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Contents
| AUGUST 2015 |
FEATURES
THE CANCER CENTER AT GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL:
BLESSED TO SERVE 6
While awards and accreditations bolster its reputation, Good Samaritan Hospital's
providers seek to consistently enhance the standard of cancer care available in
Long Island.
WINTHROP-UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL'S
CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE: SETTING THE BEAT
FOR INNOVATION ON LONG ISLAND 14
Treating high volumes of patients with the latest technological advancements
has established Winthrop-University Hospital as a recognized leader in
cardiovascular care.
SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION:
PEDIATRICS
LANDMARK STUDY MAY ALTER APPROACH
TO PEANUT ALLERGY 22
Early consumption of peanut products appears to sharply reduce peanut allergy
in children — a finding that could swiftly redefine clinical guidelines related to
the allergy.
DEFINING A WAY FORWARD FOR PEDIATRIC
WEIGHT-LOSS SURGERY 24
Adhering to a carefully defined clinical pathway can enhance the safety and
effectiveness of pediatric bariatric surgery, according to Saudi researchers.
PEDIATRICS UPDATE 25
A roundup of news about pediatrics
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ON THE COVER
DEPARTMENTS
LEGAL EASE 12
PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 26
CME CREDITS 27
LOCAL NEWS 29
