Acute liver failure (ALF) is a life-threatening systemic disorder characterized by severe coagulopathy and encephalopathy [1,2]. Although patients with ALF undergo multi-disciplinary therapies, including plasma exchange and blood purification, liver transplantation was only proved to improve the patients'...
A microscopic image of the Hepatitis B virus, taken by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention More than296 million peopleworldwide live with hepatitis B, a potentially life-threatening liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Most don't know they are infected, so they d...
remains a life-threatening disease with an increasing incidence. Therefore, a better understanding of the underlying mechanisms triggering the early steps of tumorigenesis represents a great interest to predict and propose more effective therapeutic options forlivercancerprevention. ...
which puts you at risk for cirrhosis and liver cancer. Also, many people don't know they have hepatitis C because it doesn't always cause symptoms. In that respect, hepatitis C may be worse because although it's easy to cure, it may cause serious complications if you don't know you ...
The evaluation of liver dysfunction: when to suspect portal hypertension: this condition is a life-threatening disease process. Management largely focuses on treating the complications and avoiding further injury to the liver.(CME)(Report)Moan, Amy Singletary...
I’m going to have to learn how to navigate the world in a completely new way. Considering the size of the tumor, the fact that I have not developed liver cancer is, as described by my surgeon, “weird.” The occlusion of my blood vessel is a Really Big Deal which, thankfully, my...
Basal cell carcinoma is usually not life-threatening, but prompt treatment is crucial to prevent potential complications and disfigurement. What is basal cell carcinoma of skin? Basal cell carcinoma is the most common type of skin cancer, characterized by abnormal growths or lesions that typically ...
And know this:You don’t need a complete blockage for plaque to be life-threatening. Even partially obstructed arteries are a major cause for concern. That's because: Plaque can be soft and vulnerable to rupture, meaning a plaque buildup can burst. ...
In severe cases, IBD can be life-threatening, particularly if complications such as bowel perforation or sepsis occur. Moreover, IBD is associated with a higher risk of developing other serious conditions36, including osteoporosis37, primary sclerosing cholangitis38, and cardiovascular disease39. Owing...
Acute abdominal pain refers to an pain in the abdomen, that is recent in onset with potential to have life threatening consequences, if nothing is done. If you suspect that you might be having any of the causes of acute abdomen listed here, please see your doctor immediately. Examples of ...