Liver

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hugh Devlin ◽  
Rebecca Craven
Keyword(s):  
Liver Function ◽  
Dental Care ◽  
Impaired Liver Function ◽  
Drug Products ◽  
Dental Patients ◽  
Dental Patient ◽  
Impaired Liver ◽  
And Function ◽  
The Impact

Liver in relation to dentistry is the topic of this chapter. Structure and function of the liver are discussed: metabolism of nutrients and toxins, exocrine functions, and synthesis of key proteins. Drugs and the liver are then discussed: the role of plasma proteins in transport or binding drugs; the liver’s role in metabolizing drugs; and the liver’s role in excreting some drug products into the bile. The effects of chronic excess alcohol on the liver are described and the role of the dentist in spotting potential liver problems in dental patients. The impact of liver disease on patient physiology is next explored, and the relevance for management of the dental patient. Types of hepatitis are described with relevance to dental care for hepatitis transmission. Key tests of liver function are described. The concluding section deals with the dental care of patients with impaired liver function.

scholarly journals Relationship between Alcohol Consumption and Impaired Liver Function

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-170
Author(s):  
Agustina W. Djuma ◽  
Novian A. Yudhaswara ◽  
Suzanne Patricia Dardeau
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
Liver Function ◽  
Gamma Glutamyl Transferase ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Impaired Liver Function ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Impaired Liver ◽  
Glutamyl Transferase ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

East Nusa Tenggara is a province of high alcohol abuse in Indonesia. Ngada Regency has a prevalence of 38.8%. The high prevalence is inseparable from traditional factors and socio-cultural norms which strongly influence the habit of consuming alcohol, the cold temperature in this area further strengthens this habit. The impact of alcohol consumption is the emergence of various types of diseases, one of which is impaired liver function such as alcoholic liver disease. The objective of this study is to determine the relationship between alcohol consumption and impaired liver function in communities in Bajawa and Golewa Districts, Ngada Regency. This research method is an observational analytic with cross-sectional design. The research subjects were 55 people who consumed alcohol in Golewa and Bajawa Districts, who had met the inclusion criteria. Alcohol consumption was measured by the AUDIT (The Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) questionnaire, while the parameter for liver disorders was the level of Gamma Glutamyl Transferase (GGT). The prevalence of liver dysfunction based on GGT examination was 15%. Meanwhile, the relationship between alcohol consumption and impaired liver function was tested with the Spearman correlation with α 0.05, the correlation value was p = 0.413, which means it has a moderate or significant, not too strong relationship. It is recommended that the people of Ngada Regency reduce alcohol consumption so that it can reduce the risk of impaired liver function.

Urokinase Antigen in Plasma of Patients with Liver Cirrhosis and Hepatoma

1985 ◽  
Vol 54 (03) ◽  
pp. 617-618 ◽  
Author(s):  
J C Kirchheimer ◽  
K Huber ◽  
P Polterauer ◽  
B R Binder
Keyword(s):  
Liver Cirrhosis ◽  
Liver Disease ◽  
Liver Function ◽  
Matched Control ◽  
Malignant Growth ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Impaired Liver Function ◽  
Impaired Liver ◽  
Specific Medication ◽  
History Of

SummaryPlasma urokinase antigen levels were studied in 78 patients suffering from liver diseases. Blood was drawn before any specific medication was initiated. Impairment of liver function was comparable in all patients. In both groups of cirrhotic liver disease (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), normal levels of plasma urokinase antigen were found as compared to age-matched control groups. In both groups of patients with hepatomas (with or without a history of liver cirrhosis), however, significantly increased plasma urokinase antigen levels could be determined. These data indicate that an increase in plasma urokinase antigen might rather relate to malignant growth in liver disease than to impaired liver function.

scholarly journals A case of Hodgkin’s lymphoma with severely impaired liver function treated successfully with gemcitabine followed by ABVD

2015 ◽  
pp. 93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajshekhar Chakraborty ◽  
Shiva Kumar Reddy Mukkamalla ◽  
Garfield Gutzmore ◽  
Hon Cheung Chan
Keyword(s):  
Liver Function ◽  
Impaired Liver Function ◽  
Impaired Liver

Imatinib mesylate therapy in patients with gastrointestinal stromal tumors and impaired liver function

2002 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 847-849 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Bauer ◽  
Volker Hagen ◽  
Hermann J Pielken ◽  
Peter Bojko ◽  
Siegfried Seeber ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Liver Function ◽  
Imatinib Mesylate ◽  
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors ◽  
Impaired Liver Function ◽  
Stromal Tumors ◽  
Impaired Liver

scholarly journals Irritable bowel syndrome: new insights into symptom mechanisms and advances in treatment

F1000Research ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 780 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robin Spiller
Keyword(s):  
Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽  
New Agents ◽  
Enteric Nerves ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel ◽  
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri ◽  
Irritable Bowel ◽  
Fodmap Diet ◽  
And Function ◽  
The Impact

Despite being one of the most common conditions leading to gastroenterological referral, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is poorly understood. However, recent years have seen major advances. These include new understanding of the role of both inflammation and altered microbiota as well as the impact of dietary intolerances as illuminated by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which has thrown new light on IBS. This article will review new data on how excessive bile acid secretion mediates diarrhea and evidence from post infectious IBS which has shown how gut inflammation can alter gut microbiota and function. Studies of patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have also shown that even when inflammation is in remission, the altered enteric nerves and abnormal microbiota can generate IBS-like symptoms. The efficacy of the low FODMAP diet as a treatment for bloating, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort has been demonstrated by randomized controlled trials. MRI studies, which can quantify intestinal volumes, have provided new insights into how FODMAPs cause symptoms. This article will focus on these areas together with recent trials of new agents, which this author believes will alter clinical practice within the foreseeable future.

scholarly journals Peran Pendidikan Etika Kristen dalam Media Sosial di Era Disrupsi

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-46
Author(s):  
Mesirawati Waruwu ◽  
Yonatan Alex Arifianto ◽  
Aji Suseno
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Ethics Education ◽  
Christian Ethics ◽  
Christian Faith ◽  
Ethical Challenges ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
And Function ◽  
Meaning And Function ◽  
The Impact

The limitless development of social media, its meaning and function have begun to shift, no longer as a means of establishing relationships, communication, but at the stage of losing the role of ethics and morals, even disputes have occurred triggered by debates from communicating in social media. The purpose of this study is to describe the role of Christian ethics education in relation to the impact of social media development in the era of disruption. Using descriptive qualitative methods with literature literature can find solutions for believers in facing moral decadence due to social media abuse by knowing the era of disruption and ethical challenges from the wrong use of social media can affect moral decadence so that Christian ethics education on a biblical basis can bring modern humans. Believers in particular have become bright in social media and their use in accordance with Christian faith in this era of disruption.

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