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Beef Liver Consumption, 2008.
Looks at the consumption of beef liver from a food science perspective.
1,680 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 7 sources, APA, AU$ 78.95
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This paper presents a research study that aims to understand the aroma impact compounds of cooked beef liver. The research reviews how far back the knowledge of consumption of cooked liver of any type goes and why, prior to the knowledge of its nutritional value, it was considered important to eat liver. The negative connotation to eating liver both historically and presently is reviewed as well as who actually eats liver in both the U.S. and abroad. In addition, the paper famous liver dishes are reviewed as well as the current percent consumption of liver, specifically beef liver in the U.S. and why the rate of consumption is at this level. Lastly, this research paper reviews where the remainder of the liver goes to specifically the percent that goes in animal feed and the percent that goes into consumable or non-consumable products.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Historical and Traditional Consumption of Liver
Nutritional Value of Beef Liver
Beef Liver Consumption in the United States
Raw Beef Liver Consumption
Beef Liver Recipes
Liver with Sour Cream)
Vitamins and Minerals in Beef Liver
Review of the Literature
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"There are two primary methods of raw beef liver consumption. The first method is to freeze the liver for two weeks after cutting into large chunks. The fourteen days of freezing is to make sure that pathogens and parasites are eliminated. The liver can be removed from the freeze and grated. The second method is cutting the liver into small pill-size chunks and after freezing for two weeks taking the liver the same as swallowing vitamins. Razaitis states that suggestions given by a Native Nutrition discussion group for liver preparation."
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The Liver, 2002.
This paper describes the basic functions and structures of the liver with an emphasis on the processes involving the liver's ability to detoxify drugs from the bloodstream.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 128.95
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This paper discusses the detoxification process considering the role of alcohol in liver-damage, including the severity of scarring, and cirrhosis of the liver, each of which are a result of excess toxins in the liver. The author reviews recent research on liver-function regeneration in light of the difficulties in of obtaining liver transplants.
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Liver Cancer, 2007.
The paper describes liver cancer and the treatments available today.
1,957 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 90.95
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The paper explains that the liver is the biggest internal organ in the body and is essential to the body's vital functions. The paper describes the two main types of liver cancer; hepatocellular carcinoma and cholangiocarcinomas. The paper discusses risk factors, symptoms that can lead to a diagnosis of liver cancer and identifies conventional and complimentary/alternative cancer treatments. The paper shows how this form of cancer is more common in men than women. The paper notes that liver cancer is particularly dangerous because it has usually been growing in the body for some time before it is diagnosed.
Outline:
Introduction
Liver Cancer
Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Cholangiocarcinomas
Risk Factors
Symptoms and Diagnosis
Treatment
Conclusion
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"According to the American Cancer Society, the liver is the bigest internal organ in the body. It is located underneath the right ribs, just unde the right lung and diaphragm. The American Cancer Society explains that the liver looks like a pyramid and is divided into right and left lobes(What is Liver Cancer, 2006). The liver also receives blood from 2 sources(What is Liver Cancer, 2006). The first source is the hepatic artery which supplies the liver with blood that is rich in oxygen. In addition the portal vein carry the nutrient-rich blood from the intestines to the liver (What is Liver Cancer, 2006)."
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Liver Failure, 2006.
A look at liver disease and organ transplant.
2,634 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 114.95
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This paper takes a look at liver disease, the liver transplant operation, patients awaiting liver transplants and post transplant patients. This paper specifically focuses on the surgical intensive care unit Mayo Clinic at St. Luke's Hospital, Jacksonville USA, and studies a patient referred to as F.M, a 58 year old white male from Boston, MA.
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"F.M. had a history of ETOH abuse. It is reported that he had a history of 42 beers/wk for thirty years. This amounts to a six pack a day for thirty years. F.M. reports quitting in March of 2003. Alcohol can induce alcoholic cirrhosis. Alcohol is converted to acetaldehyde that causes the alteration of hepatocyte function. It impairs mitochondrial function that decreases oxidation of fatty acid. Enzyme and protein synthesis is altered leading to diminished degradation of hormones and ammonia. When inhibition of export of protein from the liver occurs alteration in metabolism of vitamins and minerals induce malnutrition. The alteration of hepatocyte function is what ultimately triggers the cellular damage to the liver which initiates the inflammatory response. The damage caused from this process is slowly progressive and thought to be reversible depending on extent of damage (Dirksen, Heitkemper, & Lewis 2004).
The major risk factor that F.M. has contributing to his current condition is Hepatitis C Virus (HCV). HCV is an RNA virus that is mainly transmitted percutaneously. This virus causes direct cellular damage to the liver initiating the inflammatory response. The course of this virus varies with extensive damage not showing up until 25-30 years later. A reliable antibody test was not widely available before 1992. So many patients given blood or blood products before then are at risk for infection (Dirksen, Heitkemper, & Lewis 2004). F.M was a veteran of the Vietnam War in the 1960s and received a blood transfusion at that time. "
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The Denial of Liver Transplants to Alcoholics, 2007.
A discussion of whether it is ethical to deny liver transplants to alcoholics.
2,940 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 125.95
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This paper examines the criteria used to determine who may receive a liver transplant and, in particular, whether alcoholics should be allotted livers for transplant. Alcoholics tend to be given low priority status on liver transplant waiting lists or are even taken off such lists because they are considered responsible for their organ's diseased condition. The paper questions whether the denial of transplants based on this moral criteria is justified. It concludes by arguing that alcoholics should be given the same priority level as non-alcoholics on the same transplant waiting lists.
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"Deciding who should receive organs is not based solely on medical need, but also on moral criteria. Initially, patients must display a genuine medical need for a new organ, meaning that they will indeed die unless they receive a transplant. Then they are eligible to be placed on a waiting list. Patients on the list are then chosen one-by-one as organs become available (Kilner 5). However, it is most certainly always the case that the available organ could potentially be given to more than one person on the list. In this situation, a single recipient must be chosen. A team of physicians and a psychologist determine which patient will be given a new chance at life through the transplantation of a new organ ... but how exactly do they decide?"
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Cirrhosis (Liver Disease), 2006.
A review on cirrhosis, more commonly known as liver disease.
1,313 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 8 sources, MLA, AU$ 64.95
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This paper takes a look at cirrhosis, or liver disease, the causes of the disease and the effects that the disease has on the human body. This paper also takes a look at the possible complications caused by cirrhosis, as well as the various available treatments.
Outline:
Cirrhosis
Causes
Signs and Symptoms
Complications
Diagnosis and Imaging Modalities
Treatment
Conclusions
Diagrams of the Liver
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"Both genetic and lifestyle factors can cause alcoholic cirrhosis. About 50% of the cases of cirrhosis belong to this condition. Liver's capacity can be overworked by chemical and drug overload leading to scarring. A possible cause is any illness that injures the liver like viral hepatitis B and C and chronic active hepatitis and autoimmune hepatitis. A secondary condition to a very old bile duct obstruction and jaundice is an autoimmune condition described as biliary cirrhosis or cirrhosis. A condition called Sarcoidosis that looks like tuberculosis can cause cirrhosis. This is presently considered an autoimmune disease. One more cause is heart failure causing blood to pool in the liver and this overcrowding can cause cirrhosis. (Cirrhosis: www.gutdoc.org)"
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Liver and Gall Bladder, 2008.
An overview of the physiology of the human liver and hepatobiliary system.
1,682 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 78.95
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This paper discusses the liver and hepatobiliary system in terms of clinically relevant anatomy. The relevant physiology in relation to these organs is also discussed as well as pathological disorders associated with each.
Outline
Anatomy
Physiology
Main Pathological Disorders
Summary
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"The liver is a vital organ for altering the activity of foreign substances such as drugs and toxins. This is accomplished mainly through an enzyme system called the cytochrome P450 complex in the liver cells. Drugs and toxins within the bloodstream are filtered through the liver cells and metabolized. The liver cells detoxify the blood by adding groups to the substances that makes them inactive or more water- or fat-soluble, where they can be safely excreted through the urinary system or digestive system. Alternatively, these substances can be broken down by certain enzymes, rendering them inactive. Some drugs, however, utilize the catabolic nature of the liver in order to convert less active or initially inert drugs into their active metabolites. "
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Liver Transplants, 2004.
A discussion about the medical procedures involved in liver transplantation.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 13 sources, APA, AU$ 114.95
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This paper discusses indications and contraindications for liver transplantation. It discusses the MELD and PELD scoring systems and explains how they prioritize patients for receipt of a transplant. It also examines recent developments that now enable previously unsuitable candidates to be considered for transplantation.
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"Transplantation is the accepted treatment for patients with end stage liver disease. Because of an increasing number of patients being referred for transplantation, the gap between donate livers and recipients on the waiting list is ever increasing..."
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Liver Cancer: Causes, Treatments and Current Issues, 1995.
Examination of the common causes of liver cancer, its recommended treatment and new developments in the area.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, AU$ 57.95
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"Liver cancer is a major cause of death in the United States, and in 1992, the last year for which statistics are available, 43,967 people died of liver diseases in the Untied States. Of these, 25,263 were caused by chronic liver diseases and cirrhosis, 9,555 were due to primary liver and bile duct cancer, and the remainder were caused by virtual hepatitis and other liver diseases. In 1994, primary and secondary liver cancer cost $2.4 billion for treatment. Liver diseases are the seventh leading disease-related cause of death in the United States, yet the funding to find cures and means to prevent these diseases remains small in spite of the scope of the problem (Johnson, 1995).
The onset of cancer has been linked to a number of dietary issues, with certain foods seen as contributing to the ..."
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The Effects of Alcohol, 2007.
This paper explores the many harmful effects alcohol has on body processes.
1,025 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 52.95
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The paper discusses how alcohol slows down brain activity, resulting in slurred speech, slowed reaction time, impaired vision and hearing, impaired thinking and memory and muscle weakness. The paper describes long-term effects associated with alcohol which include liver failure, nerve damage, epilepsy and heart failure. The paper discusses how the majority of adolescents believe alcohol makes it easier to socialize while adults often drink to cope with stress.
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"Although alcohol is classified as a food, it is not digested but rather enters directly into the blood stream. Because alcohol dilutes itself in the water volume of the body, vital organs, such as the brain, that contain large amounts of water and need a substantial blood supply, are left especially vulnerable (Dunlap). Within minutes of entering the bloodstream, literally every organ and tissue system, including the brain, liver, heart, lungs, pancreas and kidneys, are infiltrated by alcohol (Dunlap)."
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Molecular Cell Biology, 2005.
This paper discusses the cholesterol transport from arterial walls to the liver.
9,000 words (approx. 36.0 pages), 29 sources, MLA, AU$ 461.95
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In this article, the writer looks at the molecular biology of the cholesterol transport from arterial walls to the liver for biliary excretion. The paper looks at all the genes and their agonists and antagonists involved - LXR, PPAR, ABCA1, apoE, oxysterols, cholesterol metabolites etc. The writer then discusses how they all work together to transport cholesterol from the arterial walls in order to minimize atherosclerosis.
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"Atherosclerosis is a form of arteriosclerosis in which plaque builds up in the inner linings of the arteries. Plaque consists of a combination of fatty substances, cholesterol waste products from cells fibrin and calcium and usually develops in medium and large arteries, thickening their walls and causing them to lose elasticity and so become less resilient. Atheromatous plaques build up in vessel walls and in advanced stages reduce or restrict blood flow through the vessel lumen. The inner covering of the atheroma may ... "
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Accessory Organs of the Digestive System, 2006.
Presents a brief overview of the digestive system and then focuses specifically on a detailed discussion of the liver, gallbladder and pancreas and the functions they play within the digestive system.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 64.95
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When most individuals think of the digestive system, they think of those organs within the alimentary canal: the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine and large intestine. Organs that serve other purposes within the human body such as the gallbladder, liver and pancreas receive attention, but not in relation to their purpose as part of the accessory group of organs associated with the digestive tract. This paper presents a detailed discussion on these accessory organs limited to their purpose within the digestive tract.
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"Imholtz (n.d.) tells us that accessory organs of the digestive tract are those that assist the digestive process but are organs of which no food passes through. Tamarkin (2006) comments that the major accessory organs such as the pancreas, gallbladder and liver have function other than those for digestion, but within the digestive system, they are considered exocrine glands that secrete fluids into ducts."
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Hepatitis B, 2002.
A study of the liver disease hepatitis caused by the hepatitis B virus.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 8 sources, APA, AU$ 123.95
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The paper defines hepatitis - a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus. It discusses symptoms of the disease, causes and prognosis and how it is treated. The paper shows that the best prevention is safety precautions.
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"The practice of sharing needles should be avoided, as should the practice of sharing personal care items that may have blood on them. Getting a tattoo or body piercing should be carefully considered. There is a risk of infection if the tools have someone else's blood on them or if the artist or piercer does not follow good health practices. Donating blood, organs, or tissue if you have hepatitis B should be avoided. Health care or public safety workers should be vaccinated against hepatitis B, and should always follow routine barrier precautions and safely handle needles and other sharps (Center for Disease Control, n.d.)."
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Alcoholic Steatohepatitis, 2007.
This paper discusses alcoholic steatohepatitis, a fatty liver condition that is generally considered to be reversible.
786 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, AU$ 41.95
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The paper explains that steatohepatitis is a liver disease that commonly occurs amongst alcoholics and people suffering from diabetes and obesity. The paper examines relevant literature and relates that the exact nature and causal factors for alcoholic steatohepatitis are still somewhat unclear. The paper concludes that more research into alcohol consumption, steatohepatitis and lifestyle choices needs to be conducted.
Outline:
Introduction
Alcoholic Steatohepatitis At A Glance
Literature on Alcoholic Steatohepatitis
Conclusion
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"Steatohepatitis is generally characterized by physicians in terms of lesions that differ from portal-based chronic inflammation and fibrosis of other typical liver diseases (Brunt et.al., 2003, p. 49). Current medical evidence sways in favour of the condition co-existing with other liver diseases. Those who are diagnosed as having steatohepatitis typically exhibit symptoms such as obesity in association with characteristics of alcohol consumption, physical inactivity and smoking (Haenle et. al., 2006). Alcoholic steatohepatitis and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis involve very similar symptoms, so diagnosis is often made based on patient information regarding alcohol intake (Choudhurry & Sanyal, 2005). Alcoholic fatty liver conditions such as alcoholic steatohepatitis are generally considered to be reversible, as they are the direct consequence of excessive alcohol consumption ("Alcoholic Fatty Liver", 2005)."
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Kupffer Cells, 1994.
An analysis of the cell group protecting the liver from injury including their development, function, composition and anti-viral qualities.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 8 sources, AU$ 80.95
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"Kupffer Cells
Sinusoidal cells make up about one.third of the total number of cells in the liver. This cell group forms a coordinated defense system designed to protect the liver from injury. The most potent of the parenchmal macrophages, the Kupffer cell, performs a variety of functions necessary for normal liver operations.
It has been over 100 years since the discovery of phagocytic mesenchymal cells in the liver. Kupffer and other early histologists observed these cells lining of the hepatic sinusoids (2:495). Because of their ability to take up vital dyes, they were grouped together with the reticular cells, the histiocytes, and the monocytes. Collectively, all of these cells were called the reticuloendothelial system (2:495).
It wasn't until..."
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Metabolism of Ethanol in Beer and Nyquil, 2004.
A comparison of how the liver metabolizes the ethanol in Nyquil and the ethanol in beer.
2,260 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 20 sources, APA, AU$ 114.95
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This paper examines three issues concerning the metabolism of ethanol, one of the major forms of alcohol, and then compares how the ethanol found in beer is metabolized to how the ethanol found in the over-the-counter cold suppressant, Nyquil, gets metabolized.
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"Although this research project concerns the metabolism of ethanol, one of the three major forms of alcohol, the major topic will discuss three distinct yet similar issues concerning the metabolism of ethanol. The first issue is the means by which the liver metabolizes ethanol the second and third issues discuss the variances involved when comparing how ethanol found in beer is metabolized with the ethanol found in one of the more popular cough suppressants. For simplicity and clarity the cough syrup being used in this study is Nyquil...."
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