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'I'm Just so Proud of Him': Crested Butte Family Shares 2-year-old's Journey with Kidney Cancer

In 2021, a Crested Butte family received a life-changing diagnosis. During the holiday season, their story is an apparent reminder that sometimes the best gifts are never found under a tree.


Author Denver 7 | Publish Date December 23, 2021
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Department of Surgery In the News

U.S. News & World Report

Obesity Can Raise Odds for Post-Surgical Complications

news outletU.S. News & World Report
Publish DateMay 08, 2023

Here's one more reason to watch your weight: Obesity can increase your odds for serious complications after surgery.

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Medscape

Novel Strategy Could Improve Heart Transplant Allocation

news outletMedscape
Publish DateApril 25, 2023

Prediction models that incorporate more than just treatment status could rank order heart transplant candidates by urgency more effectively.

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Becker's Hospital Review

15 Specialties, 4 Liver Transplants and 1 Life Saved: Inside a Rare Surgery at Children's Hospital Colorado

news outletBecker's Hospital Review
Publish DateApril 16, 2023

This year's National Donate Life Month has special meaning for a young patient who recently underwent his fourth liver transplant with CU surgeons.

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News Medical

Study Examines Whether Alcohol-Associated Burn Injuries Impair Cognitive Function

news outletNews Medical
Publish DateApril 10, 2023

New research describes another possible issue caused by the combination of alcohol and burn injury: impaired cognitive function.

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