Advances in liver transplantation: new strategies and current care expand access, enhance survival

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Modern techniques have increased access to liver transplantation despite the fact that the number of patients who could benefit from a transplant exceeds the number of available cadaveric donors. A team of physicians emphasize on the modern techniques and management issues related to liver transplants.

Author: Martin, Paul, Tran, Tram T., Nissen, Nicholas, Poordad, F. Fred
Liver, Liver transplantation, Medical technology, Medical laboratory technology

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A lesion with lymphangitic spread in a gardener: exposure to soil increases risk of sporotrichosis

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Sporotrichosis is a deep fungal infection caused by the double-form organism 'S schenckii' that is present in cutaneous and systemic form. The infection is caused by traumatic handling of plant material or contaminated soil.

Author: Bhattacharjee, Pradip, Brodell, Robert T.
Risk factors, Lymphatic diseases, Sporotrichosis

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A statin for a patient with hyperlipidemia and hepatitis C?

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A detailed diagnostic assessment of a patient is important before introducing him to statin. If the patient has two or more clear risk factors, it is advisable to reduce the LDL-C concentration without the use of medicines.

Author: Nash, David T.
Diagnosis, Hepatitis C, Hyperlipidemia, Statins

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