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New Pathways for Pain Relief
… Nigel Bunnett, PhD, is an internationally known expert on pain, itch and … unacceptable side effects. Right now, the opioid epidemic is a leading cause of medication-induced death. And there are … all clinically-used drugs interact with these receptors. Most new pain relieving drugs fail in clinical trials and …
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Cheers for Chia: the Ancient Superfood
… chia seeds, especially in health food stores. What is chia? Chia is actually an herb in the mint family, which is grown for its highly nutritious tiny seeds. A staple to …
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Post Bariatric Surgery Diet Guide: Adjustable Gastric Band
… This information is brief and general. It should not be the only source of your information on this health care topic. It is not to be used or relied on for diagnosis or treatment. It …
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New Lymphedema Prevention Study Now Enrolling Chinese Patients
… (lymphangiosarcoma). But early detection and treatment is highly effective, and the Division of Breast Surgery has … patients treated at the Breast Center. Although lymphedema is difficult to treat once it has progressed, early treatment … cancer. As part of this aggressive program, a new trial is now testing the effect of early educational intervention …
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NOVEL Update: Progress Continues in Trial of Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion
… assessment and conditioning. Ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) is a process of evaluating and preparing donor lungs outside … Lung Transplant Program at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia , is very pleased with the progress of the NOVEL trial of Ex … Summer 2012 issue of Healthpoints . "Ex vivo perfusion is a valuable resource to assess organs and potentially …
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I Need a… Colorectal Surgeon
… Our "I need a" series is a helpful guide to finding the care you need when you … bowel disease or colorectal cancer, choosing your surgeon is a big decision. So, before you start your search, let's … some helpful questions. What Does a Colorectal Surgeon Do? Most surgeons focus on certain areas of the body or treating …
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How to Prepare for an Operation
… on the day of your scheduled operation. This precaution is to prepare your body for the anesthesia. You may take your … practitioner. The purpose of the preoperative evaluation is to evaluate your overall health and readiness to undergo … that these accommodations are generally more expensive; most insurance carriers do not cover these additional costs. …
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Gallbladder Surgery: What you need to know
… Gallstones affect up to 1 in 10 people, making it the most common disease of the gallbladder and one of the most common problems leading to surgery overall. Surgery is performed not just to relieve immediate symptoms, but to …
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What We’re Reading: 02/21/20
… of the brain responsible for vital functions. More special is what makes the personalized aspects of this particular … to our collective global health. ( From foreignpolicy.com ) How Common Mental Shortcuts Can Cause Major Physician … Research has shown that our brains round down to the left-most digit, but shopping isn’t the only factor in play—the …
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At-Home Thyroid Testing Kits: What We Know...and What We Don’t. An Interview with Dr. Hyesoo Lowe
… some questions to help clarify some pros and cons. What is your view on at-home thyroid testing kits? It depends on … laboratory parameters are part of a technology that is rapidly developing. We're currently comfortable with these … kinds? Why? What about thyroid peroxidase antibodies The most important thyroid blood test for initial evaluation is …
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Young Onset Colorectal Cancer
… While colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women, the … These cases are becoming more frequent, more deadly, and most cases cannot be explained by inherited or hereditary …
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Jonathan Yeh, PA
… W Burr Blvd Suite 130 Teaneck, NJ 07666 About Jonathan Yeh is an experienced Physician Assistant with a career span of … and facilitator to help patients with liver diseases. He is also involved in clinical research, and assists transplant evaluations. He is a native Mandarin speaker, and has an excellent command of …
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Glossary of Pancreatic Terms
… as the hepatopancreatic ampulla, the ampulla of Vater is formed by the union of the common bile duct and the … breaks down starch into sugar (polysaccharides). Amylase is present in human saliva, where it begins the chemical … a severe and progressively worsening disease. The term is most frequently used in describing cancerous growths. A …
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After Breast Cancer Twice in One Year, Early Detection and New Radiation Therapy Made All the Difference
… 50! Don’t I get a couple more years?” says Karin. “But it is what it is, I was not shocked or hysterical or any of those things.” … three kids. When friends ask her about her experience, her most significant point of advice is always, “find a hospital …
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