Lloyd Brown MD,FACS
@lloydbrownmd
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Transplant and HPB Surgeon | Capacity Building |Global Surgery | MIS | Simplicity | Vibes
Chicago, IL
Joined March 2010
"It always seems impossible until it's done”— Nelson Mandela
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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
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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
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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
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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
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“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
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The death rate for Marburg virus can be as high as 90%. There are no approved vaccines and treatments. So how did Rwanda achieve what one doctor calls an "unprecedented" success in controlling its...
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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
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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
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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
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An updated model for building sustainable kidney transplant programs in LMIC via US + Rwanda multi institutional collaboration: https://t.co/TrWUOEgCFq
@kfaisalhospital @RwandaHealth I thank @RushUniversity transplant for their ongoing support. #GlobalHealth @TransplantJrnl
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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
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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
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#TTS2024 #OrganDonation
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"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
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Liver Resection vs Nonsurgical Treatments for Patients With Early Multinodular Hepatocellular Carcinoma @JAMASurgery
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This cohort study assesses data from 2 large Italian multicenter databases for patients with early multinodular hepatocellular carcinoma to compare the efficacy of liver resection vs percutaneous...
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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
It’s official! Dr. Ginny Bumgardner is ASTS’ new President. Thank you, Dr. Pomfret for your incredible leadership this past year!
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#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 !
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Thank you to all the participants, speakers, and sponsors for making the 16th IHPBA World Congress in Cape Town a huge success! We look forward to seeing you all in Singapore in 2026. Scan the QR code to register for further information #IHPBA24 #Thankyou #seeyouinsingapore
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Inspired by Dr. Palepu Jagannath's talk, 'Beyond the Ivory Towers: Developing HPB Surgery in LMICs’ (Low and Middle Income Countries) at #IHPBA2024. #Capetown #SouthAfrica Nelson Mandela once said, 'It always seems impossible until it's done.' Time to make it happen !
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Fascinating symposium at @IHPBA around HCC in low- and middle-income countries 🚨Inequity to HCC care on a global scale towards achieving UHC 🍀 Risk reduction through wider improvements in risk factors 🍀 understanding global relevance of current HCC guidelines 🍀 Lack of
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Going plant-based 🌱 even for one meal can make a difference ? See how a single meatless meal benefits patients with cirrhosis: https://t.co/lGTNj1cYNU This article includes commentary from our own @NancyReau @RushUniversity #PlantBased #Cirrhosis
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