100 questions and answers about hepatitis C; a Lahey Clinic guide.9780763740771 100 questions and answers about hepatitis C Hepatitis C Definition Hepatitis C is a form of liver inflammation that causes primarily a long-lasting (chronic) disease. Acute (newly developed) hepatitis C is rarely observed as the early disease is generally quite mild. ; a Lahey Clinic guide. Fabry, Stephen C. and R. Anand Narasimhan. Jones & Bartlett 2007 186 pages $18.95 Paperback RC848 Two liver specialists with the Lahey Clinic Medical Center answer common questions about hepatitis C transmission, symptoms, testing, treatment options, alternative medicine, cirrhosis, liver cancer Liver Cancer Definition Liver cancer is a relatively rare form of cancer but has a high mortality rate. Liver cancers can be classified into two types. , and liver transplantation. Intended for patients, the guide explains risk factors for developing cirrhosis, liver function tests Liver Function Tests Definition Liver function tests, or LFTs, include tests for bilirubin, a breakdown product of hemoglobin, and ammonia, a protein byproduct that is normally converted into urea by the liver before being excreted by the kidneys. , biopsy results, the side effects of interferon and ribavirin ribavirin /ri·ba·vi·rin/ (ri?bah-vi´rin) a broad-spectrum antiviral used in the treatment of severe viral pneumonia caused by respiratory syncytial virus, particularly in high-risk infants; also used in conjunction with interferon therapy, and transplant from a living donor. ([c]20072005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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