News tagged with liver biopsy

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New study finds 'it's never too late to stop drinking'

Where there is life there is hope and it is never too late to stop drinking, even with the most severe case of alcohol-related liver disease, according to new research from the University of Southampton.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Apr 16, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Do patients at risk for B-cell malignancy need antiviral treatment?

Some studies have shown that a relationship of hepatitis C (HCV) infection with type II mixed cryoglobulinemia exists. However the precise mechanism remains unclear.

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Apr 15, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Fatty liver disease medication may have no effect

A new randomized, prospective trial has shown that orlistat, a commonly prescribed inhibitor of fat absorption, does not help patients with fatty liver disease (FLD) lose weight, nor does it improve their liver enzymes or ...

Medicine & Health / Medications

created Jan 13, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A rigorous method for liver biopsy

Liver biopsy is still considered the gold standard for grading, staging and "stad-ging" the chronic liver disease. In addition, it remains a primary source for acquiring new knowledge on the liver pathology. Demand for precise ...

Medicine & Health / Medical research

created Dec 31, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0


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