NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

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NewYork-Presbyterian, an academic medical center located in New York City, offers expert care in nearly every medical specialty. It’s ranked among the top 10 hospitals by US News’ "America's Best Hospitals" survey. Additionally, our doctors conduct medical research through our two affiliated medical colleges: Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons and Weill Cornell Medical College.

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Columbia University Department of Surgery

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered
On Jun 21

What are the risk factors for hepatitis C?

HCV is most often spread via the blood of an infected individual. Most cases of HCV are due to intravenous drug use (sharing needles with a person infected with the virus), receiving blood clotting factors produced before 1987, or receiving a blood transfusion or organ donation before 1992, the year
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On Jun 21

What is high dose rate brachytherapy?

During high dose rate brachytherapy (HDR) treatments, a tiny highly radioactive source is computer guided through a catheter to the area to be treated. It is left in place for a few minutes to deliver a therapeutic dose of radiation and then removed. There is little or no discomfort. This type of...
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered
On Jun 21

How is seasonal affective disorder (SAD) treated?

Specific treatment for SAD will be determined by your physician based on: - your age, overall health, and medical history - extent of the disease - your tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies - expectations for the course of the disease - your opinion or preference The treatmen
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On Jun 21

What are academic skills disorders?

Students with academic skills disorders are often years behind their classmates in school. The diagnoses in this category include: Developmental reading disorder Developmental writing disorder Developmental arithmetic disorder
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered
On Jun 21

Who can get varicose veins?

Varicose veins occur more frequently in women than in men. People who are overweight, who spend much of their day standing, and women who are pregnant are more likely to develop varicose veins. Age and heredity are also risk factors for developing varicose veins.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered
On Jun 21

What is narcolepsy?

Narcolepsy is an uncommon sleep disorder whose main symptom is powerful daytime sleepiness. During the day, a person with narcolepsy may be overwhelmed with sleepiness, fall asleep for 10-20 minutes, wake up refreshed but within 1 or 2 hours begin to feel sleepy again. The sleepiness usually occurs.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered
On Jun 21

What is developmental articulation disorder?

Children with this disorder may have trouble controlling their rate of speech. Or they may lag behind playmates in learning to make speech sounds. Developmental articulation disorders are common. They appear in at least 10 percent of children younger than age 8. Fortunately, articulation disorders..
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered
On Jun 21

How is H1N1 influenza diagnosed?

The only way to tell whether you have the H1N1 flu or the seasonal flu is by a specific laboratory test. Most people with flu symptoms are not tested for H1N1 infection because the results of the test do not alter the way they are treated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends...
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered
On Jun 21

How are donated organs matched with recipients?

Each patient awaiting an organ transplant is listed on a national computerized waiting list that is maintained by the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) in Richmond, Virginia. This registry contains detailed information about each patient including blood type, degree of medical urgency and othe
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered
On Jun 21

What is sentinel lymphadenectomy?

Sentinel lymphadenectomy is a technique that involves identification and removal of a single key lymph node under the arm to assess the potential spread of cancer beyond the breast. In addition to being less invasive than other techniques, sentinel lymph node biopsy allows surgeons to obtain info...
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered
On Jun 21

What is neutropenia?

Neutropenia is a condition characterized by low white blood cells, which means that your immune system is weakened and you are at increased risk of infection. It is a common condition in people with cancer and may be caused by treatment or the disease itself. People with neutropenia are typically pu
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered
On Jun 21

What are the symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder?

Most symptoms seen in children and adolescents with oppositional defiant disorder also occur at times in children without this disorder, especially around the ages or 2 or 3, or during the teenage years. Many children, especially when they are tired, hungry, or upset, tend to disobey, argue with...
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered
On Jun 21

What is a biopsy?

A biopsy is a surgical procedure in which tissue samples are removed from the body for examination under a microscope.
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered
On Jun 21

When will I be able to go home after liver transplant surgery ?

Most patients are able to return home in a week to 12 days. After returning home, patients will need to carefully adhere to their medication regimens, and to monitor vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, and weight on a daily basis. Patients will return to the Center for frequent follow
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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital answered
On Jun 21

What is gallbladder disease?

The gallbladder is a small sac located under the liver which stores and concentrates bile, which is produced in the liver. The gallbladder releases bile, which helps digest fat, into the upper small intestine after eating – especially fats. Gallbladder disease is one of the most common and costly..
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