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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Article explains what it is, diagnostic tests, treatment and response, and prognosis.
http://cpmcnet.columbia.edu/dept/gi/autoimmune.html
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Bad Bug Book: Hepatitis A Virus
Clinical research compiled by the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, includes symptoms, diagnosis, associated foods, summary information from 1996 and 1997, and risk factors.
http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/chap31.html
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Chronic Hepatitis C: Current Disease Management
Explains the causes and symptoms of hepatitis C, along with information about diagnosis and treatment. From the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC).
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/chronichepc/index.htm
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Cirrhosis: Many Causes
Explains liver functions, cirrhosis signs and symptoms, treatment for various types, and complications. Includes prevention and prognosis.
http://www.liverfoundation.org/db/articles/1059
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Key Molecular Liver Cancer Mechanism Detected
Article explains how researchers have mapped the molecular pathway whereby the hepatitis B virus leads to cancer. From MedPage Today. (July 21, 2005)
http://www.medpagetoday.com/tbindex2.cfm?tbid=1402
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Liver Function Tests
Explanation includes what functions are tested and why, what elevated or reduced levels may mean, and whether liver disease is the only diagnosis.
http://www.gastromd.com/lft.html
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Liver Tumors
Explains benign and malignant tumors, causes and risk factors, diagnostic methods and treatment options.
http://www.liverfoundation.org/db/articles/1040
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Management of Hepatitis C: 2002
Consensus statements on the treatment and education of patients with HCV. Includes recommendations related to availability of information and preventing transmission. [PDF] (September 12, 2002)
http://www.liverfoundation.org/images/articles/1079/nih.final.rev.pdf
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