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Are Biopsies Safe for Patients with Advanced Liver Disease?
Liver biopsies are relatively safe and well tolerated among patients with advanced chronic hepatitis C, based on data from the HALT-C trial. Liver biopsy analysis provides information for diagnosis and planning of treatment strategies for patients with acute and chronic … Continue reading
Posted in Liver/Biliary, Technology
Tagged Bleeding, Complications, Diagnosis, disease progression, Fibrosis, Liver Biopsy, Platelet Count, safety, Serious Adverse Events
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Which Roads Lead to NASH?
Which Roads Lead to NASH? The progressive liver disease nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is mediated by an innate immune response in the liver that causes tissue damage and fibrosis. The innate immune system protects against invading pathogens, but it’s not clear … Continue reading
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