Posts by craig@cnlpcb.com
Detox anyone?
Detoxing, desludging, de-whatevering your liver (or trying to do so) is a complete waste of time and money! This article seems to agree! http://www.upworthy.com/inevitably-someone-will-say-but-my-juice-cleanse-worked-no-it-really-didnt?c=tkp1
Read MoreUK Guidelines for Transplant Criteria
I’m looking into the subject of cannabis use to try and ascertain what the official position is on whether use of cannabis prior to transplant is acceptable or is grounds for refusing a transplant. In the US, I have not been able to find an authority who decides such things and currently it appears that…
Read MoreRaw Emotions
Spent some time with my brother today. He took me to one side and said he had been to see his doctor for the third time. He is waiting on them to complete a form for the transplant team in order for him to pursue the possibility of being my living donor. I can’t put…
Read MoreFeel like a Duck!
Busy couple of weeks ahead with lots of appointments come through at the same time. Works out I have 4 appointments in 3 hospitals over 5 days! My legs have broken out in mass bruising. I feel them getting hot and then these bruises erupt. I saw my doctor today who I felt was quietly…
Read MoreHepatic Encephalopathy – a refresher
Hepatic encephalopathy From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (see on Wikipedia) Hepatic encephalopathy (also known as portosystemic encephalopathy) is the occurrence of confusion, altered level of consciousness, and coma as a result of liver failure. In the advanced stages it is called hepatic coma or coma hepaticum. It may ultimately lead to death.1 It is caused by…
Read MoreFAQs about Alcoholic Liver Disease
FAQs about Alcoholic Liver Disease What is alcoholic liver disease (ALD)? ALDis the development of liver damage as a result of heavy alcohol consumption. This damage may occur in three patterns: fatty liver (an abnormal accumulation of fat in the structural cells of the liver), alcoholic hepatitis (inflammation of the liver caused by…
Read MoreHarvoni Is Here: The Once-a-Day, Single Hep C Pill
Interferon-free and ribavirin-free treatment has finally arrived, but someone has to pay for this miracle Hepatitis C pill. The Hepatitis C community has been waiting a long time for a miracle – and Harvoni nearly fits the bill. Approved on October 10, 2014, Harvoni became the first Hepatitis C drug approved by the U.S. Food…
Read MoreIs Turkey a Good Food for Liver Health?
Is Turkey a Good Food for Liver Health? Thanksgiving meals tend to revolve around turkey. Discover if this lean meat has any liver health benefits. Eating Turkey for Liver Health The esteemed turkey is the highlight of most Thanksgiving meals. Even though Americans often regard their Thanksgiving feast as a time for waist-expanding food indulgences,…
Read MoreLiver Transplant Inequity
Liver Transplant Inequity For those facing end stage liver disease, attempts will be made to improve the fairness of liver transplant allocation. In an effort to address and improve the coordination of how organs are assigned to patients on the transplant list, the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) held a public hearing in mid-September…
Read MoreExposing 5 Common Myths About Liver Disease
When conceptions about liver disease stray far from the truth, efforts to prevent, detect and treat are hampered. Affecting those from all walks of life, an increasing number of people are learning that they have liver disease. An estimated one in ten Americans is affected, yet most of us know very little about this potentially…
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