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Alcoholism
Study results from L. Caballeria et al provide new insights into alcoholism
March 16th, 2008
According to recent research published in the journal BMC Gastroenterology, "Fatty liver disease is characterized by the accumulation of fat vacuoles inside of the hepatocytes. Non alcoholic fatty liver is associated with obesity, type 2 diabetes, dyslipemia, the intake of certain drugs and with the so-called metabolic syndrome." "However, there is little information on the clinical relevance of this disorder as a healthcare problem in the general population, since the studies published generally include a limited number of patients and the diagnosis is established on the basis of clear biochemical alterations and liver biopsy. The aim of the study is the...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-03-16)
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