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From Patient to Activist: Ralph Cheney Spreads His Story of Hope to Others
… NY. By late afternoon, however, the pain began radiating from under his ribs and was almost unbearable. Ralph was … cancer. Back home in Monticello after recovering from surgery, Ralph visited a local oncologist, and was … of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT) Public Service Award . … From Patient to Activist: Ralph Cheney Spreads His Story of …
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Surgical Preferences Benefit Patients: New Study From NYP/CUIMC Breast Surgeons Compares Effectiveness of Lumpectomy Techniques
… use CSM, where the surgeon removes a little extra tissue from the lumpectomy cavity edges after the tumor has been … prefers SSM, in which the surgeon shaves extra tissue from the removed tumor itself. The analogy of using a melon … and just as effective for her to remove shave margins from the excised tumor rather than the surgical cavity. “The …
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From Surgery to Social Media: How Dani Found Strength, Support, and a Fresh Start by Sharing Her Weight Loss Journey
… ♬ sonido original - 🇨🇴🇺🇸VSG Dani💞💎 Empowerment through Online Community Born in Colombia and raised in Queens, Dani … that taking anti-obesity medications does not prevent you from still having surgery – they can be used synergistically. … wisdom, but they also request help from others. While the online community has been an invaluable part of Dani’s …
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From NYP's Health Matters – One Heart Saves Three Lives: Innovative Partial Heart Transplant Performed at Columbia/NYP
… old, received a full heart transplant and healthy valves from her old heart were donated to Brooklyn Civil, who was 2 … arteriosus, a condition where instead of having two exits from the heart — one going to the body and one going to the … Dr. Goldstone. Other treatment options included a valve from a cow or pig, which tend to fail quickly in children; …
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From Parents.com: My Son Was Born With Craniosynostosis—Here's What Parents Need to Know About the Birth Defect of the Skull
… New York City was averaging hundreds of deaths per day from the virus, and state protocols around labor and delivery … through an unplanned C-section and were cleared to go home from the hospital less than 36 hours after my surgery, I was … common: sagittal synostosis (also known as scaphocephaly from Greek words meaning boat-shaped head). It affects the …
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Utility of [18F]-FDG PET Imaging to Distinguish Malignant from Benign Intrapapillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMN)
… also be an effective method for distinguishing malignant from benign IPMN. … Utility of [18F]-FDG PET Imaging to Distinguish Malignant from Benign Intrapapillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMN) …
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How to Control the Spread of COVID-19 in Non-COVID Hospital Units: Takeaways from the Study on Healthcare-Associated Transmission
… The pandemic surged in New York City from March through June, transforming the established norms … didn't quite make sense for a nosocomial infection from these units). Possible was used to define a reasonable … despite this really says a lot. We protected ourselves from exposure to any potentially sick patients, but we also …
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How to save money on food
… ways to stretch the dollar on food without coupon cutting: Buy what you need. Careful planning before you head to the … will cook for the week and only purchase what you need. Buy extra. When shelf stable foods go on sale, stock up! Many … a complete meal. Just be sure your frozen veggies are free from salt, sauces, and added fats. Freeze your fresh fruits …
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Organic or Not?
… To buy organic or not to buy organic? That is the question. At least, that is the … a majority of nutrients in the animals’ diet comes from grass. This does not limit the use of antibiotics, … changes, asthma, and cancer. To protect the public from being exposed to high amounts of pesticides and other …
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Patient Story: Susan Harris
… similar circumstances. For several years, Susan suffered from kidney stones and pseudogout, a painful form of … surgery as he was recommended to me by multiple doctors from various other institutions. Not only did he have a great … ½ of the four parathyroid glands through a 1-inch incision discreetly placed in a fold in Susan’s neck. At less than one …
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How to Tackle a Farmers Market
… area . Put together a rough list of items you’d like to buy, but stay flexible since you never know what will be … basket ‒ you’ll avoid a collection of tiny plastic bags from each vendor and be able to effortlessly (and … vegetables such as squash or watermelon. Set you alarm and shop early! The best goes first and farmers may run out of …
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5 Ways to Prepare Your Child's Heart For College
… 30 minutes of moderate exercise, five days a week. Buy your student a bike or good pair of running shoes to get …
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Columbia Heart Team Saves a Cancer Patient
… Joe benefits from next generation LVAD and heart transplant At 19, Joe de … only beating at 25 percent of its capacity—a side effect from his chemotherapy years before. He was sent directly to … “Unfortunately, an organ was not readily available and to buy him time, we proposed a Left Ventricular Assist Device …
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Obesity Surgery Transforms Lives: A Patient Experience
… 2000, she is down to 170 and is thrilled that she can buy size 10 clothing. "I have had no stomach pain, no reflux, no heartburn since I woke up from the surgery." Lynda is a dental hygienist who has had a …
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Organic? Omega 3? Free-Range? All You Need to Know About Eggs.
… mean the hens are outdoors. Often, cage-free eggs come from birds raised in overcrowded living spaces at large … eggs to be labeled as organic, they must meet requirements from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: hens must have … benefits. However, regardless of which type eggs you buy and eat, eggs are still a great source of nutrition and a …
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