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Inside Medicine: Dr. Erica Jones

Cardiologist Dr. Erica Jones is one of the many hard-working and dedicated doctors transforming the lives of her patients at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ.

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#WeAre°ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ: Dr. Jaclyn Bonder

Dr. Jaclyn Bonder brings a special insight to her work treating women with musculoskeletal problems related to pregnancy: she, too, had a difficult pregnancy.

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After Years of Discomfort, Prolapse Surgery Enables Julia to Live Actively

It’s no exaggeration to say that Julia Roudi now has a new lease on life. After experiencing discomfort for decades, Julie, at 63, is now able to walk as far and as long as she wants, as well as enjoy more comfortable, fuller days.

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Dr. Benjamin Samstein Featured in the Wall Street Journal

Dr. Benjamin Samstein, the Chief of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ, was recently featured in an article about laparoscopic liver transplantation in the Wall Street Journal. The procedure is a less invasive way to perform liver transplantation, and many believe more expanding access to this procedure could encourage more donors to step forward.... Read More

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4 Ways People with Cancer Can Decrease Their Risk of Heart Disease

In honor of February’s American Heart Month, we’re focusing on the way that cancer and its treatment can affect cardiovascular health.

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These Office Areas May Be the Most Germ-Ridden, °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Geneticist Says

CBS News spoke with Dr. Chris Mason, a geneticist at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ, who explained that exposure to the flu virus isn't just dependent on who you come into contact with, but with what you come into contact, as well.

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°ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Surgeon Uses 3D Printer to Build Custom Prosthetic Sternum

Penelope Heller turned to °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ after the Gore-Tex-based substitute that replaced her sternum made it difficult to breathe and caused her pain.

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°ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Physician Discusses Monitoring Sleep with Activity Trackers

In an article for Metro, Dr. Daniel Barone helped the author make sense of the sleep data recorded on her FitBit.

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°ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Doctor Discusses Personal Responsibility and Healthcare Policy in the New York Times

Writing in a column for the New York Times, Dr. Khullar explores the ways policymakers have tried to make individuals take personal responsibility for their health, and how those approaches can actually make medical problems worse.

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WPIX 11 Turns to °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ Physician for Flu Information

WPIX11 News recently featured Dr. Ellen Meltzer, an assistant professor of medicine at °ÅÀÖÊÓÆµ, in a piece about this year’s flu season.