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Guidelines-supported approach to assessment; treatment options in a systematic fashion; OAB care using a virtual-health platform.
MD, FRCPC, FACP, AGSF
Primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) is a disease of unknown origin that causes chronic liver injury.
MD, CCFP, FCFP, FRCPC
This article will review the epidemiology, etiology, presentation, diagnosis, management and prevention of acute viral hepatitis (Types A, B and C), with specific reference to the elderly population.
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What few laypeople realize is that the liver plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health. It performs numerous vital functions including the processing of dietary nutrients and vitamins, maintaining blood sugar levels, activating or detoxifying medications and manufacturing proteins.
Liver transplantation improves survival for selected patients with chronic liver disease, fulminant hepatic failure and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Cirrhosis of the liver is highlighted essentially by its portal hypertensive complications. The incidence of these complications in elderly cirrhotic individuals has been rising due to better management of this disease in the younger population.
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AI is it for me to use for my patients ??
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very comprehensive review
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Thanks Great presentation
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Great learning opportunity
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Thank you for this summary
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Good question! There are no
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HT follow up
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Effect on BP/Use of alcohol and lack of sleep, smoking
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