#130 Organ transplantation part 1: Neuroinfectious complications

BrainWaves: A Neurology Podcast

• Episode: #130 Organ transplantation part 1: Neuroinfectious complications
• Website: BrainWaves: A Neurology Podcast
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• Duration: 00:19:54
• Published: 2019-01-31 11:00

There is no question that organ transplantation has saved thousands of lives in recent years from fatal conditions. And over time, we've become more and more successful at maintaining the integrity of the graft and increasing longevity of organ transplant recipients. Despite these advances in transplant medicine, it is not an entirely risk-free process. In part 1 of this 2-part series of the BrainWaves podcast, Jim Siegler speaks with Dr. Linda Zhou about the neuroinfectious complications that threaten these patients.

Produced by James E. Siegler and Linda Zhou. Music by Jason Shaw, Josh Woodward, and Lee Rosevere. Sound effects by Mike Koenig and Daniel Simion. BrainWaves' podcasts and online content are intended for medical education only and should not be used for clinical decision making. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @brainwavesaudio for the latest updates to the podcast.

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