Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Evaluation of common liver problems.

Alyn L Adrain1, Hemchand Ramberan, Gayle J Weaver

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island and Brown Medical School, Pawtucket, RI 02904, USA.

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
|March 19, 2004
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Endoscopic Assessment and Management of Colorectal Serrated Lesions: Current Comparative Practice, Challenges, and Future Directions.

Digestive endoscopy : official journal of the Japan Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society·2026
Same author

Through-the-scope suture closure of nonampullary duodenal endoscopic mucosal resection defects: a retrospective multicenter cohort study.

Endoscopy·2023
Same author

Novel through-the-scope suture closure of colonic EMR defects (with video).

Gastrointestinal endoscopy·2023
Same author

A novel through-the-scope helix tack-and-suture device for mucosal defect closure following colorectal endoscopic submucosal dissection: a multicenter study.

Endoscopy·2022
Same author

Efficacy of using red dichromatic imaging throughout endoscopic submucosal dissection procedure.

Surgical endoscopy·2022
Same author

Endoscopic submucosal dissection of a large cecal tumor extending into the appendiceal orifice in a patient with intact appendix.

VideoGIE : an official video journal of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy·2021
Same journal

Offloading Adherence for Appearance's Sake?

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association·2026
Same journal

Effect of Insoles on Plantar Fascia Tension During Running in Individuals with Flatfoot.

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association·2026
Same journal

Reducing Lower Extremity Amputations via Peer Support Interventions: A Scoping Review.

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association·2026
Same journal

Quantitative Assessment of the Correlation Between 'COVID Toes' Search Volume and COVID-19 Case Incidence and Mortality Dynamics: A Longitudinal Data-Driven Approach.

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association·2026
Same journal

Reconsidering Nerve Decompression Surgery in Diabetes Foot Complications.

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association·2026
Same journal

Quantification of the Mechanical Response of the Plantar Fascia to Changes in Rearfoot Position.

Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association·2026
See all related articles

This review covers common liver diseases, viral hepatitis, and interpreting liver enzyme abnormalities. It provides a practical approach for clinicians managing patients with liver conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Liver diseases and abnormal liver enzymes are frequent reasons for surgical patient consultations.
  • A broad differential diagnosis exists for liver disease, but common disorders are prevalent.
  • Understanding common liver conditions is crucial for clinicians across disciplines.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common liver diseases and their management.
  • To guide clinicians in interpreting liver enzyme abnormalities.
  • To discuss the relationship between medications and liver disease.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of common liver diseases.
  • Discussion of diagnostic approaches to liver enzyme abnormalities.
  • Analysis of medication-induced liver injury.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Viral hepatitides are common causes of liver disease.
  • Specific patterns of liver enzyme abnormalities aid diagnosis.
  • Many common medications can affect liver function.

Conclusions:

  • A practical approach to common liver diseases is essential for all clinicians.
  • Familiarity with viral hepatitis and enzyme interpretation improves patient care.
  • Awareness of drug-induced liver injury is critical for surgical patients.