New research is emphasizing the urgent need to address chronic hepatitis B and C liver disease in the United States. According to a new government report, hepatitis C death rates have been increasing steadily over the last decade. The latest data (1999-2007) from the CDC shows that more Americans now die of hepatitis C. Experts [...]
As recently as 20 years ago, liver symptoms were difficult to diagnose and effective treatments for liver diseases were few. Today, liver medicines and liver treatments significantly improve the quality of life for patients, resulting in greater control of disease, higher cure rates, and fewer side effects. Bon Secours is pleased to provide expert services in liver care through the knowledge and expertise of Dr. Mitchell Shiffman and The Liver Institute of Virginia.Bon Secours Liver Health News
Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital Earns ACR MRI Accreditation
January 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Bon Secours Virginia Health System is pleased to announce that Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital, in Newport News, Va. has earned a three-year accreditation in MRI. This designation was awarded by the American College of Radiology (ACR). The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. It is [...]
Understanding Clinical Trials
January 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Clinical trials are studies of drugs that are still in development or have not yet been approved to treat patients with the specific condition being studied. A drug being studied in a clinical trial is an investigational drug. These drugs are in the process of being tested for safety and effectiveness during clinical trials. Clinical [...]
New Primary Biliary Cirrhosis Clinical Trial Comes to Hampton Roads
January 24, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Interested in participating in a liver disease clinical trial? Our Liver Institute of Virginia recruits patients for a variety of liver disease studies every year, including a trial on an investigational drug used in the treatment of primary biliary cirrhosis (PBC). This PBC clinical trial will be testing a new drug, obeticholic acid (OCA), which [...]
Expert Advice on Avoiding the New Year’s Hangover
December 31, 2011 by 1 Comment
Two raw eggs in a glass of milk? A little “hair of the dog”? Vitamins and sports drinks? Wishful thinking! Experts says the only cure for a hangover is not getting drunk in the first place. According to a recent article in the Healthland section of the Times, experts say the best advice for everyone [...]
Hampton Roads Ready to Transform Health Care
December 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment
With Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital expected to go-live this spring, Bon Secours Hampton Roads continues its clinical transformation journey with ConnectCare, our electronic medical records system. During the past two years, ConnectCare has become an integral part of health care in our Richmond hospitals and physician practices throughout the state. Colleagues have shared many [...]
