Common Diseases of the Tongue
The tongue is often exposed to irritants coming from the intake of foods and drinks, and with the use of cigarettes. This is why development of …
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The Causes of Coated Tongue: Symptoms, Prevention, and Treatment
Coated tongue looks more harmful than it usually is. Learn the causes of coated tongue symptoms, along with prevention and treatment.
Continue ReadingWhat causes metallic taste in mouth?
A metallic taste in mouth can signal serious medical conditions. Learn what other symptoms to watch for and when to seek medical help.
Continue ReadingWhat is Burning Tongue Syndrome
There are several disorders that can affect the tongue. One of them is Burning Tongue Syndrome. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment …
Continue ReadingOsteolysis Due to Bone Disease From Liver Transplant
Liver disease is so common that the liver is the second most commonly transplanted major organ. Only the kidney is transplanted more than the liver. A …
Continue ReadingLearn About Chronic Liver Transplant Rejection
Chronic liver transplant rejection may be irreversible, but it also may be preventable. Learn more about this condition, as well as prevention and …
Continue ReadingLiver Transplant Statistics Regarding Survival, Recipient Characteristics and Donor Characteristics
The liver transplant procedure allows a surgeon to replace the disease liver of a recipient with the healthy liver of a living or cadaver donor. Liver …
Continue ReadingFactors Affecting Liver Transplant Survival Rate
Liver transplant survival rate depends on the age of the patient, the health of the patient and how well the patient follows post-transplant protocol.
Continue ReadingWhat Makes a Match for Liver Transplant? Discover the Criteria
What makes a match for liver transplant? Discover the criteria used to make matches between donated organs and patients on the UNOS waiting list.
Continue ReadingHow Successful Are Liver Transplants?
How successful are liver transplants? Liver transplants occur roughly 5,000 times per year in the United States but 17,000 people are on the waiting …
Continue ReadingWeight Loss After Liver Transplant
Liver transplant and weight loss are so closely tied that gaining weight after the transplant can help the organ connect with the body.
Continue ReadingAlcoholics Seeking Liver Transplants Face Rigorous Screening
Long term alcohol abuse can lead to alcohol-related liver disease (ALD). Special consideration is given to an alcoholic’s physical and …
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