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Alcohol and Your Liver

Alcohol and Your LiverMost people know that alcohol abuse can cause liver damage. But what exactly does alcohol do to your liver? And how much alcohol puts you at risk? Join our panel of experts as they discuss the ins and outs of alcoholic liver disease.

Keywords: Alcohol, liver disease, liver, health, alcoholic, drinks, beer, wine, spirits, liquor, whiskey, vodka, cirrhosis, scarring of liver, information, disease, prevention, symptoms, hepatitis, treatment.

Alcoholism: Diagnosis

Alcoholism: DiagnosisFor the millions of Americans that suffer from alcoholism, accepting their diagnosis is an important first step. But making it through treatment can be an even greater challenge. If you're facing treatment for alcoholism, you may have many questions and concerns. Our panel of experts will discuss what you should know about various treatment strategies.

Keywords: alcoholism, alcoholic, DWI, drunk

Defining Alcoholism

Defining AlcoholismAlcoholism is a widespread disease. Unfortunately, many sufferers are not aware that they are have a problem. What are the symptoms of alcoholism? And when should you worry? Our panel of experts will discuss the causes and warning signs of alcoholism and how to recognize them in yourself.

Keywords: alcohol, drinking, alcoholism, alcohol abuse, alcohol addiction, beer, wine, liquor, alcoholics anonymous, AAA, support groups, inpatient centers, addiction, detox, intervention, peer pressure

Medication for Alcoholism

Medication for AlcoholismFor all alcoholics, therapy is essential. But it's not always enough. For these patients, there is a variety of medications available to help overcome their alcohol addiction. Our panel of experts will discuss the current options.

Keywords: Medical Treatments, Alcoholism

Alcoholism and the Family

Alcoholism and the FamilyAlcoholism is a devastating disease for anyone who suffers from it. But it can also take a terrible toll on the families involved. Join us for a discussion of the difficulties families face when a loved one suffers from alcoholism, and what they can do to help.

Keywords: Alcoholism, Family

Liver Transplant Challenges

Liver Transplant ChallengesLiver transplants are the last source of hope for many patients with advanced liver disease. But not all patients are eligible for transplants, and those who are often have to suffer through an extended waiting period. Join us as we talk to an expert surgeon about the many risks and complications involved in this life-saving procedure.

Keywords: Liver Transplantation,Liver, Transplantation

Liver Transplants

Liver TransplantsOrgan transplants have always represented the cutting edge of medicine. And where ten years ago we worried about the procedure itself, today we worry primarily about organ availability. Liver transplantation has proven to be one of the most successful organ transplant procedures. Join us for a conversation about this important procedure. Where it has been, and where it is going.

Keywords: liver transplantation, liver failure, organ donation, organ list, cirrhosis, immune suppression therapy

Hepatitis Overview

Hepatitis OverviewMany people with viral hepatitis don't know they are infected. Listen as experts discuss who should be tested and review the causes, prevention and treatment of the various types of hepatitis.

Keywords: Liver, hepatitis, viral hepatitis, hepatitis A, (HAV), hepatitis B, (HBV), hepatitis C, (HCV), inflammation, nausea, fever, vomiting, jaundice, cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver failure, acute, chronic, infection, IV drug users, sexual contact, blood, transfusions, tattoos, body piercing, vaccine, standard interferon, interferon, ribavirin, pegylated interferons, lamivudine, epivir, adefovir, hepsera

Hepatitis C Overview

Hepatitis C OverviewHepatitis C is called a silent epidemic because many people are unaware they carry this virus of the liver. But experts say hepatitis C is a public health threat on par with HIV.

Keywords: Hepatitis C, HCV, blood, body fluids, sexual intercourse, IV drug use, needles, inflammation, nausea, fever, vomiting, jaundice, cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver failure, acute, chronic, infection, sexual contact, vaccine, standard interferon, interferon, ribavirin, interferons, combination therapy, blood transfusions, liver transplant

Hepatitis B Overview

Hepatitis B OverviewHepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver often spread through sexual contact. But people are usually unaware they carry the virus. Find out if you are at risk for hepatitis B.

Keywords: Hepatitis B, (HBV), blood, body fluids, sexual intercourse, IV drug use, razors, toothbrushes, needles, inflammation, nausea, fever, vomiting, jaundice, cirrhosis, liver cancer, liver failure, acute, chronic, infection, sexual contact, vaccine, standard interferon, interferon, pegylated interferons, lamivudine, epivir, asian population, Pegasys, Intron, Hepsera, Adefovir

HIV Medicine and Liver Health

HIV Medicine and Liver HealthLiver problems may be difficult to avoid when taking HIV medicines. But most problems are relatively mild and do not prevent people with HIV from continuing treatment. Learn more about liver damage associated with HIV treatment, and ways that doctors can help minimize the risk of serious problems.

Keywords: HIV, AIDS, human immunodeficiency syndrome, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, liver, side effects, liver damage, transaminases, AST, ALT, alanine aminotransferase, aspartate aminotransferase, bilirubin, albumin, prothrombin time, PT, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, jaundice, yellowing of the eyes, liver inflammation, NRTIs, nuceloside analogs, nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, NNRTIs, nonnucleosides, nonnucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors, protease inhibitors, PIs, hyperbilirubinemia, hepatitis C, hepatitis

Alcoholism: Diagnosis & Treatment

Alcoholism: Diagnosis & TreatmentAlcoholism is a widespread disease. Unfortunately, many sufferers are not aware that they are have a problem. What are the symptoms of alcoholism? And when should you worry? Our panel of experts will discuss the causes and warning signs of alcoholism and how to recognize them in yourself.

Keywords: alcohol, drinking, alcoholism, alcohol abuse, alcohol addiction, beer, wine, liquor, alcoholics anonymous, AAA, support groups, inpatient centers, addiction, detox, intervention, peer pressure


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