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The New England Journal of Medicine has published a report which indicates that a new high-tech device can preserve kidneys and other organs in a highly efficient manner. Manuel Gallegus reports.

The program introduces an update in state-of-the-art liver transplantation from UCSF, a national leader among abdominal transplant programs. Topics discussed include the prognoses of various liver transplant recipients given the availability "ideal livers" and less than ideal livers. The program explains the significance of the MELD score and how if affects patients' time on the wait list. This program includes important guidelines for physicians to help their patients navigate the baffling maze of transplant wait lists. Series: "UCSF Transplant Update" [2/2008] [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 13838]

The U.S. Transplant Games is a four-day athletic competition among recipients of organ transplants. Competition in the U.S. Transplant Games is open to anyone who has received a lifesaving solid organ transplant--heart, liver, kidney, lung, and pancreas. Bone marrow recipients are also eligible to participate. As much as the Games is an athletic event that calls attention to the success of organ and tissue transplantation, it is also a celebration of life among recipients, their families and friends. For more information please visit www.transplantgames.org

On September 19th, 2007 at 7:00 pm EDT, The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Montefiore-Einstein Heart Center in New York will present an OR-Live.com webcast of a panel discussion on an orthotopic heart transplant. This transplant procedure was performed on April 17, 2007 by Dr. David D'Alessandro, Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the Center. The panel discussion will be moderated by Dr. Daniel Goldstein, Surgical Director of Cardiac Transplantation, Montefiore-Einstein Heart Center. They will be joined by a live audience of surgeon-colleagues and cardiologists. The webcast will feature video portions of the procedure as well as detailed descriptions of the techniques used.

A German farmer who received the world's first complete double arm transplant is recovering well and able to perform some basic tasks, though doctors said Wednesday it still could take up to two years before he relearns how to use his hands. (Oct. 8)

Interview on the Early Show: Female Hair Transplant Patient treated for Hair Loss in Women at Bernstein Medical - Center for Hair Restoration in New York: http://www.bernsteinmedical.com

The Batley Townswomen's Guild, best known for their rendition of Pearl Harbor, reenacts the first heart transplant.

On September 19th, 2007 The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Montefiore-Einstein Heart Center in New York presented an OR-Live.com webcast of a panel discussion on a heart transplant. This procedure was performed on April 17, 2007 by Dr. David D'Alessandro, Cardiothoracic Surgeon at the Center. Dr. Ricardo Bello was the assisting surgeon during the procedure. The panel discussion was moderated by Dr. Daniel Goldstein, Surgical Director of Cardiac Transplantation, Montefiore-Einstein Heart Center. They were joined by a live audience of surgeon-colleagues and cardiologists. The webcast featured video portions of the procedure as well as detailed descriptions of the techniques used.

The UCSF Transplant Update Series brings the latest clinical information for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals and others who care for organ failure patients. This segment provides an update on Hepatitis C by Norah Terrault, M.D. and a presentation on the risks and benefits of steroid sparing in kidney transplant patients by Donald Hricik, M.D. Series: UCSF Transplant Update [9/2007] [Health and Medicine] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 13193]

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