Primary sclerosing chokngitis (PSC) is a devastating and insidiously progressive cholestatie Ever disease resulting from progressive inflammation, fibrosis, and obliteration of the intrahepatic and extrahepatic bile ducts. It is a relatively uncommon disorder, with an approximate annual incidence of 1 ...
According to a 2017 article , healthcare professionals commonly associate itching with chronic liver disease, especially cholestatic liver diseases, such as PBC and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). The itching typically occurs onthe soles of the feet and the palms of the hands. What are the ...
Ulcerative colitis, or UC as it is commonly known, is a chronic, lifelong condition which is part of a group of conditions known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract (gut). This inflammation occurs in the colon (large intestine) and rectum...
People with Crohn's have an elevated risk for certain liver problems, including fattyliver disease, hepatitis, and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a condition characterized by inflammation to the bile duct system of the liver. Less commonly, Crohn’s disease can cause complications in other ...
“A greater urgency in the treatment of obesity—on the part of clinicians and patients—is essential,” Thomas concluded. “We're talking about prolonged and better quality of life for patients.”More than two-thirds of adults are overweight or obese, and many organizations, such as ...
Often the course of liver disease is associated with an exacerbation of the underlying disease (Crohn’s Disease/Ulcerative Colitis). Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis encompasses a wide spectrum of liver damage. The most common form is nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) (75–80%), and the less...
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Partners Seeking a Cure, shared her advice for clinicians looking to improve their communication with patients about PSC. One thing she has learned from fellow patient feedback over 2 decades is their need for less discussion around disease levels including LFTs, and more about their quality of ...
Patient Services Coordinator (PSC) A patient services coordinator is typically the first person you see when you enter the vascular center. This person helps with checking you in, making future appointments and answering your scheduling and insurance questions. ...