Research is often described as an active, diligent, and systematic process of inquiry aimed at discovering, interpreting and revising facts. This intellectual investigation produces a greater understanding of events, behaviors, or theories, and makes practical applications through laws and theories. The term research is also used to describe a collection of information about a particular subject, and is usually associated with science and the scientific method.
The word research derives from Middle French (see French language); its literal meaning is 'to investigate thoroughly'.
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Autoimmune Hepatitis - Article explains what it is, diagnostic tests, treatment and response, and prognosis.
Bad Bug Book: Hepatitis A Virus - Clinical research compiled by the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, includes symptoms, diagnosis, associated foods, summary information from 1996 and 1997, and risk factors.
Meta Description: [ Provides basic facts about Hepatitis A Virus ]
Chronic Hepatitis C in the Veteran Population - Statistics related to HCV infection, treatment issues, contraindications, and side effects in veterans.
Meta Description: [ Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is more common among veterans than the general population. ]
Chronic Hepatitis C: Current Disease Management - Explains the causes and symptoms of hepatitis C, along with information about diagnosis and treatment. From the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC).
Meta Description: [ Explains the causes and symptoms of hepatitis C, along with information about diagnosis and treatment ]
Cirrhosis: Many Causes - Explains liver functions, cirrhosis signs and symptoms, treatment for various types, and complications. Includes prevention and prognosis.
HCV Cirrhosis is a Life Threatening Disease - Gives statistics about HCV and liver disease, and treatment options and recommendations for cirrhotic patients.
Meta Description: [ About one in five American patients with HCV have cirrhosis. The average age of these cirrhotic patients is 50 years, but 6-10% of this subgroup dies each year. In other words, cirrhotic patients die at the speed of 80 year-old Americans. ]
Key Molecular Liver Cancer Mechanism Detected - Article explains how researchers have mapped the molecular pathway whereby the hepatitis B virus leads to cancer. From MedPage Today.
Liver Function Tests - Explanation includes what functions are tested and why, what elevated or reduced levels may mean, and whether liver disease is the only diagnosis.
Liver Tumors - Explains benign and malignant tumors, causes and risk factors, diagnostic methods and treatment options.
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Management of Hepatitis C: 2002 - Consensus statements on the treatment and education of patients with HCV. Includes recommendations related to availability of information and preventing transmission.
The Importance of Eliminating Alcohol Use if Chronically Infected with HCV - Explains how alcohol consumption accelerates HCV complications and suggests methods for reducing or discontinuing usage.
The Importance of Laboratory Test Results in Hepatitis C Infection - Article about basic liver functions, enzymes, and common blood tests. Includes which tests actually indicate liver function.
THINK B Conference - Executive Summary - Summary of findings related to regarding HBV immunization, transmission, risk factors, and education, especially within the Asian American population.
Vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B - Lists candidates for routine vaccinations, high-risk populations, doses and schedules by age, and postexposure treatment for each type. From NDDIC.
Meta Description: [ Lists candidates for vaccinations and provides doses and schedules ]
Viral Hepatitis: A Through E and Beyond - Article explains symptoms, modes of transmission, those at risk, prevention, and treatment by virus type. From NDDIC.
Meta Description: [ Provides information on the symptoms, modes of transmission, at-risk populations, prevention, and treatment for hepatitis A through E. Includes a list of additional resources ]
What are the Diseases that Affect the Liver? - Details causes and symptoms of liver diseases that occur in children and adults.
Who should be treated? - Article discussing under what conditions patients with hepatitis C should not receive treatment.
Meta Description: [ Although the success rates with anti viral therapy for chronic hepatitis C have improved markedly over the last ten years, a cure still cannot be achieved in everyone, the current therapies still carry with them many side effects and there are still many infected individuals who have contraindica... ]
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