Critical Link In Cell Death Pathway Revealed Aug 5, 2009
The research would also be of interest to gastroenterologists as in several chronic liver diseases activation of FAS is thought to contribute to cell destruction, he said. Adapted from materials provided by. (Science Daily)
Hepatitis C Infection: Treatment Options Equally Effective, Likelihood Of Success Known Early On Aug 4, 2009
"The study findings tell doctors how to treat hepatitis C infection today and underscore the importance of new therapies for the majority of people who cannot currently be cured." Thomas was one of four hepatitis C experts responsible for drafting the 2009 guidelines for the diagnosis, management and treatment of hepatitis C, recently published by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, a national, professional society ... Lisa Nyberg, M.D., at Kaiser Permanente San Diego... (Science Daily)
Exercise Helps Patients With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Study Shows Jul 8, 2009
These findings are in a new study in the July issue of Hepatology, a journal published by John Wiley & Sons on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD). See also. (Science Daily)
The FDA and Painkillers: What's Safe Now? Jul 3, 2009
"How can you mix a highly addictive drug with one that can cause toxicity at high doses?" says Dr. William Lee, director of the Clinical Center for Liver Diseases at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Lee presented data to the committee on liver damage due to acetaminophen overdose. (Time.com)
Acetaminophen Vote Baffles Some Docs Jul 2, 2009
Dr. William Lee, chair of the liver diseases department at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, said he was "highly gratified" by the outcome of the votes limiting acetaminophen use. 1. (ABC News)
The European Association for the Study of the Liver renews publishing partnership with Elsevier Jul 1, 2009
"I am thankful to work with a professional learned society and also very grateful for its support and input over the last years. I look forward to working with the newly appointed Editor-in-Chief, Professor Didier Samuel and his editorial team. The management and cure of, for instance, infectious liver diseases like Hepatitis B and C as well as the advanced search for the basic mechanisms of liver failure are major and global challenges of the 21st century. Elsevier is confident to make the... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Steve Jobs Has `Excellent Prognosis' After Liver Transplant, Hospital Says Jun 24, 2009
The results of liver transplantation for neuroendocrine tumors have been mixed, according to practice of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases published in Hepatology in June 2005. Recurrent Disease. (Bloomberg -- US)
* Hepatitis C raises risk of liver cancer, expert warns Jun 18, 2009
There are hepatitis A, B, C, D and E; While hepatitis A and E are acute, B, C and D are chronic liver diseases, said Lai, who is also the president of National Cheng Kung University. In the past, up to 90 percent of the nation's liver cancer cases were caused by hepatitis B, but this has been reversed since the development of the hepatitis B vaccine, he said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Many VA facilities lacking in colonoscopy safety Jun 17, 2009
Of the 96 percent who have responded, 13 tested positive for hepatitis B, 34 to hepatitis C -- both of which are liver diseases -- and six tested positive for HIV, the AIDS virus, he said. It's not clear how they were infected, whether via the scopes or some other way. (CNN -- Health)
Genetic Links to Rare Liver Disease Found Jun 16, 2009
Dr. Scott L. Friedman, chief of the division of liver diseases at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and president of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, said the discoveries are an important step in understanding this disease, but the interaction between genes and environmental triggers is complicated ... SOURCES: Katherine Siminovitch, M.D., senior investigator, Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute of Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto; Scott L. Friedman, M.D.,... (MEDLINEplus)
Genetic Markers Found To Predict Individuals At Risk For Serious Drug Induced Liver Injury Jun 6, 2009
31, 2008) Chronic cholestasic liver diseases lead to liver injury and ultimately progress to portal fibrosis, cirrhosis, and end-stage liver disease requiring liver transplantation. A research group in the US. (Science Daily)
Artificial liver may extend lives Jun 3, 2009
Acute liver failure afflicts more than 30,000 Americans each year, including those with chronic liver diseases like hepatitis, as well as those whose livers were damaged, such as by taking too much acetaminophen pain medicine. If not treated effectively and promptly -- usually by transplantation -- patients experience organ failure, bleeding, coma and death. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
New Treatment Option For Patients With Chronic Hepatitis C Jun 2, 2009
The treatment works particularly well in interferon-sensitive patients who have lower fibrosis scores, according to a new study in the June issue of Hepatology, a journal published by John Wiley & Sons on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD). Nearly half of all HCV patients do not respond to the standard therapy of pegylated interferon and ribavirin. (Science Daily)
Intestinal Bacteria Associated With Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease Jun 1, 2009
These findings are revealed in a new study in the June issue of Hepatology, a journal published by John Wiley & Sons on behalf of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD). See also. (Science Daily)
AGA Institute presents cutting-edge research during DDW May 29, 2009
Jointly sponsored by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, the AGA Institute, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, DDW takes place May 30 - June 4, 2009, at the McCormick Place Convention Center. The meeting showcases approximately 5,000 abstracts and hundreds of lectures on the latest advances in GI research, medicine and technology. (EurekAlert!)
No comments posted. May 10, 2009
What we hope to do is create awareness of the 100 liver diseases that exist and to the many patients in our community that are impacted by these diseases, she said. Michael Hausknost, the Liver Foundation board president, said most people are only aware of liver diseases such as cirrhosis of the liver, caused by excessive alcohol ... Events like the May 17 dinner help raise awareness for other kinds of ailmants that often go unnoticed, like pediatric liver diseases, which cause about 15,000... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Diabetes, Obesity And Hypertension Increase Mortality In Hepatitis C Patients May 1, 2009
Professor Zobair Younossi MD, MPH from the Center for Liver Diseases at Inova Fairfax Hospital and the Executive Director of Betty and Guy Beatty's Center for Integrated Research, Virginia, USA, who led the study, said: "Exploring the risk factors associated with adverse outcomes in HCV patients helps us to better understand the complex nature of this highly prevalent disease. This study shows a clear association between key components of metabolic syndrome and mortality in HCV patients and... (Science Daily)
Drug means 'new era of treatment' for hepatitis C Apr 30, 2009
"People believe this is a really significant improvement in how we'll be able to care for patients with hepatitis C," said Dr. John McHutchison, a Duke doctor who studies liver diseases and the lead investigator of the study, which is published in today's New England Journal of Medicine. The varieties of the disease. (News & Observer)
Erin Snead Maley running for American Liver Foundation Apr 19, 2009
Not only has Erin Snead Maley, 42, of Medfield, put in hours of cold winter training for the Boston Marathon April 20, but she will also raise thousands of dollars for those who suffer from life-threatening liver diseases ... RFR money raised goes to research, education and advocacy for over 100 types of liver diseases. (Medfield Press, MA)
Fatty liver leads to heart diseases Apr 19, 2009
Sarin has made several novel contributions in the pathogenesis and management of chronic liver diseases with special reference to the etiology and complications of portal hypertension. He was delivering the Dr Yellapragada Subba Row Memorial Lecture on 'Hepatitis B Virus, Mechanism of Persistence and Carcinogenesis. (India Times, India)
* Cutting corners on worker safety Apr 12, 2009
Apart from the major occupational accidents mentioned above, a lack of safe and healthy work environments can cause chronic health conditions like muscular and skeletal ailments, hearing loss, lung, skin, kidney and liver diseases, problems with the nervous system, and cancer, as well as infectious diseases that health workers are more susceptible to like hepatitis B. Work-related stress also causes psychosomatic diseases such as depression, high blood pressure, muscle tension and aches as well... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Immunity from Hep B to cost more Apr 9, 2009
Both D and E versions are serious liver diseases that are rare in the United States. Clamme also introduced Jim Waechter, district emergency planning team leader, who said part of his job is to visit counties in his district. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Doctor in hep B case has license suspended Apr 4, 2009
A March 28 letter was sent to his patients warning them of the risk and suggesting they be tested for the liver diseases hepatitis B and hepatitis C and for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.. Dara, originally from Pakistan, has been practicing at his Toms River office for 23 years. (MSNBC -- Health)
3,000 Need Hepatitis B Test In N.J. Apr 4, 2009
The March 28 letter warns them of the risk and suggests they be tested for the liver diseases hepatitis B and hepatitis C and for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.. Linda Bradford of Bayville said she's worried about her husband's health after hearing news of the outbreak. (Click2Houston, TX)
N.J. warns 3,000 to get tested for hepatitis B Apr 3, 2009
The March 28 letter warns them of the risk and suggests they be tested for the liver diseases hepatitis B and hepatitis C and for HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
Ocera Therapeutics licenses novel treatment for acute hepatic encephalopathy from UCLB Apr 2, 2009
Ocera Therapeutics, based in San Diego, California, USA, is a privately held biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialisation of proprietary compounds to treat acute and chronic liver diseases and a broad range of gastrointestinal disorders. In addition to OCR-002, Ocera is developing AST-120 in mild hepatic encephalopathy (Phase 2b), pouchitis and irritable bowel syndrome. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Residents to run for liver research Mar 30, 2009
RFR money goes to research, education and advocacy for more than 100 types of liver diseases. Loading commenting interface. (Brookline TAB, MA)
Watertown sports notes Mar 27, 2009
Watertown residents Laura Dempsey, Adam Diliberto, Peter Mooradian, Nhu Vu and Valene Yorston will raise thousands of dollars for those who suffer from life-threatening liver diseases. They will run 26. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Worthington takes on Boston Marathon Mar 24, 2009
Not only has Kristin Worthington, 37, of Burlington, put in hours of cold winter training to reach this highly athletic goal on April 20, but she will also valiantly raise thousands of dollars for those who suffer from life-threatening liver diseases ... RFR money raised goes to research, education and advocacy for over 100 types of liver diseases. (Burlington Union, MA)
Eisai Announces Approval of Clevudine for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis B in the Philippines Mar 18, 2009
Eisai develops and markets drugs for liver diseases that include Stronger Neo-Minophagen C(R), Glycyron(R) and Livact(R) in China and other Asian countries. Eisai will continue to make further contributions to improving QOL and benefits to patients with liver diseases in Asia. (JCN Network, Japan)
Liver Tumors Associated With Metabolic Syndrome Differ From Other Tumors Mar 8, 2009
They compared their findings to the characteristics of hepatocellular carcinomas that developed in the setting of other chronic liver diseases. Their retrospective analysis included 128 patients in their hospital who had undergone surgery to remove a liver tumor between 1995 and 2007. (Science Daily)
Causes of Itchy Palms and Soles Mar 7, 2009
Chronic kidney failure, liver diseases, endocrine disturbances like hyper or hypothyroidism, blood disorders including polycythemia vera, Hodgkin s lymphoma, leukemias, multiple myeloma and cutaneous mastocystosis cause generalized itching; which can at times start as itching of the palms and soles. Itching of the palms and soles and elsewhere on the body may be a presenting symptom of HIV infection and Crohn s disease. (Suite101.com)
MARATHON EFFORT: Cause close to the community Feb 28, 2009
His fourth was in support of the Liver Foundation, which he was drawn to while working with patients suffering from various liver diseases who impressed him with their own works of charity. This year, he said, he really wanted to focus his fundraising efforts on a cause closer to his own community. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Panel: Adopting from abroad? Get hepatitis A shot Feb 26, 2009
Using natural powerful Proteliv Oxymatrine capsules for liver diseases such as hepatitis B, C and cirrhosis etc. You can see good result about 3-6 months at discount prices. (Yahoo News)
Domino liver transplant saves lives of two kids Feb 22, 2009
Two children who were suffering from terminal liver diseases have undergone a sequential transplant in which 22-month-old Shourya, one of the patient suffering from a critical liver disease, was given one fifth of his aunt's liver. His own liver, after ensuring that disease does not pass on, was transplanted to another patient -- two-year old, Siya -- who was battling with terminal liver failure due to a rare condition called Langerhanss Cell Histiocytosis (LCH). (Hindu)
Celiac disease: Years of pain end with correct Feb 17, 2009
"I recently diagnosed a 55-year-old lady who came to me with bad breath and progressive tooth decay with celiac disease."Patients with celiac disease also appear to have increased risks for a broad spectrum of liver diseases, including acute hepatitis, primary biliary cirrhosis and chronic hepatitis including autoimmune hepatitis. Several reports have suggested increased risk for some malignancies, particularly non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and gastrointestinal cancers in adults with celiac disease,... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
JCI online early table of contents: Feb. 16, 2009 Feb 17, 2009
Heavy alcohol consumption and abuse can lead to fatty liver, a condition that may result in serious liver diseases such as hepatitis. Although the molecular events that lead to fatty liver have been determined, exactly how alcohol stimulates these has not yet been established. (EurekAlert!)
Hepatitis C Is Killing Liver Cells Feb 10, 2009
21, 2005) Many patients with liver diseases often encounter difficulties with therapy and ultimately require liver transplant to survive. Since many acute and chronic liver diseases are driven by. (Science Daily)
Ajinomoto and Eisai Sign Agreement for Distribution of Branched-chain Amino Acid Formula LIVACT(R) Granules in Asia Feb 10, 2009
for the treatment of liver diseases and allergic diseases, and clevudine for the treatment of hepatitis B for marketing in Asian countries ... With this strategic alliance, the two companies expect to make further contributions in improving QOL and benefits to patients with liver diseases in Asia ... It is the end stage of chronic liver diseases. (JCN Network, Japan)
