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Hybrid Cardiac Surgery
… increasingly complex cardiac conditions, we believe it is imperative to provide innovative and less invasive … best of cardiac surgery and the best of cardiology, and most importantly, does not compromise quality or outcomes. …
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The Story of Two Heart Transplants Told Through Art on Social Media
… Cuban papercutting sculptor from New York City and is also currently a post-bac premed student at Columbia. For … and a human navigating the world with medical issues most can’t see or understand. In the two-day takeover, Gianna … #GiannaTX #paperart #artinmedicine pic.twitter.com/guRmSBaNT5 — Columbia Surgery (@ColumbiaSurgery) February …
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Vascular Surgeon Draws on the Art of Surgery in His Own Way
… sketches. In complex aortic procedures , reconstruction is rarely, if ever, straight forward. The map of a person’s vasculature is largely unique; its pathways elaborate and far-reaching. … the aorta—a condition called an aneurysm —the question for most patients is not if surgery will be necessary, but when. …
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Recent Questions About the Usefulness of Mammography
… sharply and cited massive evidence to discredit it. It is important to keep in mind that the study is based on data from mammographic screening performed 30 … were palpable (could be felt) by physical exam. Thus, it is no surprise that there was no survival benefit from …
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“Alive with a New, Old Liver”
… partial orthotopic liver transplantation (APOLT), is a unique type of surgery in which part of his failing … again.” APOLT, also called partial liver transplantation, is appropriate for some children with acute liver failure. It is not appropriate for chronic liver failure, and it does not …
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Editorial by Dr. Kurlansky Sheds Light on Risks of Heart Procedures in Patients with Diabetes
… editorial commentary, Diabetes: To graft or not to graft is no longer the question , was published together with three … than interventional procedures. Dr. Kurlansky says this is due in large part to the aggressive, systemic nature of …
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Patricia Harren, DNP
… transplanting more than 120 patients per year. Our staff is comprised of over 100 employees. Our center sees over 1500 …
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Damaris Carriero, NP-C, MS, AAHIVS
… Blvd Suite 130 Teaneck, NJ 07666 About Damaris Carriero is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Nursing in the School …
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Endometriosis: a Painfully Common & Scarcely Discussed Aspect of Women’s Health
… Dr. Arnold Advincula is the Chief of Gynecologic Specialty Surgery here at … that. And then if we're still unclear, then laparoscopy in most of our literature is really the gold standard. Where you … as some people would make it out to be. The most important thing is recognizing it, diagnosing it, …
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Life after Ex-Vivo Lung Transplant
… Patricia Kingsbury is camping, biking and giving back Patricia Kingsbury is grateful to the Lung Transplantation Program at … grow. She rarely got together with friends and did most of her socializing online. Her surgery was a major …
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The Living Donor Advocate Team
… the shortage of donor organs and save the lives of those most in need. But it is also a large decision that can come with life-altering … risks. The purpose of the Living Donor Advocate Team is to inform potential donors about every aspect of the …
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The Current Approach to Lymphatic Malformations
… heads up the surgical team. The Vascular Anomalies Group is led by Dr. Maria Garzon of Pediatric Dermatology and Dr. … latest medical options. In addition Carrie Shawber, PhD is studying the pathobiology of these lesions to identify new … She is now home and she’s thriving.” Twenty years ago most hospitals performed extensive surgery on lymphatic …
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From the City of Brotherly Love, A Brother’s Liver Saves Sister
… – the criteria by which priority for liver transplantation is determined – was low. That meant she was unlikely to … liver. “The first few days after the operation were the most difficult of the recovery,” Mark says, because tasks … to undergo, and the recovery much smoother. Mark’s health is completely back to normal; in fact, he’s in better shape …
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Ruth Leff Siegel Award Winners
… investigator, or team of investigators, who has had the most impactful contribution to the … National Awardee: Sita Kugel, PhD Sita Kugel, PhD , is an Associate Professor in the Human Biology Division at … award. The central theme of her research group is to study how the dysregulation of chromatin modifying …
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I Need a… Plastic Surgeon
… Our "I need a" series is a helpful guide to finding the care you need when you … after an injury or illness, or both—choosing your surgeon is a big decision. So, before you start your search, let’s … so talk to your primary doctor about what you'll need. Most cosmetic procedures are considered elective surgery and …
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