Sunday, October, 25, 2009
Autoimmune Hepatitis
October 02, 2008
A new report published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
has found that statins like Zocor, Lipitor, and Crestor may trigger
autoimmune hepatitis in some patients. Researchers looked at six
cases of patients with autoimmune hepatitis and concluded that
statins were linked to the onset of the condition. Doctors say the
results point to the need for caution when taking any drug,
particularly if a patient has pre-existing liver problems.
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Expert & Community Posts
By Elizabeth Roberts
,
Health Expert
Tysabri, a drug initially used to treat Multiple Sclerosis has been approved for use in certain...
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By Christine Miller
,
Health Expert
Scientists studying genetic links to autoimmune disorders have made the news again this week with...
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Health Guide
...... Lupoid hepatitis Causes, incidence, and risk factors A person with
autoimmune hepatitis has autoantibodies circulating in the bloodstream that cause the immune...
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...mercaptopurine are drugs used to treat other autoimmune disorders, which have shown to help patients with
autoimmune hepatitis as well. Support Groups Expectations (prognosis) ...
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...biopsy showing chronic hepatitis Abnormal liver function tests Tests associated with
autoimmune hepatitis: Positive ANA Positive anti-liver kidney microsomal antibody ...
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......anemia. Some research indicates that the postmenopausal period may be another peak in incidence of
autoimmune hepatitis among women. About 30% of patients are men, however, and in both genders...
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