Articles related to "Ursodeoxycholic Acid"



Bear Hibernation
Description of metabolic processes of bear hibernation and their possible application to human needs.
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Ursodeoxycholic Acid and PBC
Although there is no cure for PBC at present, one medication has proven to be beneficial in preventing the disease from progressing.
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Ursodeoxycholic Acid Dosage Chart
The correct dosage of UDCA is vital for the medicine to have the most effect.
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Bear Farming
Bear bile is widely used throughout Asian cultures for medical treatments, but this medicine comes at a price.
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The Formation and Consequences of Gallstones
In susceptible individuals, gallstones can form and cause certain problems in the body.
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Colchicine
For those who fail to respond to UDCA therapy, Colchicine may be prescribed instead, but how effective is this drug?
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PBC Update
This article describes the autoimmune liver disease primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC)including a description of the four disease stages, risk factors for and symptoms of PBC, diagnostic tests and treatment options.
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) is an autoimmune liver disease that causes bile duct inflammation. PSC often accompanies other autoimmune disorders.
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The Path to Diagnosis
There is a certain path that is followed when PBC is suspected. If you have initial suspicions of PBC or your primary care physician does, then the following article will tell you what process you can expect to go through.
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The Fat-Itch Syndrome
Welcome to the vicious circle of what I call the fat-itch syndrome. You're exhausted anyway and sleep deprivation from itching just makes things magnify beyond belief. So what can you do?
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PBC and Fibromyalgia - Connected Illnesses?
PBC and Fibromyalgia can sometimes go hand-in-hand with one another. Are these illnesses more alike than we know?
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