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When the Cover Is the Story
… in Human Skin Judging a book by its cover is appropriate for once, because this cover has her own story. Tanned and … While the practice may seem overly macbre, it was a way for people to memorialize loved ones. Occasionally, the … as well. In the 19th century, it was not that uncommon for surgeons and physicians to tan human skin into leather …
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How Getting Colon Cancer at 21 Changes Everything
… and give me a permanent colostomy so I decided to look for other opinions and the first place I thought of was … to remove her rectum. Patient: So I got really good news which was that everything looked really healthy. When … which was like, cue depression. The plan was to have it for five weeks until I healed enough to have it reversed and …
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Links
… Hospital (NYPH) www.nyp.org Association for Surgical Education www.surgicaleducation.com Surgery 101 Podcasts from the University of Alberta, … of surgical topics for medical students: surgery101.libsyn.com …
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Pediatric Surgery: Physicians' Newsletter, Spring 2018
… Heart Valve Surgery Advances in Bariatric Surgery for Adolescents A New Approach to Pediatric Intestinal … Medical Education Pediatric CME Videos Webinars Sign Up for Email Newsletters » …
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healthpoints Spring 2018
… adults Single Incision Surgery : No scars, faster recovery for colorectal patients Sign Up for Email Newsletters » …
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Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease
… diabetes and heart disease if not already present, the key for most individuals is maintaining a healthy weight through … with our team. Treatments The mainstay of treatment for MAFLD and NASH are lifestyle changes: weight loss , … risks can be associated with it. Many other treatments for NASH are being developed and may be available in the near …
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Valve Sparing Aortic Root Replacement (David Procedure)
… the native aortic valve, patients avoid the need for lifelong anticoagulation therapy (coumadin). The patient … The remainder of the ascending aorta is removed except for the valve tissue. Step 2 : Sutures (stitches) are placed … suture technique. Two small holes are created in the graft for reattachment of the coronary arteries. Step 4 : Step 4: …
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Swallowing Disorders/Dysphagia
… food. Chest pain accompanying DES may be mistaken for heart disease. Symptoms of nutcracker esophagus include … medication to relax the muscles of the esophagus. Surgery for DES involves cutting the muscles of the lower esophagus. … controlled with medication, with surgery as a last resort for patients who don't respond to medication. Surgery …
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What We’re Reading: 10/18/19
… percent. In this article researchers discuss the need for more awareness and education about nutrition, government … cancer cells, before the tumor develops. ( From nytimes.com ) As vaping-linked deaths rise to 33, officials are still … test the vapor of myriad products. ( From washingtonpost.com ) Also check out: What We’re Reading: 10/11/19 What We’re …
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What We’re Reading: 12/20/19
… the rate projected by US population growth and has been for almost 20 straight years. By gradually taking us through … upon in completely unsustainable ways. ( From nytimes.com ) Black Med Students At Former Slave Quarters Say 'This … bring about oversight long-overdue. ( From washingtonpost.com ) Also check out: What We’re Reading: 12/13/19 What We’re …
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Surgeons Discuss the Critical Effects of Racial Disparity in Cancer Clinical Trials
… By Lindsay Gandolfo Many clinical trials don’t account for racial diversity , yet they are still used to determine FDA approvals for new cancer drugs. A recent study shows one-third of all … in clinical trials participation.” Don’t miss an update on news and content from Healthpoints, the blog from the …
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Clinic Follow-Up
… The purpose of clinic visits after transplant is to monitor for rejection and closely screen for the side effects of the various medications. Since the … Lifestyle Changes after Your Operation Support Services For more information, call us at (212) 305-7600 or use our …
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Constipation
… Constipation, the inability to evacuate stool, may occur for a number of reasons. Causes may include functional … Next Steps If you or someone you love is in need of care for a colorectal issue, we’re here to help. Our team is available for consultations, second opinions, and to perform any …
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Columbia Introduces New LVAD Technology
… systems, like Heartmate II, increase the rate of survival for patients with advanced heart failure but are associated … pump that eliminates this problem along with the need for additional surgery to correct it.” Other news: Columbia surgeons are now using minimally invasive VADS …
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Arresting Secondary Cancers to the Abdominal Wall
… have found 40 percent survival rates at five years for patients with metastatic colon cancer and median survival of over 60 months for those with diffuse malignant peritoneal mesothelioma. … mesothelioma program has performed more surgeries for peritoneal mesothelioma than any other center in the US, …
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