The PNPLA3 I148M Polymorphism, Insulin Resistance and NAFLD
Is there a connection between the PNPLA3 I148M polymorphism and various forms of liver disease in normoglycemic patients? This new study investigates.......[Read More]
Enlarged Liver
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of enlarged liver, including medical references, news, pictures, videos, and more.......[Read More]
Liver Fibrosis in Hereditary Hemochromatosis
It is unknown whether features of the metabolic syndrome or hepatic steatosis also contribute to hepatic fibrosis among patients with hereditary hemochromatosis.......[Read More]
Hepatitis B Reactivation During Cancer Chemotherapy
Hepatitis B virus reactivation can be a serious complication of cancer chemotherapy. How can clinicians best screen these patients and manage those who are most at risk?......[Read More]
Endothelin Inhibits Cholangiocarcinoma Growth by VEGF Expression Decrease
This study assessed the effects of ET-1 on cholangiocarcinoma growth in Mz-ChA-1 cells and nude mice and whether ET-1 regulation of such growth affects changes in VEGF and VEGF receptor expression......[Read More]
PEG-IFN Alpha-2a and Ribavirin Efficacy in HBV/HCV Coinfection
Investigators examined the virologic features of patients coinfected with HBV and HCV and the efficacy of combination therapy with peginterferon alpha-2a and ribavirin in these patients.......[Read More]
Budd-Chiari Syndrome: Illustrated Review of Current Management
Budd-Chiari syndrome is a complex disease with a wide spectrum of etiologies and presentations. This comprehensive review describes the presentation, management and prognosis of the disease.......[Read More]
Antivirals and Alfa-fetoprotein Levels in HBV-related Cirrhosis
Which types of chronic hepatitis B patients are most at risk for contracting hepatocellular carcinoma?......[Read More]
A New Marker for Steatohepatitis and Fibrosis in NAFLD
How can clinicians go about determining the extent of NASH in patients with NAFLD? Is there one particular biomarker to help predict advanced disease?......[Read More]
HCV Infection During Pregnancy and the Newborn Period
How should pregnant women with HCV be treated in order to minimize the transfer of the disease to the child?......[Read More]
Diagnosis of Acute HCV Infection and Estimated Incidence
Here, a strategy to detect HCV RNA in the absence of antibody ('window-period') for diagnosis of acute infection is assessed.......[Read More]
Diverticulitis in the Young and in the Elderly
Does diverticulosis develop differently in a younger population and, if so, what are the reasons?......[Read More]
T-cell Responses in Seronegative Partners of HBV Patients
This study looks at the ways to prevent transmission of hepatitis B, particularly sexual transmission.......[Read More]
Chronic Liver Injury Induced by Drugs
How common is drug-induced liver injury, and how can it best be managed?......[Read More]
HIF-Dependent Production of Profibrotic Mediators by Hypoxic Hepatocytes
This study evaluated whether hypoxia-inducible factor-1alpha (HIF-1alpha) is activated in hypoxic hepatocytes and regulates the production of profibrotic mediators by these cells.......[Read More]
Prediction of Liver Fibrosis in Kidney Transplant Patients With Chronic HCV
What tools and tests exist to assess the stage of liver fibrosis in kidney transplant patients with chronic hepatitis C?......[Read More]
HCV-Specific Immune Responses in Noninjecting Drug Users
This new study examines the possible reasons behind the rise in hepatitis C infections in noninjection drug users.......[Read More]
Hepatitis B Virus Treated With Adefovir
How common is adefovir resistance in hepatitis B patients, and how can it possibly be predicted?......[Read More]
WebMD Hepatitis News - Timely health and medical news
Find timely health and medical news on Hepatitis at WebMD.......[Read More]
Cure Rate for Experimental Hepatitis C Drug Tops 95 Percent
But high costs of newer medications is a concern, experts say......[Read More]