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What You Need To Know About Prebiotics
… the growth and balance of healthy bacteria in the colon. For example, the beneficial bacteria: bifidobacteria and … colon into short-chain fatty acids, which provide energy for the cells lining the wall of the gut. This is potentially … GI symptoms Prebiotics are certainly not appropriate for everyone and can actually worsen symptoms of Irritable …
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An Overview of the Cardiac Transplantation Evaluation Process
… locally and results faxed to the transplant office for review; this would be reviewed with your referring … you regarding exercise and cardiac rehabilitation programs for before and after surgery. He or she will also teach you energy-conserving techniques to use while waiting for your new organ. The social worker will meet with you and …
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Care and Concerns
… organ. We want you and your family to be prepared to care for the new you. Answers to some frequently asked questions … taking immunosuppressant, or anti-rejection, medications for the rest of your life to prevent your immune system from … biopsy is the way your transplant team monitors your heart for rejection. Because rejection can occur without any …
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Digestive Disease Dietitians 101
… , which are dosed based on your actual weight and adjusted for the dietary fat. Diverticular disease Diverticulosis is a … diarrhea. Certain probiotics may help induce remission for some people suffering from IBD. Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) Part of the treatment for EoE patients is a strict elimination diet where food …
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What We’re Reading: 11/22/19
… training is taken seriously. Strong leaders are good for patients, for doctors, and for the medical profession on … We didn’t expect to see it so fast.” ( From nytimes.com ) Surgery for Blocked Arteries Is Often Unwarranted, … all treatment approaches are considered. ( From nytimes.com ) Off Script: Will ISCHEMIA Answer Our Most Pressing …
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Should I follow a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet?
… as your total caloric intake is adequate and appropriate for your needs, the whole food plant-based diet will … your protein requirements as well as recommend intakes for most vitamins and minerals. High quality protein with all … to take an oral supplement. Is a Plant Based Diet Right for Me? While a whole food plant-based diet may improve the …
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Pancreatic Cancer Care Program
… of Excellence designation and distinction from US World & News report. Call (212) 305-9467 or use our online form … cancer Maintain the best possible quality of life for individuals with pancreatic cancer Provide genetic testing and counseling for all at-risk individuals Improve our understanding of the …
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Living Donor Kidney Transplants
… from a living donor maintain their kidney function for 10 to 20 years. Living donor programs allow a relative or … Siblings have a 25% chance of being an "exact match" for a living donor and a 50% chance of being a "half-match." … compatibility is established through blood tests that look for matching blood types and antigens. The overall health of …
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Primary Hyperparathyroidism
… history of parathyroid disease carries the biggest risk for patients with first-degree relatives (mother, father, … history of PHP, as well as their families, be tested for this genetic abnormality (with a simple blood test) to see if they are at risk for developing the disease. Patients with MEN 1 Syndrome …
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Nicholas Morrissey: A Lesson in Humanity with the Accidental Surgeon
… is wide-ranging and often includes creating ports for vascular access (like dialysis), clearing plaque from … and two arteriovenous fistulas, a type of vascular access for dialysis. Before he could properly express an ounce of … the phone rang—it was the OR scheduler with good news. She was able to secure a back-to-back in the same …
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Thank You
… Thank you for contacting the Center for Innovation and Outcomes Reseaerch regarding your …
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Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month - Closing Remarks
… Thank you for joining us this year for Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. Please feel free to …
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Appendicitis & Appendectomy
… organ in the lower right side of the abdomen. Surgery for appendicitis is called an appendectomy . Key Info About … CT scan of the abdomen is the imaging of choice for evaluation of more complicated cases of appendicitis, … if you experience sudden onset abdominal pain that lasts for more than several hours, with or without fever, as early …
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Surgeons Reflect on a Decade of Surgical Advancement and the Future Ahead
… technology have given hope to those once without options for treatment. Genetics research and DNA sequencing have … cancer care gap: https://t.co/GhVhhV2sxo pic.twitter.com/SimI8mXcp3 — Columbia Surgery (@ColumbiaSurgery) December … Grant to learn more: https://t.co/38FClBFV82 pic.twitter.com/BIkuUSIaJI — Columbia Surgery (@ColumbiaSurgery) December …
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Sharsheret: Serving Jewish Women with Breast Cancer
… pleasure and distinct honor to be involved with Sharsheret for the past decade. I care for a large number of young orthodox Jewish women with breast … who had already walked in their shoes. It seemed a paradox for me that is spite of their deep faith and dedication to …
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