Archive for March, 2009
Lymphedema: New and Emerging Treatments
Presented by: Stanley Rockson, MD
The Allan and Tina Neill Professor of Lymphatic Research and Medicine; Chief of Consultative Cardiology
Stanford University Medical Center
January 22, 2009
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Lecture Overview:
Lymphedema is a chronic debilitating disease characterized by swelling in affected limbs and inflammation.
Approximately 10 million Americans have lymphedema, following cancer therapy, recurrent infections, injuries or vascular surgery.
When […]
Hand Arthritis: When Do I Need Surgery?
Presented by: Amy Ladd, MDProfessor of Orthopaedic Surgery (Hand Surgery) and by courtesy of Medicine (Immunology & Rheumatology) and SurgeryStanford University Medical CenterJanuary 28, 2009Watch the video Lecture Overview:
Arthritis of the fingers and thumb afflicts most adults.
There are a number of non-surgical treatments for […]
Cancer Stem Cells: The Origin of Cancer
Presented by: Irving Weissman, MD
The Virginia & D.K. Ludwig Professor for Clinical Investigation in Cancer Research, Professor of Developmental Biology and by courtesy of Biology
Stanford University Medical Center
February 11, 2009
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Cancer stem cells have the ability to self-renew and replenish the growing cancer. They can grow indefinitely and spread to other organs […]
Read More..>>Contemporary Surgical Treatment Of Facial Nerve Paralysis
Presented by: Sam P. Most, MD, FACSChief, Division of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryAssociate Professor, Departments of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery and Surgery (Plastic)Stanford University Medical CenterFebruary 26, 2009Watch the video Lecture Overview:
The facial nerve structure is highly complex. Damage to just one nerve can cause paralysis and difficulties […]
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