Ancient Egypt was perhaps the first country to recognize national plants. Specifically, these were the Lotus (water lily) and Papyrus, symbolizing Upper and Lower Egypt, respectively. However, to the ancient Egyptians, flowers were an important aspect of daily life.
Infection or metabolic conditions at birth are the most common causes of acute liver failure in children under 2 years old. Hepatitis caused by a virus (such as hepatitis A or B) and drug-induced liver failure, such as acetaminophen hepatotoxicity, are more likely in older children. However, most of the time the cause of acute liver failure in children cannot be determined.
Statistics show that liver disease is on the rise. 1 in 4 Canadians may be affected by liver disease, including everyone from newborns to older adults. Did you know? There are over 100 liver diseases caused by a variety of factors including; viruses, toxins, genetics, alcohol and unknown causes. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common liver disease in Canada, affecting over 7 million people. Biliary atresia is the leading cause of liver failure in children. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) overdose is the leading cause of acute liver failure; Liver cancer is now one of the fastest rising and deadliest forms of cancer in Canada.