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Autoimmune liver disease
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Biliary Tract Diseases
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Alpha-1 antitrypsin measures the amount of alpha-1 antitrypsin (A1AT) in your blood serum.
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Detailed information on autoimmune and metabolic liver disorders, including hemochromatosis (iron overload disease) and Wilson's disease
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Hemochromatosis is an inherited blood disorder that causes the body to retain excessive amounts of iron. This iron overload can lead to serious health consequences, most notably cirrhosis of the liver.
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Hemochromatosis is a disorder that interferes with iron metabolism, which results in too much iron in the body.
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It's a condition in which too much iron is absorbed from food and retained in the body.
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Detailed information on hemochromatosis, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Iron is a mineral that the human body uses to produce the red blood cells (hemoglobin) that carry oxygen throughout the body. It is also stored in myoglobin, an oxygen-carrying protein in the muscles that fuels cell growth.
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Iron tests are a group of blood tests that are done to evaluate the iron level in blood serum, the body ' s capacity to absorb iron, and the amount of iron actually stored in the body. Iron is an essential trace element; it is necessary for the formation of red blood cells and certain enzymes.
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Iron tests consist of four assays performed on serum or plasma to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of iron deficiency or iron overload. These tests are serum iron, total iron binding capacity (TIBC), serum ferritin, and serum transferrin.
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Hemochromatosis is an inherited blood disorder that causes the body to retain excessive amounts of iron. This iron overload can lead to serious health consequences, most notably cirrhosis of the liver.
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Hemochromatosis is an inherited blood disorder that causes the body to retain excessive amounts of iron. This iron overload can lead to serious health consequences, most notably cirrhosis of the liver.
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Iron is a vital component of heme, the component of hemoglobin that transports oxygen in the blood. Iron deficiency is the world ' s most common cause of anemia (blood with low hemoglobin and red blood cell components).
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Hepatitis B is inflammation (irritation and swelling) of the liver due to the hepatitis B virus (HBV. Other types of hepatitis include: Hepatitis A; Hepatitis C; Hepatitis D. See also: Autoimmune hepatitis; Chronic persistent hepatitis; Drug-induced hepatitis.
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Detailed information on hepatitis B, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on hepatitis B, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on hepatitis B, including symptoms and treatment
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Detailed information on hepatitis B, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
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Hepatitis B is a highly contagious, sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus that attacks the liver, possibly causing lifelong liver infection, cirrhosis (scarring) of the liver, liver cancer and death.
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Virus, also known as serum hepatitis virus, that may lead to chronic infection of the liver in unvaccinated children. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes serious illnesses, notably chronic infection of the liver or liver cancer, especially if the virus is acquired during childhood.
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Hepatitis B is a potentially serious form of liver inflammation due to infection by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It occurs in both rapidly developing (acute) and long-lasting (chronic) forms, and is one of the commonest chronic infectious diseases worldwide.
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Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B is a form of viral hepatitis that is also known as serum hepatitis, due to its ability to be spread through body fluids and blood.
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How soon will an infected person's blood test positive for hepatitis B virus after occupational exposure?
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If someone has been vaccinated against hepatitis B, will he or she get a positive result from a routine hepatitis B surface antigen test?
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Hepatitis C is a viral disease that leads to swelling (inflammation) of the liver.
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Detailed information on hepatitis C, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on hepatitis C, including causes, symptoms, risk factors, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
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Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Over time, HCV can lead to cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer. Most people who have hepatitis C don’t have any symptoms for years. Many don’t know that they are infected until their liver is already damaged.
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Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver that frequently causes a chronic, slowly progressing liver disease. The initial infection may be so mild you don't notice it -- but after decades of chronic infection, this virus can damage and even destroy your liver.
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Treating Hepatitis C (HCV)Remember:No vaccine or medication can prevent the spread of HCV and hepatitis C. It’s up to you to keep others safe.It’s likely thathepatitis C virus (HCV)was found when routine liver tests were done on your blood or afte...
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Is pancreatitis caused by hepatitis C? What are some tests that can be done to check for pancreatitis?
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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.
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Medications to have at homeFor common minor symptoms and illnesses, over-the-counter medicines are available. Always follow the manufacturer's directions and warnings when using these products. If you have any questions, consult with your doctor b...
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Every year, more than 400 million prescriptions are filled with generic medications in the United States.
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If you have more than two medications to manage, consider getting a pill organizer -- a special container marked with the days of the week. Besides housing multiple medications, a compartmentalized organizer can be useful for keeping track of the medications you've taken.
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The average American older than 65 takes two to seven prescription drugs daily; managing these medications properly is essential for good health.
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What makes some people sticklers for following through with their medications, and others haphazard at best?
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Prescription medications have joined the ranks of new cars and breakfast cereals. Many of them are being marketed directly to the public through ads on television and in magazines. Some medications get so much free publicity they don't need to be advertised.
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Stocking your medicine cabinet isn't difficult and doesn't take much time. You'll first want the essentials for first aid and symptom relief, rounded out with a few items that meet the special needs of you and your family.
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Just because a drug is available without a prescription doesn't mean it's safe to take. Aspirin, for example, can cause problems with asthma.
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Are you taking a chance by combining too many prescription drugs, OTC medicines and supplements?
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Ecstasy, GHB, Rohypnol and Ketamine are some of the so-called club drugs used by teens and young adults at nightclubs and raves -- all-night dances.
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One way to cut the exploding cost of prescription drugs is to switch to generic drugs. Generic drugs cost less and work the same way as the brand names.
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Though medications serve a useful, often life-saving purpose, they must be taken correctly to ensure their safety and effectiveness.
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Take the time to learn about your medicine. For instance, why are you taking it? What does it do? Work with your doctor or other health care providers to get the answers you need.
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Although most medications are safe when you take them the right way, some drugs can cause dizziness, loss of consciousness, bleeding, irregular heartbeats, and other side effects in some cases.
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The following drug has been approved since the year 2000 for the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
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A study indicates that taking a combination of medications can be more effective in preventing heart disease than single medications alone.
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Are there any over-the-counter medications for coughs and colds that are safe for babies?
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I have just been prescribed Enbrel 50mg twice a week for psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, but I have conflicting information on how far apart the two doses should be administered. My doctor said to put four days between doses but I also was told the half-life of Enbrel is only about four days. On which day would you recommend I take it?
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Is there a specific age at which you consider a child an adult for the purposes of giving a medication? My daughter is a normal 14-year-old and weighs 114 pounds. Would she be considered an adult when the doctor decides what dose to give her?
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This compilation of 2004's important health stories, as covered by Harvard Health Publications editors, offers perspective on recent advances in medicine and insight about what you can do to extend life and improve those added years.
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A Harvard Medical School doctor answers your questions about whether x-ray machines can harm medications.
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Grapefruit juice can boost or reduce the effect of dozens of drugs and should be ingested with caution by those on medication. A guide to the most important drug interactions.
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Drug addicts have a higher death rate than the general population, but not necessarily due to their substance abuse. A study suggests addicts have more serious psychiatric problems that lead to increased mortality.
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A study found that many adolescents who are prescribed medication give or sell the drugs to other teens. Some of this diversion is recreational, but some may be for therapeutic purposes or performance enhancement.
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Getting the right medication is only half the battle. Why and how to fulfill the requirements of a prescription.
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A study suggested that taking powdered cinnamon could lower blood sugar in diabetics, but two subsequent studies showed little improvement.
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The safest ways to dispose of leftover medicine.Few programs exist for environmentally safe drug disposal. Flushing them is a no-no.
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The following drug has been approved since the year 2000 for the treatment of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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Whatever medications you take, it’s important to know why you’re taking them, what they’re designed to do, and how to take them properly.
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Prices can vary widely for similar or identical treatments — and there may be a lot you can do to limit what you pay out of pocket.
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Medication can alleviate pain, slow the progression of disease and save lives. But to do so, it must be taken and administered correctly.
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Medicines can be an important part of treatment for serious infections. They can help relieve pain and lift depression.
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Wilson disease is a rare, inherited disorder that causes excess copper to accumulate in the body. Steadily increasing amounts of copper circulating in the blood are deposited primarily in the brain, liver, kidneys, and the cornea of the eyes.
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Wilson's disease is an inherited disorder where there is excessive amounts of copper in the body's tissues. This causes a variety of effects, including liver disease and damage to the nervous system.
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Wilson disease is a rare, inherited disorder that causes excess copper to accumulate in the body. Steadily increasing amounts of copper circulating in the blood are deposited primarily in the brain, liver, kidneys, and the cornea of the eyes.
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Wilson disease (WD) is an inherited disorder of copper metabolism, transmitted as an autosomal recessive trait. This type of inheritance means unaffected parents who each carry the WD gene have a 25% risk in each pregnancy of having an affected child.
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Wilson disease is a rare, inherited disorder that causes excess copper to accumulate in the body. Steadily increasing amounts of copper circulating in the blood are deposited primarily in the brain, liver, kidneys, and the cornea of the eyes.
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