Alcohol is quickly absorbed into the blood stream When you drink alcohol it is quickly absorbed directly into the blood stream from the stom... More about Alcohol & liver disease
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Hemochromatosis is the #1 genetic killer in the U.S Hemochromatosis is the #1 genetic killer in the U.S., affecting nearly two million America... More about Hemochromatosis
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Chemical compounds that are stepping stones along the pathway Porphyrins are chemical compounds that are stepping stones along the pathway which leads t... More about Porphyrins
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What is Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis? Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is described as inflammation of the liver associated w... More about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis
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FACTS (AND FAQS) ON LIVER TRANSPLANTATION "A large number of diseases are potentially treatable by liver transplants." Although the... More about LIVER TRANSPLANTATION
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A variety of blood tests that assess the general state of the liver and biliary system The term "liver function tests" and its abbreviated form "LFTs" is a commonly used term th... More about Liver function tests
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What is Neonatal Hepatitis? Neonatal hepatitis is inflammation of the liver that occurs only in early infancy, usually... More about Neonatal Hepatitis
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Hepatitis B is a virus Hepatitis B is a virus that causes the liver to become inflamed. Most people fight off th... More about All about Hepatitis B
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Hepatitis A is one of five known viruses that cause inflammation of the liver 1. What Is Hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is one of five known viruses that cause inflammation o... More about What Is Hepatitis A?
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Non-A, non-B hepatitis 1) What is Hepatitis C? Five different viruses (termed A,B,C,D, and E) cause viral hepatit... More about What is Hepatitis C?
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Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a disease in which the bile ducts inside and outside the liver become narrowed due to inflammation and scarring Primary sclerosing cholangitis is a disease in which the bile ducts inside and outside the... More about PRIMARY SCLEROSING CHOLANGITIS
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Systemic disease of unknown cause Sarcoidosis is a systemic disease of unknown cause. Nests of cells (noncaseating epitheli... More about Sarcoidosis
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Genetic inborn error of metabolism associated with severe liver disease in infancy Hereditary tyrosinemia is a genetic inborn error of metabolism associated with severe live... More about Hereditary tyrosinemia
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TYPE I GLYCOGEN STORAGE DISEASE Glycogen Storage Disease has been divided into at least 10 different types based on the de... More about Glycogen Storage Disease
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A recently recognized childhood disease A recently recognized childhood disease, Reye's Syndrome is a rare complication of com... More about Reye's Syndrome
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Wilson's disease is an inherited disorder in which excessive amounts of copper accumulate in the body 1) What is Wilson's Disease? Wilson's disease is an inherited disorder in which ex... More about Wilson's Disease
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The onset of cirrhosis is often 'silent' with few specific symptoms... Your liver, the largest organ in your body, weighs about three pounds and is roughly the s... More about Cirrhosis
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Inherited disorder that mimics other forms of prolonged liver disease seen in infants and young children Alagille syndrome is an inherited disorder that mimics other forms of prolonged liver dise... More about Alagille syndrome
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A hereditary disease that may lead to hepatitis and cirrhosis Alpha-1 - antitrypsin deficiency is the most common genetic cause of liver disease in chil... More about Alpha-1 - antitrypsin deficiency
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Autoimmune hepatitis or autoimmune chronic hepatitis is a progressive inflammation of the liver The reason for this inflammation is not certain, but it is associated with an abnormality ... More about Autoimmune Hepatitis
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Biliary atresia is a serious disease of the very young infant Biliary Atresia results in inflammation and obstruction of the ducts which carry bile from... More about Biliary Atresia
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