The human liver has an astonishing ability to regenerate itself. Learn what makes this possible, its medical implications, and the potential for future treatments.
Jan 2019
Basic Human Liver Anatomy And Functions.
In this episode we discuss some basic liver anatomy. It’s function in the human body. Some of the common diseases of the liver. Also how to keep the liver healthy in order to function efficiently in the human body. Visit Med Brain Media for medical quizzes, trivia, puzzles, and g ... Show More
7m 50s
Dec 2024
Here’s How to Get the ULTIMATE Liver (And Why It Will Change Your Life!) Siggi Clavien : 1232
<p>Most people don’t think about their liver until it’s too late. </p><p>In this episode, Dave sits down with Siggi Clavien, founder of de-liver-ance® & The Liver Clinic, to uncover the hidden superpowers of the body’s most underrated organ: the liver. This is ... Show More
1h 8m
Nov 2022
Livers that live longer than we do
Claudia Hammond discovers that some livers have the potential for extraordinary longevity and after a long life in a transplant donor, can survive for many more years in a transplant recipient. Livers over one hundred years old, called centurian livers by researchers, have been i ... Show More
26m 27s
Dec 2023
Episode 68: Liver transplant with Meera Gupta
We learn about liver transplant with Dr. Meera Gupta, transplant surgeon at the University of Kentucky Healthcare Transplant Center, and surgical director of the Kidney and Pancreas Transplant Program. We discuss eligibility, triage, the peri-operative course, and important post- ... Show More
46m 11s
May 2023
Selects: Does the body replace itself?
Does the human body really replace itself every few years? The answer is yes, but different parts of the body do so at different rates. Learn all about which parts of your body are the speediest, and which take the longest to regenerate, in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com ... Show More
38m 11s