Websites on Research: The Alcoholic Liver Disease File: Latest Medical Research Offers information on the latest treatments for alcoholic liver disease, from alcoholic liver disease specialists and clinics worldwide. Bad Bug Book: Hepatitis A Virus Clinical research compiled by the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, includes symptoms, diagnosis, associated foods, summary information from 1996 and 1997, and risk factors. Chronic Hepatitis C: Current Disease Management Explains the causes and symptoms of hepatitis C, along with information about diagnosis and treatment. From the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC). Chronic Hepatitis C in the Veteran Population Statistics related to HCV infection, treatment issues, contraindications, and side effects in veterans. The Cirrhosis File: Latest Research Offers information on the latest treatments for cirrhosis, from leading specialists at liver disease centers and cirrhosis clinics worldwide. HCV Cirrhosis is a Life Threatening Disease Gives statistics about HCV and liver disease, and treatment options and recommendations for cirrhotic patients. The Importance of Eliminating Alcohol Use if Chronically Infected with HCV Explains how alcohol consumption accelerates HCV complications and suggests methods for reducing or discontinuing usage. Vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B Lists candidates for routine vaccinations, high-risk populations, doses and schedules by age, and postexposure treatment for each type. From NDDIC. Who should be treated? Article discussing under what conditions patients with hepatitis C should not receive treatment. Key Molecular Liver Cancer Mechanism Detected Article explains how researchers have mapped the molecular pathway whereby the hepatitis B virus leads to cancer. From MedPage Today. (July 21, 2005)
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