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Surgical Risk for Patients With Liver Disease
Surgical Risk May 2009 The number of patients with cirrhosis who require surgery is on the rise. Despite advances in antiviral therapeutics, the prevalence of cirrhosis secondary to hepatitis C continues to increase, as does the prevalence of cirrhosis due to chronic alcoholic liver disease. Additionally, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH)…
Read MoreRecognizing Caregiver Burnout
Caregiver Burnout Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that may be accompanied by a change in attitude — from positive and caring to negative and unconcerned. Burnout can occur when caregivers don’t get the help they need, or if they try to do more than they are able — either…
Read MorePregnancy and The Liver
Pregnancy and The Liver The issues surrounding pregnancy and the liver are many. This section will address several of these issues, including how pregnancy may affect the liver and the general health of a woman with preexistent chronic liver disease. Another issue covered is what impact chronic liver disease may have on the fetus. This…
Read MoreObesity, Alcohol and Liver Disease
Obesity, Alcohol and Liver Disease Chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis, is the 12th most common cause of death in the United States, alone, and causes nearly 30,000 deaths per year in America. Increased alcohol intake and obesity are both known risk factors for chronic liver disease. Moreover, recent research has suggested that the combination of…
Read MoreNew Research Changes the Perception of Statins and Liver Disease
Statins and Liver Disease by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. According to the American Heart Association, well over 100 million American adults have high cholesterol, a condition that is frequently controlled with lifestyle modifications and cholesterol-lowering medications. Positively affecting all aspects of the cholesterol profile, statins are the most commonly prescribed type of cholesterol-lowering medication. Despite their…
Read MoreNever mind booze – you can get killer liver disease from biscuits
Liver Disease from Biscuits By Lucy Elkins PUBLISHED: 17:28 EST, 2 April 2012 | UPDATED: 17:28 EST, 2 April 2012 Tony Oakley was warned he could be dead within ten years. Tony Oakley liked to think he was pretty healthy — he drank only at weekends and went to the gym a couple of times…
Read MoreManagement of liver cirrhosis between primary care and specialists
Management of liver cirrhosis This article discusses a practical, evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and management of liver cirrhosis by focusing on etiology, severity, presence of complications, and potential home-managed treatments. Relevant literature from 1985 to 2010 (PubMed) was reviewed. The search criteria were peer-reviewed full papers published in English using the following MESH headings…
Read MoreHow the Liver Works
How the Liver Works The liver, the second largest organ (only the skin is larger), is like a sharp-eyed bouncer guarding the red velvet rope in front of an exclusive nightclub called Your Body: It makes sure the right elements get in and the wrong eliminated. The liver enforces its stringent standards for good health…
Read MoreHow Old is your Body?
How Old is your Body? Believe it or not, your lungs are six weeks old – and your taste buds just ten days! So how old is the rest of your body? Many people fret about ageing, little realising that whatever your age in years, some of your body parts are just a few weeks,…
Read MoreFive Signs You and your Liver need Stress Relief
Stress Relief Many people don’t know they need to relieve stress for their liver’s well-being. However, the body can deliver some pretty major hints that stress relief is needed. Especially important for those with liver concerns, these five signs of stress should raise a red flag urging relaxation. by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac. Living with chronic…
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