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31 May 2016

Non-Malignant Portal Vein Thrombosis in Liver Cirrhosis: Diagnosis and Treatment

Portal vein thrombosis (PVT) is considered a common complication of liver cirrhosis. Its prevalence increases with liver disease severity, reaching 25%…
5 Apr 2016

Treatment Opportunities for Colorectal Liver Metastases

Colorectal liver metastases (CLM) are the most common hepatic malignancy and are caused by disseminated tumour cells (DTCs) seeded early in the…
5 Apr 2016

Alcoholic Liver Disease: A Comprehensive Review

Alcoholic liver disease, a leading cause of morbidity, mortality, and cirrhosis, can range from simple steatosis to hepatocellular carcinoma.
5 Apr 2016

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD): The Search for a Cure

An alarming rise of obesity and, along with it, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), has been observed in the USA and the rest of the world.
11 Mar 2016

The Role of Sebelipase Alfa in Treating Lysosomal Acid Lipase Deficiency (LAL-D)

Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D), historically known as Wolman’s disease or cholesteryl ester storage disease, is a severe, underdiagnosed, and…
26 Jan 2016

The Role of Body Fluids in the Horizontal Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus via Household/Close Contact

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection commonly occurs through horizontal transmission via household/close contact.
16 Jun 2015

Conquering C – Going Beyond Cure

Prof Zeuzem opened the symposium by acknowledging that there is a new era in hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment, due to the availability of efficacious…
16 Jun 2015

Answering Pivotal Questions in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis and Non-Alcoholic Steatohepatitis

Professor Trauner introduced the subject of liver disease and its burden within the European Union (EU) and across the globe.