Autoimmune Hepatitis

Hepatitis is a general term indicating inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by viruses, drugs, lack of blood flow (ischemia) and in some cases the immune system attacks the liver causing “autoimmune hepatitis.” Autoimmune hepatitis can occur in all age groups and both genders, however, it is most common in young adults and those in the fourth-sixth decades and is more common in women with an 3.6:1 female to male predominance (1-3).

 

Liver Disorder

Your liver is a vital organ for everything from digesting and absorbing nutrients, to building important bodily proteins, to filtering toxic substances from your blood. When it starts acting up, there are a variety of liver disorders and conditions that may be to blame.

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2016 Borland Groover Symposium

Borland Groover hosts a symposium annually for our area physicians to learn about updates in digestive health. The symposium is a half day course, with CME credits provided to the physician. (CME credits are provided by the FMA).

In 2017 we had approximately 70 participants and 9 presenters from Borland Groover, covering topics such as, IBD, Gastroparesis, pancreatic cysts, risks and benefits of proton pump prohibitors, and many more. 

Our 2018 symposium will be announced soon- stay tuned for further information!

 

 

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