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In most cases of acute viral hepatitis, recovery is complete and the liver returns to normal within 2 - 8 weeks. In a small number of cases of hepatitis B or C, the condition can be prolonged and recovery may not occur for a year. About 5 - 10% of these patients will experience a flare-up of symptoms in a milder form before full recovery. A few of these patients may go on to develop chronic hepatitis. People who have been infected with a hepatitis virus continue to produce antibodies to t...

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Instead of Dementia, Memory Loss May Be Caused by a Forgotten Traumatic Brain Injury

By Dorian Martin , Health Expert

...if this issue is a result of an unidentified traumatic brain injury, the article suggests... Read more »

New Imaging Identifies Mild Traumatic Brain Injury

By Nancy Bonk , Health Expert

...you have suffered a concussion or mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), you know it's a serious... Read more »

Stroke and Aphasia

By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...also be caused by brain disease or an injury. A brain injury can include severe blows to the... Read more »

How Does Dementia Due to Head Injury Differ from Alzheimer's Disease?

By Christine Kennard , Health Expert

...as chronic traumatic encephalopathy). Traumatic Brain Injury and Incidence of Alzheimer's... Read more »

"A Three Dog Life" Eloquently Describes a Caregiver's Journey

By Dorian Martin , Health Expert

...in dealing with loved ones who have dementia or a brain injury. Thomas's husband, Rich,... Read more »

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Eating Disorders: Highlights

...below-normal birth weight and length. Researchers think that obstetric complications may cause fetal brain injury that can eventually lead to eating disorders.Mothers with Anorexia Nervosa Can... Read more »

Managing a Stroke

Until recently, the treatment of stroke was restricted to basic life support at the time of the stroke and rehabilitation later. Now, however, treatments can be dramatically beneficial when... Read more »

Epilepsy: Causes

...fact, one study suggested that any infant who had a scalp fracture with a hematoma may be at risk for brain injury. A hematoma is a swelling caused by a broken blood vessel, which creates a large... Read more »

Infertility in Men: Complications of ART

...learning and developmental disabilities. Premature delivery is also associated with cerebral palsy, a brain injury condition that affects muscle coordination. A 2006 study indicated that children... Read more »

Infertility In Women: Complications of ART

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