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Issue 23, Winter 2008 (pdf file)
> Sorafenib Offers a New Treatment for Liver Cancer
> Hepatologist Catherine Frenette, M.D. Joins Liver Team
> Pelvic Floor Problems a Focus of Motility Program
> New Studies Regarding HBV and Autoimmune Hepatitis Treatment
Issue 22, Spring/Summer 07 (pdf file)
> Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
> Liver Team Welcomes Hepatologist Raphael Merriman, M.D.
> Hepatitis B and C Clinical Studies Underway
> Customizing the Management of Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection
Issue 21, Fall/Winter 07 (pdf file)
> Alcohol and Acetaminophen
> International Scholar Program
> Motility Program Embraces New Technologies that Offer Better Diagnosis and Treatment of GERD
> Treatment Options for Non-Resectable Liver Cancer
Issue 20, Spring/Summer 2006 (pdf file)
> Specific Hepatitis C Virus Inhibitors
> Indicators of HBV Infection
> It's Time for New Drugs for Hepatic Encephalopathy
> Medications Identified as Causes of Drug-Induced Liver Injury
Issue 19, Fall/Winter 2005 (pdf file)
> Hepatitis C Virus and the Human Immune System
> Liver Dialysis Trial Aims to Improve Hepatic Encephalopathy
> New Clinical Trials Focus on Patients with Advanced Hepatocellular Cancer
> New Physicians Join Liver and Advanced Gastroenterology Team
Issue 18, Summer 2005 (pdf file)
> Advancements Continue in Endoscopic Treatment for GERD
> Gastric Neurostimulator Shows Promise for Treatment of Gastroparesis
> New Guidelines Surrounding HCV Treatment Duration
> Study Addresses Anemia in Liver Transplant Patients
>Study Focuses on Adults with Liver Disease and Rapid Decline in Renal Function
> Hepatologist Todd Frederick, M.D. Joins Liver Team
Issue 17, Fall 2004 (pdf file)
> Hepatology Research Update
> Overview of Current Hepatitis B Research
> Clinical Research Trials: Liver Disease, HCV, HBV and Transplant
> Clinical Studies Address Side Effects and Non-Responders to HCV Therapy
Issue 16, April 2004 (pdf file)
> Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma Benefit from Changes in Organ Allocation
> Research Underway to Examine Drug Induced Liver Injury (DILI)
> Liver Disease Management Services Offered at Outreach Clinics
> New Surgeon Joins Liver Disease & Transplant Team
> Web Site Offers Clinical Pathways and Patient Information
Issue 15, October 2003 (pdf file)
> Coinfection with HIV Accelerates Liver Disease Progression
> Diagnosis Tests for Hepatitis C Help Guide Treatment Decisions
> Liver Biopsy Plays Key Role in Evaluating Liver Disease
> Effects of Interferon Therapy on One's Quality of Life
Issue 14, July 2003 (pdf file) - Spotlight on Hepatology and Gastroenterology Research
> The Future of Western Treatments for Hepatitis B and C
> Development of California Pacific's Molecular Virology lab Expands Hepatitis Research
> Gastroenterology Clinical Trials Seeking Enrollment
>New Study Uses Sacral Nerve Stimulation for Fecal Incontinence
> Non-Invasive Device Enables Physicians to Analyze Stomach Function
Issue 13, April 2003 (pdf file) - Spotlight on Pancreatic Cancer
> New Technique for Whipple Procedure Improves Gastric Emptying
> Endoscopic Ultrasound Superior for Pancreas Tumor Staging
> Team Approach Benefits Pancreatic Cancer Patients
> Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Conference
Issue 12, January 2003 (pdf file) - Spotlight on Rectal Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Familial Polyposis
> Rectal Cancer Recurrence Dramatically Reduced with Total Mesorectal Excision
> Ileal Pouch Reconstruction Offers Patients an Alternative to Ileostomy
> New Medical Therapies and Clinical Research Advance Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn's Disease
> Rectal Cancer Staging Best Accomplished with Endoscopic Ultrasound
> Ostomy Patients Receive Counseling and Education from Board-Certified Nurse Specialists
Issue 11, October 2002 (html file) or pdf file
> Liver Cancer Surveillance Tools Can Enable Early Diagnosis
> Imaging Techniques Help Diagnose Previously Undetected Hepatic Tumors
> New Physicians Join Liver Disease & Transplant Team
> Liver Biopsy Offers Significant Insight for Managing Hepatitis C
> Research Uncovers New Therapies for Treating Liver Cancer
Issue 10, July 2002 (html file) or pdf file
> Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity Cases on the Rise
> Drug Advancements Simplify Adult Hepatitis A and B Vaccination
> Gastric Varices Treated with New Glue Injection Procedure
> California Pacific Performs Its 1,000th Liver Transplant
> Laparoscopic Fundoplication Offers Relief from Severe Acid Reflux
Issue 9, April 2002 (html file) or pdf file
> New HCV Therapies: What Does the Future Hold?
> Study Finds Variant Forms of Autoimmune Liver Disease Occur Commonly
> California Transplant Donor Network Appoints Robert Osorio, M.D. to Medical Director
> Liver Team Expands with Addition of New Hepatologist and Surgeon
> New Liver Allocation System in Effect
Issue 8, January 2002 (html file) or pdf file
> Capsule Endoscopy Helps Diagnose Intestinal Disorders
> New Hepatitis C (HCV) Tests Detect Minute Virus Traces
> New GERD Treatment Reduces Medication Dependency
> Advances in Radiofrequency Ablation Benefit Patients with Unresectable Liver Lesions
> Hepatic Arterial Infusion Delivers Targeted Chemotherapy
> Gastric Electrical Stimulation Used to Manage Chronic Nausea and Vomiting Associated with Gastroparesis
> American Liver Foundation to Honor Robert Gish, M.D.
Issue 7, Fall 2001 (html file) or pdf file - Spotlight on Hepatology & Gastroenterology Research; Clinical Trial Listing
> Hepatitis B Research Leads to New Clues About Virus Progression
> Tegaserod Trial Announcement
> Clinical Research Uncovers New Liver Disease and Gastroenterology Therapies
> Hepatology and Gastroenterology Trials Seeking Enrollment
> Outreach Clinics Offer Clinical Trials in Local Communities
Issue 6, Summer 2001 (html file)
- Spotlight on Pancreatico-Biliary Disease Management
> Liver Program Expands Role in Pancreatico-biliary Disease Management
> Motility Expertise Aids in Treating Biliary Pain
> MRCP Offers Non-Invasive Option for Evaluating Pancreas and Bile Ducts
> Endoscopic Ultrasound Enables Precise Imaging of Pancreas and Biliary Tract
> Laparoscopic Management and Treatment of Pancreas and Bile Duct Disease
Issue 5, Spring 2001 (pdf file)
Focus on Liver and Gastroenterology Issues Facing Minority Populations
> Hepatitis C and HIV Co-Infection on the Rise
> Uncovering the History and Optimal Treatment for Hepatitis B Infection in Asian Populations
> Discovering the Course of Hepatitis C in African Americans
> Women Suffer Disproportionately from Irritable Bowel Syndrome
> Oakland-based Clinic Offers Transplant Evaluation and Research Trials
Issue 4, Winter 2000 (html file)
- Focus on Liver Cancer
> Rising Hepatitis Rates Lead to Increased Incidence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma
> Determining the Size, Stage and Scope of a Liver Lesion
> Surgical Interventions for Liver Cancer
> Ablation and Chemotherapy Offer Non-Surgical Treatment Options
> California Pacific Applies Team Approach to Management of Liver Cancer
Issue 3, Fall 2000 (html file)
> New Data Examines Living-Donor Liver Transplants
> New Immunosuppressives Improve Transplant Options
> New Physician Brings Women's Issues to Forefront
> California Pacific's Transplant Outcomes in the Top Among Transplant Centers Nationwide
> Herbal Remedies and Liver Disease
> New Telemedicine Program Expands Community Outreach
> State-of-the-Art Liver Unit in Development for Transplant Patients
Issue 2, Summer 2000
> Researching New Medications for Hepatitis B and C
> Recognizing Fatty Liver: Its Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
> California Pacific's Liver Disease Management and Transplant Program
> Transplant Assessment Guide Available