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Kidney Trouble Short-Lived in Most Liver Transplant Patients
Study finds short-term dysfunction while awaiting operation rarely turns chronic
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Grapefruit Compound Inhibits Hepatitis C Virus
Flavonoid called naringenin silences infection pathway, hints of new disease treatments
Noninvasive Procedures Show Promise for Esophageal Bleeding
They offer cost-effective look at dilated veins seen with cirrohosis but aren't sensitive enough
New Drug Duo Helps Cut Colon Cancer Risk
And cancer drug Sutent may slow liver cancer progression, scientists report
Atherosclerosis May Also Harm Vital Organs
Toxic byproduct of plaque formation wreaks havoc on heart, lungs and liver, study suggests

Hepatitis C See Our 3D Animation

The Hepatitis C virus is a blood-borne pathogen that primarily affects the liver. The liver is a large reddish-brown glandular organ located in the upper right portion of the abdominal cavity. This video animation shows how the Hepatitis C virus spreads through the Liver.  Click Here
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May 11, 2008
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