April 27, 2024 | By Michelle Jones
Chandler, AZ, April 27, 2024 / Today, we remember and honor a truly remarkable individual and dear friend, Dr. Stephen Harrison, whose first and foremost love was his family and especially his two children who were his pride and joy. We …
January 6, 2020 | By John Raslavsky | Appearances
AZ Liver’s own Vicki McIntyre, DNP, FNP was featured on the popular Tucson morning show “The Morning Blend” last month where she discussed several topics including:
November 1, 2019 | By John Raslavsky | Education
As part of its mission to educate the community about liver health, AZ Liver Health has created a large, inflatable educational tool to bring the liver to life. The nearly 12-foot tall liver highlights the major anatomy of the liver …
April 8, 2019 | By John Raslavsky | Publications
This article provides expert guidance on the management of pruritus symptoms in patients receiving obeticholic acid (OCA) as treatment for primary biliary cholangitis (PBC).
April 8, 2019 | By John Raslavsky | Publications
In this review we critically assess the literature to evaluate the level of risk posed by alcohol as both a primary etiology of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and
April 8, 2019 | By John Raslavsky | Publications
Abstract: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects more than 185 million individuals worldwide. Twenty percent of patients chronically infected with HCV progress to cirrhosis. New, simpler therapeutics using direct-acting antivirals that target various stages of the HCV life cycle are in development to eradicate HCV without concomitant interferon.
April 8, 2019 | By John Raslavsky | Publications
The interferon (IFN)–free regimen of sofosbuvir and ribavirin for 24 weeks was recently approved to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1 (GT-1) infection for patients ineligible for IFN. However, sofosbuvir plus ribavirin therapy is associated with relapse in 15% to 30% of patients with HCV GT-1.
April 5, 2019 | By John Raslavsky | Presentations, Video Lectures
Our very own Ann Moore joins Wayne Eskridge to discuss advances in liver disease screening technology.
March 22, 2019 | By John Raslavsky | Publications
If you’re a liver patient, your diet is adjusted to meet your individual needs. Talk to your doctor about what’s best for you. Still, here are some general food tips for a healthy or healthier liver:
March 22, 2019 | By John Raslavsky | Podcasts
Join GP and Medical Educator Dr Sam Manger MBBS BSc FRACGP FASLM covering a variety of topics with case studies, guideline reviews, guest interviews and more for medical doctors and allied…