Bio
- Dr. Rick Sayegh
- @mdlivecare
Specialties:
- Internal Medicine
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Affiliation:
- Midland Avenue Family Practice, Midland Avenue Family Practice, Medical Director of Sprain Brook Nursing Home and Rehabilitation
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Credentials
- Education
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Universidad AutonomaNew York Medical College
- Residency
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Mount Sinai School of MedicineNew York Medical College
- Board Certifications
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American Board of Internal MedicineAmerican Medical Association MemberAmerican College of Physicians
Activity
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What are stem cells?
Organ-specific stem cells exist not only for rapidly dividing tissues such as skin and gut but also neural tissues and muscle.
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What is thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS)?
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a term used to denote a variety of upper extremity syndromes, with only a small number having a neurologic basis. TOS is generally divided into true neurogenic TOS...
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What causes an enterocele?
An enterocele is a herniation of the small bowel/peritoneum into the vaginal lumen, most commonly presenting following hysterectomy in conjunction with vaginal vault prolapse.
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What is peripheral artery disease (PAD)?
Patients with compromise of blood flow to the extremities as a consequence of peripheral arterial disease may present with typical ischemic pain of one or more muscle groups, atypical pain, or no ...
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What is endoscopic ultrasonography?
Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) is an endoscopic technique that provides highly accurate imaging of mucosal, submucosal and periluminal structures. It is often used for the preoperative staging of gast...
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What is an anesthesiologist?
An anesthesiologist is a doctor who went to four years of medical school, then completed a medical internship and subspecialty training in the medical field of anesthesiology.
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What is a liver transplant?
Transplantation of a liver from a living or expired donor to a live one.
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What are the symptoms of a rectocele?
Many women state that they are constipated; it is important to determine whether they are referring to excessive straining; hard, lumpy stools; splinting; feeling of incomplete emptying; or infrequ...
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What is ketamine?
Ketamine is used as a general anesthetic and is also a drug of abuse in LSD and Ecstasy.
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What are the types of thoracic outlet syndrome?
There are two types: neurogenic and non-neurogenic.
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What is a cardiac surgeon?
A cardiac surgeon performs heart transplants as well as coronary bypass surgery, in addition to multiple surgeries that are performed on the lungs.
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What is the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for phosphorus?
The RDA for phosphorus is 2mg/dl.
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Is the appendix a vestigial body organ?
Yes, it is a lymph organ that is not necessary for life.
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What are some possible causes for amputations?
Possible causes are diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, and infection.
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