The hospital has pioneered several cardiac and orthopedic procedures - including India’s first beating heart surgery in which the hospital maintains over 99Content-Dispositionuccess rate. The hospital is also the first in India to perform Lumbar Disc Replacement surgery, Total Knee Replacement surgery, Birmingham Hip Replacement Surgery and the Illizarov Procedure for limb lengthening. Across all specialties the hospital’s success record is on par – if not better, than its counterparts in the West. This is largely due to the hospitals eminent team of specialist doctors and surgeons most of whom are trained in the US or UK and also its investment in the latest diagnostic equipment such as 64-Slice CT Scan, Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA), MRI, Linear Accelerator and Asia's largest sleep lab (polysomnography). Visit www.apollohospitals.com
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Thursday, April 2, 2009
First American Liver Transplant performed at Apollo Hospitals, India
The hospital has pioneered several cardiac and orthopedic procedures - including India’s first beating heart surgery in which the hospital maintains over 99Content-Dispositionuccess rate. The hospital is also the first in India to perform Lumbar Disc Replacement surgery, Total Knee Replacement surgery, Birmingham Hip Replacement Surgery and the Illizarov Procedure for limb lengthening. Across all specialties the hospital’s success record is on par – if not better, than its counterparts in the West. This is largely due to the hospitals eminent team of specialist doctors and surgeons most of whom are trained in the US or UK and also its investment in the latest diagnostic equipment such as 64-Slice CT Scan, Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA), MRI, Linear Accelerator and Asia's largest sleep lab (polysomnography). Visit www.apollohospitals.com
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Saturday, January 24, 2009
LIVER TRANSPLANT INDIA
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Liver Transplant Surgeon - Dr. Subhash Gupta, India
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Baby gets liver transplant, first in India
Added: September 11, 2008
A 14-month-old baby has become the youngest recipient of an 'in situ' liver transplant, a complicated surgery which has never been done before in India. Now the baby, Khushmeet, has a new breath of life, thanks to an Indian army major, who donated his wife's organs at the time of her death.
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Saturday, May 24, 2008
Liver Transplant
Liver Transplant Recent History Project
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Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Liver Transplant Update
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Saturday, April 19, 2008
Stem Cell Therapy for Liver Failure
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Friday, April 18, 2008
Videos for Gaucher Disease
Your Rights as a Patient
Whenever you go to a hospital or clinic for a major procedure or diagnostic test, one of the many forms you are given to sign is an "informed...
Protecting from Infection
Germs are a fact of life and catching an infectious disease like a cold may seem inevitable. But there are simple ways to protect yourself against...
Stress Reduction
Stress takes its toll by making us anxious, depressed and not able to function as fully as we'd like. What many don't know is that stress can...
Poor Sleep's Effect on Health
Sleep is necessary to feel refreshed, but now we know sleep actually impacts the way the body functions. Sleeping poorly can affect how often you get...
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Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Liver conditions: Related Videos
Alcohol and Your Liver
Most people know that alcohol abuse can cause liver damage. But what exactly does alcohol do to your liver? And how much alcohol puts you at risk? Join our panel of experts as they discuss the ins and outs of alcoholic liver disease.
Keywords: Alcohol, liver disease, liver, health, alcoholic, drinks, beer, wine, spirits, liquor, whiskey, vodka, cirrhosis, scarring of liver, information, disease, prevention, symptoms, hepatitis, treatment.
A Transplant Recipient's Story
After years of suffering from a progressive gastrointestinal disease, David Pearl reached a point where his life depended on a liver transplant. He waited and waited... and finally the call came. Join us as he shares his remarkable story of survival and renewal, and discusses the emotional challenge of receiving the gift of life from another person's tragedy.
Keywords: Liver transplant, story, patient experience, bleeding, varices.
Liver Transplant Challenges
Liver transplants are the last source of hope for many patients with advanced liver disease. But not all patients are eligible for transplants, and those who are often have to suffer through an extended waiting period. Join us as we talk to an expert surgeon about the many risks and complications involved in this life-saving procedure.
Keywords: Liver Transplantation,Liver, Transplantation
Liver Transplants
Organ transplants have always represented the cutting edge of medicine. And where ten years ago we worried about the procedure itself, today we worry primarily about organ availability. Liver transplantation has proven to be one of the most successful organ transplant procedures. Join us for a conversation about this important procedure. Where it has been, and where it is going.
Keywords: liver transplantation, liver failure, organ donation, organ list, cirrhosis, immune suppression therapy
Hepatitis Overview
Many people with viral hepatitis don't know they are infected. Listen as experts discuss who should be tested and review the causes, prevention and treatment of the various types of hepatitis.
Keywords: Liver, hepatitis, viral hepatitis, hepatitis A, (HAV), hepatitis B, (HBV), hepatitis C, (HCV), inflammation, nausea, fever, vomiting, jaundice, cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver failure, acute, chronic, infection, IV drug users, sexual contact, blood, transfusions, tattoos, body piercing, vaccine, standard interferon, interferon, ribavirin, pegylated interferons, lamivudine, epivir, adefovir, hepsera
Hepatitis C Overview
Hepatitis C is called a silent epidemic because many people are unaware they carry this virus of the liver. But experts say hepatitis C is a public health threat on par with HIV.
Keywords: Hepatitis C, HCV, blood, body fluids, sexual intercourse, IV drug use, needles, inflammation, nausea, fever, vomiting, jaundice, cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver failure, acute, chronic, infection, sexual contact, vaccine, standard interferon, interferon, ribavirin, interferons, combination therapy, blood transfusions, liver transplant
Hepatitis B Overview
Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver often spread through sexual contact. But people are usually unaware they carry the virus. Find out if you are at risk for hepatitis B.
Keywords: Hepatitis B, (HBV), blood, body fluids, sexual intercourse, IV drug use, razors, toothbrushes, needles, inflammation, nausea, fever, vomiting, jaundice, cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver failure, acute, chronic, infection, sexual contact, vaccine, standard interferon, interferon, pegylated interferons, lamivudine, epivir, asian population, Pegasys, Intron, Hepsera, Adefovir
HIV Medicine and Liver Health
Liver problems may be difficult to avoid when taking HIV medicines. But most problems are relatively mild and do not prevent people with HIV from continuing treatment. Learn more about liver damage associated with HIV treatment, and ways that doctors can help minimize the risk of serious problems.
Keywords: HIV, AIDS, human immunodeficiency syndrome, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, liver, side effects, liver damage, transaminases, AST, ALT, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, bilirubin, albumin, prothrombin time, PT, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, jaundice, yellowing of the eyes, liver inflammation, NRTIs, nuceloside analogs, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, NNRTIs, nonnucleosides, nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors, PIs, hyperbilirubinemia, hepatitis C, hepatitis
Treating Neuropathy
Treating nerve damage from diabetes requires a two-pronged approach: controlling blood sugar and alleviating the pain caused by peripheral neuropathy. Learn about the latest therapies.
Keywords: Diabetes, peripheral, neuropathy, nerve, nerve damage, brain, spinal cord, hands, fingers, arms, legs, toes, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, pain, burning, tingling, pins and needles, loss of sensation, anathesia, paresthesia, polyneuropathy, HIV, AIDS, liver disease, kidney disease, shingles, vitamin deficiencies, foot ulcers, joint pain, blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, infection, gangrenous, amputation, glucose, blood sugar, hemoglobin A1C, over-the-counter, analgesics, ibuprofen, naproxen, tricyclic antidepressants, amitriptyline, Elavil, desipramine, Norparim, nortriptyline, Pamelor, Aventyl, antiseizure drugs, anticonvulsants, carbamazapine, Tegretol, phenytoin, Dilantin, gabapentin, Neurontin, opiods, duloxetine, Cymbalta, pregabaline, Lyrica, Topical ointments, Lidocaine, Capsaicin, orthotics, wrist supports, socks, shoes, feet
Diabetes on Your Nerves
Almost half of all people with diabetes experience some form of nerve damage, which can develop into a complication known as peripheral neuropathy. What causes this condition, and how do you recognize the symptoms? Listen to leading experts explain.
Keywords: Diabetes, peripheral, neuropathy, nerve, nerve damage, brain, spinal cord, hands, fingers, arms, legs, toes, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, pain, burning, tingling, pins and needles, loss of sensation, anathesia, paresthesia, polyneuropathy, HIV, AIDS, liver disease, kidney disease, shingles, vitamin deficiencies, irritability, mood change, lack of concentration, depression, foot ulcers, joint pain, blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, infection, gangrenous, amputation, glucose, blood sugar, blood tests, nerve conduction study, physical exam, history, exercise.
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Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Urology / Nephrology Video Library-Part 5
Hemodialysis Overview
Category: Kidney Health
One of the most important lifesaving advances for kidney failure, dialysis, was invented during World War II, but not widely available until the 1960s. Today, thousands of kidney patients owe their survival to this process. Join our panelists as they focus on the benefits of hemodialysis.
What Is FSGS
Category: Kidney Health
Many cases of kidney disease in the United States are linked to serious medical conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, but there some forms of kidney disease that have no known cause. FSGS, is one of the rare kidney diseases that cause damage to the filtering units called the glomeruli in the kidney. Join our panelists for an in-depth look at this condition.
Identifying Kidney Failure
Category: Kidney Health
Treating Kidney Stones
Category: Kidney Health
How your kidney stones are treated will depend on the size, location and type of stone you have. Our panel of experts will discuss the different options, and how you and your doctor can decide which one is right for you.
Why You Need Your Kidney
Category: Kidney Health
What do you know about your kidneys? Most people are aware that they look something like kidney beans, and that there are two of them-- but that's about it. As you might expect, kidneys are actually quite important. What do kidneys do and why can't you live without them? Tune in to find out.
Prostate Seed Implants
Category: Urologic Health
Prostate seed implantation--also called brachytherapy--has become more and more popular in recent years as a treatment option for prostate cancer, and New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani's decision to undergo the procedure has put it in the spotlight. Less invasive than surgery--but potentially just as effective--seed implantaion involves the insertion of radioactive seeds directly into the prostate, concentrating radiation in the cancerous area and minimizing exposure in other parts of the body.
On this webcast, join us in the operating room with urologist Robert Salant, MD and radiation oncologist Daniel Shasha, MD as they perform a brachytherapy on a 57-year-old man. Highlights will include:
- a discussion with the patient about his choice of treatment
- an ultrasound view of the prostate
- needle insertion of the seeds
- an x-ray view of the implanted seeds
- commentary by Dr. Salant and Dr. Shasha before, during, and after the procedure
BPH Treatment
Category: Urologic Health
Although prostate enlargement is a normal part of the aging process, benign prostatic hyperplasia -- BPH -- can sometimes lead to uncomfortable and even painful symptoms. Fortunately, there are a variety of medical treatments that can help. Join our panel of experts as they discuss the advantages and disadvantages of these treatment strategies.
Kidney Stones in Summer
Category: Kidney Health
Ice cream, beaches, and.... kidney stones? It's a little known fact, but kidney stones are much more common in the summer. Why is this the case? What should you do to keep from getting kidney stones in the summer? What symptoms should you watch out for? Join our panel of experts for an important lesson on summer stones.
Penile Pump Surgery
Category: Urologic Health
Also known as an "inflatable penile prosthesis", the penile pump is a remarkable device which can restore the possibility of intercourse to men suffering from severe sexual dysfunction. Not to be confused with a penile enlargement, the penile pump is a completely internal mechanism which allows a man to have a full erection at any time -- without planning ahead, as is necessary with other treatments.
Watch the actual surgery, beginning to end, as expert surgeon Francois Eid addresses these questions and more.
This educational presentation includes video images of medical procedures and human anatomy that are graphic in nature. Individual discretion is advised before viewing this presentation, which is intended for mature viewers only.Via: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
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Urology / Nephrology Video Library-Part 3
Getting Personal about OAB
Category: Overactive Bladder
She blamed it on her aging body until she learned that you don't have to live with it. See how a little trial and error helped one woman regain control of OAB.
OAB Medications
Category: Overactive Bladder
Having the urge to go can be distressing, but there are several medicines that can help. Listen to experts describe how the different medicines for overactive bladder work.
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Category: Overactive Bladder
Drugs and lifestyle changes are both effective in treating overactive bladder (OAB). Studies show the standard class of OAB medication, anticholinergics, also known as antimuscarinics, are effective in 70% to 80% of patients.
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Category: Overactive Bladder
Frequent urges to urinate can be the result of overactive bladder (OAB). This is called urinary urgency. People with OAB can also find they have more than the urge to urinate; they actually need to urinate often. This is called urinary frequency. Incontinence can also be a problem. And people with OAB can experience nocturia, which means they need to get up frequently at night, to go to the bathroom.
OAB and Lifestyle Changes
Category: Overactive Bladder
Medicines can help people with overactive bladder. But so can a wide variety of lifestyle changes. Listen as experts describe everyday things you can do.
OAB Overview
Category: Overactive Bladder
Frequent and sudden urges to urinate may be more than a nuisance. They may be symptoms of a urinary condition. Listen to experts describe a condition known as overactive bladder.
Prostate Cancer Surgery
Category: Urologic Health
Prostate cancer often requires removing the prostate gland. A new technique called laparoscopy uses tiny incisions and a camera to accomplish the operation and allow for a speedy recovery.
Prostate Cancer Exam
Category: Urologic Health
There's an on-going debate within the medical community about the merits of routine screening for prostate cancer. Get the latest information and one expert's view on the controversy.
Yeast Infections and Diabetes
Category: Urologic Health
Studies show nearly 3 out of every 4 women will experience a yeast infection at least once in their life. For women with diabetes, however, the risk is even higher. Why is this the case, and what should women with diabetes do about it? Tune in for expert information and advise.
Via: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
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Urology / Nephrology Video Library-Part 2
Types of Kidney StonesCategory:Urologic Health
Not all kidney stones are alike. Learn about the different types, and how each kind of stone brings its own specific problems.
Via: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
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Urology / Nephrology Video Library-Part 1
Videos on Kidney Health, Kidney Stones, Overactive Bladder, Urologic Health from our comprehensive consumer health video library. Click any title to bring up our video window. If you find that the video window does not come up, please check that your browser has JavaScript enabled and is set to allow pop-up windows.
Hormonal Therapy: ProstateCategory: Urologic Health
Via: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Yeast Infections IntroductionCategory: Urologic Health
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Liver Disease / Hepatitis Video Library-Part 3
Liver Transplants
Category: Liver Health
Organ transplants have always represented the cutting edge of medicine. And where ten years ago we worried about the procedure itself, today we worry primarily about organ availability. Liver transplantation has proven to be one of the most successful organ transplant procedures. Join us for a conversation about this important procedure. Where it has been, and where it is going.
Liver Transplant Challenges
Category: Liver Health
Liver transplants are the last source of hope for many patients with advanced liver disease. But not all patients are eligible for transplants, and those who are often have to suffer through an extended waiting period. Join us as we talk to an expert surgeon about the many risks and complications involved in this life-saving procedure.
Via: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
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Liver Disease / Hepatitis Video Library-Part 2
Hepatitis OverviewMany people with viral hepatitis don't know they are infected. Listen as experts discuss who should be tested and review the causes, prevention and treatment of the various types of hepatitis.
Via: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Alcohol and Your LiverMost people know that alcohol abuse can cause liver damage. But what exactly does alcohol do to your liver? And how much alcohol puts you at risk? Join our panel of experts as they discuss the ins and outs of alcoholic liver disease.
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Liver Disease / Hepatitis Video Library-Part 1
Videos on Hepatitis, Liver Health from our comprehensive consumer health video library. Click any title to bring up our video window. If you find that the video window does not come up, please check that your browser has JavaScript enabled and is set to allow pop-up windows.
Hepatitis C OverviewHepatitis C is called a silent epidemic because many people are unaware they carry this virus of the liver. But experts say hepatitis C is a public health threat on par with HIV.
Via: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com
Hepatitis B OverviewHepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver often spread through sexual contact. But people are usually unaware they carry the virus. Find out if you are at risk for hepatitis B.
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