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Biliary Atresia

Biliary atresia is a serious condition that occurs due to the obstruction of bile ducts and results in cirrhosis of liver in infants.

A Cuppa or Two a Day Can Keep Liver Cirrhosis Away!

A Cuppa or Two a Day Can Keep Liver Cirrhosis Away!

People who drink more than two cups of coffee every day were less likely to suffer from liver cirrhosis or die from it.

Indian Drug To Treat Liver Cirrhosis Saves Aussie’s Life At Minimal Cost

Indian Drug To Treat Liver Cirrhosis Saves Aussie’s Life At Minimal Cost

The total treatment regime of 84 tablets costed around 100,000 Australian dollars. But the same treatment with the same drug in India is 900 dollars.

Liver Cirrhosis Underdiagnosed, Many Hepatitis C Patients Unaware of Liver Damage

Liver Cirrhosis Underdiagnosed, Many Hepatitis C Patients Unaware of Liver Damage

Knowledge of the prevalence of liver damage will help decision making regarding screening for the effects of hepatitis C and when to start anti-viral therapy.

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Smartphone App PoopMD Used to Identify Early Signs Of Biliary Atresia From Newborn’s Stool

Smartphone App PoopMD Used to Identify Early Signs Of Biliary Atresia From Newborn’s Stool

Babies with Biliary Atresia treated within the first two months of life have the best outcomes and are far less likely to need a liver transplant later.

Analyzing Mouth Bacteria can Predict Hospitalizations in Liver Cirrhosis Patients

Analyzing Mouth Bacteria can Predict Hospitalizations in Liver Cirrhosis Patients

The study suggests that there may be a change in the overall mucosal-immune interface in cirrhosis patients, with a more toxic microbiota in gut and oral cavity.

Blocked Bile Ducts can be Effectively Treated by Metal Stents

Blocked Bile Ducts can be Effectively Treated by Metal Stents

The use of temporary fully covered self-expanding metal stents can effectively fix a severely blocked or narrowed bile duct, according to a multi-center analysis.

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Genetic Clues to the Causes of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Identified

Genetic Clues to the Causes of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Identified

Three genetic regions linked to primary cirrhosis have been identified by researchers.

Patients With Primary Biliary Cirrhosis can be Treated With Rituximab

Patients With Primary Biliary Cirrhosis can be Treated With Rituximab

Rituximab, a monoclonal antibody, was shown to be safe in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) who had an incomplete response to the standard ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) therapy

Obesity Can Hasten Liver Cirrhosis Progression

Obesity Can Hasten Liver Cirrhosis Progression

obesity accelerates cirrhosis progression and measures to reduce BMI could improve the prognosis for patients with advanced liver disease.

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Obesity Ups Liver Cirrhosis Risk in Middle-aged Men: Study

Obesity Ups Liver Cirrhosis Risk in Middle-aged Men: Study

A new study from the Sahlgrenska Academy has established a link between obesity and a greatly increased risk of cirrhosis of the liver in middle-aged men.

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