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Tennessee Cancer Specialists
Dharmen Patel is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. He is also highly rated in 74 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Penile Cancer, Hemochromatosis, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Acute Mountain Sickness. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Vince Lombardi Cancer Clinic
Demet Yasar is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Dr. Yasar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. She is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS). Dr. Yasar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Hematology.
Abingdon Physician Partners - Regional Cancer Center At Johnston Memorial Hospital
Anthony DeSalvo, MD, believes the best care comes from both science and compassion, especially during life's most difficult moments. He chose to specialize in oncology because it's rapidly advancing field that allows him to support patients when they need it most. After an internal medicine rotation, he explored several career paths but felt a strong connection to oncology and the opportunity it provides to make a meaningful difference. Originally from upstate New York, Dr. DeSalvo first came to the Appalachian Highlands to attend Virginia Tech and fell in love with the region. He was drawn back by the honesty and faith of the people here. In his free time, he enjoys restoring his pre-Civil War farmhouse, hiking and swimming. Dr. Desalvo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Mountain Sickness. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Desalvo is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Summary: More and more people are engaging in sports in the mountains, including individuals with heart or lung diseases. At the same time, such diseases are becoming more common in Switzerland. At high altitude, less oxygen is available, which places stress on the body-particularly on the heart, which has to pump blood through the lungs. How the healthy heart, especially the right ventricle, responds to t...
Summary: This multicenter observational study will evaluate the association between geographic altitude, availability of critical care resources, and clinical outcomes in children with pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (PARDS). Data on demographics, physiology, and hospital structure will be collected from PICUs located at different altitudes worldwide. The study aims to identify gaps in PARDS ...

