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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Cirrhosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Intelihealth looks at the liver disease cirrhosis, which is often associated with acute alcoholism, and discusses its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and the like.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control: Chronic Liver Disease/cirrhosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Offers statistical data in regard to liver disease/cirrhosis. Data is in brief and comprehensive formats and can be downloaded.
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US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Cirrhosis Links

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers links to a variety of websites posted by multiple organizations concerning cirrhosis. Excellent source for specific links.
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National Institutes of Health

Niddk: Cirrhosis of the Liver

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed information about the liver disease, cirrhosis. This resouce includes causes, symptoms, complications, diagnosis, treatment, and contacts available for more information.
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: Alcohol and Disease

For Students 9th - 10th
Article describes the diseases and medical problems associated with alcohol use and alcohol abuse: heartburn, liver disease, ulcers, and cancer of the gastro-intestinal tract.
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Cirrhosis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a straightforward discussion about cirrhosis. Defines the disease and discusses the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatments.
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WebMD

Medicine Net: Liver Biopsy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from MedicineNet, Inc. provides a good overview of a liver biopsy procedure and possible complications.
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American Academy of Family Physicians

Family doctor.org: Cirrhosis and Portal Hypertension

For Students 9th - 10th
This article allows one to learn about cirrhosis -- its causes, symptoms, and treatments -- in this brief article which is organized in question/answer format. Also included, is information on portal hypertension, a disorder caused by...
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Website
WebMD

Web Md: Overweight Kids Risk Liver Damage

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health provides an overview of a recent study citing the dangers of liver damage to overweight children and teens. This article is written by Liz Meszaros and is rather brief, but it does provide useful information.
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WebMD

Web Md: Cirrhosis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from WebMD Health provides great information on the damage to the liver known as cirrhosis. Includes a picture and links throughout for additional information on related subjects. The information covers a good overview,...
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Aetna Intelihealth

Aetna: Inteli Health: How Does My Digestive System Work?

For Students 9th - 10th
This article serves an as introdution to the digestive system.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Lymph System Function During Cirrhosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this passage and complete the following five-question quiz concerning the lymph system function during Cirrhosis.
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Australian Broadcasting Corporation: News in Science: Alcohol and Cirrhosis

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, which is provided for by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, gives an article entitled "The good and bad and the cirrhosis." The article discusses the good and bad effects of alcohol consumption.
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Other

Cpmc: Cirrhosis

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the warning signs of cirrhosis.