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The hepatitis C virus slowly damages the liver over many years, often progressing from inflammation to permanent, irreversible scarring (cirrhosis). Often, ...
The most common cause of chronic liver failure is scarring of the liver (cirrhosis). When cirrhosis occurs, scar tissue replaces typical liver tissue and the ...
Having a larger than normal liver is a sign of a serious problem, such as liver disease, congestive heart failure or cancer.
Liver failure can happen quickly, or over time. "Once liver disease advances, the only way we can reverse the process and give the patient their life back is by ...
A rapid loss of liver function can happen in people who don't even have liver disease. Find out about symptoms, treatment and prevention of this serious ...
Hepatitis C can lead to serious liver damage. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through contact with blood that has the virus in it. Newer antiviral medicines ...
Skeletal muscle abnormalities (sarcopenia) and frailty are common complications seen in patients with end-stage liver disease. The presence of these ...
Specialists in pediatric hepatology and liver transplant diagnose and treat children with liver disease. Advanced diagnosis and treatment. You'll have access to ...
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease in the world. Learn more from Mayo Clinic.
A new drug has been shown to increase healing and regeneration of the liver after major surgery, according to a study.
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