), chest wall, diaphragm, benign esophageal disease, surgery for emphysema, and lung transplant. He has skills in both … minimally invasive techniques such as laparoscopy and VATS for the esophagus whenever possible but performs all forms of …
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Should I try a Low-FODMAP diet?
… Disease Let me introduce to you FODMAPs, which stands for Fermentable Oligosaccharides, Disaccharides, … elimination diet that involves removing high-FODMAP foods for 4-6 weeks to assess if these foods are triggering your GI … find they only need to restrict some high FODMAP foods, for example you may be highly reactive to garlic and onions …
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Proactive Activists: Ralph and Mariann Cheney Receive the 2015 Surgery of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) Public Service Award
… they continue to demonstrate their passion and dedication for the bettering of society. Now, five years after receiving … of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) Public Service Award for their continued advocacy, support, and leadership within … (NCI) to develop a comprehensive scientific framework for the advancement of pancreatic and lung cancer research, …
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The Clinical Research Core (CRC)
… pediatric and GI trials. The CRC is comprised of personnel for regulatory, quality, finance, and general oversight in … structure allows us to provide a wide range of services for our investigators and sponsors. Our diverse team provides a compassionate and engaging atmosphere for our subjects. Collectively, we speak over 10 different …
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Diagnosing Pancreatitis
… that helps to digest proteins. Radiology CT scan to check for complications such as infection or fluid around the pancreas; Abdominal ultrasound to check for gallstones. Magnetic Resonance Cholangiopancreatography: … ultrasound. Next Steps If you or someone you care for is dealing with pancreatitis, the Pancreas Center is here …
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Autologous Islet Cell Transplantation After Total Pancreatectomy
… option now enables some patients to undergo pancreatectomy for chronic pancreatitis without becoming diabetic. … hormones including insulin, this surgery is reserved only for those in whom pain is so severe and unremitting that it … on Ryan Finlay. Next Steps If you or someone you care for is dealing with pancreatitis, the Pancreas Center is here …
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Educational Curriculum: Didactics and Conferences
… Every Thursday begins with educational time for all residents rotating at Milstein Hospital. This … on the American College of Surgeons weekly curriculum. For much of the year, residents are divided into separate … sessions focus on the basic science and pathologic basis for disease processes while senior sessions emphasize …
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Guest Blog: The Atlantic’s CEO Nick Thompson on Thyroid Cancer & Recovery
… lump, collecting a tissue sample, and then disappearing for about 15 minutes to examine it. (The poking itself was … in 15 minutes saying that there was still collagen (good news) but also some atypical cells (bad news). So they needed … my thyroid. Half a thyroid usually produces enough hormone for the body that one doesn't need to take any synthetic …
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healthpoints Winter 2014
… CONTENTS Innovations in Therapeutic Endoscopy for Pancreatic Disease : Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy Heart Safety for Breast Cancer Patients Pediatric Update : Hope for Children with Lymphatic Malformations New Faculty …
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Endocarditis
… risk of infection. IV drug addicts also have a major risk for developing endocarditis due to the use of dirty needles. … An echocardiogram is used to check heart valves for bacterial growth and damage. Treatments for Endocarditis Successful outcomes for bacterial …
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What You Need To Know About Colorectal Cancer
… constipation, or narrowing of the stool that lasts for more than a few days A feeling that you need to have a … help prevent colorectal cancer. When should I get screened for colorectal cancer? For people at average risk of colon and rectal cancer, the …
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PREDICT: PANCREATIC DISEASE COHORT. A Registry and Biospecimen Bank to Better Understand Pancreatic Disease
… to create a registry, as well as a blood and a tissue bank for individuals with and at high-risk for pancreatic cancer. The personal data derived from the … information derived from the tissue specimens will allow for future investigative studies of pancreatic cancer …
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healthpoints Summer 2011
… Metabolic Surgery : Why surgery may be treatment of choice for diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Breast Cancer Research : Exemestane for prevention of breast cancer in post-menopausal women. … : New study at the Pancreas Center will test a vaccine for preventing pancreatic cancer. …
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