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… Thank you for applying for membership in the John Jones Surgical Society. We welcome …
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A Phase 3, Multicenter, Open-Label Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Sofosbuvir/GS-5816 Fixed-Dose Combination in Subjects with Chronic HCV Infection and Child-Pugh Class B Cirrhosis
… dose combination (FDC) with and without ribavirin (RBV) for 12 weeks and SOF/GS-5816 FDC for 24 weeks in adults with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection …
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healthpoints Summer 2017
… Patient Landmarks in Heart Surgery Gastric Cancer: Concern for Boomers Sign Up for Email Newsletters » …
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PRO 02/ML28897 MY PATHWAY STUDY: An Open-Label Phase IIA Study Evaluating Trastuzumab/ Pertuzumab, Erlotinib, Vermurafenib, and Vismodegib in Patients Who Have Advanced Solid Tumors with Mutations or Gene Expression Abnormalities Predictive of Response to
… following administration of standard of care treatment, or for whom no standard therapy exists, or for whom therapies that will convey clinical benefit are not … in cancers with mutations in the genes responsible for this pathway. …
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Thyroid Biopsy: What is it and when is it recommended?
… Dr. Salila Kurra, Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine for the Division of Endocrinology, answer questions on the … possible results of a thyroid biopsy and what does it mean for my treatment options? …
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GI/Oncology Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, October 2016
… from the Chair Endo-Stim Clinical Trial: New Procedure for Chronic GERD Enrolling Breast Cancer Trials COMMiT — Our New Comprehensive Program for Weight Loss Educational Resources at NYP/Columbia …
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Liver Cancer & Hepatocellular Carcinoma
… cancer: Blood Tests : This includes a test that looks for elevated levels of alfa-fetoprotein, which may be a sign … liver function tests, blood clotting tests, and test for viral hepatitis. Imaging Tests : These form an image of … microscope to determine what is wrong. Treatment Treatment for liver cancer depends on the stage of the cancer, as well …
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Paraganglioma
… problems like stroke, heart attacks, and even death. For this reason, many doctors call it the "pharmacologic time … at any age and there are no known risk factors except for certain genetic syndromes. Up to 25% of paragangliomas … of developing the disease. Genetic testing should be done for patients who have: Bilateral pheochromocytoma …
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Mitral Valve Stenosis
… may feel fine or have only minimal signs and symptoms for decades. However, mild problems can suddenly get worse. … Valve Stenosis Treated? The only corrective treatments for mitral stenosis are procedures to repair or replace the … and no symptoms are present, there's generally no need for immediate valve repair or replacement. When a procedure …
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
… likely. The length of time this takes will be unique for each patient. Early symptoms may include the following … with a physical examination. This will involve checking for any signs of liver inflammation and asking about family … primary sclerosing cholangitis: Blood Tests : These test for abnormal levels of liver enzymes, which can be a sign of …
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The Hospitals: Overview
… academic medical centers. NYP has been named part of U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll for the Best Hospitals in the United States every year for over two decades. The two main campuses of NYP are …
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Achalasia
… sphincter to completely relax with swallowing. Treatments for Achalasia There are several treatment options for patients with achalasia. Surgical correction provides the … Myotomy and Fundoplication The most effective treatment for achalasia is Heller myotomy (esophagomyotomy), a …
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Hemorrhoids
… in both office and outpatient operating room procedures for the management of hemorrhoids such as injection and … in evaluation and treatment. Our team is available for second opinion consultations for anyone who wishes to confirm a diagnosis or discuss …
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Guide to Heart Surgery Approaches
… How is Heart Surgery Performed? For decades, cardiac surgery was performed as an open-heart … disease process and patient anatomy. People who qualify for minimally invasive options typically have faster … entirely by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be used for the treatment of coronary artery disease, atrial septal …
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