Publications by authors named "Sam Yam"
Purpose: To determine whether radiofrequency (RF) ablation causes increased hepatic embryonic stem cell trafficking in the rat liver model.
Materials And Methods: Right hepatic lobe RF ablation was performed in rats for 5 minutes at 15 minutes (n = 2) and 48 hours (n = 2) before administration of rat hepatic embryonic stem cells (rhESCs). Green fluorescent protein-labeled rhESCs were injected intravenously, and all rats were killed 5 days after rhESC injection.
Rationale And Objectives: As a component of the practice-based core competency of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, all radiology residents must receive training to be able to evaluate and improve their patient care practices. To achieve this goal, our quality management section has implemented a comprehensive elective rotation in quality assurance.
Materials And Methods: We have designed a month-long structured resident elective in radiology quality assurance at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School.