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Artificial Blood

The first modern based blood-transfusion was attempted in 18h century France when an anemic boy received blood from a lamb. The boy died because then nothing was known of blood groups or blood compatibility. However, blood grouping and typing did not help in preventing the transmitting of diseases such as AIDS or hepatitis A. This became a great concern in the past decade.

Pero Fluorochemicals are a group of chemicals that do the same job as hemoglobin in red blood cells. It transports oxygen to tissues and receives carbon dioxide. It can be cheaply and effectively mass-produced.
These molecules are smaller than actual blood cells and thus are able to bypass occlusions and clots in arteries and deliver oxygen to damaged tissues. Other advantages of artificial blood is that it’s disease free, it has a much longer shelf life and it’s able to be manufactured at a steady rate. This could mean no more critical blood shortages. Various types of artificial blood brands could be available in the next few years. This could save the lives of many critical care patients as well as aiding in the success of many elective procedures.

Breast Cancer Westchester, NY

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 850-9152

Are you looking for a caring medical center in Westchester, NY that provides the finest medical techniques currently available for breast cancer? The Westchester Oncology and Hematology Group (WOHG) offices are conveniently located in Westchester, NY to offer you the highest standards in treatment.

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Lymphoma/ Lymph Cancer Westchester, NY

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 850-9152

Lymphoma / lymph cancer can not only drain you of energy, it can take away your hope. The doctors at Westchester Oncology and Hematology Group (WOHG) understand this. They are not only on the cutting edge of academic medicine, but are also fully equipped with the human touch that is so important in finding the treatment that is right for you.

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Heart Surgery NYC

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Cardiac Surgery Group, PC
Macy Pavillion, WCMC
Valhalla, NY 10595
Call 914-949-8346

Are you looking for help with your heart problems? For almost thirty years, more than 20,000 people have gone to the Cardiac Surgery Group in NY for professionalism and excellence in cardiothoracic surgery. They specialize in tailoring each cardiac surgery procedure with the individual and unique needs of every patient.

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Roux-en-Y NYC, NY

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, a form of obesity surgery, is a serious medical decision to make. Therefore, it should be made carefully and the place where the procedure should be held is just as important. The Center for Obesity Surgery at the Columbia Medical Center in NYC, NY can give you the support and care you want and deserve.

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Find a Weight Loss Surgeon Manhattan

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

There are many individuals who are obese due to their genetic make-up or other conditions that make it quite difficult to control. That is why weight-loss surgery has become such an effective alternative to standard measures, such as constant exercise and diet, making the weight loss process much easier for obese individuals. However, it is essential to find a weight loss surgeon with both the extensive background and qualifications that can handle each bariatric procedure with great care, ensuring that treatment is as safe as it is effective. The place to find such a qualified candidate is the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in Manhattan, where patients are under the care of team of well-trained surgeons who are determined to successfully aid their clients in their battle against obesity.

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Lap Band Surgery NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

Have you been thinking about LAP-BAND to lose weight? Have diet and exercise failed for you to shed the pounds? If so, you should know that LAP-BAND surgery is a very common practice for weight loss surgery in Europe and Australia. At the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in NYC, the team can offer you LAP-BAND surgery if you decide that it is right for you.

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Vein Treatment Omaha, Nebraska

Dr. Stephen Torpy

Dr. Stephen Torpy

Totally Vein
17001 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Suite 102
Omaha, NE 68130
Call 888-873-0349

Suffering from varicose veins? Do you need laser vein surgery? Dr. Stephen Torpy can give you the vein treatment you need. Omaha-based Dr. Torpy has practiced vein surgery for over 25 years. His practice is devoted exclusively to vein treatment. Board certified Dr. Torpy has performed over 1000 VNUS Closure® procedures.

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Gastric Bypass Manhattan, New York City

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

If you are considering Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass surgery, the first step is to educate yourself about the surgery and procedure. The Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in Manhattan holds valuable informational seminars for you to get an overview of your options for obesity surgery, and whether it's right for you.

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Vein Surgeon Omaha, Nebraska

Dr. Stephen Torpy

Dr. Stephen Torpy

Totally Vein
17001 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Suite 102
Omaha, NE 68130
Call 888-873-0349

Dr. Stephen Torpy is a vein surgeon based in Omaha. His practice is devoted exclusively to vein treatment. Board certified Dr. Torpy has practiced vein surgery for over 25 years. He has performed over 1000 VNUS Closure® procedures.

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Cardiothoracic Surgery Westchester, NY

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Dr. Arlen Fleisher

Cardiac Surgery Group, PC
Macy Pavillion, WCMC
Valhalla, NY 10595
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Do you have to undergo cardiothoracic surgery? Turn to the experts in cardiac care in Westchester, NY. The Cardiac Surgery Group offers cutting-edge, customized complex surgical care delivered by board-certified cardiac surgeons. You can look forward to comprehensive and personalized plan for both your surgery and recovery.

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Laser Hair Removal

Dr. Pravin M. Shah

Dr. Pravin M. Shah

Atrium Laser Vein Center
83 South Bedford Road Suite 100
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Call (888) 547-1437

Don't look now but your embarrassing hair problems are back again. If you have an unwanted excess of hair on your body, and shaving or waxing can only do so much. Laser hair removal maximizes the hair-free period so you can be confident about your body no matter what you’re doing. Atrium Laser Center in Westchester has the perfect combination of experience and technology to offer you a solution.

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Cancer Treatment Center and Cancer Care Yonkers, Westchester County

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.

Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, M.D.

Westchester Oncology & Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 850-9152

Has cancer plagued the lives of you or somebody you love? One of the hardest parts of fighting cancer is finding cancer care that you can rely on. Serving the Yonkers, Westchester County area, for 25 years, the Westchester Oncology and Hematology Group strives to give patients and their families the best cancer care available. Leading their team of oncologists is Dr. Tauseef Ahmed, MD, a doctor with tremendous experience treating Lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and Breast Cancer. In his years fighting cancer, he has come to understand that the patient and their family are the most important part treatment, so listens closely to their thoughts and suggestions to provide well-rounded treatment.

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Laser Spider Vein Removal Westchester, NY

Dr. Pravin M. Shah MD FACS, & Dr. Arun Goyal MD FACS

Dr. Pravin M. Shah MD FACS, & Dr. Arun Goyal MD FACS

Vascular Associates of Westchester
83 South Bedford Road Suite 100
Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Call (888) 547-1437

Want to get rid of those spider veins? Get them removed with laser treatment at Vascular Associates of Westchester and feel more confident. Dr. Sateesh Babu and Dr. Romeo B. Mateo are board certified vascular surgeons.

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Find an Obesity Surgeon NY

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
New York City, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

Obesity is a serious epidemic that plagues many Americans for a number of reasons. In some cases, obesity can be triggered by social or environmental factors, such as stress from home or work, but for others, it can be genetic, which means that constant exercise and a sensible diet isn't sufficient enough to promote a significant weight loss. If you live with obesity and have a body that is immune to weight loss, then undergoing surgery might be your best bet. If you are contemplating this option, then it is your main priority to find an obesity surgeon with the equipment and expertise to handle your procedure with success. At the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in NY, the surgeons are well-prepared to help make you feel secure throughout the whole process of your weight loss.

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Vascular Associates of Westchester

 Vascular Associates

Vascular Associates

Vascular Associates of Westchester
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Suite 700
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 284-4530

If you are ailing from any form of vascular ailment and live in or around Westchester, New York, turn to the team more and more satisfied patients have been depending on for effective care. Dr. Arun Goyal and his talented group of certified experts hold superior education and experience to compliment the most top of the line vascular care units and technology to treat a wide range of needs. They promise to give astonishing personal care within the confines of a comfortable healing environment.

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Laser Vein Surgery Omaha, Nebraska

Dr. Stephen Torpy

Dr. Stephen Torpy

Totally Vein
17001 Lakeside Hills Plaza, Suite 102
Omaha, NE 68130
Call 888-873-0349

Want to get laser vein surgery for varicose veins or spider veins? Dr. Stephen Torpy is a vascular surgeon in Omaha. Board certified Dr. Torpy has performed over 1000 VNUS Closure® procedures. He has been practising vein surgery for over 25 years and offers individualized treatment plans at Totally Vein.

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Vascular Surgeon Westchester, NY

 Vascular Associates

Vascular Associates

Vascular Associates of Westchester
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Suite 700
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 284-4530

Looking for a vascular surgeon? Dr. Sateesh C Babu, Dr. Romeo B. Mateo, Dr Arun Goyal and Dr Pravin M. Shah are board certified vascular surgeons at Vascular Associates of Westchester. Vascular Associates offers a range of non-surgical and minimally invasive endovascular procedures.

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Adult Leukemia Treatment

Dr. Delong Liu

Dr. Delong Liu

Westchester Oncology and Hematology
19 Bradhurst Avenue
Hawthorne, NY 10532
Call (888) 850-9152

Leukemia specialist, Delong Liu, M.D. is the Director of the Adult Leukemia Service at WOHG. Dr. Liu came to the group from Mt. Sinai Medical Center and Shanghai Medical University where he gained invaluable experience in the treatment of patients with acute leukemias, myelodysplasia and other hematologic malignancies.

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Gastric Bypass Surgery NYC, NY

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

Before you undergo Gastric Bypass surgery to treat your obesity problem, you should educate yourself about the surgery and the procedure in general. The Center for Obesity Surgery at the Columbia Medical Center in NYC, NY is a great facility for Gastric Bypass surgery. They give helpful informational seminars to give you an overview of your options for obesity surgery if you are thinking of undergoing it. It can help you decide whether or not it is right for you.

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Obesity Surgeon Uptown Manhattan, NYC

 Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery

Columbia University Medical Center | Center for Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery
The Herbert Irving Pavilion,161 Fort Washington Avenue, 6th Floor, Room 620
Manhattan, NY 10032
Call 888-857-1803

For some individuals, obesity is a problem triggered by genetic factors that may prevent them from losing weight no matter how hard they try. If you feel that your specific weight problem is caused by these factors, then undergoing effective weight-loss surgery is your only solution. However, you can't put your well-being into the hands of just any surgeon. To find an obesity surgeon with the skills and the right techniques, you should go to the Center for Obesity Surgery at Columbia Medical Center in Manhattan, where a well-trained staff of medical professionals possesses both the sensitivity and the qualifications to help you target your weight-loss goals.

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