Alcoholism

Reports summarize alcoholism study results from Toranomon Hospital

Published in Fitness and Wellness Business Week, January 23rd, 2008

Data detailed in 'Clinicopathological improvement of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis associated with weight loss during a 14-year follow-up period' have been presented. "A 44-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital for investigation of persistently abnormal liver function tests. She was mildly obese and hypertensive, but not alcoholic," scientists in Tokyo, Japan report.

"Laboratory studies showed high levels of aminotransferases, total cholesterol, triglycerides, hyaluronic acid and an abnormally low adiponectin level. Viral markers were negative and autoimmune liver disease was excluded. Laparoscopic and histopathological examinations were compatible with...

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Source: Fitness and Wellness Business Week (2008-01-23)

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