AIM:To test the ability of adult-derived human liver stem/progenitor cells(ADHLSC)from large scale cultures to conjugate bilirubin in vitro and in bilirubin con
Alcohol abuse and chronic hepatitis C virus(HCV)infection are two major causes of chronic liver disease in the United States.About 10%-15%of liver transplants p
This review analyzes progress and limitations of diagnosis, screening, and therapy of patients with chronic hepatitis B infection. A literature review was carri
Pancreatic cancer is difficult to diagnose at an early stage and generally has a poor prognosis. Surgical resection is the only potentially curative treatment f