Disease, Condition & Injury
Health Library disease & condition fact sheets provide comprehensive, yet concise evidence-based information on a variety of health conditions, diseases and injuries.
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Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C – Definition Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver. It is caused by the hepatitis C virus…
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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B – Definition Hepatitis B is a liver disease. It is caused by the hepatitis B virus. Most hepatitis…
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Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A – Definition Hepatitis A is an infection of the liver. It is caused by the hepatitis A virus.…
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Gilbert’s syndrome
(Hyperbilirubinemia) Gilbert’s syndrome – Definition Gilbert’s syndrome is a common, benign genetic liver disorder. It causes levels of bilirubin to…
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Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis – Definition Cirrhosis is a disease in which the liver becomes permanently damaged and the normal structure of the…
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