Hepatitis is a general term to describe inflammation of the liver tissue. Although it can arise from several causes, hepatitis from a viral infection is the most common. Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is ...

The treatment of autoimmune hepatitis is evolving as the pathogenic pathways that underlie the disease are defined, new immunosuppressive agents are tested, and site-specific molecular interventions ...

Autoimmune hepatitis responds well to long-term immunosuppression with low-dose glucocorticoids with added azathioprine or mycophenolate in approximately 80 to 90% of treated children. In children ...

Tacrolimus binds to the intracellular protein FKBP12, forming a complex that specifically inhibits calcineurin, a protein phosphatase essential for activating the transcription factor NFAT. By ...

Blood tests can help with the diagnosis of autoimmune hepatitis. These include tests for increased liver enzymes or antibody levels. However, other tests are necessary to confirm the diagnosis.

Khat (Catha edulis), a plant chewed for its stimulant effects by millions in East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, is increasingly recognized for its hepatotoxic potential. Its primary active ...

Platinum and etoposide as second-line chemotherapy in advanced adult soft tissue sarcomas No significant financial relationships to disclose. This is an ASCO Meeting Abstract from the 2004 ASCO Annual ...