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Elena Baltacha dies aged 30 just two months after revealing liver cancer diagnosis Former British number one tennis champion Elena Baltacha dies aged 30 just two months after revealing liver cancer diagnosis as husband says he is ‘heartbroken beyond words’ Tennis star revealed she was battling cancer in statement in March Agents have confirmed she…
Cirrhosis survival rates dropped markedly among hospitalized vs. ambulatory patients Ratib S. Hepatology. 2014;60:282-289. NOTE: This is hardly surprising. Once someone is admitted to hospital their diet consists of hospital food. Patients with cirrhosis are most often malnourished and putting them on a hospital diet is like a kiss of death. When are people going…
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,…
Fatigue in primary biliary cirrhosis Matilda Hale, patient1, Julia L Newton, professor of ageing and medicine2, David E J Jones, professor of liver immunology2 Author Affiliations Correspondence to: J L Newton Julia.Newton@newcastle.ac.uk Accepted 4 July 2012 This patient developed severe fatigue as a result of primary biliary cirrhosis in her 40s. She describes her frustration…
Hepatitis B a growing problem in UK prisons Senior Reporter Wednesday 30 April 2014 Hepatitis B, the virus which spreads through the sharing of needles to inject drugs and unprotected sex, is on the rise in England’s jails, official figures have revealed. In a written answer to a parliamentary question, Health Minister Norman Lamb said…
What Berry Is Best for Your Liver? There is little doubt that strawberries, raspberries and blueberries are nutritious, but which one of these berries is best for preserving liver health? Packed with powerful nutrients, berries are an ideal, healthful, liver-friendly food. Strawberries, raspberries and blueberries are some of our most popular berries; each offering unique…
The Link Between Liver Disease and Dairy Problems Likely a consequence of small intestine bacterial overgrowth, many people with chronic liver disease may have difficulty digesting dairy. We all seem to know someone who avoids eating ice cream and cheese due to lactose intolerance. However, many with liver disease unknowingly fall into the same…
Exposing 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…
Scientists At The UA Make Critical End-Stage Liver Disease Discovery April 28, 2014 The discovery of an unknown cellular pathway has helped scientists and physicians better understand end-stage liver disease and offers a potential target for new therapeutics A team of researchers in the University of Arizona’s College of Pharmacy has discovered a molecular pathway…
The cure for hepatitis C is upon us, but at a costly penny ANDRÉ PICARD (Corrected version) The Globe and Mail Published Sunday, Apr. 27 2014, 4:00 PM EDT Last updated Sunday, Apr. 27 2014, 10:33 PM EDT There is a revolution coming to the treatment of hepatitis C. But a big fat asterisk is…