HBV, HCV
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections account for a substantial proportion of liver diseases worldwide. The two viruses share same modes of transmission, coinfection is not uncommon, especially among high risk populations.
EMCDDA Harm Reduction Initiative
Supporting the HCV elimination agenda - an EMCDDA initiative to increase access to hepatitis C care in drug services
Coffee and Caffeine Are Associated With Decreased Risk ofAdvanced Hepatic Fibrosis Among Patients With Hepatitis C
Coffee or caffeine has been proposed to protect against hepaticfibrosis, but few data areavailable on their effects in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Linoleic Acid Induced Acute Hepatitis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Several dietary supplements used for weight loss have been reported to cause hepatotoxicity. Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is adietary supplement that has been shown to cause reduction in body fat mass. Here, we present the first case of CLA induced acutehepatitis in the United States and only the third case in the worldwide literature along with a brief review of the literature.
Fish Oil Rich Diet Promotes Hematopoiesis and AltersHematopoietic Niche
Study shows that a diet rich in fish oils promotes self-renewal of hematopoietic stem cells and extramedullary hematopoiesis
A Brief Overview of Liver Toxic Herbs
This review will focus on the important issues regarding the lack of standardization, possible contamination, some deceptive claims and a list of the herbs that have the most potential to harm the liver.
Association Between Psychological Distress and Liver DiseaseMortality: A Meta-analysis of Individual Study Participants
Based on a meta-analysis, psychological distress is associated with liver disease mortality, although this finding requires additional analysis.
On Stress and the Liver: A Chicken and Egg Conundrum
A theme common to contemporary pathophysiology is that we are constantly being bombarded by stressors that have deleterious effects on organ structure and function.
Tired with Hep C? Avoid These5 Foods!
Individuals with Hepatitis C can impact the course of their illness with their daily food choices. Fatigue adds another layer of culpability to the foods we choose to eat. Besides potentially aiding or impairing liver detoxification, certain foods can also drain energy levels.
Top 10 Sources of ProteinIntake for Hepatitis C
Find out why most people with Hepatitis C need to eat plenty of protein, and which protein sources are the best.
Traditional Chinese Medicine and HCV
Article provides a through overview of Chinese medicine and herbal treatments for HCV
