Faasld: 2 books
by Roberto J. Firpi, MD, MS
Language: English
Release Date: April 12, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: April 12, 2017
Cirrhosis from hepatitis C (HCV) is now the most common indication for liver transplant (LT) in the U.S., but between 2004 and 2013, new LT listings for NASH increased by 170%. Unfortunately, fibrosis progression leading to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and liver decompensation continues to occur after...
by Paul J. Gaglio, MD, FACP
Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: August 9, 2016
Due to the current obesity epidemic, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is prevalent in a significant portion of the United States patient population. It is being increasingly recognized that NAFLD affects both adults and children and can progress to end stage liver disease with resultant cirrhosis,...