Article
- Author:
- Nizar N. Zein, MD, FAASLD
Publish date: November 1, 2016
Empathy for international patients is not merely an act of kindness, it is central to healing.
Article
- Author:
- Nizar N. Zein, MD, FAASLD
Publish date: June 1, 2016
We thank Dr. Mirrakhimov and colleagues for bringing important questions to our attention.
Article
- Author:
- Nizar N. Zein, MD, FAASLD
Publish date: February 1, 2016
A young woman presents with acute liver failure. What is the cause? Is her sister at risk?
Article
- Author:
- Nizar N. Zein, MD, FAASLD
Publish date: February 1, 2015
In hepatitis C, people born with the IL28B CC genotype can count themselves luckier than those born with CT or TT.
Article
- Author:
- Nizar N. Zein, MD, FAASLD
Publish date: March 1, 2012
These new drugs are a major step forward, and multidrug regimens that include them are the new standard of care.
Article
- Author:
- Nizar N. Zein, MD, FAASLD
Publish date: December 1, 2011
He has generalized malaise, a palpably enlarged liver, and an alkaline phosphatase level of 1,307 U/L. What is the cause?
Article
- Author:
- Nizar N. Zein, MD, FAASLD
Publish date: October 1, 2009
If we can recognize these manifestations early, we will be better able to promptly diagnose and treat the underlying liver disease as well as the s...
Article
- Author:
- Nizar N. Zein, MD, FAASLD
Publish date: August 1, 2009
The patient acquired hepatitis B virus at birth and was never treated for it. What is his present infection status?
Article
- Author:
- Nizar N. Zein, MD, FAASLD
Publish date: November 1, 2005
Almost 40% of patients with hepatitis C develop at least one extrahepatic manifestation during the course of the disease.
Article
- Author:
- Nizar N. Zein, MD, FAASLD
Publish date: August 1, 2005
Liver dysfunction may be caused by the pregnancy, it may be unrelated to the pregnancy, or it may be a chronic condition that existed before the pr...
Article
- Author:
- Nizar N. Zein, MD, FAASLD
Publish date: July 1, 2004
Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis is more common than previously thought. Cirrhotic patients with ascites are particularly susceptible. When it is ...
