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Liver Transplant Waiting List
… contains medical information (e.g., blood type, body size, and medical urgency) for anyone in need of a new organ in the United States and Puerto Rico. However, it is not a static list. Instead, … organ becomes available, its characteristics (e.g., size and blood type) are matched against the medical information …
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Advances in Mitral Valve Surgery
… but come with a lifelong dependency on blood thinners, and animal valves, which do not require blood thinners but … repair has emerged as an alternative to valve replacement, and is linked to improved long-term survival in many … regurgitation. It is also more technically demanding and many centers do not perform these operations on a regular …
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Jamie Leskowitz, MS, RD, CDN
… Jamie Leskowitz is a Registered Dietitian and Certified NY State Dietitian-Nutritionist practicing at … passionate about helping others achieve a healthier weight and improve health related conditions by finding a sustainable and balanced eating lifestyle. She specializes in weight …
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Salila Kurra, MD
… degree in biology magna cum laude from Brown University and attended medical school at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine as well as a fellowship in …
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Understanding the CDC Data on Covid-19 & Pregnant Women
… are racing to understand more of the novel disease and its impact on patients, especially those who are … During pregnancy, female patients experience immunologic and physiologic changes that could increase their risk for … the coronavirus especially relevant for pregnant patients and their healthcare providers. Researchers from the Centers …
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Autologous Islet Cell Transplantation After Total Pancreatectomy
… Because the pancreas produces digestive enzymes and hormones including insulin, this surgery is reserved only for those in whom pain is so severe and unremitting that it has led to dependence on narcotic … that produce insulin), are isolated from the pancreas and made into a solution. The solution is then infused into …
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Sharsheret: Serving Jewish Women with Breast Cancer
… It has been a great pleasure and distinct honor to be involved with Sharsheret for the … pre-Sharsharet era, many of my patients felt very isolated and frightened without being able to connect with … seemed a paradox for me that is spite of their deep faith and dedication to Judaism, many women were unable to receive …
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What We’re Reading: 09/06/19
… that e-cigarettes may pose a risk to vascular functions and the lining of blood vessels in young, healthy nonsmokers, … even if the liquid they vape doesn’t contain nicotine. And long-term use may lead to permanent vascular damage. “If … middle school and high school children.” ( From healthline.com ) Children with rare genetic disease find comfort in this …
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Thyroid Cancer
… do? The thyroid sends out hormones (including thyroxine and triiodothyronine) that help control the body’s … can affect a person’s heart rate, their body temperature, and their weight. Some cells in the thyroid make a hormone … most cases occur in women, people less than 55 years old, and those with Caucasians or Asian backgrounds. Anaplastic …
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The Road to Recovery: Just Over a Year Later, ECMO Patient Completes Bike-A-Thon
… Daniel Brodie, MD, Director of the Medical ECMO Program, and Matthew Bacchetta, MD, MBA, MA, Director of the Adult … Program. Thanks to ECMO, she made a miraculous recovery, and was out of the hospital in mid-July. Her recovery was by … however. She had lost twenty pounds while on ECMO, and was extremely weak; she could barely walk around. She …
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COVID-19 Update from Dr. Smith: 3/16/20
… of the Department of Surgery, sends an update to faculty and staff about pandemic response and priorities. Stay up to date with us. Dear Colleagues, … discussion of “re-deployment” is intensifying across NYP and CU. The emergence of this challenge reminds us that we …
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Pancreas Transplantation: A Guide for Patients
… Lloyd Ratner, MD, Director, Renal and Pancreatic Transplant Program, provides an … how pancreas transplantation can restore glycemic control and reverse secondary complications of kidney disease in patients with type 1 diabetes and kidney failure, patients with brittle diabetes, those …
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Nutrition Counseling
… clinical nutritionists, will assess your individual needs and develop an eating plan that suits you. Please contact our … Digestive Diseases Phone: (347) 712-0894 Pancreatic Cancer and Nutrition: General Recommendations (PDF File) » The … Should I follow a Whole Food, Plant-Based Diet? Sugar and Cancer Keeping Healthy This Thanksgiving Holiday Apples! …
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Celiac Awareness
… antibody-immunoglobulin A (tTG-IgA) blood test and small intestine biopsy done by your GI doctor. Celiac … the protein GLUTEN naturally found in barley, rye, wheat, and sometimes oats cause damage to finger-like villi in the small intestine and prevents nutrients from being absorbed properly. People …
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