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Adult Antiviral Drug Effective in Suppressing Hepatitis B in Teens
December 5, 2012 A recent clinical trial found that the adult antiviral drug, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, is safe and effective in treating adolescents with hepatitis B virus. Trial results show that tenofovir DF ... > full story -
NSAID Use Linked to Reduced Hepatocellular Carcinoma Risk and Mortality Due to Chronic Liver Disease
November 28, 2012 Researchers found that aspirin use is associated with a decreased risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma and death from chronic liver disease, according to a new ... > full story -
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Early Changes in Liver Function Could Indicate Life-Threatening Infection
November 13, 2012 Early changes in liver function detected by novel techniques can identify severe infection (sepsis) hours after onset and so could have important implications for the treatment of patients who are ... > full story -
African American Women With HIV/HCV Less Likely to Die from Liver Disease
October 31, 2012 A new study shows that African American women coinfected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) are less likely to die from liver disease than Caucasian or Hispanic ... > full story -
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Confirmation of Nitisinone Efficacy for Life-Threatening Liver Disease
October 31, 2012 Researchers have just published the findings of a 25-year study on the treatment of tyrosinemia, a life-threatening liver disease of genetic origin, which is screened at birth in the province of ... > full story -
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Oxidative Stress and Altered Gene Expression Occurs in a Metabolic Liver Disease Model
October 30, 2012 Alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency is the most common genetic liver disorder in children and may progress to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in adults. New evidence indicates that oxidative stress ... > full story -
Dietary Supplements Can Cause Liver Injury, Says Hepatologist
October 26, 2012 Niacin, comfrey, Kava and even green tea in high doses can cause liver injury, according to an ... > full story -
Antiviral Therapy May Halve Risk of Liver Cancer After Chronic Hepatitis C Infection, Analysis Indicates
October 22, 2012 Treating chronic hepatitis C infection with antiviral drugs could halve the risk of developing the most common form of liver cancer, in some cases, a new analysis ... > full story -
A Novel Oncogenic Network Specific to Liver Cancer Initiation
October 7, 2012 Researchers have identified a connection between an oncogene, an epigenetic modulator and an anti-apoptotic regulator relevant to liver cancer ... > full story -
Liver Cells, Insulin-Producing Cells, Thymus Can Be Grown in Lymph Nodes, Team Finds
September 27, 2012 Lymph nodes can provide a suitable home for a variety of cells and tissues from other organs, suggesting a cell-based alternative to whole organ transplantation might one day be feasible, according ... > full story
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