Most viewed this week from @JAMASurgery:
Higher #mortality rates among surgeons vs non-surgeon physicians may reflect differences related to work environment, professional demands, and lifestyle.
https://t.co/JCMldWekzu
Bill Moyers, a legend in the world of journalism and a longtime member of the extended PBS family, has died at the age of 91.
Moyers was perhaps best known for the long-running programs and documentaries he produced at PBS, including "Bill Moyers Journal" and "Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth."
For more on Moyers' life and career, @GeoffRBennett speaks to @okapifilm and @WmBrangham.
Day 1 | ILLS 2025
Kicking off the 5th World Congress of the International Laparoscopic Liver Society & the 3rd International Consensus Conference on Minimally Invasive Liver Resections in Seoul 🇰🇷.
#ILLS2025#HepaticusPrime#LiverSurgery#MIS#HPB
The 2nd Annual RUSH Liver Conference is happening Nov 23, 2024, in Chicago.
Highlights include updates on HCC, liver transplantation, and advances in hepatology.
Earn CME credits. Use promo code RUSH100 when registering : https://t.co/DiRo6G29jU
#LiverCare#Hepatology
“Rwanda’s handling of the Marburg virus outbreak is ‘unprecedented,’ with a record-low case fatality rate of 22.7%. Swift testing, strong healthcare infrastructure, and innovative treatments helped Rwanda recover. #GlobalHealth” @RwandaHealth https://t.co/NMeLr63jnP
Don’t miss this week’s press briefing with @AfricaCDC Director General, Dr. @JeanKaseya2, and Rwanda’s Minister of Health, Dr. @nsanzimanasabin. Get the latest updates on the Mpox outbreak across @_AfricanUnion Member States, and hear about the urgent actions being taken in Rwanda to address the Marburg outbreak. Stay informed!
📅 Date: 10 October 2024
🕞 Time:
16:00 – 17:00 | East Africa Time (GMT+3)
15:00 – 16:00 | Southern Africa Time (GMT+2)
14:00 – 15:00 | Central Africa Countries (GMT+1)
🔗 Join virtually via Zoom: https://t.co/iS1ze69aUu
Attended the #Portal360 conference—an insightful + multidisciplinary approach to liver disease mgmt. especially Re: TIPS. Conferences like this bring a wealth of knowledge across specialties #PortalHypertension#Livertransplant#Hepatology
Incredible experience at #TTS2024 in Istanbul last week! Our transplant fellow from Rwanda, Dr. Emmanuel Muhawenimana, gave presentation on Rwanda’s first #KidneyTransplant program.
• 2023 launch
• 5-year workforce plan
• Ethical donation laws
• Complication management
Attended the opening ceremony of #TTS2024 in Istanbul! Witnessed the graceful and captivating whirling dervishes, a perfect cultural start to an exciting week of discussions on transplant innovation. #TransplantSurgery#TTS2024#TTSIstanbul@ttsorg
Attending session at TTS Istanbul re #WorldHealthAssembly resolution: 'Increasing availability, ethical access & oversight of transplantation of human cells, tissues, and organs.' Learn more: https://t.co/FB9HnpZlcV](https://t.co/FB9HnpZlcV
@ttsorg#TTS2024#OrganDonation
"Robotic living donor hepatectomy is associated with superior outcomes for both the donor and the recipient compared with laparoscopic or open - A single-center prospective registry study of 3448 cases" by Raptis et al
https://t.co/SCuwMK354O
Congratulations to Dr. Bumgardner and ASTS. Her dedication to ASTS is inspiring. I appreciate her early guidance and mentorship during residency @OhioStateSurg. She has impacted so many careers, especially via the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) #Mentorship#Leadership
#IHPBA2024 Legacy Declaration: The improvement of management pathways and access to care in sub-Saharan Africa for patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma @IHPBA It’s #GameChanger time ! https://t.co/Jrow6tWt2s