Families can protect themselves from rising medical costs Nov 5, 2009
"One gentleman started the program needing a dozen different prescriptions. He had just been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis and given little hope of survival. Within a year, he enjoyed a clean bill of health, was off all 12 medications and able to play with his grandkids. Most patients experience an average 52 pound weight loss, a 15 percent decrease in cholesterol, 29 percent decrease in blood glucose and a 10 percent decrease in blood pressure.". Along with leading a more fulfilled life, this... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Alcohol Addiction And Abuse Nov 4, 2009
Heavy drinking over time can lead to cancer, liver cirrhosis, a weakened immune system and brain damage. Alcohol can change the make up of blood vessels and changes in the heart. (Suite101.com)
Discovery Could Improve Hepatitis C Treatment Sep 25, 2009
Finding effective treatments is essential as many people infected with hepatitis C become chronic carriers of the disease and may develop liver cirrhosis or liver cancer. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Men's Sex Lives May Suffer on Hepatitis C Therapy Sep 18, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009. NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Men taking the antiviral drugs peginterferon and ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C virus infection often experience sexual dysfunction, results of a study indicate. (MEDLINEplus)
New Strategy For Inhibiting Virus Replication Aug 20, 2009
These chronically infected persons have a high risk of developing serious liver inflammation, liver cirrhosis and even a liver cell tumor. Viruses contain only a minimum of genetic material and therefore need a host cell for replication. (Science Daily)
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Hepatitis C Infection: Treatment Options Equally Effective, Likelihood Of Success Known Early On Aug 4, 2009
"Treatment success is highly dependent on starting before liver cirrhosis has already set in, which can take from a year to decades," says Sulkowski. Study results showed that in infected people who began either of two standard combination drug therapies during early or less advanced stages of hepatitis C liver disease, treatment success rates were 40 percent to 43 percent. (Science Daily)
Top Hepatitis C Treatments Equally Effective Jul 24, 2009
"Treatment success is highly dependent on starting before liver cirrhosis has already set in, which can take from a year to decades," Sulkowski noted in the news release. Evidence from the study also will help doctors learn more quickly whether the patient is responding to the drug therapy. (MEDLINEplus)
IQ Explains Some Of The Difference In Heart Disease Between People Of High And Low Socio-economic Status Jul 16, 2009
(May 10, 2007) Australian manual or "blue collar" workers are dying from liver cirrhosis 2. 5 times the rate of their "white collar" counterparts, according to a University of Queensland. (Science Daily)
Alcohol causes 1 in 25 deaths: Study Jun 28, 2009
Majority of deaths caused by alcohol were through injuries, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and liver cirrhosis. "Globally, the effect of alcohol on burden of disease is about the same size as that of smoking in 2000, but it is relatively greatest in emerging economies," Rehm added. (India Times, India)
Study shows 1 in 25 deaths worldwide attributable to alcohol Jun 27, 2009
Most of the deaths caused by alcohol were through injuries, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and liver cirrhosis. "Globally, the effect of alcohol on burden of disease is about the same size as that of smoking in 2000, but it is relatively greatest in emerging economies. Global consumption is increasing, especially in the most populous countries of India and China.". (EurekAlert!)
Alcohol-Related Ills Increasing Worldwide Jun 27, 2009
Most of the deaths resulted from injuries, cancer, cardiovascular disease and liver cirrhosis. The researchers found that younger people carry a higher alcohol-associated disease burden than older people. (MEDLINEplus)
Soda Pop Tax Considered Jun 16, 2009
"Everyone agrees that there are some health benefits to moderate drinking, but heavy drinking causes tremendous havoc. Many people become alcoholics at a young age, and alcohol can cause liver cirrhosis and several types of cancer.". Frank Coleman, senior vice president of the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, says his group is working closely with the wine and spirit industry to oppose these taxes. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Microwave Technique Successful In Treatment Of Liver Tumors, Surgeon Shows May 15, 2009
Most patients with liver cancer are deemed inoperable but with the development of this microwave equipment, literally thousands of patients worldwide could be offered curative treatment, even if they have established liver cirrhosis. David Lloyd s research, in collaboration with Professor Nigel Cronin and Dr. Peter Clegg at the University of Bath, has led to the development and production of a microwave generator and probe, now being manufactured by Acculis Ltd, UK. The treatment of more than... (Science Daily)
Worldwide success in treatment of liver tumors May 13, 2009
Most patients with liver cancer are deemed inoperable but with the development of this microwave equipment, literally thousands of patients worldwide could be offered curative treatment, even if they have established liver cirrhosis. Mr David M Lloyd, MBBS, MD, FRCS, a consultant surgeon with University Hospitals Leicester NHS Trust, is also acclaimed for his innovative work in keyhole surgery. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Clinical outcomes of spontaneous bacterial peritonitis due to extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella species: A retrospective matched case-control study Apr 13, 2009
We conducted a retrospective matched case-control study to evaluate the outcomes of SBP due to ESBL-EK compared with those due to non-ESBL-EK. Cases were defined as patients with liver cirrhosis and SBP due to ESBL-EK isolated from ascites. Control patients with liver cirrhosis and SBP due to non-ESBL-EK were matched in a 3:1 ratio to cases according to the following five variables: age (+/-5years); gender; species of infecting organism; Child-Pugh score (+/-2); Acute Physiological and Chronic... (BioMed Central)
New Studies Examine Elimination Of Hepatitis B And C Apr 11, 2009
If the case occurs before the development of liver cirrhosis it endows the patient with the same life expectancy of the non-HBV infected subject. Article: HBV Superinfection in HCV Chronic Carriers, A Disease That Is Frequently Severe But Associated With the Eradication of HCV. Sagnelli, Evangelista; Coppola, Nicola; Pisaturo, Mariantonietta; Masiello, Addolorata; Tonziello, Gilda; Sagnelli, Caterina; Messina, Vincenzo; Filippini, Pietro. (Science Daily)
Medication May Improve Portal Hypertension Apr 11, 2009
Portal hypertension is the most significant complication for patients with liver cirrhosis. It can become serious and life-threatening, and we do not have many effective ways to treat it. (Science Daily)
Melatonin May Be Served As Potential Anti-fibrotic Drug Apr 8, 2009
7, 2009) In China, the incidence of liver cirrhosis is still high. Liver cirrhosis results from fibrosis. (Science Daily)
Ocera Therapeutics licenses novel treatment for acute hepatic encephalopathy from UCLB Apr 2, 2009
OCR-002 is a novel injectable for the treatment of AHE in patients with advanced liver cirrhosis and acute liver failure. The licensing agreement is based on research conducted by the collaborative global research project led by Professor Rajiv Jalan and the Liver Failure Group at the Institute of Hepatology, UCL (University College London). (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Master Molecular Switch May Prevent The Spread Of Cancer Cells To Distant Sites In The Body Mar 18, 2009
Fibrotic tissue is a hallmark of organ failure, as in liver cirrhosis or kidney failure. The master-switch is called the Epithelial Splicing Regulatory Protein, and comes in two closely related versions, ESRP1 and ESRP2. (Science Daily)
Scots rank high on drink levels Feb 22, 2009
" Ms Robison added: "The sad knock-on of all this has been a huge rise in all types of alcohol-related illnesses and deaths, with Scotland's liver cirrhosis rate one of the fastest-growing worldwide and double that of England and Wales. " Meanwhile, Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said reducing the drink driving limit would reduce accidents on Scotland's roads. Bookmark with: Print Sponsor SEE ALSO 24 Jun 08 | Scotland 17 Jun 08 | Scotland 17 Jun 08 | UK 16 Jun 08 | Scotland 02 May 08 |... (BBC News -- UK)
Cheap alcohol fuels health crisis Feb 22, 2009
Sales figures have revealed that the country has the eighth highest alcohol consumption in the world per head and one of the fastest-growing epidemics of liver cirrhosis ... The sad knock-on of all this has been the huge rise in all types of alcohol-related illnesses and deaths, with Scotland's liver cirrhosis rate one of the fastest-growing worldwide and double that of England and Wales. (guardian.co.uk)
Novel Economical Blood Test For Hepatitis C Feb 20, 2009
However, later symptoms include liver cancer and mortally dangerous liver cirrhosis. One of the chief sources of infection lies in contaminated blood banks, which is why all the bloodbanks in Europe or the USA are routinely tested for the hepatitis C virus. (Science Daily)
Liver Cirrhosis May Also Harm Brain, Heart Feb 19, 2009
Inflammation may be the common link, study shows. Tuesday, February 17, 2009. (MEDLINEplus)
Inflammation May Be Common Thread Behind Nervous And Heart Rhythm Problems In Cirrhosis Feb 18, 2009
17, 2009) Liver cirrhosis is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, taking 25,000 lives per year. It is often the result of alcohol over-consumption or exposure to hepatitis C, either of which can damage the liver and prevent it from filtering toxins. (Science Daily)
Drugs no worse than horse-riding? The folly of these 'experts ... Feb 8, 2009
Nutt says it is not addictive, leads to neither violence nor road traffic deaths and causes neither liver cirrhosis nor heart damage. Parrott says it causes compulsive and escalating use; its strong overstimulation of the metabolism makes it exceptionally dangerous for users to drive under its influence; it has profound effects on the heart and has even necessitated liver transplants among Scottish 30-year-olds. (Daily Mail)
