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John F. Di Capua, MD: NAPA Offers a Comprehensive Response to America’s Anesthesia Provider Shortage 

By Robin Overbay The Association of American Medical Colleges predicts the U.S. will face a shortage of upwards of 120,000 physicians within the next decade — and the anesthesiology profession is already experiencing significant staffing shortages. NAPA believes the solution to bridging this gap is strong leadership and team cultures that support recruitment and strengthen …

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Considerations For Treating Patients With Alzheimer’s Disease

By Michael A. Sonkin, Esq. and Evan R. Schnittman, Esq. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurologic disorder that causes brain atrophy and is the most common cause of dementia.  According to the Alzheimer’s Association, as of 2022, there are approximately 9.5 million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease, including 4.5 million Americans over the age of 65 …

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People in the News

The Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell announced the promotion of Senior Associate Dean for Education and Associate Professor of Medicine and Science Education Samara Ginzburg, MD, to vice dean and dean for education, effective immediately. Dr. Ginzburg is a founding member of the leadership team for the Zucker School of Medicine, which …

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Local News

Stony Brook University Hospital (SBUH) has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27) for pledging ongoing action to decarbonize the health care sector and make health care facilities more resilient to the effects of climate change. SBUH has formally committed to …

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CME Events

NSPC CME NOW Complete Patient-Based Case Studies and Webinars online in a variety of subject areas, including Neurovascular, Spine, Brain Tumors, and other Neurosurgical Conditions. CME Provider: NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery and the Academy of Medicine of Queens County Date: Ongoing Place: online https://casestudies.nspc.com/case-studies/cme.html Contact: CMEinfo@nspc.com, (516) 442-2250, Extension 2037  MOUNT SINAI LIVER CANCER PROGRAM. 17th ANNIVERSARY. “LIVER CANCER: …

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NSPC’s William Sonstein, MD, FACS: Enhancing Spine Medicine Through Surgical Advances and Mobile Consultations

By Robin Overbay NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery takes a collaborative approach to the management of spine conditions, offering patients evidence-based medicine and the convenience of an innovative mobile clinic where they can be seen during their break at their workplace. From simply sitting in a chair to working or exercising, spine issues can cause …

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Georgios V. Georgakis, MD, PhD: GI Cancer Care at Stony Brook Cancer Center Combines Skill and Appropriate Application

By Daniel K. Brantley Comprehensive gastrointestinal cancer care uses today’s advances to create tomorrow’s successes. A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer has long resulted in individualized care. However, one aspect of the treatment plan is often the same — most plans begin with surgical removal of the pancreas. At times, this one-size-fits-all approach has been followed …

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Hesham Atwa, MD, FACS, FASMBS, and Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors: Treating Chronic Obesity Beyond the Initial Surgery

By Elesa Swirgsdin For some patients, obesity can recur after bariatric surgery. The team at Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors offers multiple treatment options, including revisional surgery. Hesham Atwa, MD, FACS, FASMBS, is committed to helping patients with chronic obesity overcome obstacles and live healthier lives. Often, this begins with helping them understand that contrary to …

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