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Gene Variation May Elevate Risk Of Liver Tumor In Patients With Cirrhosis
January 1, 2008 — A particular gene variation appears to significantly increase the risk that individuals with cirrhosis of the liver will go on to develop hepatocellular carcinoma, a liver tumor that is the third ... > full story -
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Effective Treatment Found For Hepatitis C Patients With Low Blood-Platelet Counts, Study Suggests
December 28, 2007 — For patients with hepatitis C, having a low blood platelet count is a frequent complication associated with advanced disease. This problem is compounded by the fact that standard antiviral treatment ... > full story -
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Hepatitis C: Weight-Based Dosing Is Key To Optimal Treatment, Study Suggests
December 27, 2007 — As reported recently in the journal Hepatology, WIN-R, a multicenter study of over 5,000 patients with hepatitis C virus showed treatment with weight-based REBETOL® (ribavirin, USP) in ... > full story -
Modified Protein May Lead To First Cure For Cirrhosis Of The Liver
December 26, 2007 — Researchers have proven in animal studies that fibrosis in the liver can be not only stopped, but reversed. Their discovery opens the door to treating and curing conditions that lead to excessive ... > full story -
Shorter Legs Linked To Liver Disease
December 20, 2007 — Short legs are linked to an increased risk of liver disease, suggests a new study. The research contributes to a growing body of evidence on the link between leg length and health. The findings are ... > full story -
Liver Transplant Offers Survival Benefits For Patients Of All Sizes
December 4, 2007 — Patients with high BMIs experience a significant survival benefit from liver transplantation and had similar rates of mortality after transplant compared to patients with normal ... > full story -
New Upper Limit Defined For Normal ALT In Adolescent Males
December 3, 2007 — A new study of adolescent offenders in Australia has identified an upper limit for ALT that is more sensitive for the diagnosis of liver disease. The findings could facilitate targeted interventions ... > full story -
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Pill Boosts Platelets In Hepatitis C Patients
November 28, 2007 — It's not a cure, but this may be some of the best news patients infected with the hepatitis C virus have heard in a long time: A new drug, eltrombopag, appears to be effective in boosting low ... > full story -
Scientific Evidence Of The Significant Anti-Cancer Effect Of Milk Thistle
November 14, 2007 — A research team demonstrated the significant anti-cancer effects of milk thistle. They found that the major biologically active compound of this plant, silibinin, could suppress the growth of ... > full story -
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Hepatitis C Treatment Reduces The Virus But Serious Liver Problems May Progress
November 6, 2007 — Patients with chronic hepatitis C and advanced liver disease who did not respond to previous standard therapy experienced significant decreases in their liver enzymes, viral levels, and liver ... > full story
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