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Follow the links below to find information on liver diseases.
For specific liver diseases, follow the links to those HealthInsite topic pages below.
Reviewed February 2010
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Related HealthInsite Topics
Cirrhosis of the Liver
HealthInsite Topic Page
Links to information about cirrhosis of the liver.
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Hepatitis
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Links to information on the various types of hepatitis infections.
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Jaundice
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Links to information on jaundice.
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Liver Cancer
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Links to information on liver cancer, including risk factors and treatments.
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Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Liver Diseases
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Links to summaries of systematic reviews of the evidence for treatments for liver diseases.
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Updated: Advice to consumers regarding Hydroxycut products
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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In May 2009, the TGA advised that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had issued a warning to consumers to cease using US Hydroxycut products due to reports of a number of serious adverse reactions, including liver toxicity. The TGA is continuing to investigate these products, following recent media reports which claimed that a case of liver toxicity in Australia is linked to the use of Hydroxycut Hardcore.
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Feb 2010
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Updated advice to consumers regarding Hydroxycut products
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Recent media reports have claimed that a case of liver toxicity in Australia is linked to the use of Hydroxycut Hardcore. Further investigations are being conducted in light of these reports.
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Feb 2010
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Fatty liver - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Fatty liver is a condition most commonly found in heavy drinkers or people who are obese or have diabetes. There are usually no symptoms.
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Dec 2009
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Liver biopsy
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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What is a liver biopsy? Percutaneous biopsy Transjugular biopsy Laporascopic biopsy Fine needle aspirate biopsy How to prepare for a liver biopsy Indications Complications
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Nov 2009
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Prescribing in liver disease
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Australian Prescriber
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As the liver is responsible for the metabolism of many compounds, knowledge of a patient's hepatic function is required for the safe prescribing of many drugs.
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Apr 2009
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Wilson's disease
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Better Health Channel
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Wilson's disease is a genetic disorder that prevents the body from eliminating copper. The excess copper damages certain structures including the liver and nervous system. Wilson's disease is also known as hepatolenticular degeneration. There is no cure for this potentially fatal disease, but it can be managed.
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Mar 2009
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Liver disease - fatty liver disease
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Better Health Channel
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Fatty liver disease or steatosis is a build-up of fats in the liver that replaces healthy tissue. In some cases, fatty liver disease damages the organ and leads to serious complications such as cirrhosis. A fatty liver that is associated with inflammation is called steatohepatitis. In most cases there are no symptoms but the most common symptom is mild abdominal discomfort.
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Nov 2008
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Gilbert's syndrome
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Better Health Channel
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Gilbert's syndrome is a common, mild disorder in which the liver is unable to properly process the yellowishbrown pigment in bile, called bilirubin. This can cause the skin and eyes to turn yellow (jaundice). Gilbert's syndrome typically does not need treatment but may affect the toxicity of certain medications.
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Sep 2008
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Liver biopsy - myDr.com.au
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myDr
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Find out what's involved when you have a liver biopsy, in which a small piece of liver tissue is removed to help doctors detect liver abnormalities.
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Aug 2008
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High fructose processed foods linked to obesity, gout, hypertension, diabetes, cholesterol and fatty liver
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Healthy Eating Club
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There has been a 'cloud' over the health benefits of fructose added to processed foods over the last few decades. Food manufacturers have been adding pure fructose to foods in the quest to lower the glycaemic index (GI) of the food because fructose does not affect insulin production therefore is considered to be a low GI sugar (this is contrast to glucose which does raise insulin levels).
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Jul 2008
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Reye's syndrome
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Reye's syndrome written by professional health specialists.
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Jun 2008
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Liver explained
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Better Health Channel
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The liver clears toxins from the body, processes food nutrients and is involved in regulating body metabolism. Fat accumulation, alcohol misuse, viral infection, iron or copper accumulation, toxic damage and cancer can damage the liver. Liver disorders include fatty liver, cirrhosis, hepatitis, haemochromatosis, autoimmune liver disorders, cancer and some rare inherited diseases.
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Apr 2008
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Fatty liver (steatosis, steatohepatitis)
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of fatty liver (steatosis, steatohepatitis) written by professional medical specialists.
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Apr 2008
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Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency is an inherited disease which affects the liver and lungs. Provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for this disease.
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Feb 2008
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Gilbert's syndrome
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Gilbert's syndrome by professional health specialists.
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Feb 2008
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Dubin-Johnson syndrome, and Rotor syndrome
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Dubin-Johnson and Rotor syndrome are inherited syndromes in which the liver can not adequately excrete bilirubin (the breakdown product of haemoglobin – which in turn is the molecule which carries oxygen in the blood). Provides information on the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of the diseases.
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Feb 2008
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Liver problems
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Dietitians Association of Australia
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Nutritional needs for those with liver problems vary greatly, depending on the degree of liver damage and the presence or absence of other complications.
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Jan 2008
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Safety of black cohosh
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Article discusses the questions raised about the safety of black cohosh, specifically with regards to liver damage and breast cancer.
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Dec 2007
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