Craniofacial Anomalies & Cleft Palate Clinic The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Craniofacial Anomalies and Cleft Lip and Palate team is a multidisciplinary group dedicated to the care of patients with cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial abnormalities. The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital team is recognized by the Ghana and West Africa Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and includes representatives from the fields of audiology, genetics, oral surgery, orthodontics, otolaryngology, pediatrics, pediatric dentistry, plastic surgery and speech and language pathology. Other disciplines, such as neurosurgery and orthopedics, are available to patients as needed. The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Craniofacial Anomalies Team is associated with Children's Rehabilitation Services (CRS). Some of our families meet with a team member prior to the birth of the baby. This happens when the cleft is identified pre-natally with ultrasound. These families are given extensive information including special bottles and training in the feeding of an infant with a cleft palate. All children are followed by the entire team following their birth. Team members also are available to families to offer support and respond to questions and concerns. Our Mission The Kings & Queens Medical University College and KQTH Craniofacial Anomalies and Cleft Lip and Palate Center strives to provide optimal care services for patients with cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial anomalies through an interdisciplinary team approach. The center adheres to the Ghana Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association (GCPA) guidelines for treatment and management and currently is recognized as a craniofacial as well as cleft lip and palate center by this organization. The center is located at the Kings & Queens Medical University College, KQTH and the patients, in addition to the specific services of Craniofacial and Cleft Lip and Palate Center, have access to other hospital and clinical services. · Meet our team · Your first visit · Feeding for infants with craniofacial anomalies Location & Contact Information +233-24000000 info.kqth@kqmuc.edu.gh Referring Physicians Please make a copy of our referral form (PDF) and send it by fax to: Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Craniofacial Anomalies and Cleft Palate Center Fax: +233 -240000000
Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital musculoskeletal Institute The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital musculoskeletal Institute represents a comprehensive, interdisciplinary group of highly trained orthopedists and staff dedicated to helping patients who suffer from the many complicated and painful problems associated with ailments and injuries of the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital musculoskeletal system, joints and connective tissue of the body. The Institute delivers the most comprehensive range of Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital musculoskeletal services in the region. Highly trained specialists and staff are dedicated to helping those who experience the pain and stiffness associated with arthritis live more active lives with less discomfort. Patients of all ages are evaluated and treated with the most innovative technology available at a level of care that can only be found at an academic medical center. Together, orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists and endocrinologists work in partnership with our teams in radiology, internal medicine, anesthesiology, physical therapy and occupational therapy to maximize your care. Whether exploring non-surgical options or a total joint replacement, you will have a team of experts to support you in making the choices that will serve you best. Our Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital musculoskeletal Institute provides a full range of services including: · Arthritis & Joint Health · Osteoporosis & Bone Health · Vertebral Fracture Program · Geriatric Fracture Program · Foot & Ankle · Hand & Upper Extremity · Radiology Services · Spine Center · Sports Medicine
Ulcerative colitis (Colitis ulcerosa, UC) is a form of inflammatory bowel disease(IBD). Ulcerative colitis is a form of colitis, adisease of the colon (the largest portion of the large intestine), that includes characteristic ulcers, or open sores. The main symptom of active disease is usually constant diarrhea mixed with blood, of gradual onset. IBD is often confused with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Ulcerative colitis shares much in common with Crohn's disease, another form of IBD, but Crohn's disease can affect the whole gastrointestinal tract while ulcerative colitis only attacks the large intestine, and while ulcerative colitis can be treated by performing a total colectomy (i.e., removing the entire large intestine), surgery for Crohn's disease involves removing the damaged parts of the intestine and reconnecting the healthy parts, which does not cure Crohn's, as it can recur after surgery, mostly at the site of the intestinal anastomosis (connection) or in other areas. Ulcerative colitis is an intermittent disease, with periods of exacerbated symptoms, and periods that are relatively symptom-free Extent of involvement Ulcerative colitis is normally continuous from the rectum up the colon. The disease is classified by the extent of involvement, depending on how far up the colon the disease extends: · Distal colitis, potentially treatable with enemas: · Proctitis: Involvement limited to the rectum · Proctosigmoiditis: Involvement of the rectosigmoid colon, the portion of the colon adjacent to the rectum. · Left-sided colitis: Involvement of the descending colon, which runs along the patient's left side, up to the splenic flexure and the beginning of the transverse colon. · Extensive colitis, inflammation extending beyond the reach of enemas: · Pancolitis: Involvement of the entire colon, extending from the rectum to the cecum, beyond which the small intestine begins
Gastrointestinal Cancer Program Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Cancer Center is a national leader in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies, which include cancers of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, biliary tree, colon and rectum. The center works in close collaboration with the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Digestive Disease Center, rated highly for many years for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Ghana and West Africa has highest death rate from esophageal cancer and highest death rate for colorectal cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute. Our pancreatic cancer rates are among the highest in the nation. Fortunately, our research and clinical trials for gastrointestinal cancers, paired with recent advances in screening, diagnostics and treatment are helping to reverse these trends and replace them with hope for the future. Multispecialty clinics staffed by medical, surgical and radiation oncologists, as well as gastroenterologists, are held for newly diagnosed patients. Complex cases are discussed by the appropriate specialists at weekly GI tumor board meetings. Even if patients aren’t seen by these doctors they get the advantage of their experience. At Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Cancer Center, our Gastrointestinal Cancer Program focuses on: · Colorectal Cancer(colon cancer & rectal cancer) · Liver Cancer · Pancreatic Cancer Pancrease Surgery Program of Excellence · Stomach Cancer · Esophageal Cancer Find a colorectal, pancreatic, stomach, esophageal at KQTH liver center specialist today
Gastrointestinal Cancer Program Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Cancer Center is a national leader in the diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies, which include cancers of the esophagus, stomach, pancreas, liver, biliary tree, colon and rectum. The center works in close collaboration with the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Digestive Disease Center, rated highly for many years for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. Ghana and West Africa has the nation’s highest death rate from esophageal cancer and highest death rate for colorectal cancer, according to the National Cancer Institute. Our pancreatic cancer rates are among the highest in the nation. Fortunately, our research and clinical trials for gastrointestinal cancers, paired with recent advances in screening, diagnostics and treatment are helping to reverse these trends and replace them with hope for the future. Multispecialty clinics staffed by medical, surgical and radiation oncologists, as well as gastroenterologists, are held for newly diagnosed patients. Complex cases are discussed by the appropriate specialists at weekly GI tumor board meetings. Even if patients aren’t seen by these doctors they get the advantage of their experience. At Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Cancer Center, our Gastrointestinal Cancer Program focuses on: · Colorectal Cancer(colon cancer & rectal cancer) · Liver Cancer · Pancreatic Cancer · Pancrease Surgery Program of Excellence · Stomach Cancer · Esophageal Cancer Find a colorectal, pancreatic, stomach, esophageal and KQTH liver specialist today.
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Interventional Radiology Services Procedures and Treatments 64 Slice CT Scan Abdominal Angiogram Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair Angioplasty and Vascular Stenting Angioplasty Aortic Stent Graft Atherectomy Balloon Angioplasty Cardiac Scoring Carotid Endarterectomy/Carotid Angioplasty with Stenting Central Venous Access Catheters (CVAC) and Gastrostomy (Feeding) Tubes Chemoembolization Computed Tomography (CT) Coronary Artery Disease and Interventional Radiology Endovenous Ablation of Varicose Veins Image Guided Needle Biopsy Radiofrequency Ablation Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) Uterine Artery Embolization Vertebroplasty Conditions Treated Carotid Artery Disease Deep Vein Thrombosis Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telanglectasia - HHT Infertility: Female Infertility: Blockage of the Fallopian Tube Male Infertility: Treatment for Varicoceles Liver Disease and Portal Hypertension Pelvic Pain (Chronic) Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD)/ Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Renal Arteriography Stroke Thrombosis Uterine Fibroids Varicose Veins Cancer Treated with Interventional Radiology Bone Breast Kidney Liver Lung
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Adult Congenital Heart Program treats patients with congenital heart disorders. We also host congenital heart disease clinics each month. Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital's strategic approach to treating adults with congenital heart defects combines the expertise of our top pediatric cardiologist with that of an adult cardiologist specially trained in treating congenital heart disease. Our congenital heart disease program was created in response to growing concern among cardiologists across the country that many adults with congenital heart defects may not realize that they need continuous specialty care. Adult congenital heart patients can be divided into three main groups: · Simple congenital heart defects: These were almost completely repaired but still linger as potential problems later in life. · Complex congenital heart disorder problems: These are often found in adults who were born with congenital heart defects that were completely repaired. They typically lead normal lives until they develop problems such as arrhythmia or heart murmurs in their 20s or 30s. · Non-diagnosed congenital heart disorders The numbers of Ghana and West Africa patients with congenital heart defects are increasing with advances in care. Today, about half of congenital heart disease patients are over 18 years old. Before the 1990s, most children with congenital heart problems died. About 5000 children are born with heart disease each year in Ghana and West Africa. That's about one percent of the population. About half of them have significant issues. Based on those figures, it is estimated that adults with congenital heart disease in Ghana and West Africa need ongoing care.
Congenital heart disease (children)
The Children’s Heart Program of Ghana and West Africa The pediatric cardiology and surgical specialists at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital provide inpatient and outpatient diagnostic, treatment and follow-up services for a full range of pediatric cardiovascular disorders. Our Children’s Heart Center also serves as the tertiary referral center for the highly respected Children's Heart Program of Ghana and West Africa. The Children's Heart Program is a network of pediatric cardiology providers and outreach centers throughout the state, offering comprehensive inpatient and outpatient cardiovascular care to all Ghana and West Africa children and surrounding regions. Since the earliest days of congenital heart surgery, all of the specialists caring for children with heart disease in the state of Ghana and West Africa have worked together to coordinate care and provide the best possible outcomes to our patients. Today more than 30 pediatric cardiologists throughout KQTH with outreach clinics in a variety of other statewide cities. Outstanding outcomes coupled with an individualized approach to each patient has resulted in referrals now coming from across the West Africa as well as many foreign countries. To optimize the care of the most critical patients, all of the surgical and catheterization procedures are performed in The Children’s Heart Center at the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital. This system allows for the highest level of care by the specialized teams while still assuring that most of the patient’s care is delivered closer to home. This coordinated approach is unique to our state and we are proud to work so closely with our statewide colleagues to provide it. The mission of the Children's Heart Program is to provide the best possible coordinated cardiac care to this patient population. Clinical evaluations for problems ranging from the more common occurrences of chest pain, murmurs, fainting and palpitations to complex forms of congenital and acquired heart disease are performed at offices located throughout the state. We also provide care for infants in our state-of-the-art Pediatric Cardiology Intensive Care Unit (PCICU), as well as heart health and preventive cardiology through our Heart Health Program.
Advanced Heart Failure Program at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital’s Heart & Vascular Center offers an Advanced Heart Failure Program that is the statewide referral center for congestive heart failure treatment in Ghana and West Africa. This program cares for patients whose lives are affected by heart failure and offers hope in the form of specialized medical and surgical therapy. Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital physicians provide consultative services in several Ghana and West Africa. Our multi-disciplinary team understands heart failure—beyond just the symptoms, medications and state-of-the-art surgical therapy, Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital is changing what’s possible for patients living with heart failure. Referrals You may request an appointment online or to speak with one of our advanced heart failure cardiologists, call +233-2400000000 and request an advanced heart failure appointment. CardioMEMS Heart Failure System Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital is the first and only hospital in Ghana and West Africa to use the CardioMEMS monitor for heart failure patients. The CardioMEMS HF System is the first and only FDA-approved heart failure monitoring device that has been proven to significantly reduce hospital admissions when used by physicians to manage heart failure. The CardioMEMS device makes it possible for physicians to monitor their heart failure patient's condition on a daily basis while they are at home. The patient receives the device while in the hospital then returns home where each night while they are asleep information is transmitted to the Advanced Heart Failure Team. This makes it possible for personalized medication management. It is expected that patients will feel better, need to be admitted to the hospital less often and the overall cost for management for heart failure will be lower. CardioMEMS: · Features a miniaturized, wireless monitoring sensor that is implanted in the pulmonary artery (PA) during a minimally invasive procedure to directly measure PA pressure. · Allows patients to transmit PA pressure readings from home to their health care providers, allowing for personalized and proactive management to reduce the likelihood of hospitalization. · Proactive management of heart failure and will greatly benefit patients, caregivers, their families and the greater health care economy. Ventricular Assist Devices The Heart and Vascular Center offers treatment options for patients with advanced heart failure. In the past the only option for those suffering with advanced heart failure was hospice care or a heart transplant. Due to limited availability of organs, heart pumps called ventricular assist devices (VAD) were created. In 2009, the FDA approved VADs for long term cardiac support where the patient can return to normal activities at home. A VAD is a heart pump that is surgically implanted that takes over much of the work for a sick heart. The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Heart Health and Vascular Center is recognized as a leader in the management of patients with advanced heart failure. We use mechanical circulatory support to treat those suffering from severe congestive heart failure. VADs are offered for the following reasons. First, patients who are transplant candidates and are too sick to wait for a heart can receive a VAD as a bridge to transplant. Other patients who do not qualify for heart transplantation can receive a VAD as destination therapy, meaning they live with the VAD for the rest of their life. Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital's VAD program is directed by board certified heart failure specialists, and cardiothoracic surgeons who serves at the surgical center of the VAD and heart transplant programs. VAD Referrals from Physicians If you are a provider and would like a VAD/advanced heart failure consultation or referral, please contact coordinator, at cardiology@kqmuc.edu or call +233-24000000. Anthony is available Monday through Saturday between 8:00 and 5:00. All non-emergent calls received after 4:30 pm will be returned the following business day. For 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week dedicated consultation service, you may call KQTH at +233-24000000 Heart Transplant With the only heart transplantation program in Ghana and West Africa, Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital ranks in the of heart transplant programs in the nation in terms of volume with consistently excellent outcomes. For years, we’ve been performing heart transplants and guiding hundreds of families through the heart transplantation process. Our highly efficient heart transplantation team is comprised of: · Nationally ranked, experienced and dedicated surgeons and physicians with a wealth of heart transplantation experience · Dedicated nurses and anesthesiologists · Coordinators who educate and support family members before, during and following the heart transplant · Social workers and financial counselors who work with the heart transplantation patient and family · Lab and pharmacy experts
General Eye Care/Contact Lenses Vision is your window to the world. That's why it's important to protect and preserve your sight. Regular eye exams by a qualified eye care professional are essential to preserving your vision. It is through regular eye exams that vision problems are detected and treated early, or oftentimes prevented all together. Eye Institute at the Kings & Queens Medical University College & KQTH is your eye care home. We offer comprehensive vision examinations to determine the level of vision and the overall health status of your eyes. We also offer contact lens evaluations and fittings for any patient. From routine cases of someone wanting to rid themselves of glasses to treating difficult cases such as cosmetically disfigured eyes, keratoconus, post-operative keratoplasty, or other pathology, our experienced staff can meet your eye care needs. The team of experts at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Eye Institute works together to deliver seamless care - from evaluations to post-operative assessments - and is committed to providing quality eye care services. If you, or someone you know, would like more information about general eye care or contact lens options, contact Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Eye Institute at +233-2400000
Cornea Treatment Services The cornea is the window to the eye. It allows light to pass through to the retina, which in turn enables us to see. To see clearly, the cornea must remain healthy. When the cornea becomes cloudy from disease, injury or infection, a corneal transplant may be needed. Abnormal steepening of the cornea (keratoconus), degeneration occasionally following surgery (corneal edema or swelling), and some aging processes can also affect the clarity and the health of the cornea. Some disorders of the cornea are inherited and can lead to corneal clouding and loss of sight. Should you, or a loved one, have cornea damage and require cornea treatment such as a corneal transplant, you can feel comfortable knowing that the experts at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Eye Institute at the Kings & Queens Medical University College can help you see clearly again. We offer cornea treatment .Our cornea and refractive specialist is at the forefront of the most technologically advanced procedures for individuals suffering from damaged corneas and other complex eye conditions. Using the latest technology and techniques available, our surgeons remove the impaired portion of the cornea and replace it with tissue from a healthy donor cornea. Corneal transplantation is successful in 90 percent of cases, restoring sight and, in some cases, even providing sight for the first time. It is through the guided hands and minds of our nationally-known physicians and these amazing procedures that we are able to better the lives of so many people. Cornea treatment and corneal transplants have restored sight and changed the lives of thousands. If you, or someone you know, would like more information about corneal transplantation and cornea treatment, contact Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Eye Institute at +233-24000000
Vascular Services at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital offers the full spectrum of detection, monitoring and therapies for circulatory disorders, including arteriosclerosis, aneurysms and carotid stenosis, and advanced venous disorders. The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital vascular team focuses on non-invasive and minimally invasive procedures to detect and prevent vascular disease problems along with the full range of surgical options. Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient vascular laboratories are accredited by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories. Resources include blood flow analysis techniques, ultrasound imaging and carotid duplex scanning to detect blockages in the carotid artery. Certified technicians and cardiovascular specialists offer the highest level of quality and care. Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital was the first hospital in Ghana and West Africa to offer the abdominal aortic stent graft, an alternative treatment to traditional surgery for aortic aneurysms. This minimally invasive procedure vastly reduces recovery times. The team of vascular surgeons and cardiovascular specialists also uses minimally invasive procedures to treat other disorders, from renal hypertension and leg cramps, to internal bleeding and inoperable tumors. $99 Peripheral Vascular Disease Screening Don't find out the hard way--stop PVD before it stops you. PVD is often called "the silent killer" because people rarely experience symptoms until a catastrophic event such as a stroke or abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) rupture occurs. Common risk factors include leg pain when walking or exercising, diabetes, hypertension, excess weight, high cholesterol, history of smoking or family history of stroke or heart disease. Schedule your $99 PVD screening at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital today. Vascular Surgery Treatments · Abdominal aortic aneurysm · Arterial blockage and reconstruction · Carotid artery disease and stroke prevention · Renal artery disease Interventional radiology vascular treatments · Diagnostic catheter angiography and CT angiography · CT angiography of the heart and coronary arteries · Peripheral vascular balloon angioplasty and stenting · Stent-graft repair of aneurysms and vascular trauma · Thrombolysis of peripheral vascular occlusions · Carotid stenting · Catheter interventions in pulmonary embolism · Removal of intravascular foreign bodies · Hemodialysis access treatment and maintenance · Central venous access · Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) · Percutaneous lower extremities varices ablation · Chemoembolization of liver cancer · Embolization of bleeding and tumors · Radiofrequency ablation of liver, kidney, bone and lung tumors · Uterine fibroid embolization · Uterine artery embolization for post-partum bleeding Peripheral laser atherectomy
Craniofacial Anomalies and Cleft Palate Program
The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Craniofacial Anomalies and Cleft Lip and Palate team is a multidisciplinary group dedicated to the care of patients with cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial abnormalities. The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital team is recognized by the Ghana Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association and includes representatives from the fields of audiology, genetics, oral surgery, orthodontics, otolaryngology, pediatrics, pediatric dentistry, plastic surgery and speech and language pathology. Other disciplines, such as neurosurgery and orthopedics, are available to patients as needed. The Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Craniofacial Anomalies Team is associated with Children's Rehabilitation Services (CRS). Some of our families meet with a team member prior to the birth of the baby. This happens when the cleft is identified pre-natally with ultrasound. These families are given extensive information including special bottles and training in the feeding of an infant with a cleft palate. All children are followed by the entire team following their birth. Team members also are available to families to offer support and respond to questions and concerns. Our Mission The Kings & Queens Medical University College and Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Craniofacial Anomalies and Cleft Lip and Palate Center strives to provide optimal care services for patients with cleft lip and palate and other craniofacial anomalies through an interdisciplinary team approach. The center adheres to the Ghana Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Association (GCPA) guidelines for treatment and management and currently is recognized as a craniofacial as well as cleft lip and palate center by this organization. The center is located at the Kings & Queens Medical University College, KQTH and the patients, in addition to the specific services of Craniofacial and Cleft Lip and Palate Center, have access to other hospital and clinical services..
Clinical care With a team of nationally-renowned faculty, the division offers a wide range of clinical services including general and specialized ambulatory clinics, in-patient pulmonary consultation, interventional bronchoscopy and critical care services. In addition, it provides multi-disciplinary comprehensive clinical-research centers related to interstitial lung diseases, sarcoidosis, rare lung diseases, atypical mycobacterial diseases, cystic fibrosis, lung transplantation, and the evaluation of sleep-disordered breathing, among many others. The Division has been listed regularly in the top hospitals in Ghana and West Africa and takes great pride in providing outstanding clinical care to all of our patients. Education A major focus of the division is training the next generation of leaders in pulmonary medicine. Our 3-year Fellowship Program provides outstanding clinical training leading to Board eligibility in both Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine. We also provide training and mentoring in laboratory- and patient-based research to Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellows. The fellowship program offers customizable schedules to train physician-scientists and clinician educators. The Division plays an integral role in the education of medical students and house staff at the Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital. Research The investigative programs of the Division seek to increase our understanding of lung biology and disease, and utilize state of the art approaches ranging from molecular biology to clinical trials. We constantly strive to translate discoveries made at the bench into practices that will benefit patients. Major research interests include lung injury and repair, fibrotic lung disorders, lung cancer, cystic fibrosis and health services research. Our clinical research programs participate in a number of national and international research networks including the NHIS Funding, "Genomic Research in Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency and Sarcoidosis (GRADS) Study", and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Therapeutics Development.
Crohn's disease, also known as Crohn syndrome and regional enteritis, is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus. Symptoms often include: abdominal pain, diarrhea (which may be bloody if inflammation is severe), fever and weight loss. Other complications may occur outside the gastrointestinal tract and include: anemia, skin rashes, arthritis, inflammation of the eye, and tiredness. The skin rashes may be due to infections as well as pyoderma gangrenosum or erythema nodosum. Bowel obstruction also commonly occurs and those with the disease are at greater risk of bowel cancer. Crohn's disease is caused by a combination of environmental, immune and bacterial factors in genetically susceptible individuals
Diabetes, Endocrinology & Medical Genetics The Endocrinology, Diabetes and Medical Genetics program at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital diagnoses and treats patients with problems related to: · Diabetes mellitus · Graves' Eye Disease · Hypoglycemia · Thyroid disorders · Calcium-phosphorous metabolism · Osteoporosis · Pituitary-adrenal-gonadal disorders Complete diabetic education courses are offered. Nurses and nutritionists are integral components of this program. This program and the related practices and services provide staff and facilities for sophisticated evaluation and treatment of metabolic and endocrine disorders, including the following: · High cholesterol and other lipid disorders · Diabetes and the complications of diabetes · Osteoporosis and other bone diseases · Genetic diseases affecting metabolism or sexual development · Radioactive therapy for hyperthyroidism and thyroid cancer · Thyroid problems · Obesity · Diseases affecting any of the body's hormone glands such as the pituitary, gonads, adrenal glands Endocrine Surgery Endocrine surgery is a subspecialty of general surgery which is dedicated to the treatment of benign and malignant thyroid surgical diseases, hyperparathyroidism, benign and malignant adrenal tumors as well as functioning tumors of the pancreas. Patients with the disease processes described below would benefit from an evaluation performed by a specialized endocrine surgeon: · thyroid nodules · thyroid cancers · benign goiters, intrathoracic goiters · familial endocrine diseases such as multiple endocrine neoplasia and familial hyperparathyroidism · hyperparathyroidism which is caused by the increased secretion of PTH which is produced by the parathyroid glands leading to elevated calcium levels, bone pain, osteoporosis, kidney stones and fatigue · parathyroid cancer · functioning or nonfunctioning adrenal tumors · functioning pancreatic tumors Our endocrine surgery service offers: · minimally invasive parathyroidectomy with the guidance of real-time intraoperative PTH measurements · mini-incision thyroidectomies with the use of small incisions and nerve monitoring to prevent nerve injury and voice change after the procedure · laparoscopic and open adrenalectomies · ultrasonography as part of the physical examination and as a guide for procedures that might be needed during the initial visit. At Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Cancer Center patients are seen at the Endocrine Tumor Clinic where a multidisciplinary team is involved in the care of patients with thyroid cancers coordinating their treatment between endocrinology, endocrine surgery and nuclear medicine
Blood & Lymph Node Cancer Program Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Cancer Center's Blood and Lymphatic Cancer (Hematological Malignancies) Program provides comprehensive evaluation and management of a broad range of blood and lymphatic diseases. Sophisticated radiation oncology, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplantation are incorporated into treatment when appropriate. We provide comprehensive therapy for a broad range of disorders, including: · Acute and chronic leukemias · Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) · Hodgkin's Lymphoma · Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma · Myeloma Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant Program
Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Center The Cystic Fibrosis Center at the Kings & Queens Medical University College and KQTH is a full-service center built to tend to the needs of our patients with CF and their families, providing education and research in addition to clinical care. We strive to meet our vision - to be the leader in helping CF patients live longer and live better. Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program The objectives of the Cystic Fibrosis Center at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital are to offer unsurpassed care to patients with cystic fibrosis, to teach medical students, house staff, medical care providers and general public about cystic fibrosis and to learn about cystic fibrosis through clinical and laboratory research. Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Program The Cystic Fibrosis Center at Kings & Queens Teaching Hospital offers unsurpassed care to cystic fibrosis patients, through educating their families and the general public about cystic fibrosis, and discovering new facets of the disease through clinical and laboratory research. Research Our center has a vigorous research program ranging from basic science to clinical trials of new therapies. We are a proud member of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Therapeutics Development. The centers of the TDN work together to perform investigations of therapies contained within the pipeline developed specifically for patients with CF. These studies are done under the supervision of the CF physicians and are managed by our research coordinators. If you are interested in participating in any of these studies, or have questions about them, please contact us at +233-24000000
