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What is hereditary hemochromatosis? Hereditary hemochromatosis is an inherited (genetic) disorder in which there is excessive accumulation of iron in the body (iron overload). It is a common genetic disorder among Caucasians in the United States, affecting approximately one in 240 to 300 Caucasians. Individuals affected with hereditary hemochromatosis may have no symptoms or signs…
Hemochromatosis – Recommended Diet When the diagnosis of hemochromatosis is made it is important to adjust the diet so that too much iron is not being absorbed because of an improper diet. However such adjustment need not be at the expense of enjoying life and good food. The biggest considerations are not to take medications…
Alcohol abuse treatment programs October 7, 2013 Liver transplant patients with a history of alcohol abuse often go through a treatment program before surgery. But the temptation to drink doesn’t stop once the surgery is over. A recent study looked at a group of liver transplant patients to see who returned to drinking after surgery.…
‘Traffic light’ test could prevent hundreds of people developing alcohol-related cirrhosis A simple ‘traffic light’ test that detects hidden liver fibrosis and cirrhosis in high risk populations could reduce harmful drinking rates and potentially prevent hundreds of alcohol-related deaths a year. Devised by Dr Nick Sheron and colleagues at University of Southampton and Southampton General…
The last thing Ireland needs is another excuse to drink Death rate due to cirrhosis has doubled in the last two decades Tom Jones singing to a crowd in the Brazen Head pub on Arthur’s Day 2009 – “a clever way to enhance the Guinness brand”. Photograph: Dara Mac Dónaill Do we need a real…
New test enables early diagnosis of liver cancer Posted By News On September 20, 2013 – 4:34pm Augusta, Ga. – Researchers have found a way to make early liver cancer show its true colors. They have developed a test that will help pathologists clearly distinguish early liver cancer cells from nearly identical normal liver cells…
One out of 10 American children have livers like alcoholics By Nadine Kalinauskas Fatty liver disease is no longer just for heavy drinkers. The Wall Street Journal reports that about 10 per cent of American children — or more than 7 million of them — have fatty liver disease, a disease that used to be…
{jcomments off}The Road to Hell is an album and track by Chris Rea which is about the nightmare traffic jams on the M25 around London. "Well I'm standing by a river But the water doesn't flow It boils with every poison you can think of" In many ways our Portal Vein becomes our Road to…
Ten Best Foods for a Terrific Health Kick By Dr. Mercola If optimal health is your goal, there’s no getting around your diet. Your physical health is a direct reflection of what you put into your body, and how you live your life in general. Pre-packaged processed foods may be convenient, but cooking from scratch…
Alcoholic Cirrhosis as a Syndrome Abstract: This paper introduces the proposition that alcoholic cirrhosis is not a disease, and certainly not a fatal one. It is my purpose to demonstrate that alcoholic cirrhosis is a cluster of reversible deficiency diseases. By not treating the actual disease processes, conventional treatment is counterproductive and leads to a…