Scientists develop new animal model to tackle liver disease
July 5th, 2012 - 5:31 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 5 (IANS) Scientists have developed lab opossums as the new animal model to tackle the most common liver disease afflicting up to 15 million Americans for which there ... Read more...
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Turmeric could prevent liver damage
October 30th, 2010 - 12:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 30 (ANI): A new Saint Louis University study has revealed that a chemical that gives curry its zing holds promise in preventing or treating liver damage from an advanced form ... Read more...
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Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis linked to liver cancer
May 26th, 2010 - 5:28 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 26 (ANI): Patients suffering from cirrhosis preceded by nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are at an equal risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) than those who develop cirrhosis resulting from hepatitis C ... Read more...
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Vitamin E may help treat common liver disease
May 1st, 2010 - 4:43 pm ICT by ANI
London, May 2 (ANI): Vitamin E can help treat nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), an obesity-associated chronic liver disease that can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and death, according to a new study.The often ... Read more...
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Specific Vitamin E dose can benefit nonalcoholic steatohepatitis patients
April 29th, 2010 - 3:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 29 (ANI): A daily dose of a specific form of vitamin E could improve the liver disease, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), reveals a new study.In addition, Actos (pioglitazone), a drug ... Read more...
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Low-fat diet may protect against liver cancer
June 12th, 2009 - 5:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 12 (ANI): Switching over to a low-fat diet might provide protection against liver cancer, finds a new study.The research team from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Case Western ... Read more...
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Weight loss can help reverse fatty liver disease
February 17th, 2009 - 2:20 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 17 (ANI): A new study has found that shedding extra pounds can significantly help patients reverse fatty liver disease known as nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).The research team from Saint Louis ... Read more...
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