Liver Disease: General Information  |  Liver Cancer  |  Hepatitis  |  Liver Transplant  |  Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Disease  |  Tests & Procedures  |  Medications & Herbs  |  Organizations & Resources  |  Patient Stories  |  Research Trials  |  Información Español

Liver Disease: General Information

• Study Finds Variant Forms of Autoimmune Liver Disease Occur Commonly (from Liver & GI Review newsletter)
• Cirrhosis (.pdf file)
• Cirrhosis (Russian .pdf file)
• Encephalopathy (.pdf file)
• Encephalopathy (Russian .pdf file)
• Fatty Liver
• Fatty Liver Disease Profile (.pdf file)
• Frequently Asked Questions - Liver
• General Information on Liver Disease
• Hereditary Hemochromatosis
• How the Liver Works
• Life Insurance and Disability Information
• Non-Cancerous Liver Lesions (.pdf file)
• Social Security Benefits

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Liver Cancer

• Liver Cancer: Procedure Profile (.pdf file)
• Liver Cancer: Procedure Profile (Chinese .pdf file)
• Liver Cancer Overview
• Liver Cancer Spotlight - from Liver & GI Review newsletter
• Liver Cancer Surveillance Tools Can Enable Early Diagnosis
• Imaging Techniques Help Diagnose Previously Undetected Hepatic Tumors
• Radiofrequency Ablation for Liver Cancer (pdf file)
• Research Uncovers New Therapies for Treating Liver Cancer
• Treatment Options for Non-Resectable Liver Cancer (from Liver & GI Review)

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Hepatitis

• Autoimmune Hepatitis/Liver Disease
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis A & B: Drug Advancements Simplify Adult Vaccination (from Liver & GI Review)
• Hepatitis B: Frequently Asked Questions
• Hepatitis B: Stay Healthy. Get Tested. (pdf)
• Hepatitis B: Stay Healthy. Get Tested. (Chinese .pdf)
• Hepatitis B (in-depth)
• Hepatitis B: Research Your Options (pdf file)
• Hepatitis C
• Hepatitis C (Russian .pdf)
• Hepatitis D

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Liver Transplant

• Financial Matters
• Frequently Asked Questions About Liver Transplantation
• Liver Transplant Indications and Evaluation
• Liver Transplant Surgery
• Liver Transplant Team
• MELD System for Liver Transplant Ranking
• Your Liver Transplant Evaluation

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Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Disease

• Cholangiocarcinoma (pdf file)
• Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery
• Hepatobiliary and Pancreas Surgery (in Chinese)
• Pancreas Cancer (pdf file)
• Pancreatic Cysts (pdf file)

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Tests & Procedures

• Alanine Aminotransferase (ALT) (from Healthwise)
• Aspartate Aminotransferase (AST) (from Healthwise)
• Bilirubin (from Healthwise)
• Colonoscopy
• Cyanoacrylate Injection for Gastric Varices
• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
• Hepatitis Virus Tests (from Healthwise)
• Imaging Techniques Help Diagnose Previously Undetected Hepatic Tumors
• Laparoscopic Fundoplication - Relief from Severe Acid Reflux
• Liver Biopsy
• Liver Biopsy - Welcome Sheet
• Liver Biopsy Offers Significant Insight for Managing Hepatitis C
• Liver Cancer Surveillance Tools Can Enable Early Diagnosis
• Liver and Spleen Scan (from Healthwise)
• Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiogram (PTHC)
• TIPS Shunt
• Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

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Medications & Herbs

• Drugs & Medications that Cause Liver Disease
• Drug-Induced Hepatotoxicity Cases on the Rise
• Herbal Medications
• Herbs and their Anticoagulant Properties
• Methotrexate
• Pruritus Medication Monitoring
• Ribavirin
• St. John's Wort: Herbal and Drug Interactions

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Organizations & Resources

• Liver Organizations
• Online Resources

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Patient Stories

• Liver Disease & Transplant Patient Profiles

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Research Trials

• A Patient's Guide to Clinical Studies
• Liver Disease, Gastroenterology and Hepatitis Research Trials
• Clinical Research Uncovers New Liver Disease and GI Therapies
• Outreach Clinics Offer Clinical Trials in Local Communities

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Información Español

• Hojoa de Información Para Pacientes Sobre Cirrosis
• Colangiopancreatografía Retrógrada Endoscópica (ERCP)
• Encefalopatía: Hoja de Evaluación y Tratamiento
• Hepatitis C: Preguntas y Respuestas
• Medicamentos Herbarios
• Cuestionario de Gastroenterología, Medicina General y Enfermedad del Hígado - word document

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