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Risks and Rewards of Obesity Surgery
… will be needed. Sometimes endoscopy is also necessary for further treatment options to allow the leak to heal. … vomiting may increase the risk of a leak and is one reason for a pureed diet after surgery and for the need to eat slowly. Some patients develop gallstones …
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Aortic Regurgitation
… get enough blood, the heart has to work harder to make up for it, which can put a strain on it that causes further … with aortic regurgitation may have no signs or symptoms for many years, and they may even be unaware that they have … to monitor pressures inside the heart as well as to check for additional coronary artery disease. How is Aortic …
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Links
… American Society for the Study of Liver Diseases http://www.aasld.org American … Association http://www.gastro.org Application for NYS Medical License http://www.op.nysed.gov/medforms.htm United Network for Organ Sharing http://www.unor.org …
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Disclaimer
… The information provided on this website is for educational and informational purposes only, and is not … as medical advice. This information should not be used for diagnosing or treating a medical or health condition. … a physician or other qualified health care provider for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical or health …
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The Living Donor Advocate Team
… performed? What are the risks? Financial: Who will pay for the surgery? What kind of financial assistance is … long-term support? In addition, the team will advocate for the donor by ensuring they are making informed decisions … should they need anything. Once a donor has been approved for surgery she manages their pre-operative appointments, …
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Wilson’s Disease
… can help patients successfully manage this disease. For those with severe liver damage, liver transplantation may … life-threatening symptoms. Symptoms It can take years for enough excess copper to build up and start producing … with a physical examination. This will involve checking for physical signs of Wilson’s disease (such as a swollen …
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The Pancreas and Its Functions
… an essential role in converting the food we eat into fuel for the body's cells. The pancreas has two main functions: an … of exocrine tissue that produces pancreatic enzymes for digestion. The remaining tissue consists of endocrine … trypsin and chymotrypsin to digest proteins; amylase for the digestion of carbohydrates; and lipase to break down …
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Service Unit
… operates all the time but still is ultimately responsible for the patients on his or her service, the senior resident … data including vitals, inputs and outputs including those for IV fluids, urine, and drains over the last 12 and 24 … management plan including the major patient care goals for the day) for each. Include in the first section of the …
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Aortic Stenosis
… to monitor pressures inside the heart as well as to check for additional coronary artery disease. What are the treatment options for Aortic Stenosis? Surgery to repair or replace the valve is the preferred treatment for adults or children who develop symptoms. Even if symptoms …
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NYP/Columbia Celebrates Landmarks in Heart Surgery
… led by Drs. Craig Smith and Martin Leon, paves the way for the approval of transcatheter aortic valve replacements (TAVR) for aortic stenosis. 2001-2002 Drs. Michael Argenziano , … time children with heart failure can survive while waiting for a transplant. 1977 The institution establishes its heart …
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Spotlight on Interns 2018-2019
… organization called Ummeed Child Development Center for a year before attending Johns Hopkins for medical school and a Masters in Public Health. His … Austria and grew up in Philadelphia, PA. She attended NYU for college with a major in Psychology and went to medical …
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Xiaojuan (Jan) Chen, MD, PhD
… exacting methodology and compliance procedures required for FDA-approved clinical cellular therapies, Dr. Chen … performed islet isolation from more than 180 pancreata for research and clinical islet transplantation to patients … as well as to the improvement of islet transplantation for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. In addition, Dr. Chen …
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Why Second Opinion?
… patient will help you arrive at the decision that is right for you. Examples of healthcare decisions that may be impacted by a second opinion could include: opting for a medical therapy rather than surgery; deciding to … choosing to work with a different doctor; opting for one procedure over another; choosing to wait rather than …
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Advances in Lung Volume Reduction Surgery
… NYP/Columbia has been the leading center in the country for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS) , an innovative … of the lung to function more efficiently, making it easier for the patient to breathe. A ten-year report on LVRS surgery performed at NYP/Columbia shows lasting benefits for select patients with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary …
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Can we limit our risks when it comes to pancreatic cancer?
… FIRST, there is a genetic component. Anyone at high-risk for pancreatic cancer can and should be screened. Who does this include? For starters, people who have a family history of pancreatic … and share it with your loved ones. Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the …
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