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Colonoscopy
… effective method of examining the full lining of the colon and rectum. While the patient is under mild sedation or … fiberoptic instrument called a colonoscope into the rectum and advances it through the colon (large bowel). It is used to diagnose colon and rectum problems and to perform biopsies and remove colon …
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What We’re Reading: 06/12/20
… must-read for every single person working in health care, and every single person who receives health care. Yes, all of … us. Colleagues in Minneapolis wrote of the pain, the deep and unabiding anguish black people must carry in an unjust … to act on health disparities. ( From journals.lww.com/annalsofsurgery ) Why Black doctors like me are leaving …
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Selective venous sampling—solving a hypertension puzzle
… him at continued risk for kidney failure, heart disease, and other serious health problems. His endocrinologist … J. Morrissey, MD , Assistant Professor of Surgery and Director of Clinical Trials, Division of Vascular Surgery … the levels of aldosterone that were secreted by JM's right and left adrenal glands. "The sampling showed that the side …
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Philip George, MD
… surgeon who is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive and robotic general surgery. During his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center, he was elected chief resident and was awarded the prestigious Arthur Aufses Jr. Award for … his dedication to surgical research, resident teaching, and excellence in patient care. Dr. George then underwent …
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Jeffrey L. Zitsman, MD
… Hopkins University with a degree in natural sciences, and received his M.D. degree from Tufts University Medical … Surgery at Tufts-New England Medical Center in Boston, and completed his Pediatric Surgery training at the Babies & … of New York. He is Board-Certified in General Surgery and Pediatric Surgery, and also holds a Certificate of …
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Hybrid Cardiac Surgery
… chest incision (sternotomy). In high-risk patients and re-operative patients, risky surgical procedures may be … very small incisions, less pain, quicker recovery times, and a high level of patient satisfaction compared to … aortic valve replacement? Can we combine surgical and interventional approaches to treat valvular disease, …
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Thyroid Cancer Symptoms
… What Are The Symptoms Of Thyroid Cancer? Symptoms and signs of thyroid cancer may include: A nodule in the … swallowing. Keep in mind: thyroid nodules are common, and most nodules are NOT cancers, even though they may cause … type of thyroid cancer. Because anaplastic thyroid cancer and thyroid lymphoma grow faster than other forms, they tend …
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Columbia Announces New Marfan Clinic
… the CUMC Marfan Clinic as the premier site for evaluating and treating patients with Marfan Syndrome and other related connective tissue disorders in the NYC … based at ColumbiaDoctors Midtown , 51 W. 51st street, NYC, and will be co-directed by Dr. Hiroo Takayama and Dr. David …
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Pancreatic Cancer Prognosis
… Prognosis? When we look at pancreatic cancer prognosis and life expectancy, we usually focus on the five-year … is 2.4% (All data comes from the National Cancer Institute and the most recent reports of the SEER Cancer Statistics … case. Personal factors like age, family history and behavior can have a significant effect on your prognosis …
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Dialysis
… fail, serious complications arise: the body retains fluids and harmful wastes, blood pressure rises, and the body cannot make enough red blood cells. Hemodialysis … filter, is used to clean the blood by filtering out wastes and extra fluids. It controls blood pressure and maintains …
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Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
… to shift up into the chest. This can crowd the lungs and heart and impede their development. Key Facts CDH is one of the … 3,000 to 5,000 babies. CDH is potentially life-threatening and can have significant impact on a child’s development, …
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Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents
… obesity in teens is a predictor of cardiovascular problems and diabetes later in life, while researchers in the … of depression in adulthood. “We know that obesity and depression are often intertwined,” says Jeffrey Zitsman, MD , founder and director of the Center for Adolescent Bariatric Surgery …
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Facing Colon Cancer In the Time of Covid
… Dr. P. Ravi Kiran , Division of Colorectal Surgery chief and program director – determined Nadiuska was healthy enough to bypass both chemotherapy and radiation. “I trusted in God and in my doctors,” said Nadiuska. “Their care was simply …
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Pancreatitis Care Program
… – a full-spectrum care team devoted entirely to treating and managing acute and chronic pancreatitis . Our team brings medical experts … disease in which the pancreatic enzyme secretion builds up and starts to digest the pancreas, causing inflammation and …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/18/20
… of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and staff about pandemic response and priorities. Stay up to date with us. Our hospitals and our region are still in the terrifying, accelerating …
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