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Liver disease could be picked up much sooner by nurse-led tests
PUBLIC RELEASE: 21-DEC-2018 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON Research carried out by scientists at the University of Southampton has shown that simple tests in GP surgeries could potentially double the diagnosis rate of liver disease where patients are not displaying any symptoms. Chronic liver disease is an escalating problem both in the United Kingdom and worldwide. In the…
Read MoreWhat is Compensated Cirrhosis?
What Is Compensated Cirrhosis? Cirrhosis is a liver disease that is generally divided into two stages: compensated and decompensated. Compensated cirrhosis means the liver still works relatively well despite any scarring, or fibrosis. People with this type of cirrhosis generally experience mild or no symptoms, but they should still be treated. If compensated cirrhosis does not get…
Read MoreDeaths from Liver Disease Rising Rapidly.
Deaths From Liver Disease Rising Rapidly The Great Recession continues to take a grim toll: Since 2009, a growing number of Americans have died from liver disease and liver cancer. The increase among 25- to 34-year-olds is especially troubling because the deaths are due to cirrhosis, a disease caused by excessive drinking, the authors of…
Read MoreCirrhosis of the Liver Stage 4
It’s been 11 years since I started my Wiki and shared articles on Liver Disease. In that time the website in its various forms has had millions of visitors and helped countless people. I’ve only ever asked for help once in those 11 years and that was to help pay the hosting. But that was…
Read MoreIs Acetaminophen the Most Dangerous OTC Pain Reliever of all?
Is Acetaminophen the Most Dangerous OTC Pain Reliever of all? Written by: Tracey Watson If a natural health product or supplement was known to cause 56,000 emergency room visits, over 100,000 calls to poison control centers, 26,000 hospitalizations and more than 450 deaths each year, what are the chances that the U.S. Food and Drug…
Read MoreWhat is Fatty Liver?
Fatty Liver (Hepatic Steatosis) Fatty liver, or hepatic steatosis, is a term that describes the buildup of fat in the liver. It’s normal to have small amounts of fat in your liver, but too much can become a health problem. The liver is the second largest organ in the body. It’s responsible for a wide…
Read MoreHepatitis and Cirrhosis: Similarities and Differences
Hepatitis and Cirrhosis: Similarities and Differences What is the Difference Between Hepatitis and Cirrhosis? By Naheed Ali, MD Updated July 09, 2017 What is the difference between hepatitis and cirrhosis?. Tara Moore/Cultura/Getty What are the differences between hepatitis and cirrhosis? How are the symptoms of the two diseases, the causes, and the treatments different and…
Read MoreWhat Is Hepatitis C Viral Load?
If you’re being treated for hepatitis C virus infection — also called HCV– your doctor is keeping track of your viral load. What is HCV viral load? Why does it matter? WebMD got answers to your most frequently asked questions about hepatitis C and viral load from two experts: Frank Anania, MD, associate professor of…
Read MoreWhat is Polycystic Liver Disease? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
In this article What Causes Polycystic Liver Disease? What Are the Symptoms of Polycystic Liver Disease? How Is Polycystic Liver Disease Diagnosed? How Is Polycystic Liver Disease Treated? Can Polycystic Liver Disease Be Prevented? Polycystic liver disease (PLD or PCLD) is a rare condition that causes cysts — fluid-filled sacs — to grow throughout the…
Read MoreWhat is hepatocellular carcinoma?
What is hepatocellular carcinoma? Hepatocellular carcinoma, also sometimes called hepatoma, is a form of cancer that begins primarily in the liver. It is the most common form of liver cancer, representing about 12,000 cases in the United States annually and 80% of all forms of liver cancers. The cancer is more common in men, African-Americans,…
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