Transplant: Liver Transplant
Dr. Prabhakar Baliga, head of the Division of Transplant Surgery at MUSC, discusses reasons someone might require a liver transplant. He emphasizes the importance of addressing liver problems early, especially because of organ shortage issues. He notes that MUSC has one of the shortest waiting times in the United States for liver transplant. To conclude, Dr. Baliga, touches upon the actual operation as well as post-operative recovery. (Source: MUSC Organ Transplantation Surgery Podcast)
Source: MUSC Organ Transplantation Surgery Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Transplant: Superior Services at MUSC
Dr. Kenneth Chavin, a specialist in transplant surgery, comments on a recent honor of MUSC’s transplant services, which was named the number one liver transplant program in the country by the University Health Consortium. He notes specific initiatives and strategies employed by the transplant team at MUSC to achieve their high level of success. Dr. Chavin emphasizes the importance of the multidisciplinary approach and notes that MUSC has the shortest wait time in the country for both liver and kidney transplants. (Source: MUSC Organ Transplantation Surgery Podcast)
Source: MUSC Organ Transplantation Surgery Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Liver Cancer: Hepatocellular Carcinoma
A specialist in both gastroenterology and hepatology, Dr. David Koch discusses primary liver cancer, noting reasons for increased risk of this disease. He goes over the process from screening through diagnosis and treatment. In this cancer podcast, Dr. Koch focuses on the benefits of liver resection or transplantation for patient prognosis. He concludes by noting research efforts coming about at MUSC. (Source: MUSC Organ Transplantation Surgery Podcast)
Source: MUSC Organ Transplantation Surgery Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Liver Disease: Diagnostic Evaluation
Dr. David Koch, a specialist in gastroenterology and hepatology, describes diagnostic evaluation of patients referred to the Digestive Disease Center of MUSC for liver disease. In this digestive health podcast, he goes over possible causes of liver disease and explains diagnostic identification of these risk factors. Dr. Koch discusses viral hepatitis and alcoholic liver disease as well. He concludes with a discussion of primary liver cancer. (Source: MUSC Organ Transplantation Surgery Podcast)
Source: MUSC Organ Transplantation Surgery Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Transplant Surgery Authors: Medical Univeristy of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Liver Cancer: Hepatocellular Carcinoma
A specialist in both gastroenterology and hepatology, Dr. David Koch discusses primary liver cancer, noting reasons for increased risk of this disease. He goes over the process from screening through diagnosis and treatment. In this cancer podcast, Dr. Koch focuses on the benefits of liver resection or transplantation for patient prognosis. He concludes by noting research efforts coming about at MUSC. (Source: MUSC Digestive Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Digestive Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Deny Organ Transplants to Marijuana Users?
It has been said that people who use marijuana shouldn't receive transplants because they may have liver damage or they may not comply with medical regimens. Is it time to revisit that guideline? (Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Family Medicine Podcast - September 23, 2013 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Deny Organ Transplants to Marijuana Users?
It has been said that people who use marijuana shouldn't receive transplants because they may have liver damage or they may not comply with medical regimens. Is it time to revisit that guideline? (Source: Medscape Pulmonary Medicine Podcast)
Source: Medscape Pulmonary Medicine Podcast - September 23, 2013 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Deny Organ Transplants to Marijuana Users?
It has been said that people who use marijuana shouldn ' t receive transplants because they may have liver damage or they may not comply with medical regimens. Is it time to revisit that guideline? (Source: Medscape General Surgery Podcast)
Source: Medscape General Surgery Podcast - September 23, 2013 Category: Surgery Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
" Calculated Risk " -- The Discovery Files
University of Utah mathematicians developed a set of calculus equations to make it easier for doctors to save acetaminophen overdose patients by quickly estimating how much painkiller they took, when they consumed it and whether they will require a liver transplant to survive. (Source: The Discovery Files)
Source: The Discovery Files - March 19, 2012 Category: Science Authors: National Science Foundation Source Type: podcasts
International Stem Cell Corporation Announces a Manufacturing and Supply Agreement with Millipore Co
International Stem Cell (OTCBB:ISCO) announced today it has entered into a worldwide distribution agreement with Millipore Corporation (NYSE: MIL) to manufacture living cells and cell culture products to be sold through Millipore’s distribution network.
“To work with a company such as Millipore that has sales of over $1.5 billion and is known throughout the world is a wonderful opportunity for ISCO. This partnership will lead to a significant expansion in ISCO’s revenue generation through the manufacture of high quality cells and cell culture products. Millipore is a leader in the life science industry, with a strong...
Source: International Stem Cell Corporation - September 25, 2008 Category: Stem Cells Authors: internationalstemcell Tags: biotechnology science health medicine parthenogenesis stem cell Source Type: podcasts
