Possible Cause Found for Unexplained Childhood Hepatitis Cases
A new study suggests multiple, concurrent infections may have led to an outbreak of childhood hepatitis which led to the need for liver transplants and child deaths.
Tag Archives: Liver Transplant
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First U.S. Childhood Death Linked to Mysterious Hepatitis Cases Reported
Wisconsin officials have reported the first death of a U.S. child in connection with a worldwide mysterious outbreak of pediatric hepatitis cases.
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Spreading Childhood Hepatitis Cases May Be Linked to Adenovirus, Pandemic Lockdowns
Investigators in the UL say adenovirus may play a role in an outbreak of childhood hepatitis cases spreading worldwide.
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CDC Issues Child Hepatitis Warning Amid Rash of Mysterious Outbreak
The CDC has issued a national health alert, warning doctors to be aware of cases of hepatitis appearing among children which could lead to severe liver damage and the need…
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Mysterious Outbreak of Severe Hepatitis Among Children Raises Concerns
World health experts are investigating an outbreak of mysterious cases of hepatitis among children around the world, including the U.S.
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Ocaliva Side Effects Linked to Severe Liver Injuries in Some Cirrhosis Patients: FDA Warning
The FDA has added a new warning to the liver drug Ocaliva, barring its use in patients with primary biliary cholangitis and advanced cirrhosis of the liver, due to the…
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Firefighter’s Lawsuit Alleges Anti-Fire Foam Resulted in Liver Cancer, Need for Liver Transplant
A retired firefighter says exposure to toxic foam led to liver cancer and the need for a liver transplant.
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Liver Cancer Diagnosis From Recalled Valsartan Leads to Lawsuit Against Generic Drug Makers
A valsartan lawsuit claims that tainted pills, which were ultimately recalled, led to a liver cancer diagnosis.
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Children Getting Short-Changed In Liver Transplants Due To Faulty Risk Calculations: Study
A new study warns that children are not receiving liver transplants in a timely manner due to a faulty system which underestimates their risk of dying.
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U.S. JPML Rejects MDL for OxyElite Pro Liver Failure Lawsuits Again
Consolidation of all OxyElite Pro liver damage lawsuits has been rejected by a panel of federal judges who say the cases are too varied and that informal consolidation in Hawaii…
