Anti-hepatitis A shot effective for 10 years
August 10th, 2012 - 12:43 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 10 (IANS) Anti-hepatitis A virus (HAV) shots give infants immunity for least 10 years, according to latest research.The study found that any transfer of the mother's HAV ... Read more...
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New approach could reverse liver failure
August 6th, 2012 - 3:48 pm ICT by IANS
Berlin, Aug 6 (IANS) A new approach being tried by researchers could reverse liver failure, characterised by sudden and massive death of the organ's cells, which could potentially end in ... Read more...
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Antioxidant may prevent alcohol-induced liver damage
May 3rd, 2011 - 2:13 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 3 (IANS) An antioxidant may prevent liver damage caused by excessive alcohol. The findings potentially open the way to treating and reversing steatosis, or fatty deposits in the ... Read more...
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Antioxidant may prevent liver damage caused by excessive alcohol intake
May 3rd, 2011 - 1:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 3 (ANI): A new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham has suggested that an antioxidant may prevent damage to the liver caused by excessive alcohol.The findings may ... Read more...
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Diet with high levels of fructose, trans fats leads to significant liver disease
June 24th, 2010 - 3:57 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 24 (ANI): A diet with high levels of fructose, sucrose, and of trans fats not only increases obesity, but also leads to significant fatty liver disease with scar tissue, a ... Read more...
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Natural compound may help treat hepatitis C infection
January 6th, 2010 - 1:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 6 (ANI): A naturally occurring compound has shown promise in blocking hepatitis C infection, say researchers.Quercetin is a plant-derived bioflavonoid, and is used by some people as a nutritional supplement. ... Read more...
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Biomakers that trigger aggressive liver cancer identified
October 21st, 2009 - 4:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 21 (ANI): Scientists from Taipei Veterans General Hospital have identified certain biomakers that appear to trigger aggressiveness of liver cancer.Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or primary liver cancer forms in the epithelial ... Read more...
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High fat diet during pregnancy ‘ups severe liver disease risk in offspring’
October 14th, 2009 - 1:37 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 14 (ANI): In a new study, researchers at the University of Southampton have found that a high fat diet during a woman's pregnancy makes her offspring more likely to develop ... Read more...
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Common nutritional supplement helps prevent primary liver cancer
July 31st, 2009 - 4:46 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 31 (ANI): A widely available nutritional supplement has been found effective in preventing the formation of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or primary liver cancer in rats, according to researchers.S-adenosylmethionine or SAMe ... Read more...
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Hepatitis C linked to pancreatic cancer risk
January 14th, 2009 - 2:47 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, January 14 (ANI): Infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) increases a persons likelihood of contracting a highly fatal cancer of the biliary tree, the bile carrying pathway between the liver ... Read more...
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Fatty liver disease medication found ineffective in randomised trial
January 14th, 2009 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, January 14 (ANI): A commonly prescribed inhibitor of fat absorption called orlistat neither helps patients with fatty liver disease (FLD) lose weight nor improve their liver enzymes or insulin resistance, ... Read more...
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Hepatitis C virus causes fatty liver disease with enzyme help
July 10th, 2008 - 1:01 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 10 (IANS) A key enzyme may explain how hepatitis C infection causes fatty liver - a build-up to threatening diseases like cirrhosis and liver cancer, according to a study. The ... Read more...
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Daily glass of wine keeps liver fit as a fiddle
May 23rd, 2008 - 1:13 pm ICT by admin
Washington, May 23 (IANS) Overturning conventional notions, new research shows how a daily glass of wine may not only be safe for the liver, but also protect it from non-alcoholic fatty liver ... Read more...
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