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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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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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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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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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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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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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Pancreatitis
… cystic fibrosis. Approximately 87,000 people are treated for pancreatitis each year in the U.S., with the disease … infection More causes of pancreatitis » Treatment for Pancreatitis Treatment for acute pancreatitis may include nutritional support with …
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Guide to Breast Screening and Prevention
… Screening? Breast screening involves checking your breasts for cancer or other disease before there are any signs or … begin will depend on your own individual risk factors for breast cancer and disease, including personal and family … breast cancer or disease, you may be at a greater risk. For this reason, understanding both your personal and family …
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Surgery & Postoperative Care
… be rushing to the hospital, then rushing to get prepared for surgery. What to Expect Before Your Surgery When you … the direction of your transplant surgeon, will prepare you for surgery. In preparation for your surgery and to reduce the possibility of infection, …
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