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Heparin Controversies

Heparin is a naturally occurring anticoagulant that prevents blood clots from forming.

18 Feb 2010

The ancient history of hepatitis is unknown and there has been no characterization of the virus and its typical symptoms in ancient times. This is because no specific symptoms associated with this infection are known.

18 Feb 2010

Hepatitis C Epidemiology

Hepatitis C infection is one of the most widely spread infections worldwide and affects 3% of the world population.

18 Feb 2010

Hepatitis C Treatment

Hepatitis C treatment aims at reduction of inflammation of the liver, prevention of progression to liver fibrosis, cirrhosis and cancer.

18 Feb 2010

Hepatitis C Prevention

There are no vaccines against the Hepatitis C virus. Prevention of this infection lies in making lifestyle changes and getting screened regularly.

18 Feb 2010

Hepatitis C Diagnosis

Hepatitis C seldom manifests with symptoms especially in the early stages. However, these individuals are capable of spreading the infection. This makes diagnosing the disease early vital.

18 Feb 2010

What is the Hepatitis C Virus?

Hepatitis C is caused by infection with the hepatitis C virus. The hepatitis C virus is a single stranded, enveloped, positive sense RNA virus.

18 Feb 2010

What is Hepatitis C?

Hepatitis C infection is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus. Infection with hepatitis C may damage the liver leading to chronic infection.

18 Feb 2010

Hepatocellular Carcinoma Epidemiology

Hepatocellular carcinoma is one of the most commonly occurring tumors in the world. This form of cancer is the fifth most common malignancy in men and the eighth most common in women.

18 Feb 2010

Hepatocellular Carcinoma Management

The symptoms of this condition are usually nondistinct and only occur once the cancer has reached an advanced stage. If diagnosed at an early stage, it may be possible to treat hepatocellular carcinoma. The treatment options for patients diagnosed at an early stage of disease include surgical resection to remove the affected liver tissue, transplantation with a donor liver and microwave or radiofrequency ablation to destroy the cancer cells.

18 Feb 2010

Hepatocellular Carcinoma Diagnosis

Hepatocellular carcinoma commonly develops in people with chronic hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections. In the majority of cases (nearly 80%), hepatocellular carcinoma develops following liver cirrhosis caused by these infections or chronic alcoholism.

18 Feb 2010

Hepatocellular Carcinoma Development

As with all cancers, hepatocellular carcinoma arises as the result of genetic mutation, which leads to an abnormally high rate of cellular replication and/or causes cells to avoid programmed cell death (apoptosis). In these cells, the damaged DNA is not repaired and neither do the cells die. Instead, they multiply and give rise to increasing amounts of abnormal cells that contain the same defective DNA.

18 Feb 2010

What are Hepatocellular Carcinomas?

Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common type of malignant liver cancer. Primary liver cancers are rare and the condition usually occurs as secondary to viral hepatitis or cirrhosis. Patient prognosis depends on the size, stage and grade of the tumor at diagnosis.

18 Feb 2010

Hepatology History

Hepatology is a branch of medicine concerned with the study and management of diseases that affect the liver, gallbladder, biliary tree and pancreas. The term hepatology is derived from the Greek word “hepar” that means liver and “logia” that means study.

18 Feb 2010

What is Hepatology?

Hepatology is involved in the study, prevention, diagnosis, and management of diseases that affect the liver, gallbladder, biliary tree, and pancreas.

18 Feb 2010

What Does Histamine Do?

Histamine is an autacoid, which means it acts similarly to a local hormone, near its site of synthesis. It is produced as part of the local immune response to invading bodies and triggers inflammation as well as performing several important functions in the bowel.

18 Feb 2010

Histamine Mechanism

Histamine is an active substance found in a large range of living organisms that plays a major role in allergic reaction, dilating blood vessels and increasing the permeability of vessel walls. It also acts as a neurotransmitter or chemical messenger that carries signals from one nerve to another, as well as performing several other important functions in various bodily tissues.

18 Feb 2010

Histamine Storage and Release

Histamine is a biologically active substance that plays a key role in the body’s inflammatory reaction to injury caused by infection, physical damage, or allergies.

18 Feb 2010

What is Histamine?

Histamine is an amine that is produced as part of a local immune response to cause inflammation. It also performs several important functions in the bowel and acts as a neurotransmitter or chemical messenger that carries signals from one nerve to another.

18 Feb 2010

What is Hypercholesterolemia?

Cholesterol is a lipid produced by the liver that is required for various bodily functions. Cholesterol is also found in some foods. Having a raised cholesterol level can increase the risk of several adverse health effects including atherosclerosis, heart attack and stroke.

18 Feb 2010