Cirrhosis can also result from other causes than alcohol abuse, such as viral hepatitis and heavy exposure to toxins other than alcohol. The late stages of cirrhosis may look similar medically, regardless of cause. This phenomenon is termed the final common pathway for the disease.
The normal lifespan for a North American lobster is about 60 years. A lobsterâs age can be determined by their weight: one pound for the first 7 years and a quarter pound for every year following.The fishermen from Jordanâs farm have had a number of oversized lobsters this year.ordanâs Lobster Farmâs recent catch of the day is spending more time in photo shoots than in the pot. The Long Island, N.Y. wholesaler and restaurant got delivery this week of a massive 23-pound lobster believed to be about 95 years old that has quickly become a local tourist attraction.
(Newser) â Larry the Lobster lives another day, thanks to a group of rescuers who saved the 15-pound crustacean from ending up on Florida diners' plates, the Miami Herald reports. Even more astounding: Although figuring out a lobster's age is an inexact science, the owner of the restaurant that acquired Larry estimates, based on the lobster's growth indicators, that the crustacean is about 110 years old. Tin Fish owner Joe Melluso tells ABC News that the lobsters he buys from vendors usually top out at 5 pounds.