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RSSLiver transplantation
Liver transplantation is the
replacement of a diseased
liver with a healthy liver
allograft. The most commonly
used technique is orthotopic
transplantation, in which
the native liver is removed
and the donor organ is
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Hepatitis
Hepatitis is a
gastroenterological disease,
featuring inflammation of
the liver. The clinical
signs and prognosis, as well
as the therapy, depend on
the cause. ... > full story
Encephalopathy
Encephalopathy is a
nonspecific term describing
a syndrome affecting the
brain. Generally, it refers
to involvement of large
parts of the brain (or the
whole organ), instead of
identifiable changes
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Liver
The liver is an organ in
vertebrates, including
humans. It plays a major
role in metabolism and has a
number of functions in the
body including drug
detoxification, glycogen
storage, and plasma protein
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Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is an enterovirus transmitted by the orofecal route, such as contaminated food. It causes an acute form of hepatitis and does not have a chronic ... > more -
Hepatitis B
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Excretory system
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Hepatocellular carcinoma
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Ketone bodies
Ketone bodies are three chemicals that are produced as by-products when fatty acids are broken down for energy. Contrary to what the name "bodies" may suggest, these are soluble compounds, not ... > more -
Detox diet
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