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Antioxidant Improves Donated Liver Survival Rate to More Than 90%
February 25, 2013 — Researchers from Italy have found that the antioxidant, N-acetylcysteine (NAC), when injected prior to harvesting of the liver, significantly improves graft survival following transplantation. ... > full story -
New Study on Hepatitis C Drug Treatment in Vivo and in Vitro
February 18, 2013 — Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection affects 4 million in the US and is the prirmary cause of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. New research shows that daclatasvir, an ant - HCV drug, has two modes of ... > full story -
43 Percent Reduction in Deaths from Paracetamol Due to Smaller Pack Sizes
February 7, 2013 — The number of deaths and liver transplants due to paracetamol overdoses has significantly reduced thanks to UK legislation to make pack sizes ... > full story -
Some Omega-3 Oils Better Than Others for Protection Against Liver Disease
February 5, 2013 — Research has found that one particular omega-3 fatty acid has a powerful effect in preventing liver inflammation and fibrosis -- common problems that are steadily rising along with the number of ... > full story -
Target 'Super-Spreaders' to Stop Hepatitis C
February 1, 2013 — Each intravenous drug user contracting hepatitis C is likely to infect around 20 other people with the virus, half of these transmissions occurring in the first two years after the user is first ... > full story -
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Chronic Hepatitis C: Interferon May Be Harmful in Re-Treatment
January 31, 2013 — People with hepatitis C and chronic liver disease who relapsed or failed to respond to initial treatment are unlikely to improve on interferon retreatment. In fact, they may face an increased risk of ... > full story -
Binge Drinking Can Dramatically Amplify Damage to the Liver
January 22, 2013 — A new review examines studies addressing the effects of binge drinking on the liver. Binge consumption of alcohol is implicated in the pathophysiology of ALD. Binge drinking alters the levels of ... > full story -
Decline in Available Liver Transplants Expected
January 10, 2013 — A new study has found that the non-use of donor livers climbed through 2010 due to a worsening of donor liver quality, primarily from donation following cardiac ... > full story -
Scientists Discover New Gene That Affects Clearance of Hepatitis C Virus
January 9, 2013 — Scientists have discovered a gene that interferes with the clearance of hepatitis C virus infection. They also identified an inherited variant within this gene, Interferon Lambda 4 (IFNL4), that ... > full story -
Teens Susceptible to Hepatitis B Infection Despite Vaccination as Infants
January 8, 2013 — New research reveals that a significant number of adolescents lose their protection from hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, despite having received a complete vaccination series as infants. Results ... > full story
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