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Ascites

Ascites is fluid collection in the peritoneum usually as a consequence of liver damage commonly seen in cirrhosis. Cancers and tuberculosis can cause ascites due to peritoneal spread of the disease.

Addressing Worldwide Disparities in Liver Cirrhosis Mortality

Addressing Worldwide Disparities in Liver Cirrhosis Mortality

Discover the global disparities in liver cirrhosis mortality rates and the urgent need for equitable care. Learn about the key findings and recommendations.

Simple Online Calculator Detects Liver Cirrhosis

Simple Online Calculator Detects Liver Cirrhosis

A non-invasive machine learning algorithm can help clinicians to identify patients with cirrhosis at highest risk for severe complications.

Blood Tests can Predict Liver Cirrhosis Risk

Blood Tests can Predict Liver Cirrhosis Risk

Repeated measurements of the biomarker Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) in the blood every few years can help predict the risk of developing a severe liver disease like cirrhosis, reports a new study.

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Aleglitazar may be Effective for the Treatment of Liver Cirrhosis

Aleglitazar may be Effective for the Treatment of Liver Cirrhosis

Aleglitazar, an investigational drug, appears to be an effective treatment for liver cirrhosis. Treatment with aleglitazar reduces inflammation, vasoconstriction, angiogenesis, mucosal disruption, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF).

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.

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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.

450-Kilo South African Man Finally Able to Receive Medical Treatment for Ascites

450-Kilo South African Man Finally Able to Receive Medical Treatment for Ascites

The 60-year-old Corrie Le Grange was rejected by 10 clinics due to his immense weight, before he was admitted into a hospital in Johannesburg.

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.

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Coffee Consumption Reduces Risk of Dying from Liver Cirrhosis

Coffee Consumption Reduces Risk of Dying from Liver Cirrhosis

Drinking two or more cups of coffee each day cuts mortality risk from liver cirrhosis by 66 percent, finds study.

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Hepatitis B is inflammation of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis B virus.

Tests used for screening hepatitis B are estimation of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), anti-HBc and anti-HBs antibodies.

Misuse of Pain Killers can Cause Liver Damage

Misuse of Pain Killers can Cause Liver Damage

Misuse of over-the-counter pain relievers like Tylenol (acetaminophen) could cause acute liver failure, found in a study.

Alcoholic Liver Disease

Alcoholic Liver Disease

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Ascites - Glossary

Ascites - Glossary

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Budd-Chiari Syndrome

Budd-Chiari Syndrome

Budd-Chiari Syndrome (BCS) is a rare disorder caused by narrowing and obstruction (occlusion) of the hepatic veins (veins in the liver). This prevents the free-flow of blood from the liver to the heart.

Portal Hypertension

Portal Hypertension

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Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

Abdominal Compartment Syndrome

Abdominal compartment syndrome is a condition where high intra-abdominal pressure causes organ failure in hospitalized patients.