This page contains recent news articles, when available, and an overview of but does not offer medical advice. You should contact your physician with regard to any health issues or concerns. Background information on Cause of effectiveness discovered for cirrhosis treatment  -  Feb 27, 2008 HULIQ,The origin of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)-which mostly affects middle-aged women-is still not understood. This pathology is associated with autoimmune Live-donor procedures performed early raise risk  -  Mar 23, 2008 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,Nationwide, about 88 percent of patients with one of two types of liver disease -- primary biliary cirrhosis or primary sclerosing cholangitis -- who Chancellor gets liver transplant  -  Mar 17, 2008 Ludington Daily News,Chancellor has primary biliary cirrhosis, a liver disease that slowly destroys the liver’s ability to function, and if not treated, is fatal. Daughter gives special gift to 'best friend'  -  Mar 15, 2008 Macomb Daily,It appeared to be a skin allergy but after several months of tests it was diagnosed as primary biliary cirrhosis, a disease in which the bile ducts in the Become your own diagnositc detective: The real reasons for those ...  -  Mar 10, 2008 Daily Mail,If accompanied by yellow skin and itching, it could be more serious - primary biliary cirrhosis. Although rare, this progressive autoimmune disease can lead Day 1: Offer of a liver only the beginning of a long road  -  Mar 8, 2008 Pittsburgh Tribune-Review,65, of North Huntington, who was diagnosed with primary biliary cirrhosis 15 years ago and has been warned by doctors she may need a transplant. Transplant bonds love  -  Feb 13, 2008 The Daily Advocate,At the end of that year, a biopsy was done at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton and it was found that she had a rare cancer, primary biliary cirrhosis, Midcoast Hepatitis C/Liver Support Group Meets 1st Wednesdays  -  Feb 18, 2008 VillageSoup Belfast,..."My wife, Jill, was diagnosed with primary biliary cirrhosis in 1991," said Dennis Corkum, a member of the group. "On March 11, 2007 she received a liver New Once Daily Salofalk Granules Launched For Ulcerative Colitis  -  Feb 7, 2008 Medical News Today (press release),...treatments which includes Budenofalk Foam for ulcerative colitis, Budenofalk capsules for Crohn's Disease and Ursofalk for primary biliary cirrhosis". Marine donates 2/3 of liver, saves mother's life  -  Jan 28, 2008 Marines.comTwo years before the surgery, Williamson’s mother began suffering from primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), a disease that destroys the liver’s bile ducts at a Young carer is driving force behind TV appeal  -  Jan 23, 2008 Peterborough Evening Telegraph,Mrs Cowzer, who suffers from a condition called primary biliary cirrhosis, which is a slowly progressive form of liver inflammation, said: "I am so proud of Disgraced by my birth  -  Dec 18, 2007 Times Online,Meanwhile, in 1995, I was found to have primary biliary cirrhosis, an incurable genetic disorder, and had a liver transplant in 2005. Grandson's liver offers woman second chance  -  Dec 23, 2007 Port Huron Times Herald,Middleton, a retired bus driver with the Port Huron Area School District, has been battling PBC, or primary biliary cirrhosis, for a quarter of a century. Bile acid may improve hepatitis C therapy response  -  Dec 11, 2007 Reuters India,It also helps break down cholesterol that has formed into gall stones and increases bile flow in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis. Liver scan saps the festive spirit  -  Dec 10, 2007 Pulse,Next patient has primary biliary cirrhosis, has been to the hospital for her annual review although there’s nothing wrong at present. A £500 thank-you for for transplants  -  Dec 5, 2007 Bolton News,The former shop assistant was first diagnosed with primary biliary cirrhosis of the liver, the cause of which is unknown, in 1994. The condition attacks the Deaths From Intravenous Colchicine Resulting From a Compounding ...  -  27 Nov 2007 Journal of American Medical Association (subscription),Several additional IV uses have been studied, including treatment of familial Mediterranean fever, pericarditis, primary biliary cirrhosis, amyloidosis, fetal microchimerism may reduce risk of breast cancer  -  Nov 8, 2007 Cancer Consultants (press release),...such as systemic sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, autoimmune thyroid diseases, primary biliary cirrhosis and juvenile inflammatory myopathies. Over 2 decades experiences shows that ultrasound-guided liver ...  -  Oct 17, 2007 News-Medical.net,33% of biopsies were performed for patients with primary biliary cirrhosis. Between 1996 and 2006, 18% of all biopsies were performed ??blind? Hypercholesterolemia in Primary Biliary Cirrhosis  -  Oct 10, 2007 New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),To the Editor: Hypercholesterolemia in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis is not consistently associated with preclinical carotid atherosclerosis. Ursodeoxycholic Acid for the Treatment of Primary Biliary Cirrhosis  -  Oct 10, 2007 New England Journal of Medicine (subscription),This Journal feature begins with a case vignette that includes a therapeutic recommendation. A discussion of the clinical problem and the mechanism of Racial differences seen in severity of cirrhosis  -  Sep 20, 2007 ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - African Americans and Hispanics with primary biliary cirrhosis -- a rare form of cirrhosis characterized by the destruction of Minorities More Likely Than Whites To Have More Severe Cases of ...  -  Sep 21, 2007 Kaiser network.org,While primary biliary cirrhosis, a rare form of cirrhosis that destroys small bile ducts in the liver, usually affects young and middle-aged white women, Older Age Alone Found No Bar to Liver Transplantation  -  Oct 3, 2007 MedPage Today,Point out that the excellent survival in the older patients could reflect a higher proportion of chronic biliary cirrhosis compared to younger patients, Combination therapy reverses effects of portal hypertension in rats  -  Oct 1, 2007 SpiritIndia,BBC News - UK Racial differences seen in severity of cirrhosis -- NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - African Americans and Hispanics with primary biliary cirrhosis Immune system modulation can halt liver failure  -  Sep 25, 2007 SpiritIndia,Racial differences seen in severity of cirrhosis -- NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - African Americans and Hispanics with primary biliary cirrhosis -- a rare Patients Over Age 60 Do Well After Liver Transplantation  -  Oct 4, 2007 Science Daily (press release)...might be due to a more rigorous assessment of co-morbidities, a higher proportion of patients with primary biliary cirrhosis and lower mean MELD scores. Pipex Pharmaceuticals Files Pre-Investigational Device Exemption ...  -  Oct 1, 2007 CNNMoney.comCOPREXAâ„¢ is also in a phase II clinical trial for the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), a fibrotic disease of the liver. (1) Brewer, GJ, et al., Organ donors needed  -  Oct 6, 2007 Altoona Mirror,When she was diagnosed with primary biliary cirrhosis of the liver seven years ago, the disease, which progresses slowly and has no cure, was in stage three Liver fibrosis will be treated by a potential target  -  Oct 17, 2007 SpiritIndia,BBC News - UK Racial differences seen in severity of cirrhosis -- NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - African Americans and Hispanics with primary biliary cirrhosis Area woman gives her mother the gift of life  -  Sep 29, 2007 Meadville Tribune,Before the transplant, Debbie was critically ill with end-stage liver disease from primary biliary cirrhosis. She had been getting progressively worse over Pipex Pharma Plans NDA Filing In November For Coprexa Indicated ...  -  Sep 21, 2007 Trading Markets,COPREXA is also in a phase II clinical trial for the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC | charts | news | PowerRating), a fibrotic disease of the Primary Biliary Cirrhosis More Severe In African-American And ...  -  10 Sep 2007 Science Daily (press release)Science Daily — Non-Caucasian patients seeking medical care for primary biliary cirrhosis have more severe liver disease compared to Caucasian patients, All about Cirrhosis  -  Aug 26, 2007 Afternoon Dispatch & Courier,Chronic Bile Duct Blockage - This condition can occur at birth (biliary atresia) or develop later in life (Primary biliary cirrhosis). A second chance at life  -  Sep 5, 2007 Milan News-Leader,MacDonald, a 45-year-old Saline resident and a business developer for Ann Arbor Commerce Bank, is a survivor of primary biliary cirrhosis. Holding out hope  -  Jul 14, 2007 Ludington Daily News,Further tests revealed an insidious and rare disease: primary biliary cirrhosis (see related story). “I’d never heard of this before,â€? she said, BUYINS.NET: PP, DB, FCF, IMH, LFC, SPF Have Been Added To Naked ...  -  Aug 2, 2007 Insurance News Net,In addition, it is conducting Phase II clinical trial for COPREXA, which would be used for the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis. We need more surgeons, more intensive care beds, more government ...  -  Jul 21, 2007 Scotsman,MacCormick has suffered from primary biliary cirrhosis for nine years. The itching, sleepless nights, pain, infections and exhaustion are now a part of her Immune system can attack bile ducts, cause cirrhosis  -  Jul 1, 2007 SouthCoastToday.com,The sixth doctor discovered that she had primary biliary cirrhosis. My sisters and I would like information on it. A doctor told one of my sisters that it 100 donors needed to bring lifeblood to Phillips County  -  Jul 4, 2007 Helena Daily World,Hamilton has primary biliary cirrhosis, a liver disease that slowly destroys the bile ducts in the liver. Bile, a substance that helps digest fat, Is this a poisons coverup?  -  Jun 26, 2007 The Japan Times,Shortly after my transfer in 1997, I was diagnosed with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis, a rare non-behavior based autoimmune liver disease with no known cause or Some days I feel so poorly I spend the whole day in bed  -  Jun 26, 2007 ic Coventry,Hazel suffers from primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC) a progressive autoimmune disease which is destroying her liver. She needs a transplant and has recently Margaret's best is yet to come  -  Jun 1, 2007 Scottish Provincial Press Ltd.,A blood test revealed Margaret suffered from primary biliary cirrhosis and for years it was controlled through daily medication until three years ago when May 25, 2007 ANN ARBOR, MI MARKET WIRE  -  May 25, 2007 Genetic Engineering News (press release),As such, COPREXA is also in a phase II clinical trial for the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), a fibrotic disease of the hepatic system. Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis -- Approach to Diagnosis  -  Apr 26, 2007 Medscape (subscription)A case of coexisting primary biliary cirrhosis and primary sclerosing cholangitis: a new overlap of autoimmune liver diseases. Dig Dis Sci. Organ recepients say thanks  -  Apr 23, 2007 Sudbury Star,Suffering from primary biliary cirrhosis (a fatal liver disease), Mainville received a new liver eight years ago. When Mainville got the call that a Doug Moe: Donor's liver gift lives on  -  Apr 18, 2007 The Capital Times,Stebbins had been diagnosed with a liver disease, primary biliary cirrhosis, in 1988. At the time she asked her doctor, "What does that mean?" Pipex Pharmaceuticals Appoints Kay E. Stremler, Ph.D. as Vice ...  -  Apr 18, 2007 Web Services Journal,...lung disease and is also in a phase II clinical trial for the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), a fibrotic disease of the hepatic system. Two researchers from the University of Navarra receive the ...  -  Feb 14, 2007 Basque Research,...as well as the University Hospital of Groningen (The Netherlands) on eighteen patients with alcoholic liver cirrhosis or primary biliary cirrhosis. Mum's joy at wedding after liver transplant  -  Feb 21, 2007 Basingstoke Gazette,Mrs Thomas, of Kenilworth Road, Basingstoke, was diagnosed with primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), a progressive auto-immune condition of the liver which has Pipex Pharmaceuticals' COPREXA(TM) Awarded $306172 NIH Grant for ...  -  Feb 15, 2007 Market Wire (press release)...lung disease and is also in a phase II clinical trial for the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), a fibrotic disease of the hepatic system. Rules keep Killingly patient off list for new liver  -  Feb 7, 2007 Norwich Bulletin,Her irises have a yellow sheen -- a side effect of the primary biliary cirrhosis that's killing her, while the bruises on her arms are a document of the IVs Pipex Pharmaceuticals' Oral COPREXA(TM) Demonstrates Benefit in ...  -  Jan 9, 2007 Genetic Engineering News (press release),...disease and is currently in a phase II clinical trial for the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), a fibrotic disease of the hepatic system. Canada: Methods Of Medical Treatment – A New Twist On An Old ...  -  Nov 28, 2006 Mondaq News Alerts (subcription),The ’590 patent is directed to ursodeoxycholic acid, or Ursodiol, which is used in the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis. ... Pipex Pharmaceuticals Completes $13.7 Million in Private Equity ...  -  Nov 28, 2006 Market Wire (press release)COPREXAâ„¢ is currently the subject of an FDA-sponsored phase II clinical trial for the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), a fibrotic disease of the ... Canada: Methods Of Medical Treatment – A New Twist On An Old ...  -  Nov 28, 2006 Mondaq News Alerts (subcription),The ’590 patent is directed to ursodeoxycholic acid, or Ursodiol, which is used in the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis. ... Pipex Pharmaceuticals Completes $13.7 Million in Private Equity ...  -  Nov 28, 2006 Market Wire (press release)COPREXAâ„¢ is currently the subject of an FDA-sponsored phase II clinical trial for the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC), a fibrotic disease of the ... Patients put family first and reject risky liver operations  -  Nov 17, 2006 Edinburgh Evening News,Patients with Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC), an incurable liver condition, are often diagnosed following a biopsy and some eventually need a transplant. ... Survivors agree: No thanks is enough for organ donors  -  Nov 19, 2006 Port Huron Times Herald,The donation restored his health, which had been deteriorating following a diagnosis of primary biliary cirrhosis - a liver disease - in 1993. ... Search the web for more resources on   Web health.mongabay.com Health Home | Conditions | Cancer | Medications | Surgery | Vaccines mongabay.com Disclaimer: Contact a physician with regard to health concerns. Email requests for further health information will be discarded. The materials contained on this Web site are for informational purposes only and do not constitute health or medical advice. 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