Liver Health

Older Donors
Livers donated by people over age 60 work just as well as livers from younger patients.
Hepatitis Testing
The CDC has expanded the number of people who should be tested for Hepatitis B.

Ping Pong Surgery
A baby girl was saved by surgically placing a ping-pong ball inside her.
Alcohol Detector
A new device can detect whether alcohol is present in your drink. Lifeguards at San Diego beach are testing using it to determine who is illegally drinking on the beach.

Obesity Liver
Doctors now say being overweight as a child may lead to a liver transplant later in life.
Liver Transplantation
Watch this webcast which describes new advances in liver transplantion.

Alcoholism: Diagnosis and Treatment
Alcoholism is a widespread disease. Unfortunately, many sufferers are not aware that they are have a problem. What are the symptoms of alcoholism? And when should you worry?
Alcohol and Your Liver
This video webcast discusses the facts on alcohol use and liver disease.

A Liver.. and a Life: A Transplant Recipient's Story
After years of suffering from a progressive gastrointestinal disease, David Pearl reached a point where his life depended on a liver transplant. He waited and waited... and finally the call came.
The Challenges of Liver Transplantation
Liver transplants are the last source of hope for many patients with advanced liver disease. But not all patients are eligible for transplants, and those who are often have to suffer through an extended waiting period.