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  • Chinese Scientists Develop Database on the Liver
    (13-Nov-2009)
    Information on proteins could help guide treatments for hepatitis and more

  • Chinese Scientists Develop Database on the Liver
    (13-Nov-2009)
    Information on proteins could help guide treatments for hepatitis and more

  • Chinese Scientists Develop Database on the Liver
    (13-Nov-2009)
    Information on proteins could help guide treatments for hepatitis and more

  • Chinese Scientists Develop Database on the Liver
    (13-Nov-2009)
    Information on proteins could help guide treatments for hepatitis and more

  • Coffee May Slow Liver Disease
    (23-Oct-2009)
    Finding could be good news for those with hepatitis C, researchers say

  • Coffee May Slow Liver Disease
    (23-Oct-2009)
    Finding could be good news for those with hepatitis C, researchers say

  • Coffee May Slow Liver Disease
    (23-Oct-2009)
    Finding could be good news for those with hepatitis C, researchers say

  • Tylenol May Weaken Effectiveness of Kids' Vaccines
    (16-Oct-2009)
    Giving analgesic to prevent fever at shot time could be counterproductive, researchers say

  • Liver Cells Made to Order
    (15-Oct-2009)
    Stem cell breakthrough may lead to better treatments, researchers say

  • Liver Cells Made to Order
    (15-Oct-2009)
    Stem cell breakthrough may lead to better treatments, researchers say

  • Transplant Patients Should Be Monitored for Ear Infection
    (06-Oct-2009)
    Transplantation failure can result from symptomless otitis media, research finds

  • Transplant Patients Should Be Monitored for Ear Infection
    (06-Oct-2009)
    Transplantation failure can result from symptomless otitis media, research finds

  • Hepatitis B Vaccination Protects Against Liver Cancer
    (16-Sep-2009)
    Immunization program for newborns has lasting effects beyond childhood, researchers say

  • Gene Linked to Liver Disease in Cystic Fibrosis
    (08-Sep-2009)
    Screening for the variation could help identify risk factors early on, researchers say

  • Gene Linked to Liver Disease in Cystic Fibrosis
    (08-Sep-2009)
    Screening for the variation could help identify risk factors early on, researchers say

  • U.S. Childhood Vaccine Rates Good But Could Be Better: CDC
    (27-Aug-2009)
    Compliance still high and stable, but more coverage needed among poor, report finds

  • FDA Investigating Weight-Loss Drug Over Reports of Liver Damage
    (25-Aug-2009)
    32 cases reported since orlistat came on market in 1999

  • Genetic Discovery May Improve Hepatitis C Treatment
    (17-Aug-2009)
    Finding will help predict patient response to therapy, researchers say

  • Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk
    (07-Aug-2009)
    Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers

  • Drinking Moderately or More Ups Men's Cancer Risk
    (07-Aug-2009)
    Canadian study links regular alcohol consumption to six cancers

  • Gut Hormone Could be Key to Blood Sugar
    (05-Aug-2009)
    Lab study may point to new direction for diabetes treatment

  • Top Hepatitis C Treatments Equally Effective
    (22-Jul-2009)
    Landmark assessment also finds treating early helps prevent liver failure

  • Top Hepatitis C Treatments Equally Effective
    (22-Jul-2009)
    Landmark assessment also finds treating early helps prevent liver failure

  • Top Hepatitis C Treatments Equally Effective
    (22-Jul-2009)
    Landmark assessment also finds treating early helps prevent liver failure

  • If 2 Painkillers Are Banned, What Next?
    (02-Jul-2009)
    Other options, available and in the pipeline, could plug a Percocet-Vicodin gap, experts say

  • Alcohol-Related Ills Increasing Worldwide
    (26-Jun-2009)
    One in 25 deaths is drinking-related, study finds

  • Genetic Links to Rare Liver Disease Found
    (10-Jun-2009)
    Understanding primary biliary cirrhosis may lead to new treatments, researchers say

  • Genetic Links to Rare Liver Disease Found
    (10-Jun-2009)
    Understanding primary biliary cirrhosis may lead to new treatments, researchers say

  • FDA Report Urges Tougher Acetaminophen Warning
    (28-May-2009)
    The risk of overdose, and potential liver damage, is still too high, agency says

  • FDA Recalls Dietary Supplements Tied to 1 Death, Liver Damage
    (01-May-2009)
    Hydroxycut products are sold as fat-burners, energy boosters, agency says

  • New Treatment Combo Better Against Hepatitis C
    (29-Apr-2009)
    Adding antiviral telaprevir increases cure rate, studies show

  • FDA Adds New Label Warnings to Over-the-Counter Painkillers
    (28-Apr-2009)
    Acetaminophen, NSAIDs can cause liver or stomach illness in certain situations, officials warn

  • Common Industrial Chemicals May Not Boost Cancer Risk
    (08-Apr-2009)
    Use of PFOA, PFOS as additives is already being phased out, experts note

  • Too Much Red Meat May Shorten Life Span
    (23-Mar-2009)
    Major study finds an effect, but critics say meat offers important nutrients

  • Progress Reported Against Gene Involved in Hepatitis C
    (18-Mar-2009)
    Finding could lead to new treatments for the disease, researchers say

  • Progress Reported Against Gene Involved in Hepatitis C
    (18-Mar-2009)
    Finding could lead to new treatments for the disease, researchers say

  • Progress Reported Against Gene Involved in Hepatitis C
    (18-Mar-2009)
    Finding could lead to new treatments for the disease, researchers say

  • Ethnicity May Drive Response to Obesity, Insulin Resistance
    (04-Mar-2009)
    Study says blacks less likely to have high triglycerides than whites, Hispanics

  • Ethnicity May Drive Response to Obesity, Insulin Resistance
    (04-Mar-2009)
    Study says blacks less likely to have high triglycerides than whites, Hispanics

  • Drinking Raises Cancer Risk for Middle-Age Women
    (24-Feb-2009)
    Even one drink a day poses danger, large study finds

  • Liver Cirrhosis May Also Harm Brain, Heart
    (17-Feb-2009)
    Inflammation may be the common link, study shows

  • Liver Cirrhosis May Also Harm Brain, Heart
    (17-Feb-2009)
    Inflammation may be the common link, study shows

  • Liver Cirrhosis May Also Harm Brain, Heart
    (17-Feb-2009)
    Inflammation may be the common link, study shows

  • Genes Help Cancer-Linked Viruses Elude Immune System
    (10-Feb-2009)
    Pathogens such as HPV tweak their DNA to escape detection, study suggests

  • Problems Tied to Obesity Also Seem to Affect Sleep
    (23-Jan-2009)
    Studies find three separate links with sleep apnea

  • Problems Tied to Obesity Also Seem to Affect Sleep
    (23-Jan-2009)
    Studies find three separate links with sleep apnea

  • Tiny Chemo Beads Boost Liver Cancer Outcomes
    (20-Jan-2009)
    They are soaked with drugs to target only the tumor, researchers explain

  • Tiny Chemo Beads Boost Liver Cancer Outcomes
    (20-Jan-2009)
    They are soaked with drugs to target only the tumor, researchers explain

  • Hispanics Respond Poorly to Standard Hepatitis C Therapy
    (14-Jan-2009)
    They and blacks still share outcome disparities in treatment of liver disease, study says

  • More Than 60,000 Patients Risked Hepatitis Infections
    (06-Jan-2009)
    Poor infection-control practices to blame, U.S. study finds

  • Drug Helps Asians Battling Liver Cancer
    (16-Dec-2008)
    Sorafenib boosts survival, even when tumor is linked to hepatitis B, researchers say

  • Drug Helps Asians Battling Liver Cancer
    (16-Dec-2008)
    Sorafenib boosts survival, even when tumor is linked to hepatitis B, researchers say

  • New Criteria Could Expand Number of Liver Transplant Candidates
    (05-Dec-2008)
    Closer look at tumors boosts chances for those denied under current protocols, study says

  • New Criteria Could Expand Number of Liver Transplant Candidates
    (05-Dec-2008)
    Closer look at tumors boosts chances for those denied under current protocols, study says

  • Hepatitis C Therapy Useless for Some
    (03-Dec-2008)
    Those who don't respond at first not helped by maintenance treatment, study shows

  • Hepatitis C Therapy Useless for Some
    (03-Dec-2008)
    Those who don't respond at first not helped by maintenance treatment, study shows

  • Hepatitis C Therapy Useless for Some
    (03-Dec-2008)
    Those who don't respond at first not helped by maintenance treatment, study shows

  • Hepatitis C Therapy Useless for Some
    (03-Dec-2008)
    Those who don't respond at first not helped by maintenance treatment, study shows

  • Antibiotics Largest Cause of Drug-Induced Liver Damage
    (01-Dec-2008)
    Prescription meds, supplements can also trigger acute organ failure, study says

  • Antibiotics Largest Cause of Drug-Induced Liver Damage
    (01-Dec-2008)
    Prescription meds, supplements can also trigger acute organ failure, study says

  • Antibiotics Largest Cause of Drug-Induced Liver Damage
    (01-Dec-2008)
    Prescription meds, supplements can also trigger acute organ failure, study says

  • New System Improves Distribution of Donated Livers
    (25-Nov-2008)
    Gains reported for blacks, but women lagging behind men, study finds

  • Promacta Approved for Rare Blood Disorder
    (24-Nov-2008)
    Affects about 60,000 people in United States

  • New Imaging Identifies Types of Liver Disease
    (01-Nov-2008)
    Called magnetic resonance elastography, it could eliminate need for biopsies, study finds

  • New Imaging Identifies Types of Liver Disease
    (01-Nov-2008)
    Called magnetic resonance elastography, it could eliminate need for biopsies, study finds

  • New Imaging Identifies Types of Liver Disease
    (01-Nov-2008)
    Called magnetic resonance elastography, it could eliminate need for biopsies, study finds

  • Consumer Group Seeks FDA Ban on Avandia
    (30-Oct-2008)
    Public Citizen cites liver failure deaths, other risks of adverse events for diabetes drug

  • Consumer Group Seeks FDA Ban on Avandia
    (30-Oct-2008)
    Public Citizen cites liver failure deaths, other risks of adverse events for diabetes drug

  • Standard Hepatitis C Treatment Cost-Effective for Prisoners
    (23-Oct-2008)
    Study finds therapy reduces new infections, cuts outlays

  • Red Wine Compound May Slow Drinking-Linked Liver Condition
    (17-Oct-2008)
    Mouse study suggests resveratrol impedes fatty buildup in the organ, which is linked to cirrhosis

  • Red Wine Compound May Slow Drinking-Linked Liver Condition
    (17-Oct-2008)
    Mouse study suggests resveratrol impedes fatty buildup in the organ, which is linked to cirrhosis

  • Gene Signature for Liver Cancer Recurrence Found
    (15-Oct-2008)
    A 186-gene panel, discovered in normal cells surrounding the tumor, may predict cancer survival, new research contends

  • IBD, Liver Disease Patients Show Vitamin D Deficits
    (14-Oct-2008)
    Those with certain digestive illnesses should have levels monitored, study says

  • IBD, Liver Disease Patients Show Vitamin D Deficits
    (14-Oct-2008)
    Those with certain digestive illnesses should have levels monitored, study says

  • Liver Transplant Patients at Higher Cancer Risk
    (10-Oct-2008)
    1 in 6 likely to develop some form of disease by 20 years after operation, study says

  • Liver Transplant Patients at Higher Cancer Risk
    (10-Oct-2008)
    1 in 6 likely to develop some form of disease by 20 years after operation, study says

  • Link Between Vaccine and MS Unproven
    (30-Sep-2008)
    Majority of children vaccinated against hepatitis B not at risk for the condition, study says

  • Anti-Obesity Drugs Could Fight Viral Infections
    (30-Sep-2008)
    Targeting increases in fatty acid metabolism inhibits replication, researchers find

  • Moderate Aerobic Exercise Lowers Diabetics' Liver Fat
    (25-Sep-2008)
    Study cites benefits for type 2 patients seeking to avoid cardiovascular problems

  • Moderate Aerobic Exercise Lowers Diabetics' Liver Fat
    (25-Sep-2008)
    Study cites benefits for type 2 patients seeking to avoid cardiovascular problems

  • FDA to List Drugs Under Review for Safety Issues
    (05-Sep-2008)
    But officials say patients taking meds on Web site shouldn't overreact or stop taking them

  • Viread Approved for Hepatitis B
    (12-Aug-2008)
    Already sanctioned to treat HIV

  • Viread Approved for Hepatitis B
    (12-Aug-2008)
    Already sanctioned to treat HIV

  • Targeted Drug Boosts Survival Among Liver Cancer Patients
    (23-Jul-2008)
    Sorafenib added three months for those with advanced disease, study finds

  • Targeted Drug Boosts Survival Among Liver Cancer Patients
    (23-Jul-2008)
    Sorafenib added three months for those with advanced disease, study finds

  • Donor's Age Not Linked to Poor Outcomes in Liver Transplants
    (22-Jul-2008)
    Even recipients with hepatitis C had good five-year survival rates, study finds

  • Donor's Age Not Linked to Poor Outcomes in Liver Transplants
    (22-Jul-2008)
    Even recipients with hepatitis C had good five-year survival rates, study finds

  • Donor's Age Not Linked to Poor Outcomes in Liver Transplants
    (22-Jul-2008)
    Even recipients with hepatitis C had good five-year survival rates, study finds

  • New Model Allows Testing of Hepatitis C Treatments
    (16-Jul-2008)
    Culture lets scientists infect cells with virus from the blood of infected patients

  • Melanoma Drug Boosts Recurrence-Free Survival
    (11-Jul-2008)
    Pegylated inteferon cut risk 15% but did not reduce overall mortality rates

  • A Blood Marker Could Spot Diabetes Risk
    (08-Jul-2008)
    Higher levels of fetuin-A were linked to later disease development, study found

  • Non-Surgical Approach Can Treat Lung Cancers
    (18-Jun-2008)
    Radiofrequency ablation is quick and targets large tumors, sparing healthy tissue, study finds

  • Non-Surgical Approach Can Treat Lung Cancers
    (18-Jun-2008)
    Radiofrequency ablation is quick and targets large tumors, sparing healthy tissue, study finds

  • Diabetes Boosts Liver Cancer Risk in Hepatitis, Cirrhosis Cases
    (05-Jun-2008)
    Chances doubled, especially for older males, Dutch study finds

  • Diabetes Boosts Liver Cancer Risk in Hepatitis, Cirrhosis Cases
    (05-Jun-2008)
    Chances doubled, especially for older males, Dutch study finds

  • Daily Glass of Wine Cut Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
    (29-May-2008)
    Modest consumption reduced abnormal blood tests 50%, but beer, liquor had opposite effect

  • Daily Glass of Wine Cut Risk of Fatty Liver Disease
    (29-May-2008)
    Modest consumption reduced abnormal blood tests 50%, but beer, liquor had opposite effect

  • New Hope for Liver Diseases
    (23-May-2008)
    Scientists generate liver cells from embryonic stem cells, find clues to predict response to therapy

  • Sea Buckthorn Leaves May Hold Benefit for the Liver
    (23-May-2008)
    High levels of antioxidants in berries also lower cholesterol, study says

  • New Hope for Liver Diseases
    (23-May-2008)
    Scientists generate liver cells from embryonic stem cells, find clues to predict response to therapy

  • New Hope for Liver Diseases
    (23-May-2008)
    Scientists generate liver cells from embryonic stem cells, find clues to predict response to therapy

  • Sea Buckthorn Leaves May Hold Benefit for the Liver
    (23-May-2008)
    High levels of antioxidants in berries also lower cholesterol, study says

  • Kidney Trouble Short-Lived in Most Liver Transplant Patients
    (06-May-2008)
    Study finds short-term dysfunction while awaiting operation rarely turns chronic

  • Noninvasive Procedures Show Promise for Esophageal Bleeding
    (06-May-2008)
    They offer cost-effective look at dilated veins seen with cirrohosis but aren't sensitive enough

  • Grapefruit Compound Inhibits Hepatitis C Virus
    (06-May-2008)
    Flavonoid called naringenin silences infection pathway, hints of new disease treatments

  • Kidney Trouble Short-Lived in Most Liver Transplant Patients
    (06-May-2008)
    Study finds short-term dysfunction while awaiting operation rarely turns chronic

  • New Drug Duo Helps Cut Colon Cancer Risk
    (15-Apr-2008)
    And cancer drug Sutent may slow liver cancer progression, scientists report

  • Atherosclerosis May Also Harm Vital Organs
    (10-Apr-2008)
    Toxic byproduct of plaque formation wreaks havoc on heart, lungs and liver, study suggests

  • Two Liver Cancer Treatments Better Than One
    (08-Apr-2008)
    Survival time rose with combo therapy for advanced disease, study finds

  • Dads' Early-Onset Obesity Linked to Liver Disease in Kids
    (03-Apr-2008)
    Genetic ties suspected between father's, but not mother's, weight and elevated enzymes

  • Dads' Early-Onset Obesity Linked to Liver Disease in Kids
    (03-Apr-2008)
    Genetic ties suspected between father's, but not mother's, weight and elevated enzymes

  • Sharp Rise in U.S. Hepatitis C-Related Deaths
    (27-Mar-2008)
    Middle-aged hardest hit; better testing likely contributed to increase

  • Weight-Loss Drug Fights Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    (05-Mar-2008)
    Surprise finding might help doctors slow, reverse damage done by drinking, researcher says

  • Weight-Loss Drug Fights Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
    (05-Mar-2008)
    Surprise finding might help doctors slow, reverse damage done by drinking, researcher says

  • Health Tip: Causes for Jaundice
    (14-Feb-2008)
    Characterized by yellowish skin

  • Genetic Variation Doubles Risk of Liver Cancer
    (02-Jan-2008)
    Testing could determine which cirrhosis patients should be screened for tumor development

  • Genetic Variation Doubles Risk of Liver Cancer
    (02-Jan-2008)
    Testing could determine which cirrhosis patients should be screened for tumor development

  • Research Offers Promise for Cirrhosis Treatment
    (27-Dec-2007)
    Protein stops liver scarring in mice, study finds

  • Research Offers Promise for Cirrhosis Treatment
    (27-Dec-2007)
    Protein stops liver scarring in mice, study finds

  • Shorter Legs Might Boost Liver Risks
    (21-Dec-2007)
    Childhood nutrition may be the link, British team says

  • Standard Hepatitis B Treatment Bested by Newcomer
    (19-Dec-2007)
    More people respond to telbivudine compared to lamivudine, study finds

  • Standard Hepatitis B Treatment Bested by Newcomer
    (19-Dec-2007)
    More people respond to telbivudine compared to lamivudine, study finds

  • Standard Hepatitis B Treatment Bested by Newcomer
    (19-Dec-2007)
    More people respond to telbivudine compared to lamivudine, study finds

  • Cancer Care Advances in 2007 Offer Hope
    (18-Dec-2007)
    But cutbacks in research funding jeopardize further breakthroughs: report

  • Cancer Killed Almost 8 Million Worldwide in 2007
    (17-Dec-2007)
    12 million new cases -- many preventable -- were diagnosed this year, American Cancer Society reports

  • Cancer Killed Almost 8 Million Worldwide in 2007
    (17-Dec-2007)
    12 million new cases -- many preventable -- were diagnosed this year, American Cancer Society reports

  • Report Finds 'Widespread Steroid Use in Baseball'
    (13-Dec-2007)
    The banned drugs can cause dangerous side effects, including heart trouble

  • Drug May Help Reverse Clotting Deficiency
    (28-Nov-2007)
    Eltrombopag might also aid patients with hepatitis liver disease, study finds

  • Drug May Help Reverse Clotting Deficiency
    (28-Nov-2007)
    Eltrombopag might also aid patients with hepatitis liver disease, study finds

  • Hepatitis A Vaccine Best Bet to Treat Virus
    (18-Oct-2007)
    CDC now recommends it instead of traditional immune globulin injection

  • Hepatitis A Vaccine Best Bet to Treat Virus
    (18-Oct-2007)
    CDC now recommends it instead of traditional immune globulin injection

  • Health Tip: Treating Fatty Liver Disease
    (02-Oct-2007)
    Lifestyle changes improve liver function

  • Drug Industry Seeks Tests to Spot Side Effect Risks
    (27-Sep-2007)
    7 pharmaceutical giants are pooling resources to develop gene-based screens

  • Caffeine Plus Acetaminophen Toxic for Some
    (26-Sep-2007)
    Rat study suggests liver danger, but doses must be very high

  • Diet Change Can Curb Fatty Liver Disease
    (21-Sep-2007)
    Switching to low-glycemic carbs prevents the lethal illness, study finds

  • Natural Protein Could Help Spot, Treat Liver Cancer
    (19-Sep-2007)
    Nerve growth factor found at higher levels in these tumors, scientists say

  • Blood Marker Might Help Spot Early Liver Cancer
    (18-Sep-2007)
    Widespread hepatitis infection means millions are at risk, researchers note

  • Blood Marker Might Help Spot Early Liver Cancer
    (18-Sep-2007)
    Widespread hepatitis infection means millions are at risk, researchers note

  • Alcoholics With Cirrhosis Have More Brain Damage
    (28-Aug-2007)
    Genes connected with higher functions are changed by continued abuse, study finds

  • Advanced Age No Bar to Liver Transplant
    (23-Aug-2007)
    Patients over 70 did as well as those in their 50s, study found

  • Cirrhosis Can Impact Heart Surgery Success
    (12-Jul-2007)
    Two-thirds of those with severe disease died after cardiac surgery, study found

  • Cirrhosis Can Impact Heart Surgery Success
    (12-Jul-2007)
    Two-thirds of those with severe disease died after cardiac surgery, study found

  • Cirrhosis Can Impact Heart Surgery Success
    (12-Jul-2007)
    Two-thirds of those with severe disease died after cardiac surgery, study found

  • Anti-Obesity Drug Might Also Lower Cholesterol
    (11-Jul-2007)
    Early study in rats suggests rimonabant works though the liver

  • Key Factors Spur Hepatitis C Treatment Success
    (06-Jul-2007)
    They include interferon drug type, viral strain, and even race, study finds

  • Key Factors Spur Hepatitis C Treatment Success
    (06-Jul-2007)
    They include interferon drug type, viral strain, and even race, study finds

  • Key Protein May Explain Mens' Higher Liver Cancer Risk
    (05-Jul-2007)
    IL-6 damages the organ, but estrogen helps prevent that injury, study finds

  • Key Protein May Explain Mens' Higher Liver Cancer Risk
    (05-Jul-2007)
    IL-6 damages the organ, but estrogen helps prevent that injury, study finds

  • Needlestick Injuries Common Among Surgery Students
    (27-Jun-2007)
    Incidents that could pass on HIV, hepatitis often go unreported, study finds

  • Hepatitis B Drug a Threat to Those With HIV
    (20-Jun-2007)
    Use of Baraclude alone leads AIDS virus to become drug-resistant, study finds

  • Cholesterol-Lowering Zetia Also Works in Liver
    (14-Jun-2007)
    That's a newly discovered mechanism for the drug, scientists say

  • Breakthrough Liver Cancer Treatment Found
    (04-Jun-2007)
    Successful test results of 1st drug to prolong life presented at cancer meeting

  • Drug Combo Overcoming Rare Genetic Disorders
    (30-May-2007)
    84% now survive urea cycle dysfunction, which causes toxic buildup of ammonia

  • Study Suggests Cure for Hepatitis C
    (21-May-2007)
    Drug treatment eliminated presence of the virus in the blood

  • Study Suggests Cure for Hepatitis C
    (21-May-2007)
    Drug treatment eliminated presence of the virus in the blood

  • Hepatitis C Infection Hampers Liver Transplant Success
    (18-May-2007)
    But uninfected organ recipients are doing better than ever, study finds

  • Hepatitis C Infection Hampers Liver Transplant Success
    (18-May-2007)
    But uninfected organ recipients are doing better than ever, study finds

  • Hepatitis C Infection Ups Lymphoma Risk
    (08-May-2007)
    Odds of the cancer are 20 to 30 percent higher, study says

  • Biologic Drug Approved to Prevent Hepatitis B in Liver Recipients
    (06-Apr-2007)
    Transplant patients have weakened immune systems

  • Raising a Glass for the World's Poor
    (21-Mar-2007)
    On Thursday, NYC diners join global push for U.N. World Water Day

  • U.S. Hepatitis Rates Fall to New Lows
    (15-Mar-2007)
    Widespread vaccination is helping reduce hepatitis A, B, experts say

  • U.S. Hepatitis Rates Fall to New Lows
    (15-Mar-2007)
    Widespread vaccination is helping reduce hepatitis A, B, experts say

  • Hepatitis B Drug Triggers HIV Drug Resistance
    (28-Feb-2007)
    Finding calls for change in labeling and use, researchers say

  • Most Americans Don't Understand Acetaminophen Dangers
    (23-Feb-2007)
    Too much of the painkiller in Tylenol, other meds, can cause liver failure, experts say

  • Blood Test Index May Help Liver Patients Avoid Biopsy
    (12-Feb-2007)
    It's far more accurate at spotting fibrosis than current screens, researchers say

  • Blood Test Index May Help Liver Patients Avoid Biopsy
    (12-Feb-2007)
    It's far more accurate at spotting fibrosis than current screens, researchers say

  • Blood Test Index May Help Liver Patients Avoid Biopsy
    (12-Feb-2007)
    It's far more accurate at spotting fibrosis than current screens, researchers say

  • Heavy Drinking Exacts Toll on Women With Hepatitis C
    (25-Jan-2007)
    Imbibing eliminates survival advantage over men, study finds

  • Drug Offers No Benefit to Liver Cancer Patients
    (09-Jan-2007)
    Long-acting octreotide no better than a placebo, study finds

  • New Source of Stem Cells Discovered
    (08-Jan-2007)
    Amniotic fluid cells don't come with ethical concerns that surround embryonic cells, researchers say

  • Incidence of Steatosis in Hepatitis Patients Traced to Race
    (07-Jan-2007)
    Whites more likely to have the complication than blacks, study finds

  • Health Tip: Why My Baby's Skin Has a Yellow Tint
    (28-Dec-2006)
    Causes of infant jaundice

  • Earlier HIV Therapy Helps Beat Back Hepatitis C
    (14-Dec-2006)
    More and more people now carry both of these dangerous viruses, experts say

  • Diabetes Drug Helps Prevent Fatty Liver Complications
    (29-Nov-2006)
    Small, preliminary trial found improved metabolism and reduced liver inflammation

  • Health Tip: Living With Hepatitis C
    (10-Nov-2006)
    Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly

  • New Drug May Expand Treatment for Hepatitic C
    (31-Oct-2006)
    Eltrombopag allows patients greater tolerance for common medications, researchers say

  • Drug Combo Fights Tough-to-Treat Hepatitis C
    (30-Oct-2006)
    Ribavirin plus Infergen held back liver damage, study found

  • Drug Combo Fights Tough-to-Treat Hepatitis C
    (30-Oct-2006)
    Ribavirin plus Infergen held back liver damage, study found

  • College Students Unaware of Hepatitis C Risks
    (25-Oct-2006)
    Behaviors such as sharing jewelry, getting tattoos not even discussed by doctors

  • Tyzeka Approved to Treat Chronic Hepatitis B
    (25-Oct-2006)
    But it isn't a cure for the dangerous liver infection

  • Research Predicts Outcomes From Fatty Liver Disease
    (25-Oct-2006)
    Certain forms of the illness can lead to cirrhosis, diabetes and increased death

  • Heart From Donor With Hepatitis C Reduces Survival
    (17-Oct-2006)
    Study dashes hopes that these organs might be of wider use

  • Test May Predict Liver Cancer Prognosis
    (13-Oct-2006)
    High levels of a specific cell point to inoperable disease, new study finds

  • Research Offers Insights Into Liver's Role in Metabolic Syndrome
    (05-Oct-2006)
    The organ seems to influence blood pressure variation in Hispanic-Americans

  • Fatty Liver Disease Endangers 6.5 Million U.S. Kids
    (02-Oct-2006)
    It's a silent problem that can lead to liver failure, experts warn

  • Fatty Liver Disease Endangers 6.5 Million U.S. Kids
    (02-Oct-2006)
    It's a silent problem that can lead to liver failure, experts warn

  • Women Fare Better After Liver Transplant
    (28-Sep-2006)
    They survive an average of nearly 5 years longer than males, study finds

  • Women Fare Better After Liver Transplant
    (28-Sep-2006)
    They survive an average of nearly 5 years longer than males, study finds

  • Gout Drug May Help Prevent Liver Cancer
    (11-Sep-2006)
    Anti-inflammatory colchicine staves off cancer in cirrhosis patients, study finds

  • Brown Seaweed May Be a Fat Fighter
    (11-Sep-2006)
    Compound targets abdominal fat in animal studies

  • Gout Drug May Help Prevent Liver Cancer
    (11-Sep-2006)
    Anti-inflammatory colchicine staves off cancer in cirrhosis patients, study finds

  • Gout Drug May Help Prevent Liver Cancer
    (11-Sep-2006)
    Anti-inflammatory colchicine staves off cancer in cirrhosis patients, study finds

  • Liver Transplant-Linked Bone Loss Is Temporary
    (08-Sep-2006)
    Bone bounces back to pre-transplant levels over time, study finds

  • Liver Transplant-Linked Bone Loss Is Temporary
    (08-Sep-2006)
    Bone bounces back to pre-transplant levels over time, study finds

  • Health Tip: Hyponatremia is Salt-to-Water Imbalance
    (25-Aug-2006)
    The condition -- and cause -- must be treated

  • Genes Predict Liver Cancer's Spread
    (21-Aug-2006)
    Discovery could help guide treatment, researchers say

  • Tumor Response May Determine Best Liver Transplant Candidates
    (16-Aug-2006)
    'Milan criteria' may not be crucial in predicting cancer recurrence, study reports

  • Tumor Response May Determine Best Liver Transplant Candidates
    (16-Aug-2006)
    'Milan criteria' may not be crucial in predicting cancer recurrence, study reports

  • Health Tip: Understanding Cirrhosis
    (27-Jul-2006)
    Lifestyle and heredity may be factors

  • New Hepatitis B Test Streamlines Detection
    (19-Jul-2006)
    Virus can cause death from chronic liver disease

  • Fish Oil Fat Could Shield IV-Dependent Infants
    (10-Jul-2006)
    It helps them avoid liver damage linked to this type of nutrition, researchers say

  • Health Tip: Preventing Hepatitis A
    (28-Jun-2006)
    Washing hands can help stop its spread

  • Health Tip: If Your Baby's Skin Looks Yellow
    (16-Jun-2006)
    Take her to the pediatrician

  • Coffee May Cut Cirrhosis Risk
    (13-Jun-2006)
    Cup a day linked to 22 percent reduction in liver disease, study found

  • Coffee May Cut Cirrhosis Risk
    (13-Jun-2006)
    Cup a day linked to 22 percent reduction in liver disease, study found

  • New Insights Could Help Fight Liver Failure
    (12-May-2006)
    An imbalance of two fats in cells may hold the key, study finds

  • Treated Jaundice Not Likely to Leave Lasting Effects
    (03-May-2006)
    Study finds even high levels of bilirubin don't cause neurological problems with proper care

  • Newer Hepatitis B Drug Bests Standard Treatment
    (08-Mar-2006)
    Entecavir more effective with less chance of resistance than lamivudine, studies find

  • Targeting Liver Extends Metastatic Colon Cancer Survival
    (02-Mar-2006)
    Delivery system pumps drug directly to the organ, researchers say

  • Hepatitis B Shot Shields Newborns
    (27-Jan-2006)
    It protects them if mom carries the virus, studies show

  • Hepatitis C Patients Taxing Medical System
    (30-Dec-2005)
    Study found their use of health-care resources increasing up to 30% a year

  • Hepatitis C Patients Taxing Medical System
    (30-Dec-2005)
    Study found their use of health-care resources increasing up to 30% a year

  • Liver Cancer, Hepatitis C Connection Gets Clearer
    (07-Dec-2005)
    Research may explain how the virus encourages malignancy

  • Liver Cancer, Hepatitis C Connection Gets Clearer
    (07-Dec-2005)
    Research may explain how the virus encourages malignancy

  • New Gout Drug Does Well in Trial
    (07-Dec-2005)
    But more proof of advantage over old medication still needed, expert says

  • Coffee, Tea May Help Keep Liver Failure at Bay
    (06-Dec-2005)
    Two or more cups per day could protect at-risk patients, researchers say

  • Laser Surgery Effective for Liver Cancer, Research Shows
    (29-Nov-2005)
    But not all surgeons agree the method is as good a standard surgery

  • New Regimen Extends Liver Cancer Survival
    (29-Nov-2005)
    Targeted radiation plus high-dose chemo delivers a one-two punch, researchers say

  • Health Tip: Know The Signs of Liver Disease
    (14-Nov-2005)
    More than 25 million people are affected

  • Obesity May Contribute to Liver Trouble
    (27-Oct-2005)
    High-fat diet caused immune-system problems in mice, study found

  • Hep B Booster Shot Unnecessary: Study
    (14-Oct-2005)
    Body's immune system still vigilant 10 years after vaccination

  • Cholesterol Levels Can't Be Too Low
    (11-Oct-2005)
    Study finds very low levels of LDL cholesterol are both safe and better

  • Liver Test Can Predict Heart Trouble
    (27-Sep-2005)
    But experts say findings aren't definitive

  • Blood Marker Highlights Need for Liver Transplant
    (04-Sep-2005)
    Raised lactate levels are key for those with rare, serious organ failure

  • Low Hep A Vaccination in Hep C Patients
    (30-Aug-2005)
    Going without this immunization greatly raises liver disease risks

  • Molecular Missing Link Found for Genetic Disease
    (25-Aug-2005)
    Finding may explain why fasting brings on porphyria

  • New Clues to Pre-Diabetic Liver Condition
    (20-Jul-2005)
    Scientists uncover potential treatment target for hepatic insulin resistance

  • Vaccination Tames Hepatitis A Infection
    (12-Jul-2005)
    U.S., Israeli studies find inoculating children lowers incidence in entire population

  • Symptomless Liver Disorder Can Go Untreated
    (30-JUN-2005)
    Study suggests waiting until autoimmune hepatitis develops further

  • Science Making Headway Against Hepatitis B
    (29-JUN-2005)
    Two studies point to best therapies for specific patients

  • Nausea Drug Fails Against Cirrhosis-Linked Fatigue
    (10-JUN-2005)
    But nervous-system meds might yet beat this stubborn symptom

  • Gene-Modified Virus Targets Tumor Cells
    (09-JUN-2005)
    It extended survival of patients with metastatic colon cancer

  • Non-Surgical Treatment Boosts Liver Cancer Survival
    (27-MAY-2005)
    Ablation therapy uses needle to destroy inoperable tumors

  • Booze May Hit Women's Livers Harder
    (18-May-2005)
    Rat study suggests gender differences, especially with high-fat diets

  • Non-Stick Teflon Stents Saving Lives
    (17-MAY-2005)
    They resist reclosure as they prop open arteries, study finds

  • Overload of Fatty Foods Can Park in Liver
    (03-May-2005)
    Presence there can curtail organ's ability to filter fats through body, study says

  • Liver May Be Prime Source of Good Cholesterol
    (28-APR-2005)
    Mouse study yields insight into how the body produces HDL

  • Cyclosporine Linked to Return of Liver Tumors
    (28-Apr-2005)
    Risk was higher in transplant patients who used the drug

  • Cyclosporine Linked to Return of Liver Tumors
    (28-Apr-2005)
    Risk was higher in transplant patients who used the drug

  • Turning Fearsome Viruses Into Cancer Foes
    (20-APR-2005)
    Scientists are using herpes, measles bugs to destroy malignant cells

  • Liver Protein Points to Anti-Obesity Drugs
    (12-APR-2005)
    The LXR protein may tell the body to store up fat

  • Health Tip: Nail Salon Safety
    (11-APR-2005)
    Protect yourself from disease

  • New Drug for Hepatitis B
    (30-MAR-2005)
    Slows virus that causes deadly liver disease

  • New Drug for Hepatitis B
    (30-MAR-2005)
    Slows virus that causes deadly liver disease

  • Health Tip: Preventing Hepatitis C
    (28-MAR-2005)
    Take these precautions

  • Study: Three Factors Determine Liver Transplant Survival
    (22-MAR-2005)
    Donor age, patient's need and organ cooling period are key

  • Diabetics At Higher Liver Cancer Risk
    (09-MAR-2005)
    A combination of diabetes and hepatitis C may be to blame

  • Diabetics At Higher Liver Cancer Risk
    (09-MAR-2005)
    A combination of diabetes and hepatitis C may be to blame

  • Hepatitis C Regimen Approved for HIV Patients
    (28-FEB-2005)
    300,000 Americans infected with both

  • Ovary Syndrome Ups Risk for Liver Disease
    (25-FEB-2005)
    Women with PCOS should be screened for liver trouble, experts say

  • Tea Might Protect Transplanted Livers
    (23-FEB-2005)
    Green tea extract cut post-surgical troubles in mice

  • Short-Term Celebrex Safe Against Cirrhosis
    (23-FEB-2005)
    One expert advised caution for longer-term use, however

  • Coffee Cuts Liver Cancer Risk
    (15-FEB-2005)
    And decaf reduces colorectal cancer risk, another study finds

  • Genetically Modified Potato Carries Hep B Vaccine
    (14-FEB-2005)
    Discovery an alternative to inconvenient injections in developing world, study says

  • Hispanic Americans Face Liver Disease Risk
    (27-JAN-2005)
    More susceptible to most common kind, which is fueled by diabetes, obesity

  • Hispanic Americans Face Liver Disease Risk
    (27-JAN-2005)
    More susceptible to most common kind, which is fueled by diabetes, obesity

  • Interferon Therapy Effective Against Hepatitis B
    (07-JAN-2005)
    It worked as well as combination of drugs used to treat the disease

  • New Treatments for Gallstones on Horizon
    (30-NOV-2004)
    Experimental compound prevented disease in mice, researchers report

  • Stopping Breast Cancer in its Tracks
    (15-NOV-2004)
    Chemical attraction behind spread of malignancies could be drug target

  • Safe Treatment for Liver Tumors Tested
    (06-NOV-2004)
    Radiofrequency ablation effective in contact with GI tract

  • Keeping Organ, Tissue Transplants Safe
    (29-OCT-2004)
    RNA screening could guard against HIV, hepatitis C

  • Hepatitis C Ups Risk of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
    (19-OCT-2004)
    Those exposed to virus six times more likely to develop cancer

  • Health Tip: Does Your Newborn Have Kernicterus?
    (14-OCT-2004)
    Symptoms include yellowing of the skin and eyes

  • New Drug Shows Promise Against Liver Cancer
    (30-SEP-2004)
    Investigational medication benefits half of patients

  • Vitamin Supplements May Boost Cancer Risk
    (30-SEP-2004)
    Study finds no protective effect against gastrointestinal tumors

  • New Drug Shows Promise Against Liver Cancer
    (30-SEP-2004)
    Investigational medication benefits half of patients

  • Trial Therapy May Fight Genetic Disorders
    (28-SEP-2004)
    Gene, stem cell combination rebuild damaged livers in mice

  • Alcohol Abuse Tied to 75,000 Early Deaths
    (23-SEP-2004)
    CDC reports it wipes out 2.3 million potential years of life yearly

  • Hepatitis Shot Tied to MS, Study Suggests
    (13-SEP-2004)
    Vaccine's association could be statistical fluke, expert says

  • Health Tip: Three Types of Hepatitis
    (10-AUG-2004)
    Distinct viral liver diseases

  • Finding Could Cut Need for Kids' Liver Transplants
    (04-AUG-2004)
    Inflammatory genes behind most common cause of disease

  • Drug Combo May Halt Liver Disease in Those With HIV/Hepatitis C
    (28-JUL-2004)
    40% of study subjects showed significant improvement

  • Vitamin K Might Prevent Liver Cancer
    (20-JUL-2004)
    se off in women with cirrhosis

  • Vitamin K Might Prevent Liver Cancer
    (20-JUL-2004)
    se off in women with cirrhosis

  • Newborn Jaundice Guidelines Released
    (06-JUL-2004)
    American Academy of Pediatrics gives specific treatment advice


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