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Obesity and the Flu: Five Questions with Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Francisco Guzman
… Skies are gray, the weather can’t seem to make up its wintery mind, and we’re in the throes of flu season. In recent years, we’ve seen several studies … are not as well-expressed in obesity. Also, the number and quality of T-cells, which is the other type of cell that …
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Ranked No. 7 in The Nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals
… NewYork-Presbyterian, the hospital partner of Columbia University Irving Medical Center, has once again … national ranking in Cancer Care reflects the high quality of surgical oncology expertise provided by many of … NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Ranked No. 7 in The Nation by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals …
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Your Surgery: From Planning to Post-Operative Care
… Before Surgery All patients considering surgical treatment of clinically severe obesity will be evaluated by the surgical team, clinical dietitian and a psychologist, … patients are taken for an upper GI the morning after their surgery if they stay overnight in the hospital. If they …
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Gastroesophageal Reflux
… in which stomach contents regurgitate (reflux) into the esophagus. Also called heartburn, GERD often causes … Patients with GERD may suffer from a wide spectrum of symptoms including heartburn, regurgitation and dysphagia … who have other problems contributing to or accompanying their GERD, such as a swallowing disorder, a shortened …
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5 Questions with Dr. Steven Stylianos – Committed to giving children the chance for a healthier future
… colleagues at NYP’s Advances Growing up in New Jersey as the son of Greek immigrants, Dr. Steven Stylianos never imagined he … because even though they shared significant portions of their liver and abdominal wall, they had separate strong … with Dr. Steven Stylianos – Committed to giving children the chance for a healthier future …
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How to Prepare for an Operation
… Do not eat or drink anything after midnight on the day of your scheduled operation. This precaution is to prepare … those patients who prefer more privacy and comfort during their stay. Private Room on Surgical Floor—These private …
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Uniportal video-assisted thoracic surgery (Uni-VATS)
… is a minimally invasive surgery that involves accessing the lungs through a single incision. During the Uni-VATS … incision, the surgeon can perform biopsies or resections of pulmonary tissue, as well as more intensive procedures … Injury to the diaphragm, liver, or spleen can occur due to their proximity to the surgical site. There is also the …
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Other Things You Will Want to Know Beforehand
… The keys to success on the surgery clerkship: An unofficial … clerkships, medical students often ask, “What is expected of me?” The reply is vague, predictable, uninformative, and … down the finger-stick results for 15 patients and graphing their trend over 3 days so that your intern can call an …
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Who Should Use Aspirin to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease?
… Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in the United States. For decades, a daily low-dose … hospitalizations can be severe enough that it affects their overall lifespan. It seems that the general message …
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Journey to Health: Aidan Ward Thriving After Father Donates Liver
… transplantation, or LDLT, is not only possible, but is the optimal choice for patients who need a liver transplant. The advantages of LDLT are dramatic, as the family of Aidan Ward recently … Alternatively, a living donor transplant would allow their son to receive a liver much sooner. With a living donor …
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What We’re Reading: 05/22/20
… COVID-19 is still very much in front of mind. Here are a few highlights from the week that we recommend you check out— Lockdown Delays … and antibody testing data. Some states are even modeling their own testing data in the same way; others have corrected …
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Selective venous sampling—solving a hypertension puzzle
… tests, suspecting an atypical cause might be involved. The results explained why JM's hypertension wasn't responding … medications — his body was producing excessive amounts of aldosterone, a hormone which can cause hypertension as … Morrissey. "We are very pleased that we can help answer their needs with precise testing and the most effective, …
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Finding a Thyroid, Parathyroid, or Endocrine Surgeon
… What do you do next? You may already be feeling a range of difficult emotions. Now, selecting a new and vital part of your medical team can pile on yet additional stressors. The aim of this post is to help you navigate your decision, … discussed below. Communication Style : Surgeons differ in their interpersonal styles. If you prefer to have a dialogue …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/12/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … policies. That is a logical place for our patients and their families to test-drive the risk-benefit balancing …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 4/13/20
… Each day during the COVID-19 crisis, Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and … froze the Hudson River. Don’t all momentous stories drop their curtain in New York City? Craig R. Smith, MD Chair, …
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