Archive for March 2014

Z. Who Wrote Alcoholic Cirrhosis as a Syndrome?

When I found a paper on the Internet, Alcoholic Cirrhosis as a Syndrome it was that magic wand I had been looking for. I read it, digested it and applied the knowledge I gained from it. Had I not done so I have no doubt I would have been dead within months. Since then many,…

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Liver Care After Successful Hepatitis C Treatment

Liver Care After Successful Hepatitis C Treatment March 19, 2014 Being cured of Hepatitis C is an exciting and more frequent occurrence thanks to improvements in antiviral therapy; however, caring for your liver afterwards is important for the liver’s longevity. By Nicole Cutler L.Ac. One of your most precious internal organs, the liver takes a…

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New Liver Drug Big News for Intercept

New Liver Drug Big News for Intercept Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc reported big news, that its new liver drug, obeticolic acid (OCA), can effectively treat primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), an autoimmune disease that damages bile ducts in the liver. The findings bring the company a step closer to filing for market approval. Intercept is unique for…

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So Why These Articles?

Liver disease or cirrhosis is a very complex subject. Indeed the liver is a very complex organ (or gland), it is arguably as complex as the brain and certainly less understood. When issues start occurring with your liver the effects can be devastating and potentially deadly. Your liver controls around 500 different functions within the…

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