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Asthma
One in four children living in the Bronx has been
diagnosed with asthma. The hospitalization and mortality rates
in the Bronx are twice the city average.......... |
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As a national center for research, Alfath clinic has
been pioneering innovative treatment protocols, and
participating in important clinical trials of new agents to
treat heart failure, prolong life, and improve health...... |
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Nephrology The two most common causes of End-Stage Renal
(kidney) Disease (ESRD) are diabetes and hypertension, both of
which are highly prevalent in the ALFATH community.. ... |
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Ophthalmology This facility has the latest state-of-the-art
equipment for performing no-stitch cataract surgery, eye
plastic surgery, corneal transplants, and procedures for
treating glaucoma, or retinal disease and other ailments......... |
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Surgery A state-of-the-art facility, use of sophisticated
technology, and advanced surgical techniques, are an essential
part of the elective and emergency surgical services offered
by the hospital's expert team of surgeons. Surgical services,
including general, laparoscopic, vascular, thoracic, plastic,
pediatric, and urologic specialties are available in both
inpatient and outpatient settings..... |
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Radiology The Radiology Department was one of the first
centers in the Metropolitan/New York area to become totally
"filmless". The use of computer workstations to view
"filmless" diagnostic studies represents a major
breakthrough......... |
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Neonatology Weighing as little as a pound, beset by multiple
medical problems and complications, these tiny infants fight
for life. Yet still, our Neonatalogy division is one of the
most successful in the country, achieving a 99% survival
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