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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
What you need to Know about Jaundice Learn all about jaundice – what it is, how it happens, and what conditions can lead to this yellowish discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes caused by abnormally high levels of bilirubin in the bloodstream. Most people understand that jaundice is a yellowing of…