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FE ATURES MOUNT SINAI SOUTH NASSAU HOSPITAL: DELIVERING ADVANCED CARE LOCALLY TO PATIENTS WITH HEART FAILURE 06 A comprehensive Cardiac Wellness Program and the recent addition of on-site services from a board-certified heart failure specia list ma ke Mount Sinai South Nassau a trusted partner for advanced care for patients with heart failure. DAVID FIORELLA, MD, PHD: ADVANCED STROKE TREATMENT AT STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL 12 The Stroke Program at Stony Brook Medicine provides mechanica l thrombectomy and other highly effective treatments to promote excellent outcomes among patients with stroke. BARUCH MEER, DO: PROVIDING A FULL SPECTRUM OF MUSCULOSKELETAL IMAGING AT ST. CATHERINE OF SIENA MEDICAL CENTER 15 Patients benefit from the customized model of care provided by radiologists specia lizing in musculoskeleta l imaging. HEARTS FOR CHARITABLE CARE 26 Three clinicians discuss their inspiration to give back through medicine. 06 contents ON THE COVER /////// NOVEMBER 2019 SPECIAL CLINICAL SECTION: GASTROENTEROLOGY STUDY MAY ALLEVIATE CONCERNS ABOUT LONG‑TERM PPI USE 20 Observationa l studies have linked proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) to a litany of hea lth conditions. A recent randomized controlled tria l undermines many of those associations, finding PPIs to be largely safe to use for at least three years. WEB‑ AND PHONE‑BASED BEHAVIORAL THERAPY OFFER LONG‑TERM IBS RELIEF 22 Telephone- and web-based cognitive behaviora l therapy (CBT) show promise as effective long-term treatments for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms, according to a recent study. GASTROENTEROLOGY AT A GLANCE 23 A roundup of statistics about digestive conditions. DEPARTMENTS LEGAL EASE 11 PEOPLE IN THE NEWS 16 FINANCIAL CHECKUP 18 MEDICAL REAL ESTATE 24 LOCAL NEWS 28 UPCOMING CME EVENTS 30 18 26

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