Chronic liver disease (CLD) constitutes a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Follow-up studies have documented that the majority of patients with CLD never reach the cirrhotic stage, while others display a higher progression rate leading to liver failure at relatively short intervals....
Blockage of the bile duct, which carries digestive enzymes from your liver into your intestines Certain inherited digestive disorders Some infections, including syphilis and brucellosis Bad reactions to certain medications Chronic heart failure with liver congestion ...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is characterized by accumulation of protein-bound uremic toxins such as p-cresyl sulfate, p-cresyl glucuronide, indoxyl sulfate and indole-3-acetic acid, which originate in the gut. Intestinal bacteria metabolize aromatic amino acids into p-cresol and indole, (further...
The definition of peritonitis is as follows: inflammation of the peritoneum (the thin layer of tissue covering the inside of the abdomen and various organs within the abdomen). Peritonitis usually develops from a bacterial or less frequently, fungal infection; but there are other less often encount...
Chronic liver diseases usually developed through stepwise pathological transitions under the persistent risk factors. The molecular changes during liver transitions are pivotal to improve liver diagnostics and therapeutics yet still remain elusive. Cumulative large-scale liver transcriptomic studies have been re...
like symptoms that can be caused byinterferontreatment for patients with chronic hepatitis. Keep in mind, however, that alldrugs, including Tylenol, should be used with caution, if at all, in patients with severe liver disease, such as advancedcirrhosis(scarring of the liver) or liver failure...
Heart failure (HF) is a major public health problem characterized by inability of the heart to maintain sufficient output of blood. The systematic characterization of circulating proteins across different stages of HF may provide pathophysiological insig
However, the long-term use of these medications is associated with a number of adverse kidney outcomes, including acute and chronic kidney injury, CKD development and progression, kidney failure, and both CKD-related and all-cause death.37 One study found that PPI use was associated with a 24...
Remission is defined as “the state of absence of disease activity in patients with a chronic illness, with the possibility of the return of disease activity.” While going into remission was not the same as finding a “cure,” I thought it would be a more realistic goal to shoot for. ...
A liver disease could be indicated by in the urine. Which disorder involves final stage of chronic renal failure? What fat anabolism reaction does the liver perform? Describe the disease melanoma and symptoms associated with it. a. What is the function of the ...