By the end of this episode you will be able to: List the different types of liver cancer and their epidemiology Explain how to make the diagnosis in a patient with suspected liver cancer Describe how to stage a patient with suspected liver cancer Outline the treatment options for a patient with liver cancer
Dec 31
437. A Candle in the Darkness – Philipp Bozzini and the Lichtleiter
In 1806, physician Philipp Bozzini introduced the Lichtleiter, a candle-lit, mirror-lined instrument designed for direct visual inspection of internal organs—an idea far ahead of its time and initially met with skepticism. Though dismissed by many contemporaries, the device is no ... Show More
7m 38s
Nov 2020
Ep 148 Liver Emergencies: Acute Liver Failure, Hepatic Encephalopathy, Hepatorenal Syndrome, Liver Test Interpretation & Drugs to Avoid
In this 1st part of our 2 part series on Liver Emergencies Walter Himmel, Brian Steinhart and Anton discuss: What are the most important causes of acute liver failure that we need to identify in the ED so we can initiate timely treatment? What are some of the common medications w ... Show More
1h 11m
Jan 2021
276: What you can do to stop cancer before it starts | Jason Fung, M.D.
Jason Fung, M.D.: “Cancer is something that can hide—it can change, and the immune system is our best chance of trying to take away the hiding places.”
Fung, a nephrologist, fasting expert, and author of The Cancer Code, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how you can get ... Show More
49m 56s
Jan 2022
Liver Function Tests (LFTs) - What are they?
Liver function tests (LFTs) are a group of blood tests that provide information on the function of a person's liver. This episode Dr Matt & Dr Mike explain what each liver function test represents. This includes bilirubin, albumin, AST, ALT, ALP, and GGT.**This episode is not int ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2022
Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Guideline
An interview with Dr. Van Morris from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX and Dr. Cathy Eng from Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, TN, co-chairs on "Treatment of Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: ASCO Guideline." Dr. Morris and Dr. Eng review ... Show More
21m 12s