February 28, 2018

New Study Links Liver Disease to Increase in PPI Use

Researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine released the results of a recent study that shows a link between liver disease and the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). The study focused on the effects of PPI medications to certain naturally occurring bacteria found in the stomach. Resulting data indicated that…

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August 23, 2012

Liver Disease and Social Security Disability

Liver disease is a catch all term that is used to describe any number of different diseases that can attack the liver and result in reduced hepatic (liver) function. There are many ways that the functions of the liver may be compromised. Some of these ways can include obstructed bile flow, high cholesterol, irregular blood…

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