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Patricia Harren, DNP
… About Patricia Harren, DNP I was part of the core group that started the Center for Liver Disease … transplanting more than 120 patients per year. Our staff is comprised of over 100 employees. Our center sees over 1500 …
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By Letting Patients Lead, We Can Advance Medicine
… trust and understanding. Dr. Wattacheril challenges the conventional link between nonalcoholic fatty liver … disease (NAFLD) and obesity, highlighting the importance of considering individual experiences, trauma, and diverse … rushed in and out of visits, doctors more interested in their computer screens than eye contact, interviews that feel …
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Robotics Is Here for Complex Liver Surgery, and the Benefits Are Vast: An Interview with Dr. Jason Hawksworth
… Surgical Director of Adult Liver Transplantation and Chief of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Jason Hawksworth, MD , is one of the few surgeons in the United States doing complex liver … All of the providers that patients need to see for their specific problem will be in one place. They don't have …
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Surgery in 2022 Brought Innovation and Community to the Forefront
… Medical care in 2022 had all the ups and downs, ins and outs we have come to expect from … From the Lab to the O.R., Specialization Blooms The Art of Surgery Brings Benefits in Breast Cancer Treatment Breast … commitment to the local community and extend the highest quality care you have come to know in more convenient …
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Suture vs. Stitch: What’s the Difference?
… stitches, and a surgeon might mention sutures. To most of us, they sound like two ways of saying the same thing. Let’s break it down. What Is a Suture? A … body heals. Sutures come in many forms; some dissolve on their own over time, and others need to be removed once …
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In the Zone: A Day in the Life of a Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon
… In this interview, Dr. Bacha, Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at … provides a glimpse into what it is like to perform open heart surgery on children every day, … such demanding circumstances. Having previously served as the director of pediatric heart surgery programs at …
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February Story of Hope: Love & The Pancreas Center Support Group
… A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer can make one feel alone. The very … affects more than someone's physical health, it affects their emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. If one is … February Story of Hope: Love & The Pancreas Center Support Group …
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Innovations in Therapeutic Endoscopy for Pancreatic Disease: Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy
… CLE allows early detection of cancer at the cellular level. Pancreatic cysts are … are still taking tissue biopsies and using CLE to validate their findings. Researching CLE and its applications To gain …
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From Surgery to Social Media: How Dani Found Strength, Support, and a Fresh Start by Sharing Her Weight Loss Journey
… Arnedo speaks to her followers through her phone camera. The TikTok video is a celebration of her latest milestone. Dani usually feels winded after … with weight loss surgery. Content creators post about their milestones and challenges, their experiences with …
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Papillary Thyroid Cancer
… About Papillary thyroid cancer, which is the most common type of thyroid cancer, makes up about 80% of all cases of thyroid … replacement pills (usually one pill a day for the rest of their lives) in order to replace the hormone that the thyroid …
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Understanding Rectus Diastasis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
… If you have noticed a bulge running down the center of your abdomen, especially when you strain or sit up, you … lifting heavy objects These symptoms can affect your quality of life and your ability to stay active. How Is …
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The Complicated Reality of Weight Gain, Weight Loss, and Weight Stigma
… By Elisabeth Geier If you put on a few pounds over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, you’re not alone. According to a … surgery “at the point that they’re just fed up with their quality of life...be that societal, be that self-image, be … The Complicated Reality of Weight Gain, Weight Loss, and …
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Riding Through the Odds: Kieran Kelly’s Journey with Rare 59-Pound Tumor
… might spot Kieran Kelly and his horses. Originally from the Irish seaport town of Sligo, Kieran has worked for many years as one of New York … searching for a diagnosis, Kieran and Alana had to do their own investigating online. “I started doing all kinds of … Riding Through the Odds: Kieran Kelly’s Journey with Rare 59-Pound Tumor …
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