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non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis. “To treat fatty liver disease, we


recommend lifestyle changes: Weight loss for people who are overweight, and exercise and a healthy diet to help reduce fat,” Rotman says. “In many patients, just a 5-8% reduction in body weight will translate into a large improvement to


liver damage.” For


people with alcohol-related fatty liver, stopping alcohol use can reverse or prevent further liver injury.


Another common type of liver disease—known as viral hepatitis— can be caused by at least 5 different viruses, named hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. These infections can injure your liver and keep it from working properly.


“Collectively, about 20% of people worldwide may be affected by a hepatitis virus infection,” Liang says. “It’s a major public health problem.” The most common types in the United States are hepatitis A, B, and C.


different form of liver disease. All the viruses can trigger


Each hepatitis virus causes a acute,


or


short-term, hepatitis. Hepatitis B, C, and D can also cause chronic hepatitis, in which the infection lasts a long time, sometimes for your whole life.


People are often exposed to


hepatitis A and E viruses through contaminated food or water. “The other hepatitis


viruses often pass


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through some type of break in the skin barrier, sometimes by injections or by close contact with blood or other body fluids,” Liang adds. Hepatitis B, C, and D can spread through sexual contact.


Because many infected people have few symptoms, they may not realize they have viral hepatitis. They can spread the infection to others without even knowing it.


Viral hepatitis is often treated


with antiviral medications. Hepatitis A, B, and D infections can be prevented by vaccines. Practicing good hygiene—such as washing your hands and avoiding contact with infected blood—can also help block the spread of viral hepatitis.


Another potentially dangerous


type of liver disease can be caused by taking certain drugs or supplements. “It’s important to be aware that a lot of drugs can cause liver injury,” Liang says. “This especially can be a problem for people who are taking several different medications.”


Taking too much acetaminophen


(Tylenol) is the most common cause of sudden liver failure. “It’s particularly dangerous if you mix alcohol certain


with acetaminophen or other drugs,” Liang adds.


Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about all the medications you take and how they might affect your liver.


physically


Maintain a healthy weight, stay active, and limit your


alcohol use. Keep your liver healthy, and it will protect you for a lifetime.


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March 2014


WSSU Rams Fall To Livingstone Blue Bears in CIAA Championship Game


2014 Ciaa Tournament Men's Champions CHARLOTTE, NC -


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made history on Saturday evening after clinching their first-ever CIAA Championship with an 83-68 win over Winston-Salem


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CIAA Most Valuable Player Mark Thomas led all players in the game with 23 points while All-Tournament selection Jody Hill added 21 points. Emarri Bailey, also an All-Tournament honoree notched 10 points in the victory while Eric Mayo hauled in 17 rebounds (three offensive, 14 defensive). The Blue Bears advance to the NCAA DII Atlantic Regional with a 21-7 record while the Rams end their season 18-11.


James Stinson, head coach of Livingstone College noted, "We were pleased that these young men had the opportunity to see the success and make history…They are truly a team. They get on each other but they really care about each other…I'm so happy to have the opportunity to do this for our institution."


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The Rams had four players score double-digits in the loss. Javan Wells led the effort with 16 points while All-Tournament


Jones and Preston Ross notched 15 and 13 respectively.


rounded out the leaders with 11 points.


"They have nothing to hang their heads about. They gave a good effort…We brought in eight new players this season…I'm proud of just


honorees Marquez Tyre Desmore


in


having the opportunity to play here in


the Winston-Salem


Bobby Collins. Thomas hit


a open up the contest. three-pointer to Brian Okam put


the Rams on the board with a dunk at the 18:45 mark. An 8-1 run including two three-pointers by Hill gave the Blue Bears an 11-3 advantage with 16:09 left in the half.


Both teams exchanged buckets


and momentum approaching the midway point of the half. A free throw by Wells knotted the score 16-16 but Bailey quickly answered with a jumper to return the lead to Livingstone.


The Blue Bears clutched to a narrow advantage but managed to pull away just before halftime.


30-26 with 2:10 on the clock, Bailey hit a layup for Livingstone while Jones answered with a jumper for Winston-Salem State.


A three-pointer by Anthony Welch


extended the Blue Bears' advantage to 35-28 and sent Livingstone heading into the locker room at halftime with the momentum and the lead. Cornelius Johnson and Thomas each added scores for Livingstone to put them ahead 39-28 at the 16:41 mark.


A layup by Desmore put the Rams back in the game but Thomas answered with a jumper for the Blue Bears for a 41-30 advantage.


Up


41-31, the Blue Bears nearly put the game out of reach with back-to-back three-pointers by Hill and Bailey,


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