Acetaminophen is a pain medication generally considered safe when used as directed. However, taking more than the recommended amount can cause liver damage, ranging from abnormalities in liver function blood tests, to acute liver failure, and even death.
Review Date: August 07, 2012
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Users may select a state name to find liver specialists skilled in treating Hepatitis B (HBV). The directory listings include information about drug therapies used and clinical trials in which the doctor is involved.
Review Date: December 04, 2012
Hepatitis B Foundation
This online Hepatitis Risk Assessment is designed to determine an individual’s risk for viral hepatitis and asks questions based upon CDC’s guidelines for testing and vaccination. Take this 5 minute assessment developed by the CDC and get a personalized report.
Review Date: February 26, 2013
Hepatitis Foundation International
Hepatitis A and B are the only STDs which are vaccine-preventable. The vaccine is safe and effective, and often covered by insurance.
Review Date: December 21, 2012
Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
Learn about prevention of the spread of hepatitis, vaccination, and how to keep yourself and others healthy if you have Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C.
Review Date: February 26, 2013
Hepatitis Foundation International
Cirrhosis is scarring of the liver. A liver with too much scar tissue cannot work properly. Learn what you can do to prevent cirrhosis or keep it from getting worse if you already have liver disease.
Review Date: February 01, 2013
NIH National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
This booklet has important information about cancer that begins in the liver. It discusses possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of liver cancer. It also has information to help patients cope with this disease.
Review Date: December 27, 2012
NIH National Cancer Institute
