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		Alagille Syndrome Describes Alagille syndrome, a rare, inherited disorder that affects the liver. Covers the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term outlook. PDF Version (162 KB) *
		Autoimmune Hepatitis Provides information about the triggers, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of autoimmune hepatitis. Includes a list of additional resources. PDF Version (130 KB) *
		Biliary Atresia Describes biliary atresia, a rare, life-threatening disease that damages the liver in newborns. Discusses symptoms and diagnosis. Describes the Kasai procedure––the most recognized surgical treatment for the disease. PDF Version (188 KB) *
		Cirrhosis Provides information about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, complications, and treatment of cirrhosis. Includes a list of additional resources. PDF Version (149 KB) *
		En Español Cirrosis Ofrece información sobre las causas, los síntomas, las complicaciones, el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la cirrosis. Incluye una lista de recursos adicionales. Versión PDF (155 KB) *
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		Endoscopic Retrograde Chloangiopancreatography (ERCP) Provides general information about ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography). Describes the purpose of the test, how patients can prepare for it, and what patients can expect during and after the procedure. PDF Version (658 KB) *
		Hepatitis B: What Asian and Pacific Islander Americans Need to Know Defines hepatitis B and lists the symptoms, modes of transmission, and risk factors. Explains why Asian, Pacific Islander, and other foreign-born Americans are at higher risk for chronic hepatitis B. Describes how to protect against hepatitis B. Also available in Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. PDF Version (190 KB) *
		Liver Biopsy Provides general information about liver biopsy. Describes the purpose of the test, how patients can prepare for it, and what patients can expect during and after the procedure. PDF Version (154 KB) *
		En Español Biopsia del hígado Describe el propósito de la prueba, como los pacientes se pueden preparar para ella y que pueden esperar los pacientes durante y después del procedimiento. Versión PDF (243 KB) *
		Liver Transplantation Describes what liver transplantation is and why it might be needed. Explains the national transplant waiting list, the scoring systems used to rank transplant candidates by urgency of need, and the procedure for matching candidates with donor livers. Discusses liver transplant surgery, possible complications of the surgery, and rejection and its treatment. PDF Version (326 KB) *
		Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC) Reviews primary sclerosing cholangitis, a disease that damages and blocks bile ducts and can lead to cirrhosis and liver failure. Discusses the causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease. PDF Version (179 KB) *
		Porphyria Reviews the group of disorders known as the porphyrias, which affect the skin or nervous system, or both. Discusses the types, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of porphyria. PDF Version (106 KB) *
		Primary Bilary Cirrhosis (PBC) Explains the possible causes of primary biliary cirrhosis. Describes the symptoms, complications, diagnosis, and treatment. PDF Version (566 KB) *
		Smoking and Your Digestive System Describes how smoking affects various parts of the digestive system. PDF Version (78 KB) *
		Vaccinations for Hepatitis A and B These charts from the Immunization Action Coalition offer a summary of vaccines given to adults—people ages 19 and older. The charts include information about who should be immunized against hepatitis A and B, when the vaccines should be given, and contraindications and precautions surrounding each vaccine. The charts are titled Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization and include facts about 11 vaccines.
		Viral Hepatitis A to E and Beyond Provides information about the symptoms, modes of transmission, at-risk populations, prevention, and treatment of hepatitis A through E. Includes a list of additional resources. PDF Version (139 KB) *
		What I need to know about Cirrhosis (Easy-to-Read) Describes the causes, symptoms, diagnostic procedures, and treatment available for cirrhosis. Discusses lifestyle changes for slowing or stopping liver disease before it progresses to cirrhosis. PDF Version (1,484 KB) *
		En Español Lo que usted debe saber sobre la cirrhosis (Lectura fácil) Describe las causas, síntomas, procedimientos de diagnóstico y tratamientos disponibles para la cirrosis. Explica los cambios en el estilo de vida para retrasar o detener la enfermedad del hígado antes que se convierta en cirrosis. Versión PDF (715 KB) *
		What I need to know about Hepatitis A (Easy-to-Read) Explains the risk factors, modes of transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hepatitis A. PDF Version (556 KB) *
		En Español Lo que necesito saber sobre la Hepatitis A (Lectura fácil) Explica la prevención, las causas, los síntomas, los modos de transmisión y el tratamiento de la Hepatitis A. Versión PDF (688 KB) *
		What I need to know about Hepatitis B (Easy-to-Read) Explains the risk factors, modes of transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hepatitis B. PDF Version (606 KB) *
		En Español Lo que necesito saber sobre la Hepatitis B (Lectura fácil) Explica la prevención, las causas, los síntomas, los modos de transmisión y el tratamiento de la Hepatitis B. Versión PDF (726 KB) *
		What I need to know about Hepatitis C (Easy-to-Read) Explains the risk factors, modes of transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hepatitis C. PDF Version (836 KB) *
		En Español Lo que necesito saber sobre la Hepatitis C (Lectura fácil) Explica la prevención, las causas, los síntomas, los modos de transmisión y el tratamiento de la Hepatitis C. Versión PDF (933 KB) *
		What I need to know about Liver Transplantation (Easy-to-Read) Describes the signs of liver problems and reasons for liver transplantation. Explains the transplant waiting list and donor livers. Describes the surgery and recovery and how to prevent rejection. Provides a list of sources for more information. PDF Version (1,112 KB) *
		Wilson Disease Describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of Wilson disease, a genetic disorder that prevents the body from getting rid of extra copper. PDF Version (101 KB) *
		2002 NIH Consensus Conference on Management of Hepatitis C This Management of Hepatitis C: 2002—Consensus Conference Statement from the June 10–12, 2002, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Conference: Management of Hepatitis C provides the current state of medical knowledge about the management of hepatitis C. The statement provides an assessment of currently available data and provides recommendations for future research into hepatitis C.
		2008 NIH Consensus Development Conference Statement on Management of Hepatitis B This Final Panel Statement from the October 20–22, 2008, National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Development Conference: Management of Hepatitis B provides the current state of medical knowledge about the management of hepatitis B. The statement provides an assessment of currently available data and provides recommendations for future research into hepatitis B.